Well done on this Rob, it's a very comprehensive essay.
From my estimation, this issue remains because it's a nice wedge. It's really the only "trendy" way of bigotry that can remain (although anti-immigrant hysteria never goes out of style).
But the best part about it is twofold: first it's based on a fundamental misunderstanding of orientation, in that people erroneously believe orientation is a choice.
The other is actually a preference issue, and at its base is why many people (not all) gravitate to certain religious sects. These ideas conform with the sect founders' own personal preferences. So for example, you may have some people that say, "Ewwwww! Two guys kissing? That's bloody gross!" So why not codify this into divine law and therefore you don't look like an asshole? Bingo, problem solved.
Interestingly, do note that one of the most commonly sold types of porn is lesbian porn. Hmmmm.
Excellent blog here.
Well done on this Rob, it's a very comprehensive essay.
From my estimation, this issue remains because it's a nice wedge. It's really the only "trendy" way of bigotry that can remain (although anti-immigrant hysteria never goes out of style).
But the best part about it is twofold: first it's based on a fundamental misunderstanding of orientation, in that people erroneously believe orientation is a choice.
The other is actually a preference issue, and at its base is why many people (not all) gravitate to certain religious sects. These ideas conform with the sect founders' own personal preferences. So for example, you may have some people that say, "Ewwwww! Two guys kissing? That's bloody gross!" So why not codify this into divine law and therefore you don't look like an asshole? Bingo, problem solved.
Interestingly, do note that one of the most commonly sold types of porn is lesbian porn. Hmmmm.
-Seth