Homosexuality Throughout History

Homosexuality can be tracked throughout history. In ancient Rome, philosophers, such as Socrates, were having sexual relations with their students. They believed it was a part of becoming a man. The Bible, one of the oldest books in literature, discusses homosexual practices among the citizens of Sodom and Gomorrah. Some of the most influential people throughout history were discovered to be homosexual: Susan B. Anthony, William Shakespeare, Leonardo Da Vinci, and Tennessee Williams. Homosexuality is worldwide and has a global impact on society; it transcends borders, cultures, and governments. The homosexual society even bears its own international flag, a rainbow which signifies the bond between different people all over the world. The society shows how peace can be achieved throughout the world, an issue that is important to everyone. The global impact that homosexuals have on society is the reason for researching their behavior and discovering the factors that may cause their sexual orientation. Society wants to know what causes someone to become homosexual and whether or not it can be altered. Research over sexual orientation is crucial in discovering answers and relevant information for the world. Researchers are concentrating on three factors that may determine homosexuality: genetic structure, neurological development, and environmental factors.

Research over sexual orientation has been going on for many decades. Researchers all over the world are trying to answer difficult questions and make discoveries. In 1940, a study was performed with 1700 homosexuals where the majority of the homosexuals believed that their sexual orientation was primarily based on social and environmental influences (Cameron 2). In 1970, the sa...

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