Scientific Perspectives on Homosexuality PSY/265 February 17‚ 2013 Historical and Scientific Perspectives on Homosexuality To understand homosexuality you need to first understand what it means. Homosexuality is defined as being a romantic attraction‚ sexual attraction‚ or sexual activity of the same sex or same gender. Over the years homosexuality seems to be more common and accepted not only among peers but among different cultures‚ that was not always the case. Homosexuality has been documented
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essay will include: the historical views of homosexuality including what Biblical texts state regarding this issue‚ as well as specific documentation from the Vatican pertaining to this subject. Furthermore‚ I will discuss former Pope John Paul II and current Pope Benedict XVI’s position on homosexuality‚ as well as homosexuality within the clergy of the Catholic Church. I will then examine specific literature criticizing the Church’s teachings on homosexuality‚ and finally gay and lesbian Catholics who
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The Acceptance of Homosexuality in South Africa For hundreds of years South Africa has endured a constant power struggle‚ oppression under the apartheid government‚ the AIDS epidemic and homophobia. Internationally there are currently four countries that permit same-sex marriages‚ which include the Netherlands‚ Spain‚ Belgium and Canada. Even though homosexuality remains largely taboo in South Africa‚ the country is taking steps towards overall equality and improved human rights allowing such unions
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gender identity? I will try to correlate between traditional relationships versus homosexuality relationships. However‚ there are too many variables seem to have a cause or causes of homosexuality. I will try to relate some basic theories and definitions of several ideas that can be confusing. Several research studies have been completed‚ and none of them showed any reason to believe in one cause of how homosexuality begins. One major theory I will make is in connection with is called "social-cognitive
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Expressions of homosexuality were commonplace in ancient Greece. Homosexual practices impacted Greek culture and society‚ especially in religion‚ history‚ and the arts. Poetry was written on same-sex love‚ philosophers often discussed issues regarding male love‚ tragedies and comedies revolved around gay protagonists‚ vases and statues highlighted homosexual relationships and famous philosophers‚ leaders‚ poets‚ gods‚ and heroes were known to be involved in same-sex relationships. Many city-states
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Historical and Scientific Perspectives on Homosexuality Throughout the ages homosexuality has been documented. Within our culture‚ homosexuality has been largely condemned. Though recently‚ homosexuality is seemingly more accepted than it once was. Historical and scientific perspectives on homosexuality might have an impact on how a homosexual individual view them self within critical world views. However‚ these perspectives may also hold benefit to heterosexuals’ understanding of sexual diversity
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According to Rathus‚ Nevid‚ and Fichner-Rathus‚ (2005) the term homosexuality denotes sexual interest in members of one’s own anatomic sex and applies to both_ _men and women. Homosexual males are often referred to as gay males and homosexual females or referred to as lesbians. Gay males and lesbians have existed throughout history. The historical and scientific perspectives on homosexuality have shaped the way gay individuals perceive themselves in various ways. These perspectives may also be beneficial
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’We do not even in the least know the final cause of sexuality. The whole subject is hidden in darkness’; this is a quote by Charles Darwin which illustrates the fact that your sexual orientation is unknown- this suggests that homosexuality is evolved through the upbringing and personal experiences. Many Social Theorists agree with this and they argue that Nurture is the main factor when considering the reasons behind human sexuality. They also suspect that upbringing and parental and family dynamics
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"Homosexuality in Dracula" The legendary novel Dracula is gothic‚ bloody and oozing with sexuality. Bram Stoker ’s vampiric plot reflects his ideology and experience and Dracula received a lot of attention from critics who showed various complex interpretations. During this course we have looked at critical essays that looked in depth at different scenes in Dracula and we drew different images from critics ’ interpretations‚ which were built on their understanding of these scenes. Most of these
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Gender Roles & Homosexuality in Athletics As society progresses‚ homosexuality becomes more prevalent and people become more comfortable with the subject of sexuality. Homosexuality is something that has dated back to Greek times‚ but just in the past 50-100 years has become more common; not that homosexuality did not exist‚ just that more people are becoming more comfortable and coming out. Gay and Lesbian people are all around us‚ weather it be the work place‚ schools‚ and specifically athletics
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