Have you ever watched “A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila”? When I first watched this TV program, I was very surprised because this is a reality television features on a bisexual dating show in which 16 straight men and 16 lesbian women compete each other for Tila’s affection (Tila Tequila are bisexual American model and television personality). I have never watched this kind of TV shows featured on sexual orientation such as bisexual and homosexual in Japan. And, this program made me think “Americans are quite tolerant to individual’s sexual orientation” But, it seems that not entirely correct.
“A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila” were very popular even the continue seasons were produced. On the other hand, this TV program led a heated discussion to America by Conservative Christians. Because homosexuality is prohibited in the Bible, Conservative Christian groups which make much of the Bible complained about Tila’s TV program.
Even though some Conservative Christian groups oppose homosexuality, on the other hand, same sex marriage was legalized in New York in June 2011, and New York became the largest state where gay and lesbian couples are able to wed. Also, some states have already legalized same sex or domestic partnership system. Moreover, many famous people like Lady Gaga, Anne Hathaway, Adam Lambert, and the President Obama declared how significant homosexual people are treated as equal as heterosexual people.
‘A Shot at Love with Tila Tequila’ became so popular that 2nd season was produced. On the other hand, there were also people opposed homosexuality or bisexuality in America. These TV program and laws reveal that Americans are care about sexual fluidity or homosexuality whether pro or anti.
References
Retrieved from Starpulse.com (http://www.starpulse.com/news/Danielle_Turchiano/2008/06/04/is_this_really_our_reality_nominees_for_)
by Mayumi Kurosawa
JAPANsociology 
Homosexuality is an interesting topic, since this issue is not only biological but also social. Some people are attracted to their opposite sex, and others to the same sex. In many societies, including Japan, gays feel social pressure and thus often hide the fact that they are gay. I think they feel stressed whether they hide it or not, since if they hide it, they cannot express their true feelings, and if they do not hide it, some people might not like it and try not to be around the gays. I think the society itself needs to change in order for the gays to live freely.
I was surprised to read this! In Japan, we cannot watch such a TVprogram absolutely. But it is interesting and I want to watch it. I heard that homosexual people are also bisexual. So maybe there are many such a people in the world.They have also right to live, so we should not discliminate but accept them.
I have watched this TV show, and even though I am not a fan of it, I do think that it is positive that bisexual people are getting attention in the media (even though Tila Tequila might not be the best representative of the bisexual culture, in my opinion). The sad part is that I feel that it is still more acceptable to be bisexual/gay as a woman than it is to be a gay man. That is, if you are a so called “lipstick lesbian”. This means that you are feminine and not “butch”/manly. Basically, I believe that lipstick lesbians are more accepted in the media and in society because they tend to be “hot” and are thought of as attractive by men. They are accepted because they do not look “as gay” as butch lesbians and are not as “obviously gay”. They could still pass as straight, which is why it works.
As far as religion goes, I know for a fact that homosexuality and Christianity can go hand in hand. I have a gay male friend who is a devoted Christian and a lesbian cousin who is studying to become a priest. Even though I realize this might not be traditional, it does exist. And it is about time that society accepts and embraces the gay culture, because by excluding these people, we are missing out.