Homosexuality and psychology

In Ward’s article, she first makes the argument that homophobia is less about self-hatred and subjectification and more about heternormativity or fitting into the heterosexual culture of hating gay people (Ward, pg. 415). This why many of the ads posted by “str8 dudes” reference disliking gay men and/or rejecting gay culture. It is a way for them to remain straight, while inquiring about same-sex sex. Next, she argues that whiteness is one of the main reasons why these “str8 dudes” are able to…

A Gay Veteran Recalls Having to Discharge Other Gay Soldiers in 'The Typist' The Typist provides a unique interview with a veteran who was in charge of discharging gay soldiers during the Korean war. With the recent debate of whether or not transgender soldiers should be allowed to serve in the military, we are reminded of the debate from not too long ago surrounding “Don't Ask Don't Tell” and whether or not gay servicemen and women had a place in the armed forces. Hopefully in the future…

Amanda Miller Gay Marriage December 7, 2014 61004 Same-sex marriage legalization has been a topic of discussion in America for years. There are currently 33 states out of 50 that recognize same-sex marriage. Marriage is a union between two people that have chosen to spend the rest of their lives together. Whether the couple is interracial, heterosexual, or same sex everyone should have that same right to marriage. Unfortunately that is not the case, same-sex couples do not share the…

Imagine not being able to marry the person you love; this is the reality of gay marriage. “The history of marriage has changed over time, but generally involved the establishment of family units to produce children. Kingdoms used marriage to forge alliances, acquire land, and produce legitimate heirs. By the 16th century, the church decreed that weddings were performed in public, by a priest, and before witnesses.‘Traditional Marriage’ has evolved since then and the church is currently viewing…

In my high school there was a gay straight alliance group. It started out my senior year and didn’t last long from what I hear. I like the purpose of the groups. I love how they are to make LGBT kids feel safer at their school. The schools should provide the facilities and forum for these kinds of groups. These kinds of groups make the kids feel safer and the other kids more open to accepting them. In my high school more than half the kids were religious. We also didn’t have many open…

The U.S Supreme Court announced about legalizing same-sex marriage in united stated. The supporter of the issue are stand up for the Declaration of Human Rights which guarantees "men and women of full age, without any limitation due to race, nationality or religion... the right to marry and to found a family. However, some opponent point out that children need both father and mother. Allowing same-sex marriage being support by enormouse people while some people against (gaymarriage.procon.org).…

they were at the third step called discovering your root. They each had to mention a moment in their life when they realized they were a homosexual. This concept indicates the nature versus nurture argument, or more precisely, the inkling that homosexuality is a choice rather than a genomic character. Mary Brown requests to identify what turned each pupil gay, as if such an immense notion can be secluded to a definite point in time. Megan mentioned that maybe it was when her dad was…

On the surface Baldwin’s novel appears to be about sexuality, but the novel tackles a deeper issue. Baldwin takes a stance on finding oneself whether that be thought others or in moments of solitude. Geovanni is able to show David who he wants to become as well as warn him of what he could be. David faces an internal conflict discovering who he is independently from the people that surround him. The novel is less about sexuality and more about self-discovery. As a culture, there are many ways…

If you fall in love with a boy, you fall in love with a boy. The fact that many Americans consider it a disease says more about them than it does about homosexuality.” (Social Critic James A. Baldwin). Many people are scared to be themselves. Certain members of The Church discriminate gay people and tell them that the bible condemns homosexuality but they leave out a lot of other things the bible condemns. Marriage is a right to all human beings and should not be taken away due to who they want…

of sexual identities, understanding it, and owning it. These figures inspired the open expression of sexual identities that were clearly something other than heterosexual through their art forms. In the Harlem Renaissance, sexual orientation (homosexuality and bisexuality in this case) is both embraced and acknowledged as something that is portrayed through actions and behavior. In “A Spectacle in Color,” those who were queer identified or had “homosexual/lesbian” tendencies either recognized it…