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This 5 page paper focuses on negative stereotypes which are perpetuated by media, the religious right and scientists. Specific examples are provided. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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choice. 2. Homosexuality is largely genetic. II. Where Do the Stereotypes come from? A. Religion 1. Portrays homosexuality as a lifestyle choice 2. Religious recruiters try to change homosexuals
sexual orientation. 3. Helmss proposal B. Science 1. AIDS a. The disease is aligned with the homosexual community C. Media 1. Myths such as homosexuality
being a lifestyle choice are portrayed in films. a. Mercy b. The Bird Cage c. Best in Show 2. Homosexuals are portrayed as victims 3. Homosexuals are portrayed as
pedophiles. III. Conclusion There seems to be a great deal of negative stereotypes that
revolve around the gay community. While homosexuals, by and large, are just like the rest of the populous--with the exception of sexual preference--they have been portrayed as pedophiles, swingers, either
very feminine or masculine, cross-dressers and sinners. Of course, every group has its idiosyncrasies and is subject to some form of criticism. For example, overweight people are visibly unattractive according
to the larger society and they are stereotyped as lazy and out of control. Yet, many overweight people contend that they cannot lose weight for genetic reasons and that of
course they would be thin if it were possible. Similarly, homosexuals claim that their sexual preference is far from a lifestyle choice. They are born with an attraction to members
of their own gender and it is this that seems to put them in the same camp with others who--through no fault of their own--behave or live a particular way.
It pays to examine where the stereotypes come from. First, mainstream religion has seen fit to categorize homosexuality as a lifestyle choice, thus designating all who engage in same
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