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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 they attracted to everyone of the same sex they meet. The lives of homosexuals, like the lives of heterosexuals are about much more than sex, but it s easy to see why people believe these common misconceptions. Many people do not even realize that they know someone who is gay. Consequently, their only knowledge of homosexuality comes from the media or out-spoken anti-gay organizations, neither of which is likely to show the average gay person or couple.  The media is in the business of selling news, and radical behavior of any kind sells.  Anti-gay organizations are in the business of making gay people appear as hedonistic as possible.  They will obviously focus their attention on the most radical behavior that can be found within the gay community. What the majority of gay people object to has nothing to do with the values families wish to instill in their children, but rather the narrow definition of family certain organizations wish to promote.  The idea of a father, a mother, and their children, as being the only legitimate type of family is unrealistic in our society. Single parent families, step families, adoptive families, extended families, and gay and lesbian families are all valid family units and deserve to be recognized as such.  Traditional values such as love, compassion, responsibility, honesty, integrity, self-reliance, accountability, and respect are values most parents wish to instill in their children, regardless of sexual orientation. Those most concerned with homosexuality, positively or negatively, are those most engaged with natural law theorists arguing for gays and lesbians having a reduced legal status. Yet as the foregoing also clearly shows, the policy and legal debates surrounding homosexuality involve fundamental issues of morality and justice. Perhaps most centrally of all, they cut to issues of personal identity and self-definition. Hence it is possible for this issue never to be completely solved. Andreea Garbasevschi 쥁