Includes bibliographical references (p. 198-200) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:
Emerging research on homosexuality : an overview / by Melissa Healy -- Homosexuality is biologically determined / by Simon LeVay -- Homosexuality is part of nature's diversity / by Bruce Bagemihl -- Homosexuality is linked to childhood gender nonconformity / by Daryl J. Bem -- Studies proving the biological origin of homosexuality are flawed / by Trudy Chun -- Homosexuality is caused by societal dysfunction / by Jeffrey Satinover, in an interview by the National Association for Research and Therapy of Homosexuals -- Searching for a gay gene will harm homosexuals / by Mark Schoofs -- Discrimination against gays and lesbians is a serious problem / by Byrne Fone -- Homosexuals seek equal rights, not special rights / by John Gallagher -- Gays and lesbians face discrimination in the military / by Carl Rowan -- Hate crime laws are necessary to protect gays and lesbians / by the Human Rights Campaign -- Americans have become more accepting of homosexuality / by Jeni Loftus -- Gays and lesbians should not be given special rights / by Justin Raimondo -- Gays and lesbians are treated fairly by the military / by Charles Moskos -- Hate crime laws are unnecessary / by Robert H. Knight -- Christians should accept homosexuality / by Bruce J. Simpson -- Therapists should not try to change gay people's sexual orientation / by Laura Markowitz -- Schools should teach acceptance of homosexuality / by Beth Reis -- The Boy Scouts should accept homosexuals / by Linda Hills -- Christians should not accept homosexuality / by Fabian Bruskewitz -- Therapists should help people overcome homosexuality / by Mary Meehan -- Schools should not teach acceptance of homosexuality / by Camille Paglia -- The Boy Scouts should not be forced to accept homosexuals / by Melanie Kirkpatrick -- Society should allow same-sex marriage / by Alec Walen -- Family courts are unfairly biased against homosexual parents / by Kathryn Kendell -- Gay adoption benefits society / by the American Civil Liberties Union -- Society should not allow same-sex marriage / by Richard G. Wilkins -- Homosexual parenting should not be legally sanctioned / by Lynn D. Wardle -- Gay adoption should be banned / by Armstrong Williams.