Political Systems and Their Relationship with Homosexuality: An Analytical Study

Abstract

In the past decade, homosexuals have actively sought to publicly express their individual orientations, leading to the emergence of a tangible homosexual community that has advocated for equal rights, such as the right to marriage, freedom of expression, decriminalization of homosexuality, and equality before the law.

These demands were met with political movements that facilitated the efforts of homosexual advocates by enacting same-sex marriage laws. This situation was leveraged to gain voter support and secure leadership positions in Western and European countries. Conversely, an opposing public sentiment emerged, rejecting such facilitation for homosexuals, which was also exploited by other political parties, leading to the rise of political and societal polarizations.

In Iraq, however, the legal promotion of homosexuality does not appear imminent. It is unlikely that political parties will compete to legislate in favor of homosexual rights in the near future, owing to Iraqi society's culture that prioritizes religious opinions over legal ones. Nevertheless, Iraq should strive to avoid adopting laws that may spark societal conflicts in the future