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Homosexual Orientation

Welcome to Homosexual.com, a comprehensive guide to understanding the homosexual orientation, theories about homosexuality, as well as hot issues surrounding being gay!
Definition of Homosexuality
According to the formal definition by Merriam?Webster, the term homosexual is defined as ?of, relating to, or characterized by a tendency to direct sexual desire toward another of the same gender.?
Etymology
The word homosexual (whether it refers to both men and women ??gay,? or women only ? ?lesbian?) has its roots in the Greek language, where ?homo? means the same or similar, hence indicating the focus of sexual attraction towards people of the same gender. This is the opposite of ?heterosexual,? which also has its roots in the Greek language, where ?hetero? indicates ?different, distinct?, underlining the fact that sexual attraction is targeted towards individuals of the opposite gender.
Sexual Orientations
The American Psychology Association defines sexual orientation in the following way: ?Sexual orientation is an enduring emotional, romantic, sexual, or affectionate attraction toward others?. There are three broad categories within the spectrum of sexual orientations: heterosexuality, homosexuality (gay orientation) and bisexuality.
The most controversial questions that arise in relation to sexual orientation are targeted towards how one?s sexual orientation forms, what factors go into it and most importantly whether individuals have a choice in this process.
According to the American Psychology Association, one?s sexual orientation is not adopted via an individual?s choice, but rather develops as a result of ?cognitive and biological factors? as well as by interacting with the surrounding environment. For more details about theories concerning sexual orientations, most specifically homosexuality click on our ?Theories of Homosexuality? page above.





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