Knowledge And Attitude Of Undergraduate Students Towards Homosexuality And Its Implication On Social Adjustment

Filed in Sociology Project Topics by on June 30, 2021

Knowledge And Attitude Of Undergraduate Students Towards Homosexuality And Its Implication On Social Adjustment.

Abstract

Homosexuality  is romantic or sexual intercourse or behaviour between members of the same sex (beth 1992:2). As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectionate or romantic attractions primarily and exclusively to people of the same sex (Redmond 1999).

Table of Content

Title page

Approval page

Dedication

Acknowledgement

Abstract

Table of content

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background to the study

1.2 Statement of problem

1.3 Research Questions

1.4 Objectives of the Study

1.5 Significance of study

1.6 Definition of Terms

CHAPTER TWO: LITERATURE REVIEW

2.1 Introduction

2.2 An overview of Homosexuality

2.3 Involvement of undergraduate in the act of Homosexuality

2.4 Students attitude towards Homosexuality on campus

2.5 Harassment and fear of homosexuals

2.6 Review of Related theories

2.6.1 Psychoanalytical theory

2.6.2 Biological Theory

2.6.3 Sociological theory

2.7 Theoretical frame work

CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3.1 Research design

3.2 Study Area and Population

3.3 Sample Size

3.4 Sampling Technique

3.5 Instruments for data collection

3.6 Method of data analysis

CHAPTER FOUR: PRESENTATION AND ANALYSIS OF DATA

4.1 Demographic data of respondent

4.2 Analysis of Research Questions

CHAPTER FIVE: SUMMARY, CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION

5.1 Summary of findings

5.2 Conclusion

5.3 Recommendation

5.4 Limitation of the study

5.5 Suggestion for further studies

References

Appendix I

Appendix II

Introduction

Background to the study

Homosexuality is romantic or sexual intercourse or behaviour between members of the same sex (beth 1992:2). As a sexual orientation, homosexuality refers to an enduring pattern of or disposition to experience sexual, affectionate or romantic attractions primarily and exclusively to people of the same sex (Redmond 1999).

The term homosexual is derived from a Greek word “homos” which means same. Thus connoting sexual acts and affections between members of the same sex. Lesbianism is a sexual act between females while Gay generally refers to male homosexuality. The word “Lesbians” is derived from the name of the Greek island “Lesbos”, where the poet Sappho wrote largely about her emotional relation with young women.

Historically, homosexuality has attracted much interest and attention but attitudes towards such preference of having sex with one of the same gender have varied in different epochs and cultural groups ranging from acceptance as among the ancient Greeks, to measured tolerance in the Roman times and outright condemnations. (Greg Reeder 1999).

According to the old testament, Leviticus 16:8-22, 20:13) sex between men is an abomination and any involved will be put to death, other parts of the Bible makes it known that homosexuality is a sin and any involved in it faces strong penalty.

Such books of the Bible like the book of Romans 1:18-31, Corinthians 6:9 which says that homosexuals are unrighteous and will not inherit the kingdom of God. This however has affected the Judeo-Christian attitude towards homosexuality for centuries.

Also in primitive time, negative attitude is found in different cultures even in Africa, there has been serious condemnation of homosexuality such that anyone involved in act will be put to death.

In the late 19th century ambivalent attitude have prevailed, that is, opposing feelings about homosexuality such that some people fell homosexuality is normal and they tend to fight for their freedom. In some primitive societies homosexual activities are considered normal and socially acceptable.

For instance in Arunta of Central Australia, homosexuality is a common practice. Some nations such as Great Britain, United States and West Germany to mention but a few have recently legalized homosexual relations between consenting adults.

In the United states, in the 1940s homosexuality was classified as felony with punishment up to life imprisonment in all states. (Frank Beach 1991). By the early 1970s at least ten states had legalized such acts between consenting adults.

One-third of the societies studied by ford and Beach include many industrialized countries; give little or no sanction to homosexuals.

Bibliography

HOMOSEXUALITY

Homosexuality is a romantic and sexual intercourse between members of the same sex or gender.

LESBIANISM

Lesbianism is the sexual relationship between two women, when someone is a lesbian it simply means that a woman is having a sexual relationship with another woman.

ATTITUDE

This refers to a disposition to react or behave in a certain way towards an issue, event, act or a situation.

UNDERGRADUATE

These are people who are currently undertaking or studying for their first degree in a higher institution of learning.

GAY

This can be referred to as sexual relationship between two men.

SOCIAL ADJUSTMENT

This means adapting to the societal conditions or circumstances of one’s environment.

CLOSED AND PRIVATE SETTING

This refers to a secret place where the homosexuals carry out the act without being noticed by anybody.

CSN Team.

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