“It 's said we 're freaks. That we have control over our own choices. But, truly, if they were to walk a mile in our shoes, they 'd know the truth.” Cody, a 15-year-old boy who would like to remain anonymous, recently came to terms with his sexuality, but it was with a heavy heart that he did so. In his story, he talks about the constant heartache he used to receive and occasionally still receives while he fights his own thoughts on whether or not he will ultimately make the decision to accept his sexual preferences. Cody addresses the fact that it’s like his mind and his heart are constantly at battle.There are two sides to how he feels. One side knows deep down who it is he truly wants to be, and that side wants nothing more than to embrace it. And on the other side, he is continuously denying the fact that he is homosexual (“It’s Like a War”).
The question on whether or not there is a gay gene or if homosexuals are born the way that they are has been a controversial subject throughout the U.S. for the past 30+ years (Burr). What’s more difficult, friends and family finding out about another member’s sexual tendencies or realizing it themselves? A question often asked is “Why?”. Why would someone …show more content…
The animals in this study have gone to show that they are only interested in other male animals. These rams are consistently showing affection to the males, and they are completely disregarding the females. Roselli says that the sexual orientation of the rams was hardwired into their brain way before they were born. Rams are obviously not humans, but this animal research feeds into the human studies that are being tested. Roselli hopes to alter conditions in the womb, and see if that affects the sexual preferences of the rams. Roselli says, “It’s pretty definitive that biological factors play a role in determining a person’s sexual
The question on whether or not there is a gay gene or if homosexuals are born the way that they are has been a controversial subject throughout the U.S. for the past 30+ years (Burr). What’s more difficult, friends and family finding out about another member’s sexual tendencies or realizing it themselves? A question often asked is “Why?”. Why would someone …show more content…
The animals in this study have gone to show that they are only interested in other male animals. These rams are consistently showing affection to the males, and they are completely disregarding the females. Roselli says that the sexual orientation of the rams was hardwired into their brain way before they were born. Rams are obviously not humans, but this animal research feeds into the human studies that are being tested. Roselli hopes to alter conditions in the womb, and see if that affects the sexual preferences of the rams. Roselli says, “It’s pretty definitive that biological factors play a role in determining a person’s sexual