Domestic Violence as a Birthright?
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the movie "Once Were Warriors", and the accuracy of the portrayal about domestic violence. The movie is summarized and then discussion compares and contrasts it to real live domestic abuse. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: CWOncewe.wps

Domestic Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Population
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This 10 page paper looks at domestic violence in the gay community and the prejudice faced. Problems discussed include the fact that the relationship is not recognized as a marriage. Other issues include specific state laws that work against homosexuals in committed relationships. The problem of addressing gay domestic violence is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA539gay.rtf

Don't Ask Don't Tell
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A 6 page paper which discusses the "don't ask don't tell" policy of the United States military. The aspect addressed concerns the court case Thomasson v. Perry, Judge Wilkinson, dissenting opinion of the court, and the general conditions of conduct in the military. The sources used are that of the original court hearing and the appeal. No additional sources cited.
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Ego Development In Mentally Retarded Child
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This 11 page paper investigates ego development in a fictitious young girl. First, a scenario describing the girl is offered, then Freud's theories are applied to the child's present and future ego development. Freud's psychosexual stages are also discussed to demonstrate where the child is at present and how they relate to ego development Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Egomr.wps

Families Today: "The Way We Really Are" and "Amazing Grace"
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A 5 page paper which compares "The Way We Really Are" by Stephanie Coontz and "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol, examining aspects of families today. These books are also briefly discussed as they address "Am I Blue?" by Bruce Coville and "The Woman Who Walked Into Walls" by Roddy Doyle. No additional sources cited.
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Family Acceptance of Homosexuality
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A 6 page essay/research paper that looks at Gloria Feliciano's play "Between Blessings," which is a poignant account of a twenty-eight year old Puerto Rican son, Diego, finally telling his proud, macho, traditionalist father that he is gay. In this work, Feliciano's use of language and dramatic devices serves to expand the scope of the play beyond the immediate domestic situation between father and son and, in so doing, brings up issues of culture and religiosity, specifically the stand of the Roman Catholic Church on homosexuality. This factor of the play is achieved by framing the confrontation between Diego and his father within scenes that feature a family friend, Father David, a priest who is also homosexual. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbetbl.rtf

Family Systems Theory And Lesbian Family Members
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6 pages in length. Homophobia is more widespread than most people would like to believe, even – and sometimes especially – when family members are involved. At issue with the circumstances of having a lesbian family member as it relates to overall interaction are the fears, expectations and disillusions that come rushing to the surface when homophobes are forced to deal with such associations. The writer discusses how utilizing family systems theory as a means by which to overcome the resistance inherent to having a lesbian family member has proven beneficial in establishing the necessary hierarchy, roles and boundaries that are necessary for the healing process to begin. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLClesbi.wps

Family Theory Applied to a Fictional Family Unit
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A 26 page paper dissecting the family depicted in the movie “The Birdcage” for the purpose of assessing according to family and nursing theory. The paper briefly describes the film and applicability of nursing theory and intervention both to individual family members and to the family unit as a whole. The largest section of the paper evaluates the family in terms of Friedemann’s Family Assessment (long form). The paper concludes that even though the family depicted (a middle-aged gay couple and a grown heterosexual son) carries a nontraditional appearance, it is nonetheless highly traditional in terms of values and commitment to other family members. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSnursGayFam.rtf

Faulty Arguments Used by Opponents of Same-Sex Marriages
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This is a 4 page paper outlining faulty arguments used by opponents of same-sex marriages. Arguments used by opponents of same-sex marriages are often faulty in that they appeal to prejudice, pity, and traditional marriage while at the same time attack the character of their opponents, present false dilemmas and beg to question the issue in order to draw the attention away from some of the real issues being argued. Because of this many of their arguments are based on the faulty use of evidence or incorrect inferences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJfargu1.rtf

Female Androgynous Adolescents: Better Self-Image Than Being Either Very Masculine Or Very Feminine Girls?
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8 pages in length. When it comes to social acceptance, there exist some very strict guidelines: An individual is either male or female. Indeed, little room for approval is given for those who do not fall into one of these two confining categories, often forcing people to assume roles that abide by social dictates. Female adolescents are particularly susceptible to issues of androgyny as they relate to self-image and overall social acceptance. One can readily argue that those female adolescents who display androgynous tendencies do not, in fact, feel better about themselves than if they were either very masculine or very feminine girls, inasmuch society places much too much pressure for an individual to offer a clear and recognizable distinction between the two portrayals. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCandro.wps

Freud & Development
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A 5 page discussion of Freud's five stages of psychosexual development. One table is included outlining the phases and ages for each. Discussion also includes recent controversy about the existence of the Oedipal complex. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Freud / Infantilism, Homosexuality, & Bisexuality
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This 10 page essay discusses specific thoughts of Freud, such as how one comes to be stuck in an infantile mind set, and the essays/books in which they appeared. Two of the works mentioned are Civilization and its Discontents and Freud's account of Dora. The essay also mentions Freud's thoughts on happiness, homosexuality and bisexuality, on which he had lifelong strong convictions. Despite his detractors, Freud opened the world's eyes to aspects of human development theretofore unknown. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Gay & Lesbian Families
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A 25 page research paper that considers the issues relative to gay and lesbian families and correlates the current literature to research findings with gay and lesbian couples to demonstrate the issues of marriage and family. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Gay & Lesbian Marriage
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A 9 page research paper that examines the debate concerning same-sex marriage. This examination of the literature on this topic, first of all, looks into the recent history of the debate and the issues that it addresses. Then, arguments favoring the rights of gays and lesbians to marry are explored. This is followed by a look at the rationale that opposes this stance and these arguments are refuted. The last section looks at where the debate stands now before offering conclusions. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: khglwed.rtf

Gay and Lesbian Adoption
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This 5 page report briefly discusses some of the issues and problems associated with gay and lesbian adoptions. There are significant misunderstandings in the issue, misunderstandings that have an impact on gay and lesbian (biological and adoptive) parents and their children. There are also legal issues associated with the fact that gay adoption is not covered by statue in most states. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Gay And Lesbian Marriages: Should They Be Allowed To Be Married In The Independently Same Way As Heterosexuals?
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6 pages in length. Perhaps no other issue in contemporary society strikes a chord of disharmony more than the current debate over gay and lesbian marriages. When one considers the volatile nature of this particular social concern, it is important to understand why such conflict exists and if any common denominators reside between opposition and supporters. In short, the crux of the dispute questions the sanctity of traditional marriage as defined between a man and a woman. Furthermore, the issue of children brought up in such an unconventional family setting has raised great concerns over whether or not such an environment is emotionally stable and or healthy. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCGayMarrg.rtf

Gay and Lesbian Marriages; Should They Be Legalized?
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This 11 page paper considers the arguments for an against the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, looking at the different perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as s=issues such as discrimination and the purpose of marriage. The arguments are placed in a legal context, looking at the position under UK law, but making international comparisons, especially with the United States. The bibliography cites 10 sources.
Filename: TEgaymarriage.rtf