Psychology Of Sexuality

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Psychology Of Sexuality

This article relates to chapter one because the Science of Psychology is
definitely prevalent in understanding one's sexual orientation. The purpose of
the author is to inform the public about the lifestyle of gay men and lesbians.
Sexual orientation is the attraction one feels to a particular gender. Sexuality
is made up of three components: biological sex, gender identity and social sex
role. Three sexual orientations are commonly known as heterosexual, bisexual and
homosexual. Heterosexuality, attraction to individuals of the other gender, is
the cultural normality for the behavior of males and females. Bisexuality,
attraction to members of either gender, as well and homosexuality, attraction to
members of the same gender, are not completely understood by scientists.
Scientists have pondered the theory for many years that sexual preference is a
learned behavior that is developed during early childhood. There are many
theories regarding how a particular sexual orientation develops. Some scientists
share the view that sexual orientation is shaped at an early age through
interactions of biological, psychological and social factors. Other
psychologists, psychiatrists and mental health professionals agree that
homosexuality may be genetically predetermined. Research over the past
thirty-five years has determined that homosexuality is not an illesss, mental
disorder or emotional problem. Other objective research shows that homosexual
orientation is not associated with emotional or social problems. Because sexual
orientation develops in early adolescence, without any prior sexual experience,
it is believed that it is not chosen. It has been reported that some people try
diligently to change their sexual preference from homosexual to heterosexual
with no success. For this reason, psychologists do not consider sexual
orientation to be a conscious choice that can be voluntarily changed. An untrue
stereotype about homosexuals is the belief that gay men have more of a tendency
than heterosexual men to sexually molest children. There is no evidence of this.
Instead, recent studies have shown that homosexual parents are quite capable of
rearing developmentally secure children who are intelligent, as well as being
psychologically well adjusted. There is no evidence that homosexual parents are
less capable of parenting than heterosexual parents. Because therapy cannot
change sexual orientation, it is important for society to become better educ...

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