Likewise, this applies to the homosexual problem. There is a lot of movements associated with homosexuality at this time, and yet disputes from the both sides never come to an end. Acceptance of homosexuals has come far, but in society today we aren't anywhere near reaching an overall acceptance. Many people have hateful and discriminatory feelings toward homosexuals. Homosexuals are into the same sex and heterosexuals are into opposite sex.
Homosexuality has not always been discussed on television. It was once considered a taboo topic but once the AIDS epidemic hit in the early 1980’s homosexuality was everywhere. HIV/AIDS was dubbed the “gay disease” and lead to much gay hate on both television and in public (Gross 145). Gay men and women on TV were portrayed as hypersexual beings that deserved to contract this terrible illness. It wasn’t until the late 90’s with shows such a Will and Grace and Friends that TV’s portrayal of homosexuality changed from negative to positive.
* biological factors * genetic factors * psychological and social factors * conscious choice * Others (please specify), 5. Sexual orientation is . * a choice * a Mental Illness * an Emotional Problem * Others (please specify), 6. Being with a homosexual/gay/lesbian/bisexual makes me feel (choose ONE answer only) * Very comfortable * Mostly comfortable * Comfortable * Uncomfortable * Very uncomfortable * It depends 7. Adolescent sexual behavior (like prevalence of sexually-experienced 15-year-olds, loss of virginity, same gender attractions) is the most problem that teenagers experienced because they don’t have enough knowledge about what sex really means.
This is considered to be of high risk because it can pass other diseases which can make them ill because of their low immune system already being weak by the HIV virus. Some men find it difficult to ask their partners to wear a condom because it raises feelings of insecurity and infidelity in the relationship. In many cases men don’t have access to condoms so they decide to have unprotected sex. Many gay men have difficulty disclosing their sexual orientation because of fear of rejection from family, friends, children and society. It is advised that they receive mental health treatment to deal with these fears of rejection.
According to an FBI release, the number of hate crimes against homosexuals has risen more than 9% since 2009. Some people think it may be wrong, a woman having sex with another woman or a man having sex with another man. It may be for a religious reason or any other personal reason. [Took out section] Homosexuality is anything other than wrong. Homosexuals have the right to love whoever they want, even if it is someone of the same sex.
According to a survey held by the Human Rights Campaign in 2010, 92% of homosexuals who participated claimed that they were victims of verbal abuse or anti-gay threats, and 24% reported physical attacks towards them. Also, in 2009, the number of hate crimes against gays showed that there was a 7% increase nationwide. Unfortunately, two years later, the statistics have only gotten larger in numbers, showing a 10% increase from the same survey conducted. This may be because of the Anti-Gay Industry that is made up of many politicians and religious groups in the U.S. who possess beliefs that being a homosexual is a sin against God himself. This very same group encourages the actions of anti-gay hate crimes and urges incomprehensible violence towards gays solely to support their beliefs and for their own profit.
Each of these perspectives has their own influences as to why someone becomes a homosexual whether it is from being within the family or the chemicals within the brain causing it. Historical perspective is the perspective that a person becomes a homosexual because in some cases it is part of their tradition. Homosexuality has been around for a long time and was also displayed in areas such as vases within Rome. Homosexuality was looked down upon though by many including the Christian, Jewish, and Islamic communities. When it came to homosexuality it was looked down upon so much that if convicted the person did not get sent to prison but instead was sentenced to pay a fine.
The historical treatment of rape charges often stemmed from men's extreme distrust of women when the alleged perpetrator was white (Wriggins). According to Encyclopedia Britannica Rape is the act of sexual intercourse with an individual without his or her consent, through force or the threat of force. In many jurisdictions, the crime of rape has been subsumed under that of sexual assault, which also encompasses acts that fall short of intercourse. Rape was long considered to be caused by unbridled sexual desire, but it is now understood as a pathological assertion of power over a victim (“Rape”). Rape is a decision.
– A good introduction and link to the title When investigating about homosexuals, some people try to understand by looking for what may be the cause of their sexuality. A group of scientists in 2012 suggested that homosexuality is passed down through the generations from mother to son and from father to daughter leading American scientists to suggest that homosexuality is an epigenetic link and not a genetic one. Epigenetics explains how gene expression is regulated by temporary switches (epi-marks) which are attached to the backbones that determine their effect on our development. Sigmund Freud claims that homosexuality is a personality disorder and a result from the person failure to deal with repressed infancy and traced the causes back to the parent-child relationship. This is supported by Elizabeth Moberly who said “a homosexual orientation does not depend on a genetic predisposition, hormonal imbalance, or abnormal learning processes but on difficulties in the parent-child relationship”.
Homosexuals and Blood Donation Introduction For the past 3 decades, homosexual men, or MSM’s (men who have sex with men), have been banned from donating blood in a number of countries. This has been an ongoing issue since the 1980’s AIDS epidemic, when it was “determined” that homosexuals were more likely to be affected. This is not necessarily true, and is a very prominent form of bigotry in today’s society. Homosexuality does not define a person, therefore people who live their lives in this way should not be denied the same opportunities as everyone else. Why They Are Not Allowed Since the 1980’s, gay men have been banned from donating blood due to the belief that they are more likely to be affected by HIV/ AIDS.