Homosexuality Essays

To many, Tennessee Williams is just another playwright, but to others he’s a playwright with interesting views. Williams, “One of the most prominent playwrights in United States after World War II”(Liukkonen), inserted many of his own personal experiences into his writing. It is the haunting and powerful life experiences included …

AO1: Examine one dilemma in sexual ethics and outline different ways in which it may be resolved. Homosexuality is a term that applies to both men and women who have sexual feelings towards members of the same sex. It is a key issue in sexual ethics and one that many …

In the article “Against Gay Marriage,” the author, William J. Bennett, attempts to sway his readers against the legalization of gay marriage. After presenting the issue, he makes it palpable that he is against it, and his negative tone toward this topic is apparent in his opening sentence: “We are …

Marriage equality has been a topic of hot discussion for a few years now. With more and more people coming out as homosexual or bisexual, the topic of whether or not these individuals should be allowed to get married has become a hot-button issue. Marriage goes back a very long …

Public displays of affection are acts of physical intimacy in the view of others. What is an acceptable display of affection varies with respect to culture and context. Displays of affection in a public place, such as the street, are more likely to be objected to, than similar practices in …

Summary This column, “Against Gay Marriage,” was written by a retired chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities, William J. Bennett. It originally appeared in the Washington Post close after the Defense Marriage Act of 1996 was issued. It was a rebuttal against another popular debate writing called “Virtually …

1. Gays & lesbians make poor parents. Assertion: The State of Hawaii and court petitioners representing the Roman Catholic Church and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints claimed that gays and lesbians in committed relationships make inferior parents. The best way to assure that children get the best …

“Territory” by David Leavitt is a short, yet complexly intimate tail of a mother’s futile attempts to accept her son’s homosexual identity and his on-going struggle with internalized homophobia. The story opens with twenty-three year old Neil visiting his mother, Mrs. Campbell, at his childhood home. As they prepare for …

Deviation from social norms is a definition of abnormality. The word ‘deviation’ in this definition is referring to deviant behaviour (behaviour which is considered anti-social or undesirable by the majority of society members). In society there are social norms (standards of acceptable behaviour that are set by the social group). …

Founded in 1966, this organization now has more than 500,000 members taking action to bring women into participation in society, sharing equal rights, responsibilities, and opportunities while living free from discrimination. Issues include; abortion and reproductive rights, economic justice, ending sex discrimination, and lesbian rights. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance …