Homosexuality Is a Choice Homosexuality is the sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one 's own sex. The term gay is frequently used referring to a homosexual; female homosexuality is often referred to as lesbianism ("Homosexuality Definition | Dictionary.com"). More common is heterosexuality which is a sexual feeling or behavior directed toward a person or persons of the opposite sex ("Heterosexuality | Definition of Heterosexuality at Dictionary.com:"). Today people use the term straight to refer to a man or women that are sexually attracted to the opposite sex. In today 's society, it is common to hear of homosexual men and women. In the United States the gay community is growing rapidly year to year. Many
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Researchers such as Alfred Kinsey reported that homosexual activity was a frequent pattern in adolescence, among both males and females. Thirty percent of adult American males had engaged in some homosexual activity. About half as many women reported predominantly homosexual activity (Homosexuality." Britannica School). The earliest known gay rights organization was the Society for Human Rights in Chicago by 1942 many more organisations and literature about the subject had been brought to America causing an awareness of how widespread homosexuality was. The Gay Rights Movement was established nine years later giving credit to Harry Hay. finally, in 1973 they moved homosexuality from the official list of mental disorder. which shows us that is something that you can control. In this same year, an openly gay man Harvey Milk elected for city supervisor in San Francisco. Then loses State Assembly race and in spite co-funds the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club. June 27, 1996, there was a police raid against gays at the Stonewall Inn, which sparked a three-day riot protesting for equal rights and acceptance. This was a turning point in gay rights called the "Stonewall riots" a widespread protest. Finally, in 2004 same-sex marriages become legal in Massachusetts. About 3 years later the house of representatives approves a bill ensuring equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals 7("The American Gay …show more content…
With the freedom of choice, Americans, have the ability to choose to be heterosexual or homosexual. Being gay is becoming more popular in result of the political views of our leaders, with the argument “born gay” homosexuals convinced americans to be more accepting of something uncontrollable, although that does not change the fact of it being wrong and immoral. The lifestyle of a child plays a huge role in their sexual orientation, such as the surrounding adults and morals set into the child 's life since birth. Homosexuality is not genetically transferred from parent to child; it is a choice made daily by the specific individual considering the surroundings and
Researchers such as Alfred Kinsey reported that homosexual activity was a frequent pattern in adolescence, among both males and females. Thirty percent of adult American males had engaged in some homosexual activity. About half as many women reported predominantly homosexual activity (Homosexuality." Britannica School). The earliest known gay rights organization was the Society for Human Rights in Chicago by 1942 many more organisations and literature about the subject had been brought to America causing an awareness of how widespread homosexuality was. The Gay Rights Movement was established nine years later giving credit to Harry Hay. finally, in 1973 they moved homosexuality from the official list of mental disorder. which shows us that is something that you can control. In this same year, an openly gay man Harvey Milk elected for city supervisor in San Francisco. Then loses State Assembly race and in spite co-funds the San Francisco Gay Democratic Club. June 27, 1996, there was a police raid against gays at the Stonewall Inn, which sparked a three-day riot protesting for equal rights and acceptance. This was a turning point in gay rights called the "Stonewall riots" a widespread protest. Finally, in 2004 same-sex marriages become legal in Massachusetts. About 3 years later the house of representatives approves a bill ensuring equal rights in the workplace for gay men, lesbians, and bisexuals 7("The American Gay …show more content…
With the freedom of choice, Americans, have the ability to choose to be heterosexual or homosexual. Being gay is becoming more popular in result of the political views of our leaders, with the argument “born gay” homosexuals convinced americans to be more accepting of something uncontrollable, although that does not change the fact of it being wrong and immoral. The lifestyle of a child plays a huge role in their sexual orientation, such as the surrounding adults and morals set into the child 's life since birth. Homosexuality is not genetically transferred from parent to child; it is a choice made daily by the specific individual considering the surroundings and