Sexuality & Identity 0.0 / 5 ? SociologyIdentityA2/A-levelOCR Created by: nelliottCreated on: 06-05-21 11:12 Weeks Points out that not many heterosexual people would say 'I am heterosexual' in relation to their identity But to say 'I am gay' or 'I am a lesbian' makes a statement about belonging and your identity to a specific sexual code 1 of 2 Homosexuality Historically was considered a perversion, a mental illness that needed to be cured and even a criminal offence in the UK Attitudes towards homosexuality have changed significantly in British society over the last 50 years But in some parts of the world, such as Uganda and Nigeria, homosexuality is still illegal Homosexuals are still denied human rights in many countries 2 of 2
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