Sexuality is a private issue, yet it has many social implications.
People argue that it is the personal right of an individual to choose whether or not to engage in sex before marriage, homosexuality, or to participate in an affair. The disgusting murders of homosexuals such as Billy Jack Gaither and Matthew Shepard vividly depict the extreme behaviors caused by America s negative attitudes toward untraditional sexuality. Throughout the years, American s attitudes toward sexuality have changed. Many sociologists have studied the variances in public opinion of sexuality outside of traditional marriage, yet this paper will focus on the characteristics of people who express certain attitudes. Premarital Sex, Extramarital Sex, and Homosexuality All measured on public opinion as always wrong, almost always wrong, sometimes wrong, or never wrong.