Perspectives of Homosexuality across Asia In the late 19th century‚ the term “homosexuality” was officially coined by a German psychologist‚ Karoly Maria Benkert . Despite the new introduction of the term‚ there were various arguments and discussions about philosophical issues in terms of sexuality and cultural understandings of same-sex attraction. According to the definition of Stanford Encyclopedia‚ homosexuality refers to sexual behavior or interest oriented towards the same sex‚ and a person
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who once thought that homosexuality was a mental disease‚ have learned over the last few decades that it seems to be caused by either a nature or nurturing influence. As society expands its views to accept certain groups of people who were once viewed as maladapted‚ science has helped potentially discover scientific causes for the behavior. Looking at the articles presented it seems that there is much stronger evidence to support the nature or biological cause for homosexuality. One of the first
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HOMOSEXUALITY IN VIETNAM: INSIDERS’ OPINIONS: * Considered as “social evil” * In 2001‚ 82% of the people surveyed said that homosexuality was never acceptable. In 2007‚ 80% of adolescents surveyed said “no” when asked if homosexuality was a bad thing. * "In reality‚ in Vietnam‚ the issue of homosexuality is not talked about‚ except by only a few groups like the transgendered‚ or those who are openly gay‚" Tung said. (Vu Tung‚ a gay college student in Vietnam) * The family magazine
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Choosing to have sexual relationship with the same sex is known as homosexuality‚ the opposite sex (heterosexuality)‚ or both sexes are known as bisexuality. All of these are different types of sexual orientations. In the past there were some people who believed that heterosexuality was what God had said to be normal and good while anything other than that would be the work of the devil or a sin against God. There have been many theories that account for the development of diverse sexual orientations
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Mixie Samantha Hernandez Walton Brett Phelps ENG 112: Freshman Composition II May 2‚ 2014 The Struggle With Homosexuality There have been many issues regarding equal rights throughout the centuries. America has had battles for woman’s rights‚ African American rights‚ and equal rights for Latinos and Asians. Throughout time these issues were solved‚ but the movement going on now is the fight for the equal rights for the same sex unions. This fight started since the early 1970’s and is still
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Prejudice and Homosexuality Gays? Who are gays? What discrimination do they face? Well‚ gays are just people who are sexually attracted to someone of the same sex. According to the author‚ Richard D. Mohr‚ gays are subject to widespread discrimination in employment and government are leading offenders. For example‚ gays/lesbians are not allowed to serve in the armed forces‚ CIA‚ FBI‚ national security agency‚ or the state department. Yes‚ I do agree with the author but‚ the author wrote that
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Sitting on the couch‚ watching television‚ there always seems to be references to “Gays and Lesbians.” In fact‚ this concept of homosexuality is frequently heard in the media. However‚ everyone seems to have a different opinion on this issue. Why are they judged or discriminated? Aren’t we all under one nation with the ability to be free? Being under one nation should allow everyone to do what they want and have relations with who they want. It is just that certain people judge homosexuals by discriminating
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Homosexuality in Botswana In Botswana homosexuality is considered an ‘un-natural tendency’ and one can get up to seven years imprisonment. Acts of gross indecency are also punishable according to the law. Although homosexual acts are illegal (prosecution of such acts is rare) just being a homosexual is not illegal and we do not see people getting stoned like in other countries. The Botswana Penal Code makes those found guilty of ‘carnal knowledge of any person against the order of nature’; ‘carnal
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Homosexuality in America America was founded upon such principles as equal rights for all‚ including that of life‚ liberty‚ and the pursuit of happiness. However‚ with the high degree of equality and tolerance as this demands‚ it is not hard to comprehend when inequality and intolerance take place; and the occurrence is more prevalent than would be expected‚ considering the words of the Constitution. One example of a widespread issue aggressively debated in the United States today is homosexuality
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1. INTRODUCTION Around the world‚ public opinion about homosexuality varies considerably. While‚ for example‚ same-sex marriage is permitted in Canada‚ Belgium‚ and the Netherlands‚ homosexuality is illegal and gay marriage is unthinkable in most African nations. To understand why some countries have such strong penalties for homosexuality‚ we turn to the literature on public opinion and the role that culture and religion have in shaping it. Since public opinion is an important factor in developing
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