'''Homosexuality''' is "sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex."<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/homosexuality</ref> Homosexuality has a number of causal factors that influence its ultimate origination in individuals which will be addressed shortly. In addition, homosexuality has a variety of effects on individuals and [[society]] at large which will be subsequently elaborated on. Next, some of the historical events, [[Religion|religious]] matters, and [[law|legal]] matters relating to homosexuality will also be covered. In regards to [[Homosexuality Research|homosexuality research]], much of the research that has been in regards to the causes of homosexuality and the effects of homosexuality has been done since the latter part of the 20th century. | '''Homosexuality''' is "sexual desire or behavior directed toward a person or persons of one's own sex."<ref>http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/homosexuality</ref> Homosexuality has a number of causal factors that influence its ultimate origination in individuals which will be addressed shortly. In addition, homosexuality has a variety of effects on individuals and [[society]] at large which will be subsequently elaborated on. Next, some of the historical events, [[Religion|religious]] matters, and [[law|legal]] matters relating to homosexuality will also be covered. In regards to [[Homosexuality Research|homosexuality research]], much of the research that has been in regards to the causes of homosexuality and the effects of homosexuality has been done since the latter part of the 20th century. |