Chapter One Social Constructionism or Essentialism
Does a homosexual exist just as mankind is of the species, Homo Sapiens? Is a homosexual orientation intimately intertwined with a person’s true identity as a human being? When using the term homosexual, is one accurately defining a person’s self, his inner core, and the nature of his being? If it is true, then homosexuality may be implied as natural, and that it is essential to their human wholeness. There are those advocating for (...)

Chapter Ten Homosexual Identity Formation
The past 25 years we have seen an increasing number of studies concerning homosexuality. These studies have dealt with both the positive and negative effects of homosexuality. There has been a focused attempt to validate homosexuality as an “alternate lifestyle.” This research is both good and bad, in that what is being studied itself is a new concept; a “gay identity.” More importantly this research is questionable (...)