Noah
08-20-2011, 06:00 AM
I am actually a straight Muslim woman who lives outside the Middle East but a question that has always fascinated me was what makes someone gay. Why would anyone go against humanities’ only chance of sustaining life on earth through reproduction and re-population? So here is one women’s prospective of the different types of gay. My ideas are a work in progress and your opinion is greatly appreciated:
1) The first type of gay would be those with hormonal imbalances. I am only familiar with gay men for this group so I will only focus on them here. They are the feminine types, the hairdressers, the fashion gurus and a girl’s best friend. These men are likely affected by a hormonal imbalance and the reason I believe that is because they are most prevalent in Asian ethnicities that generally have less testosterone then their non-Asian men counterparts (less hairy, smaller build, softer skin e.t.c). Lower testosterone higher estrogen and you’ve got yourself a female with an overgrown clitoris labeled as a feminine male.
2) The next group is the lifestyle choice group. This group is probably more prevalent in western societies where you are accepted whatever your sexual orientation. This is more likely to affect women than men because it is a generally known fact that women are lot more flexible with their sexuality than men. I guess this is why it is less likely to find lesbians in the Middle East than gay men—because women are more likely to conform to the pressures of society. Women who are generally attracted to men might decide to have a homosexual relationship because it is a lot more convenient. They are less likely to get hurt emotionally or physically by another female, another woman would less likely be aggressive or controlling and can be a lot more understanding. I know if I wasn’t Muslim I would certainly explore this possibility but as a Muslim I never really had to think about it. This can also affect people living in Muslim countries where men and women are usually separated and therefore mainly interact and get along a lot more, with the same sex than the opposite sex.
3) So this brings me to the final group, the most elusive of all and the one that I feel exists but hidden. Again I don’t know enough about women for this group so will focus mainly on men. This group is what I like to call the MSM (men who have sex with other men) group. MSM is a term coined by scientists to categorize those men who don’t identify themselves as gay for one reason or another but have sex with other men. The term was created to identify those men who are at risk of HIV due to having unprotected sex with other men. For this group I have more questions than answers. Why risk it all? Why would a Muslim man risk being caught in a Muslim country and face harsh penalties including torture, being disowned, deported and even death. Why would a Saudi prince or the brother of the leader of the UAE risk a homosexual scandal and the dishonor that follows? Why would a good Muslim who loves God risk his anger and eternal damnation? Does this group even exist or is it just a combination of the other two groups? Is it physiological? Psychological? Genetics? A Combination? Or something completely different all together?
These are just confused thoughts that have been floating in my head for years, twisting, turning and modifying. I have decided to pour them out through this outlet and let them transform into a life of their own. I would love to hear your thoughts and get your input on this topic that I have titled what makes a Muslim gay.
1) The first type of gay would be those with hormonal imbalances. I am only familiar with gay men for this group so I will only focus on them here. They are the feminine types, the hairdressers, the fashion gurus and a girl’s best friend. These men are likely affected by a hormonal imbalance and the reason I believe that is because they are most prevalent in Asian ethnicities that generally have less testosterone then their non-Asian men counterparts (less hairy, smaller build, softer skin e.t.c). Lower testosterone higher estrogen and you’ve got yourself a female with an overgrown clitoris labeled as a feminine male.
2) The next group is the lifestyle choice group. This group is probably more prevalent in western societies where you are accepted whatever your sexual orientation. This is more likely to affect women than men because it is a generally known fact that women are lot more flexible with their sexuality than men. I guess this is why it is less likely to find lesbians in the Middle East than gay men—because women are more likely to conform to the pressures of society. Women who are generally attracted to men might decide to have a homosexual relationship because it is a lot more convenient. They are less likely to get hurt emotionally or physically by another female, another woman would less likely be aggressive or controlling and can be a lot more understanding. I know if I wasn’t Muslim I would certainly explore this possibility but as a Muslim I never really had to think about it. This can also affect people living in Muslim countries where men and women are usually separated and therefore mainly interact and get along a lot more, with the same sex than the opposite sex.
3) So this brings me to the final group, the most elusive of all and the one that I feel exists but hidden. Again I don’t know enough about women for this group so will focus mainly on men. This group is what I like to call the MSM (men who have sex with other men) group. MSM is a term coined by scientists to categorize those men who don’t identify themselves as gay for one reason or another but have sex with other men. The term was created to identify those men who are at risk of HIV due to having unprotected sex with other men. For this group I have more questions than answers. Why risk it all? Why would a Muslim man risk being caught in a Muslim country and face harsh penalties including torture, being disowned, deported and even death. Why would a Saudi prince or the brother of the leader of the UAE risk a homosexual scandal and the dishonor that follows? Why would a good Muslim who loves God risk his anger and eternal damnation? Does this group even exist or is it just a combination of the other two groups? Is it physiological? Psychological? Genetics? A Combination? Or something completely different all together?
These are just confused thoughts that have been floating in my head for years, twisting, turning and modifying. I have decided to pour them out through this outlet and let them transform into a life of their own. I would love to hear your thoughts and get your input on this topic that I have titled what makes a Muslim gay.