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The subject of homosexuality, and especially male homosexuality,
has received a great deal of publicity in England and America. The
furor began with Kinsey's famous reports on sexual behavior, which
brought out the fact that a far higher proportion of the population
than was commonly supposed deviated from accepted standards of
normality and morality. Taking courage from the apparent safety of
large numbers, the sexually unorthodox and their sympathizers began
to challenge the criteria of normality, and to question whether
sexual habits that were widespread and so deeply entrenched could
justifiably be written off as immoral. D.J. West's "Homosexuality"
dissects the myths and paranoia surrounding this topic by examining
the nature and roots of homosexuality.The politico-legal
controversy has tended to overshadow the more fundamental
psychological questions concerning the nature and causes of
homosexuality. In this field, no striking discoveries have resulted
from the increased public interest. Nevertheless, a body of factual
data has accumulated, and a number of theories are available. The
author's main purpose is to summarize as clearly as possible what
is known, to draw what practical conclusions may be possible, and
to point out where we are still groping and ignorant.This book
deals mainly with male homosexuality because in men the condition
causes more clear cut social problems and has been studied more
intensely by psychiatrists. Unfortunately, though strongly held
opinions abound, hard facts about homosexuality and its possible
causes are difficult to obtain. Even now, serious medical and
sociological investigations in this subject are scandalously few
considering the importance of the questions in human terms. This
resistance becomes acutely apparent when a social until a large
section of the public is prepared to face the facts squarely and
rationally and to support adequate research, our knowledge will
remain rudimentary. This book clears away the debris of myth and
misunderstanding in a vital area of social concern.
Despite the gains made by gay rights movements throughout the
world, there are still areas in which homosexuals and their
relationships are targeted as immoral and criminal. Sociolegal
Control of Homosexuality, a comprehensive, up-to-date examination
of governmental and religious reaction to issues of sexual
orientation in regions - such as Asia and the Middle East - not
often covered in English language publications, includes: a
sampling of international legislation, both proscriptive and
liberal the effects of fundamentalist religious movements new
scientific information concerning the origin of sexual orientation,
and much more! GBP/LISTGBP
Despite the gains made by gay rights movements throughout the
world, there are still areas in which homosexuals and their
relationships are targeted as immoral and criminal. Sociolegal
Control of Homosexuality, a comprehensive, up-to-date examination
of governmental and religious reaction to issues of sexual
orientation in regions - such as Asia and the Middle East - not
often covered in English language publications, includes: a
sampling of international legislation, both proscriptive and
liberal the effects of fundamentalist religious movements new
scientific information concerning the origin of sexual orientation,
and much more! GBP/LISTGBP
This book presents the findings of two important research projects
in which men who admitted to a sexual interest in children were
interviewed. The attitudes of these volunteer subjects differed
from apprehensive paedophile offenders, challenging some of the
generalisations advanced by professionals.
'Suicide, No Way Out' is a spiritual read about fie biblical
characters and how their lifestyle choices lead to their suicds.
The nfluences of greed, pwer, guilt, fear, and pride were prominent
forces which lead to their demse. This book offers hope to prevent
suici through the ct of forgiveness. Lfe is th most pecis gift ever
bestowed. No life should be lost due to suicide.
The subject of homosexuality, and especially male homosexuality,
has received a great deal of publicity in England and America. The
furor began with Kinsey's famous reports on sexual behavior, which
brought out the fact that a far higher proportion of the population
than was commonly supposed deviated from accepted standards of
normality and morality. Taking courage from the apparent safety of
large numbers, the sexually unorthodox and their sympathizers began
to challenge the criteria of normality, and to question whether
sexual habits that were widespread and so deeply entrenched could
justifiably be written off as immoral. D.J. West's "Homosexuality"
dissects the myths and paranoia surrounding this topic by examining
the nature and roots of homosexuality.The politico-legal
controversy has tended to overshadow the more fundamental
psychological questions concerning the nature and causes of
homosexuality. In this field, no striking discoveries have resulted
from the increased public interest. Nevertheless, a body of factual
data has accumulated, and a number of theories are available. The
author's main purpose is to summarize as clearly as possible what
is known, to draw what practical conclusions may be possible, and
to point out where we are still groping and ignorant.This book
deals mainly with male homosexuality because in men the condition
causes more clear cut social problems and has been studied more
intensely by psychiatrists. Unfortunately, though strongly held
opinions abound, hard facts about homosexuality and its possible
causes are difficult to obtain. Even now, serious medical and
sociological investigations in this subject are scandalously few
considering the importance of the questions in human terms. This
resistance becomes acutely apparent when a social until a large
section of the public is prepared to face the facts squarely and
rationally and to support adequate research, our knowledge will
remain rudimentary. This book clears away the debris of myth and
misunderstanding in a vital area of social concern.
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