Posted by Squiggles on September 21, 2002, at 22:42:58
In reply to Re: Homophobia, posted by madison88 on September 21, 2002, at 22:28:00
That's an interesting post; very thoughtful.
If i were to report on what i think on this
issue, from a very personal asocial point of
view, i would say that sexuality can be seen
as an appetite from one perspective - in which
case sex is irrelevant. It is conceivable that
if i lay down with a girl, i may become physical
with her.The physical aspect is not mysterious. It is
the attraction that is, for me anyway. There
is so much written on this topic - i really
don't know whether it genetic or social or
congenital, etc.Deep down though, i think that it is social,
with a certain inclination for the opposite or
same sex for whatever reason. And being social
animals, this can overcome the inclination and
tip the balance.The fear of homosexuality (that is the repugance
and censor - which is what is meant by fear) has
religious and social roots and is very much a
part of our civilization. So any abberation from
that norm becomes an anarchic and therefore
frightening thing. And i think for that reason
it is not openly done on the whole, barring the
homosexual activists.The social boundaries are very strong - they
become part of your learned responses - almost
automatic reflexes.Squiggles
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