Children Of Same Sex Couples
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The debate over the ability of homosexual couples to raise physically and emotionally healthy children seems to be focused on 'the homosexual mode of life' rather than an individualized evaluation of parenting skills and abilities. This 7 page paper gives a brief overview of the issue. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Christianity, Social Tolerance & Homosexuality
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A 3 page report on John Boswell’s work Christianity, Social Tolerance & Homosexuality. No additional sources cited.
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Civil Rights and the Transgendered Community
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A 5 page examination of the problems society hurls toward transgendered individuals. While some progress is being made in implementing policies and laws that protect the civil rights of these individuals, much additional progress must be made. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Clinical Aspects of Male Homosexuality
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This 5 page report discusses the 14th chapter titled “Clinical Aspects of Male Homosexuality” by psychoanalyst Irving Bieber who studied homosexuality and taken from the text “The View of the Clinician.” The report then compares Bieber’s approach to that of Sigmund Freud and the ways in which Freud’s ideas were transmuted into those of analysts such as Bieber. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Clinical Issues in the Film “Transamerica”
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A 5 page clinical view of the character Stanley. Stanley is seeking a sex change operation but first he must deal with the existence of a previously unknown son. Bibliography lists sources.
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Coming Out
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This 3 page paper discusses the process of coming out, and how nurses can help gay people handle this difficult transition. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Comments On 'The Case for a Military Gay Ban' by David H. Hackworth
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A 6 page paper discussing the 1992 Washington Post article by David H. Hackworth on 'The Case for a Military Gay Ban.' Hackworth notes a variety of experience-based reasons for hhis opposition to gays in the military. Bibliography lists two sources.
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Conflicting Views of Homosexuality
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A 5 page paper which examines the controversial views regarding homosexuality as it involves the theory of sickness as opposed to biology. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Conversion and Reparative Therapies for Homosexuals
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A 7 page examination of the predominant views among professional organizations like the American Psychiatric Association regarding the causes of homosexuality and potential treatments. Emphasizes that views of professional organizations have evolved considerably over time. This evolution has occurred both in response to changing societal views on homosexuality and on emerging research regarding homosexuals behavior, the biological and societal causes of this behavior, and potential therapies for that behavior. The growing gay lobby has had an influence as well in that they typically oppose reparative therapy. The previously predominant view that homosexuality is an aberrant condition which can be treated is declining and an approach geared at allowing the homosexual to accept who they are. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Coworkers And AIDS: Attitudes
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12 pages in length. Fear and intolerance comprise the vast majority of attitudes towards AIDS within the workplace. Even though the general public is well-educated by now as to the safety issues associated with contact to an AIDS patient, there still remains unfounded apprehension when it comes to working within the same environment as those with AIDS. Clearly, the HIV/AIDS population faces considerably more challenges than other members of society do, in that they have to struggle just to achieve a modicum of acceptance. Their societal counterparts, who are frequently ignorant to deeper issues surrounding the disease, often unknowingly make them feel inadequate and worthless when it comes their life choices. Inasmuch as the workplace is often a hotbed for judgmental attitudes, AIDS patients have experienced undue stress that is directly related to workplace attitudes. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Critique of News Article on MRSA
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This 8 page paper critiques an article on MRSA, points out its biases and explains why it is important that the news media report things accurately. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Curricula Design and the Impact on Gay and Lesbian Students
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This 21 page paper considers the different approaches to sex education and the impact that these programs have on gay and lesbian students. This paper focuses on the use of curricula that are affirming of the sexual orientations of gay and lesbian students and the impact this has on reducing incidences of violence, including hate crimes, against these students. This paper suggests that the use of these programs supports the academic success of gay and lesbian students through this positive model. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
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Deviant Sexual Behavior
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This 9 page paper asks whether or not there is such a thing as deviant sexual behavior. How the psychological community treats homosexuality and other supposed deviant behaviors is evaluated. Societal norms are discussed. Well known theorists such as Foucault are referenced. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Discrimination Against Homosexuality And Women In The United States
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4 pages in length. The writer briefly compares two articles that address homosexuality discrimination in the United States. No additional sources cited.
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Discrimination against Sexual Minorities
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This 8 page paper argues that discrimination against sexual minorities is virulent and harmful, and that it is still on-going, despite laws and regulations specifically outlawing it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Does a Gay and Lesbian Community Exist?
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This 5 page report discusses whether or not a Gay and Lesbian community truly exists in America and what exactly that means. Those who would question whether or not a Gay and Lesbian community actually exists would be remarkably hard pressed to prove that it doesn’t. With celebrity admission of homosexuality, the changes in the political structures of society, and the ongoing sense of acceptance throughout numerous “mainstream” social institutions such as those associated with religion or higher learning, the existence of the Gay and Lesbian community cannot be discounted. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Does Sexual Orientation Affect Personality?
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A 5 page paper discussing personality, type indicators and factors identified as being specific to sexual orientation. All of these individual characteristics combine to influence personality, which in turn influences how individuals react to conditions around them. Whether from anecdotal or empirical sources, it seems that sexual orientation can be said to influence personality to the degree in which individuals differ in their reactions to events and conditions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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