A Qualitative Work on Homosexuality in Charsadda

Abstract

Homosexual behavior develops due to the emotional feeling toward the same sex. Homosexuality is thought of as an issue in different cultures of the world but on the other side, some countries have laws about homosexuality for the protection of the human right. Homosexuality is unlawful in many countries due to religious, psychological and social reasons. All over the world sexual orientation is a contentious topic and internationally homosexuality and other forms of expression of same-sex orientation are denounced. Pakistan is the land of diverse cultures and ethnicities. There are many social factors such as do not have access to the opposite gender, affordability to follow a legal way to fulfill the sexual need, strictly segregated environment, easy access within same-sex and economic factors. These social and economic factors influence individuals to adopt homosexuality. This study has explored the nature and extent of homosexuality in the Tangi village at the district of Charsadda. This study finds out the patterns of domestic counseling and sex education toward homosexuality. This study has also explored the deep structures of homosexuality. This is a qualitative research and for this purpose, qualitative research tools including key informants, rapport building, participant observation, snowball sampling, and semi-structured interviews were applied to collect more reliable data from the grass root level. Field findings reveal that peer group effect, inclination toward drugs, forced relations among same-sex gender, homosexuality through seduction for taking the revenge, lack of parents and child communication, marital relations, and desire of money are the major reason of homosexuality.