In class we watched a documentary called, "Middlesexes, redefining He and She" It was an interesting movie about sexuality in different cultures. It ties closely to what Ed talked about. One thing that I see with people who are "lost" as to what gender identity they are don't seem to have much support from family members. What I thought was most interesting (and already kind of knew about) was same sex sex in nature. Animals screw each other because it feels good.
I would be willing to bet that anyone who is sexually active doesn't do it to make a baby. In fact, I bet that only 1 out of every 1,000 'sexual encounters' are to make a baby. Heck, probably more like 1 in 1,000,000
One thing that consistently angers me is people killing each other over stupid crap. "She was a he! People will think I'm gay! Oh no! He slept with the whole football team! We need to kill that guy!"
Sometimes I wish it was legal for stupid people to die by the hand of others.
Homophobic people are afraid of homosexuals because they are afraid that they are gay. And like any sane human being, violence is the easiest way to solve a problem. Bleh, I wish people would just defend themselves with more agression than they are being attacked with. But people are scared... That's the way it is, and it will never change...
Unless people realize that you can't legislate safety, peace, and love.
Interesting view points on the movie. What about your ideas from the articles on sexual orientation and gender?
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