Homosexuality A Persistent And Predominant Sexual...

Homosexuality can be described as a persistent and predominant sexual attraction to persons of one’s own sex (Family Doctor, 2010). Yet, homosexuality means different things for different people. Some individuals have same-sex attractions and consider themselves to be homosexuals. Whereas others may have unwanted same-sex attractions, yet refuse to identify as homosexual due to fears or strong religious convictions. Some individuals who identify as homosexual claim to have always known that they’ve been different. They feel abnormal, like they do not fit into the heterosexual world. There are other individuals who may not discover that they are homosexual until they have married and had children. There are four aspects to consider in homosexuality: feelings, behavior, identity, and way of life. The onset of same sex-attractions happen at different times for each individual. Some claim to have experienced it early in life, early adulthood, or during a mid-life cr isis (Exodus Global Alliance, 2016). Many young individuals struggle to hide their sexuality and is coined â€Å"being in the closet†. Coming out is when an individual decides to tell family members and friends about their true sexuality. The strength of these attractions are also varied, some claiming to have strong feelings or weak feelings. Others claim they’ve always had same-sex attractions believing they were â€Å"born gay†, however there is no solid scientific evidence to support this claim (Worthen, 2016).