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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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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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.
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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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DON'T ASK DON'T TELL AND IMPACT ON MILITARY RECRUITMENT
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This 3-page paper provides an argument that the 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue Act regarding gays in the military has not had a detrimental effect on recruitment, retention and readiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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