Andrew Sullivan-"What are Homosexuals for?"

Sullivan's article was mainly about the struggles of not being able to find or fit his identity in society as a homosexual. Being gay or lesbian is also considered another minority label placed upon a group of people. It is at first hard for individuals to be who they are and feel what they feel among the common culture, and are at many times saddened by the fact that they can not enjoy the same day-to-day life experiences as heterosexuals. For Sullivan, one of the greatest disadvantages about homosexuality is the lack of the ability to procreate. Sullivan states "the lack of children is something that some homosexuals regard as a curse; and it is the thing which heterosexuals most pity(and some envy) about their homosexual acquaintances" ( 387). However, Sullivan takes an optimistic approach and notes that even though homosexuals can not have children, the way a heterosexual couple can, they can still contribute in their careers and spare time to the well-being of society, as much as anyone else.

Another point that I thought was very moving, was that throughout this article Sullivan keeps in mind that no matter what your sexual orientation is, we are all still human. "[...] I am not at a loss to know that they are different experiences: equally human, but radically different" (385).

In the end, people are people, everyone performs a role a certain way around certain people, in certain situations. According to Sullivan "Or perhaps there role is to have no role at all" (389). There is no predestined way to be who we are or who we want to be. Society should incorporate individuals not inhibit them.