One of the major
issues of the
21st century is the
subject of
homosexuality. I believe the limelight of the
matter came with the development of human beings to acknowledge
behaviors that seem close from human characters.
In fact, some individuals claim that the 21st century
yielded a sense of
self-appreciation that consequently resulted in such mannerism as homosexuality. This tendency of self
worth can be thought of as a high sense of human
assessment that is only experienced
in recent times.
Homosexuality is a romantic attraction
possibly coupling with sexual
practice between members of the same sex
(Cass, 1979). An orientation is usually
manifested by identification
on the societal basis as regards to the behaviors associated
with homosexuality. It would be incorrect
to state that homosexuality started a few years
ago. Possibly the behavior was
present even in ancient times but
not on public.
However, when the homosexuality began may not be a critical issue compared to the perception that it has grown to amass over time. For quite a length of time, the issue of homosexuality has been through about by critiques, political and religion leaders. The result is that the subject has resulted in widespread misunderstanding among the public who cannot seem to comprehend the matter. As such, the legality of the matter remains one of the most discussed issues. Different opinion has been aired out, but no significant analysis has been carried out on the assertions and, therefore, no reasonable basis can be accorded to the statements. While the religious have been noted to attacking the practice, some political leaders have acknowledged the practice especially in areas where the society seems to be of a less traditional nature than usual. In fact, some leaders have legalized the marriage of same sex couples through wedding. Initially, the society was hesitant to acknowledging the presence of the behavior among their members (Silverstein, 1977). Matter of fact, the individuals accused of practicing homosexuality were condemned based on the social laws enacted by the public. In some regions, the attacks were severe to the extent that the victims were punished through mob action for instance. The society had set an assumed code of conduct that regulated against the practice of homosexuality. As a result, homosexuality declined and was practiced secretly with no one coming out in the open to claim the indulgence in the behavior as that would lead to huge attack. Actually this law set by the society did not succeed as it only made the norm secretive, and if anything, the practice of socialism grew up to a certain point where comments of pro homosexuality were stood. Following this trend closely, distinguished members of the society came out in the open to declare their indulgence in the practice resulting in widespread confusion. The norm that was heavily criticized by huge sections of the society was getting appreciation by the figureheads of the same society. Consequently, the society was caught up in the middle with various sections assuming different positions on the subject. Some people even considered trying the practice in an effort to explore. However, some other individuals continued to condemn the behavior even after widespread acknowledgment.
However, when the homosexuality began may not be a critical issue compared to the perception that it has grown to amass over time. For quite a length of time, the issue of homosexuality has been through about by critiques, political and religion leaders. The result is that the subject has resulted in widespread misunderstanding among the public who cannot seem to comprehend the matter. As such, the legality of the matter remains one of the most discussed issues. Different opinion has been aired out, but no significant analysis has been carried out on the assertions and, therefore, no reasonable basis can be accorded to the statements. While the religious have been noted to attacking the practice, some political leaders have acknowledged the practice especially in areas where the society seems to be of a less traditional nature than usual. In fact, some leaders have legalized the marriage of same sex couples through wedding. Initially, the society was hesitant to acknowledging the presence of the behavior among their members (Silverstein, 1977). Matter of fact, the individuals accused of practicing homosexuality were condemned based on the social laws enacted by the public. In some regions, the attacks were severe to the extent that the victims were punished through mob action for instance. The society had set an assumed code of conduct that regulated against the practice of homosexuality. As a result, homosexuality declined and was practiced secretly with no one coming out in the open to claim the indulgence in the behavior as that would lead to huge attack. Actually this law set by the society did not succeed as it only made the norm secretive, and if anything, the practice of socialism grew up to a certain point where comments of pro homosexuality were stood. Following this trend closely, distinguished members of the society came out in the open to declare their indulgence in the practice resulting in widespread confusion. The norm that was heavily criticized by huge sections of the society was getting appreciation by the figureheads of the same society. Consequently, the society was caught up in the middle with various sections assuming different positions on the subject. Some people even considered trying the practice in an effort to explore. However, some other individuals continued to condemn the behavior even after widespread acknowledgment.
The famous
contribution of the
acknowledgement was that
homosexuality was tolerated (Silverstein, 1977). It was apparent that
although people assumed different perceptions on the matter, a great deal
of tolerance was established that would seem like a win for that
agitation for the behavior. This was a harsh reality
for people such
as the religious who had strong points
for condemning the practice. Among their main arguments was
that the practice
was condemned in Al Quran as in the story of Lot at Alnissa chapter 55.God destroyed
an entire city that was indulging the
trends related to
homosexuality. This argument relays a pivotal expectation on the individuals of the Heavenly religions faiths (Jewish, Christian, and Islam)
as it is clear that they are
condemned from practicing
the behavior. The fact that
no incidence in the Holly Books mentions the acknowledgement of the norm in the societal setting implies that
the behavior is unholy in the religious view.
I think that the indulgence in the practice of homosexuality will be a significant blow to the reproduction and thus the human resource of the country. The consequence of a nation with no youth to execute the policies of a government greatly dents the economic and political wellbeing of any state, resulting in degradation in living standards. While some may argue based on the introduction of test tube babies, deliberations on the matter have shown that the aspect of parenting loses value. Studies have revealed that children from parents with different sexes have better future prospects in life in relation to those from same sex parents. As such, homosexuality assumes the perception of a vice in the society based on the general wellbeing of the community.
I think that the indulgence in the practice of homosexuality will be a significant blow to the reproduction and thus the human resource of the country. The consequence of a nation with no youth to execute the policies of a government greatly dents the economic and political wellbeing of any state, resulting in degradation in living standards. While some may argue based on the introduction of test tube babies, deliberations on the matter have shown that the aspect of parenting loses value. Studies have revealed that children from parents with different sexes have better future prospects in life in relation to those from same sex parents. As such, homosexuality assumes the perception of a vice in the society based on the general wellbeing of the community.
References
Cass,
V. (1979). Homosexuality Identity Formation:. Journal of Homosexuality, 4(3),
219-235.
Parker,
R. (1986). Masculinity, Femininity, And Homosexuality:. Journal of
Homosexuality, 11(3-4), 155-163.
Silverstein,
C. (1977). Homosexuality And The Ethics Of Behavioral Intervention. Journal
of Homosexuality, 2(3), 205-211.
