homosexualité

Homosexualité refers to romantic or sexual attraction to people of the same sex or gender. It is one of several types of sexual orientations, alongside heterosexual (attraction to the opposite sex or gender), bisexual (attraction to more than one sex or gender), and asexual (lack of sexual attraction). The term "homosexual" was first coined in the late 19th century.

Attraction is a complex phenomenon influenced by biological, psychological, and environmental factors. Scientific consensus, as reflected by major medical and psychological organizations worldwide, is that homosexuality is a natural variation of human sexuality and not a mental disorder.

Societal attitudes towards homosexualité have varied greatly throughout history and across different cultures. In many parts of the world, legal protections and social acceptance for homosexual individuals have increased significantly in recent decades, including the legalization of same-sex marriage in numerous countries. However, discrimination and stigma persist in many regions.

The lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community is a broad term used to describe people who are not heterosexual and/or not cisgender. This community often engages in advocacy for equal rights and social inclusion. Understanding and respecting diverse sexual orientations is a key aspect of promoting equality and human rights.