Alternative Sexual Orientation: Evolution of Social Policy from the Conservative Era to Contemporary Times
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An 8 page overview of the changes which have occurred in regard to social policies concerning homosexuals, transsexuals, and bisexuals between the Conservative Era of the 1950s to today. Outlines policy changes in the workplace and other societal arenas emphasizing that during the Conservative Era those who differed from the mainstream are viewed either in a comical light or as threats to mainstream society and that while changes have been made these changes are not sufficient. Even today, heterosexuals are typically viewed as normal and homosexuals as personifying a type of deviant behavior. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: PPgayOpp.wps

Am I Gay?
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This 5 page paper examines beliefs about homosexuality in the 1970s. It concludes with a brief comment on how things have changed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: HVamigay.rtf

An Exploration of Transsexuality and its Implications in our Modern World
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A 6 page contention that insurance plans should pay for sex change operations in that these operations serve to correct error in human physiology, just as other types of medical approaches correct errors which manifest themselves as diseases or psychological disturbances. Furthermore, the contention is presented that society is obligated to treat those transsexuals who have undergone sex change operations as they treat others of the sex which has been chosen by the transsexual. This obligation extends, in fact, to placing those surgically altered transsexuals who enter the criminal justice system in prisons which correspond to their chosen sex.
Filename: PPsexChn.rtf

Andrew Holleran/Grief
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An 8 page summation and analysis of Andrew Holleran’s novel Grief. In this novel, the author deals with the thoughts, attitudes and observations of the protagonist, who is grieving over the loss of his mother and the social difficulties of being an aging gay. No additional sources cited.
Filename: khahgr.rtf

Annotated Bibliography – Sullivan and Quindlen
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This 5 page paper discusses the two writers Andrew Sullivan and Anna Quindlen and the similarities between their discussions of homosexuality and gay marriage. The bibliography is annotated and includes 6 sources.
Filename: HVAnnBib.rtf

Argument Against Gay Marriage
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A 5 page paper that argues against same-sex marriage. Issues include restrictions on human rights and discrimination, tradition and legal issues. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PGgaymg2.rtf

Argument for Same Sex Marriages
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A 4 page paper which argues for the legalization of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAsmsex.rtf

Arguments Against Same Sex Union Ceremonies in the United Methodist Church
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This 6 page report discusses the issues related to same sex “marriages” in the context of the United Methodist Church and offers both biblical reference and Methodist doctrine to support its point of view in which prohibitions against same-sex unions and gay ordination are upheld. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWssex.rtf

Australian Activism/Gay & Labor Rights
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A 12 page research paper that examines the current conservative political trend in Australia and how it affects both the gay and labor movements. The writer gives a synopsis of current and historical issues in regards to both of these movements in Australia before discussing possible reactive strategies to conservatism in regards to political activism. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: khauspa.rtf

Behavioral Science: Darwin and Thorndike
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A 9 page overview of the behavioral science theories of Charles Darwin and Edward Lee Thorndike. Stresses the contrasts in these theories and compares them to modern findings in the phenomena of homosexuality. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPDarTho.wps

Bisexuality / The Social and Psychological Aspects
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A 9 page paper outlining bisexuality. Provides a definition of bisexuality and both a historical and contemporary overview of the phenomena. Discusses studies which point to homosexulity and bisexuality as being a normal and acceptable part of human behavior from a biological and historic standpoint. Bibliography lists seven sources.
Filename: Bisex.wps

Book Review / 'New Joy Of Gay Sex'
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A 4 page review and critique of The New Joy of Gay Sex including a discussion of topics covered and warnings given regarding AIDS. Touted as a guide for adolescents the reviewer questions the motives of the authors.
Filename: Newjoy.wps

Book Review / Being 'Homosexual'
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This well-known Richard Isay book is reviewed and critiqued in a 4 page essay. Isay offers information based on his 20 years of work as a psychologist and covers topics important for the adolescent who believes he may be gay as well as the man living a homosexual life. This writer questions one of his basic tenets, but overall believes this is a worthwhile book.
Filename: Beinggay.wps

Britain's Homosexual Consent Policy
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5 pages in length. A recent change in British law determined that the age of consent for homosexuals would be reduced from eighteen to sixteen, at which point – according to the European Commission of Human Rights – and individual's sexual orientation is undeniably established. The writer discusses the implications of such a law. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCbritn.wps

Bruce Bawer's 'A Place at the Table'
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A 5 page paper discussing the book by Bruce Bawer of the same name. This book offers new insight into the 'gay' man as Bawer is an incredibly 'normal' man aside from his homosexual nature. His book requests, rather than pleads in regards to acceptance for homosexuals. Bawer is a conservative and a Christian as well and offers the reader tremendously insightful illustrations of the stigma and stereo-types that haunt the homosexuals of today.
Filename: Bawer.wps

Bruce Bowers, "A Place at the Table":
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This 3 page paper is a critique of "A Place at the Table" and a reaction to the content. This paper considers the biases of the author, the most thought-provoking passages, and other aspects of how gay culture is perceived and manifested in society. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: GSTables.rtf

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