Homosexuality
...construction has been the focus of many heated debates among scholars, scientists and sociopolitical activists who, for various reasons, have attempted to uncover the origins of homosexual behavior. Inquiry into the origin(s) of homosexuality has emerged recently, largely in part due to the rising political debates over whether or not homosexuality should be considered a socially immoral practice, and thus the major motive behind these debates have not been simply to uncover the scientific or social origins of homosexuality, but to utilize the results as a means to either justify or condemn homosexual practices. These ulterior motives have hindered the effectiveness of such research, and have created huge debates as to how scientifically valid the results of such research have been.
Given the controversial nature of this project, it is necessary that we take a neutral position with respect to the moral and political agendas involved in order to refrain from biasing the research. The purpose of this project is not to prove whether homosexuality is right or wrong, but to establish a thorough and well-documented understanding about the
biological and/or social evolution of homosexuality. In this respect, we seek to identify and critique the major biological and social arguments relating to the origin of homosexuality in order to suggest a possible theory that would most effectively and thoroughly answer our questions regarding the origins of homosexuality. We intend to suggest that homosexuality among humans is a biological construction which is found innately in some people and may be influenced, to certain degrees, by environmental factors such as family structure, parental interaction, siblings, peers and gender roles. Furthermore, we shall suggest that homosexuality is not a psychological or biological error, nor is it a choice. Rather, it is a healthy...
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