Useing conflict theory explian homosexulty being a fad...?

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Conflict theory would say that people have chosen to take on an alternate sexual lifestyle in a direct effort to fight back against a social value system that has been constructed to keep the population controlled for the benefit of those in power.  Basically, conflict theory sees all deviant and criminal behavior as rebellious acts against the oppressive power structure or any behavior that is natural conflict with the goals of that power structure.  Since a "fad" suggests a conscious decision to participate in the trend, the explanation would be the former.