These days, homosexual and lesbian relations do not seem to be that shocking as they used to be some time ago. Still, sexual orientation remains one of the major concerns in our society. Are homosexuals and lesbians mentally ill? Can they harm children? Are they immoral? There are lots of other questions that people want to get answers to.
 
Are there any questions that bother you about this issue? You can answer them while writing your sexual orientation essay. If you have not decided on some specific aspects of the problem, we suggest you use our ideas for writing sexual orientation essays. We have divided them into two categories.
 
Sexual orientation essays: sexual orientation in Biology
 
If you are interested in the very nature of sexual orientation, cover this issue in your sexual orientation essay. You can answer two questions in your paper.
 
Can homosexuality be considered as some kind of mental illness?
 
In fact, scientists’ opinion on this question is different. For instance, Freud used to say, “Homosexuality is assuredly no advantage, but it is nothing to be ashamed of, no vice, no degradation, it cannot be classified as an illness”. However, many other psychoanalysts opposed his position. You have a chance to introduce yours when writing the sexual orientation essay.
 
Do you think gay people are child molesters?
 
National surveys, held in 1970’s, showed that 70% of Americans were against homosexuals working as teachers. In 2005, 54% of Americans were not afraid that gay people could molest their children and would allow them to teach at schools. Can you explain in your sexual orientation essay such change of social attitude?
 
Sexual orientation essays: sexual orientation in mass media
 
How is sexual orientation portrayed in mass media? We can narrow down your task a bit and suggest you write about TV and movies. As an example for your sexual orientation essay, you can take the following movies and television series:

• Friends;
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer;
• The Subject of My Affection.

So, good luck with your sexual orientation essay!
 
On our weblog, you can also find tips for writing essays on sexual harassment and essays on pain.