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This paper examines the historical and scientific perspectives on homosexuality. It discusses the causes for the behavior of homosexuality according to early scientific philosophy and discusses the psychological perspective with regard to sexual orientation. The paper then looks at the biological perspective and discusses the personal impact of being labeled a homosexual in society.

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"The historical and scientific perspectives have reflected on my sexual orientation by allowing me to be more understanding of the sexual orientation of others and have allowed me the freedom of choice with regard to sexuality. I have been able to be comfortable with my sexual choices and not frustrated by fear and regret because I have conformed to what history and science tells me is "normal." The innate ability of science to be correct and perfect is no longer the rule due to the test of time. For my entire life I have watched closely as science has painstakingly searched for physical, biological, genetic and psychological differences in those who were different from me; what this approach has taught me is, although science has its place, the conclusions which science comes to with regard to those differences has no bearing on me."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Axia College. (2009). Syllabus. Retrieved June 7, 2009, from Axia College, Week Five, Psychology of Human Sexuality.
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