EDF2085-Reflection #19

I believe the cause of homosexuality is hereditary and partially based on experience in the way in which you were brought up. I think most people are just born like that with those interests different than the rest of us. Also, if you are a girl and still young and all you want to do is play sports and play with the boys outside I would begin to worry and put my daughter in a ballet class. These are things parents try to do to avoid that situation to occur. Religion can also play a major role in the decision of sexuality. But, unfortunately I think it is uncontrollable and something that is born in you. No, my views on homosexuality have not changed. I am not against any of them because they are exactly like we are human beings. They just have different views and customs towards some things. I have learned that it has not yet been fully proven that it is something genetic. It most solely based upon your decision and what you choose to do base on how you feel. It is something they themselves cannot control. Sometimes they are afraid to show their orientation because of what the outside world may think. They see how they are made fun of and don’t want to be one of those victims. I learned that just because an individual has a same sex encounter or experience does not make them a homosexual. If you are a female who seeks the same sex as their own you are called a lesbian. If you are a male seeking another male you are therefore called gay. I also learned that there are four different types of sexual attraction a person can have toward someone else. They can either be homosexuals, heterosexuals, bisexuals, or not have a sexual desire or attraction for neither of the sexes. It is said that if the root cause of sexuality is genetic, and the person most likely won’t be able to change their attraction once they are older. On the other hand, if it is something that is within the environment, then there is a chance it can be changed through some help and therapy. I also took from these readings that it is still not known on how homosexuality starts or what forms it. Everyone is still in question, and it is a delicate topic. Some religions have different views on homosexuality, and it is against their beliefs. Everyone is their own unique person, and has to follow the beliefs of their religion as well.