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Homosexuality - College Essay

Homosexuality


In 20th century attitude toward gay community was very negative. However, in recent years gay and lesbians are gaining more rights. The biggest problem that homosexuals are facing right now is not being able to adopt a child. There are 22 states where they are allowed to adopt and it is seen there that they are adopting in increasing numbers. Ongoing legal battles over same-sex marriage have drawn increasing public attention to the question of whether lesbian and gay families can raise happy, healthy children. However, there is no evidence that person’s sexual orientation will influence the child and make him a worst parent. In order to find out if homosexual couples could raise happy and ...

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of their social, psychological and sexual orientation in comparison to children who were raised by heterosexual couple. It was found: 1. Children from lesbian mother families were no more likely than heterosexual families to experience peer pressure during adolescence, and most were able to integrate close friends outside their family life. They also were no more likely to recall being teased specifically about their mother. I think every child gets teased either he is tall or short, thin or fat. 2. Findings relating to the sexual orientation of children are generally that children from lesbian family were not more likely to identify themselves as homosexual or bisexual. 3. In regards to psychological adjustment men and women raised by lesbian mothers were no more likely than others to experience mental health problems in adulthood. The scores for both young adults on depression and anxiety tests fell within the normal range. In no one’s background have sought professional help for ...

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Added: 11/26/2005 10:55:22 PM
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