HOMOSEXUALITY IN MODERN WORLD

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. Perhaps the most significant recent social change involving homosexuality is the emergence of the gay liberation movement. With the rise of the gay liberation movement in the post-Stonewall era, gay and lesbian perspectives began to be put forward in politics, philosophy and literary theory.
Starting from this movement, many questions have emerged. Scientists have been trying to give accurate answers ever since, so that the wide audience may not be mislead by misconceptions. For instance, just as there is no such thing as a single heterosexual lifestyle, there is no such thing as a single gay lifestyle.  Anti-gay activists have promoted the idea that the lives of homosexuals revolve around sex and the pursuit of sexual encounters, and that the only identity homosexuals have is with being gay.  To anti-gay organizations this is the only gay lifestyle that exists, and they do their best to promote this misconception. In reality, the lives of gays and lesbians are as varied as the lives of heterosexuals. Some choose to live in long term committed relationships, others choose to remain single.  Some couples choose to raise children, others do not.  Hobbies, occupations and activities are just as varied as within the heterosexual population. Anna Quindlen gave an interview to the “New York Times” pleading that: “those who want to prove that homosexuality is a deviant lifestyle are anxious to show that the demands are disproportionate to the number of demanders, as though the right to be fairly treated depended on a head count…”
Contrary to popular belief, gay men and lesbians are no more inclined to be consumed with sexual thoughts or feelings than their heterosexual counterparts nor are