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Dawnette Dunkley

Axia College of University of Phoenix

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Homosexuality is one human behavior considers deviant in one society but not deviant in

others. For example, Iranian society does not tolerate gay and lesbian lifestyles and views these

behaviors as going against the norm. The Iranian culture and theocratic government are factors

that contribute to Iranian society’s perspective with regard to this particular deviant behavior.

Religious teachings form the basis of Iranian laws; its legal codes base fundamentally on

conservative interpretation of Islamic sacred laws. One such law has to do with sexual relations;

as sexual relations outside of traditional, heterosexual marriage (adultery, sodomy) are

considered illegal. Incidentally, this law makes no distinction between consensual or non-

consensual sex between heterosexuals; however, consensual homosexual relation is a crime that

carries a maximum punishment of death. Kami (2010) states that, today, at the discretion of

Iranian courts, punishments range between paying fines, imprisonment, public lashing, or public

execution.

Though other more secular and liberal societies do not view homosexuality as deviant

behavior, Iranians regard homosexuality as a taboo subject. Its government wants people to

believe that everyone in Iranian society is heterosexual; in fact, its prime minister, Mahmoud

Ahmadinejad publicly states that no homosexuals exist in Iran (Kami, 2010). They basically

believe that homosexual lifestyle is a violation of the supreme will of God. Unfortunately, social

prejudice and constant threats of criminal charges force many gay and lesbian Iranians to

socialize discretely.

Regardless of socioeconomic background, the stigma of homosexuality in Iran affects

negatively anyone who engages in gay or lesbian lifestyles. People in powerful or less than

powerful status receive relatively similar punishment at the discretion of the courts. However,

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Deviant Behavior Dawnette Dunkley Axia College of University of Phoenix Deviant Behavior Homosexuality is one human behavior considers deviant in one society but not deviant in others. For example, Iranian society does not tolerate gay and lesbian lifestyles and views these behaviors as going against the norm. The Iranian culture and theocratic government are factors that contribute to Iranian society's perspective with regard to this particular deviant behavior. Religious teachings form the basis of Iranian laws; its legal codes base fundamentally on conservative interpretation of Islamic sacred laws. One such law has to do with sexual relations; as sexual relations outside of traditional, heterosexual marriage (adultery, sodomy) are considered illegal. Incidentally, this law makes no distinction between consensual or non-consensual sex between heterosexuals; however, consensual homosexual relation is a crime that carries a maximum punishment of death. Kami (2010) states that, today, at the discretion of Iranian courts, punishments range between paying fines, imprisonment, public lashing, or public execution. Though other more secular and libera ...
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