Homosexuality is the sexual desire or behaviour directed toward person's of one's own sex.
Homosexuality has been on debate for numerous years. On the other hand, homosexuals have suffered from intolerance, prejudice, and discrimination for many years. However, in recent years some of the myths about homosexuality have been proven wrong. Homosexuality is not a sickness and also it is not linked with any psychiatric problems. On the other hand, homosexual males are not limited to any particular jobs, like hairdressing, interior decorating or the arts, although some popular stereotypes suggest this is true.
In recent times, two philosophers have spoken how they feel about homosexuality. Michael Levin and Richard Mohr's views on the subject are in conflict with one another. Levin argues that homosexuality is abnormal because it is a misuse of body parts that have evolved for use in heterosexual intercourse (Levin 354). Furthermore, because natural selection has made the exercise of heterosexuality rewarding to human beings, homosexuality has a high probability to unhappiness. Mohr refutes Levin's stance about homosexuality myths and stereotypes. He rejects arguments that homosexuality is immoral or unnatural. Levin exemplifies the point that homosexuality is misuse of body parts with the case of Mr. Smith, who likes to play "Old MacDonald" on his teeth so devoted is he to this amusement, in fact, that he never uses his teeth for chewing but instead takes nourishment intravenously. This is a clear example where Mr. Smith is misusing his teeth. In addition to misuse, Levine states t!
hat this man will have a dim future on purely physiological grounds (Levin 355).
Since Mr. Smith isn't using his teeth for chewing, his digestive system will suffer from disuse. The result will be Mr. Smiths deteriorating health. Levin incorporates the evolution process into this example. He states that Mr. Smith descended from creatures who enjo...