Homosexuality, Ethics and Identity Synthesis

Implicit metaphysical assumptions concerning the nature of sexual orientation are reflected in the language used to frame ethical debates concerning “reorientation” therapies. An alternative metaphysical construal is presented oncerning sexual orientation and sexual identity development and synthesi...

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Autor principal: Yarhouse, Mark A. (Autor)
Tipo de documento: Electrónico Artículo
Lenguaje:Inglés
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Publicado: Oxford University Press 2004
En: Christian bioethics
Año: 2004, Volumen: 10, Número: 2/3, Páginas: 239-258
Acceso en línea: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
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Sumario:Implicit metaphysical assumptions concerning the nature of sexual orientation are reflected in the language used to frame ethical debates concerning “reorientation” therapies. An alternative metaphysical construal is presented oncerning sexual orientation and sexual identity development and synthesis. This alternative construal allows for humility concerning what we know and do not know about sexual orientation, underscores the client's self-determination and autonomy, and demonstrates regard for personal and religious valuative frameworks. Rather than focusing on therapies aimed specifically at sexual reorientation, clinicians would do well to provide clients with informed consent and to facilitate identity development and synthesis in keeping with their clients' requests for professional services.
ISSN:1744-4195
Obras secundarias:Enthalten in: Christian bioethics
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1093/13803600490898083