The term ‘homosexuality’ was coined in the late 19th century by a German psychologist, Karoly Maria Benkert. Although the term is new, discussions about sexuality in general, and same-sex attraction in particular, have occasioned philosophical discussion ranging from Plato's Symposium to contemporary queer theory.
There is no agreement among the scientific community, religious groups or homosexual people themselves as to the definition of homosexuality. Lawrence J. Hatterer, author of Changing Homosexuality in the Male, has given this definition:
One who is motivated, in adult life, by a definite preferential erotic attraction to members of the same sex and who usually, but not necessarily, engages in overt sexual relations with them.” This has been found to be a good working definition, though a full explanation of the condition of homosexuality goes much deeper.
There is no agreement among the scientific community, religious groups or homosexual people themselves as to the definition of homosexuality. Lawrence J. Hatterer, author of Changing Homosexuality in the Male, has given this definition:
One who is motivated, in adult life, by a definite preferential erotic attraction to members of the same sex and who usually, but not necessarily, engages in overt sexual relations with them.” This has been found to be a good working definition, though a full explanation of the condition of homosexuality goes much deeper.
According to Nepicity.blogspot.com , majority of homosexuals believe they were born “gay.” This belief often supplies them with comfort, relieving them of any responsibility to change. However, there is no solid scientific evidence that people are born homosexual. The overwhelming majority of gay people are completely normal genetically. They are fully male or female.
Some people believe homosexuality is learned behaviour which is influenced by a number of factors: a disrupted family life in early years, a lack of unconditional love on the part of either parent, a failure to identify with the same-sex parent. Later, these problems can result in a search for love and acceptance, envy of the same or the opposite sex, a life controlled by various fears and feelings of isolation.
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