Dbq Homosexuality

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It is widely known that homosexuality in the Arab world is one of the most tabooed subjects to talk about, not only because it is viewed as a form of “westoxication” , but also because it stands against one of the most important Arabic family values which is procreation. As a result, Arab countries, with no exclusion, have very prejudiced and severe laws and norms that condemn the acts of same-sex and punish those who commit these acts with imprisonment and sometimes even with death. Additionally, due the negative and dangerous perspective of the LGTBQ+ community in Arab countries, which suffers from sexual repression, they are more vulnerable to rape, sexual harassment, blackmail, and torture . The treatment of the LGBTQ+ community is arguably

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