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Homosexuality

In almost all societies, some behaviors do not conform to the accepted social norms. These

forms of behavior are considered deviance. For over four decades, sociological studies have been

centered on the topic of homosexuality. In addition to this statistic, homosexuality is one of the

basic topics covered in deviance course higher learning institutions worldwide. Since the early

1960s, anthologies have emphasized homosexuality whenever giving an illustration of deviant

behavior (Newman, & Wolfgang, 20). Most discussed areas of homosexuality are gay liberation

fronts and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and transsexual cultures (Newman, & Wolfgang,

67). Comparing other deviant behaviors like drug addiction, homosexuality does not affect the

involved individuals negatively. It only becomes problematic since society deems it as so and

because it is intrinsic.

Homosexuality entails engagements of sexual relations by people of the same gender. In

modern societies, there exists a controversy on the issue of homosexuality. They debate whether

homosexuality should be considered deviant behavior or homosexuals should be left at liberty to

do that what pleases them. However, the majority feel that homosexuality is deviance and thus

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legalizing system and lesbianism threatens the existence of the family, the foundation of our

society. Homosexuality violates human ethics.

Globally, the number of individuals who identify themselves as homosexuals is not known.

However, according to research that was conducted in 1994, it was found that 2.8% of males and

1.4% of females considered themselves homosexuals. This study is most cited by most researchers

when addressing the issues of homosexuality. In the United States, where the issues of

homosexuality have been of concern to many, several studies have been conducted to determine

the number of homosexuals in the country. A study conducted by Smith, and Gates (2001), placed

the gay and lesbian population to be more than 10 million, representing 5% of the total population

of American citizens. Globally homosexual rights have progressed. However, some societies

consider homosexuality to be an illness. In fact, before 1989, the American Psychiatric Association

defined homosexuality as a mental illness. The World Health Organization was not an outlier on

this. Before 1992, WHO classified homosexuality as a disease and health-related health problem

(Halperin, 122).

Homosexuals represent a minority group; this is because they differ from the accepted

sexual orientation practices in most societies. Due to them being a minority group in society, they

become the subject of discrimination. About most religions, homosexuality is regarded as a sinful

act. The view on homosexuality is delicate since different societies have theirs regarding the issue.

Western Europe, Canada, and United States have been at the forefront to advocate for the rights of

gay and lesbians. The larger part of these societies appreciates the diversity of an individual's

sexual orientation practices and has made it possible to integrate homosexuals into society just like

normal people. In the African continent, most countries consider the behavior a barbaric act that

should not be condemned as punishable by law. For these reasons, Africa holds the largest number

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1 Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Professor’s Name Course Name Date Homosexuality In almost all societies, some behaviors do not conform to the accepted social norms. These forms of behavior are considered deviance. For over four decades, sociological studies have been centered on the topic of homosexuality. In addition to this statistic, homosexuality is one of the basic topics covered in deviance course higher learning institutions worldwide. Since the early 1960s, anthologies have emphasized homosexuality whenever giving an illustration of deviant behavior (Newman, & Wolfgang, 20). Most discussed areas of homosexuality are gay liberation fronts and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and transsexual cultures (Newman, & Wolfgang, 67). Comparing other deviant behaviors like drug addiction, homosexuality does not affect the involved individuals negatively. It only becomes problematic since society deems it as so and because it is intrinsic. Homosexuality entails engagements of sexual relations by people of the same gender. In modern societies, there exists a controversy on the issue of homosexuality. They debate whether homosexuality should be considered deviant behavior or homosexuals should be left at liberty to do that what pleases them. However, the majority feel that homosexuality is deviance and thus 2 legalizing system and lesbianism threatens the existence of the family, the foundation of our society. Homosexuality violates human ethics. Globally, the ...
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