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Child Sexual Abuse, 2006.
A review of how sexual abuse cases are perceived differently by police officers, depending on the sex of the perpetrator.
951 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper presents an examination of a theory that the gender of the perpetrator has a different impact on male and female police officers' perceptions of child sexual abuse. According to the paper, a recent study provided evidence and validity to this theory that police officers, both male and female, view the seriousness of child sexual abuse differently depending on the gender of the perpetrator.
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Introduction
The Study
Conclusion
From the Paper
"The study set out to examine the attitude differences in female and male police officers when it came to investigating child sexual abuse. The study wanted to explore whether men and women officers felt differently about the seriousness of the crime depending on the gender of the person accused of doing it."
"Researchers chose 361 police officers in Australia to be participants in the study. The study used a self reporting questionnaire for the purpose of ascertaining the attitudes of those officers when it came to investigating male and female suspects in child sexual abuse cases(Tyson, 2004). "
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Older Woman Younger Man Relationships, 2007.
This paper looks at the relationship between older women and younger men and its effects.
2,553 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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In this article, the writer points out that a heterosexual union can be established between a younger woman and an older man, a man and a woman on the same general level of age, or an older woman and a younger man. The writer then focuses on relationships between a younger man and an older woman, pointing out that it is a subject with great potential for controversy and one that society mainly disapproves of but loves to talk about. The writer concludes that whether one likes it or not, whether one approves of it or not, the relationship between two consenting adults is a form of very complex and personal interaction that should be respected as such.
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"If older men, younger women unions are widely accepted and tacitly encouraged by society standards, on the essential condition that men shouldn't be too old and women shouldn't be too young, the other way around things get a little bit complicated. The relationship between a younger man and an older woman is a subject with great potential for controversy, of which society mainly disapproves but loves to talk about. In other words, men are not only allowed to engage in relationships with younger women, but also encouraged to do so by social expectations; women on the other hand, are expected to engage in relationships with older or same age partners(Boyd&Li, 2003), to have a family and stay true to its values. Over the years, the older man/ younger woman couple became a standard due to habits and practices of earlier times, when first men had to gain a social respectable status, by working hard, before getting married, so he would be able to build and support a family."
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Homosexuality and Society, 2007.
A discussion of homosexuality as a deviant behavior.
771 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 5 sources, APA, $ 27.95
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This paper explores the issue of homosexuality in a wider social context, with particular focus on it being deviant behavior. The author considers this behavior in different contexts, including how homosexual families are deviant. The paper also discusses the issue of homosexual marriage.
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" Socially homosexuality is considered deviant, by many, as it does not meet the social needs of the development of a traditional family, capable of creating offspring. Though the definition of family is changing even as this work is being written, the homosexual, same gender couple cannot and will likely never be able to create offspring, without the intervention of an outside party. Many would also say that the social implications of a homosexual couple of either gender raising a child is deviant as said child would then not be exposed to the norm of the family with regard to a man a woman and a child, or all the implications of it. (Zingo & Early, 1994, p. 1)"
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"The story of an Hour", 2005.
A review of "The story of an Hour" by Kate Chopin.
1,172 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper analyzes Kate Chopin's poem "The story of an Hour". According to the paper, the poem discusses the conflict between the exterior and interior life. The paper draws on various examples that illustrate this conflict.
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" Kate Chopin - as the author of this story - is successfully in presenting two concepts within just one story. The first of the concept was the idea of freedom and happiness. She implied in the story that love can be sometimes suffocating to the point that one will feel the strong desire to move out from such love. Mrs. Mallard is suffering from distress and pain because her husband seemed to love her so much that he would not allow her to go out and do what she really wants. Mrs. Mallard thought that she could be more productive and serve the society very well but Mr. Mallard would never allow her. This was the reason why Mrs. Mallard thought that her husband doesn't have any confidence with her. She was thinking that her husband was belittling her and do not think that she is capable of doing other things aside from being his wife. Her case can then be classified as one of the best examples of gender discrimination."
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Sexual Politics in Film, 2007.
An analysis of the theme of sexual politics in the movies "Pulp Fiction" and "Swept Away".
1,354 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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This paper discusses how media is particularly dependent on sexual politics as a thematic representation and as a guiding force for human emotion and how this is particularly true with regard to dramatic representations in film. It focuses on two movies, which pay particularly close attention to sexual politics, "Swept Away" (the original 1974 and the newer 2002 versions) and "Pulp Fiction". It looks at how "Swept Away" pays particular interest to social class with an emphasis on sadomasochism and how "Pulp Fiction" deals with the inner workings of the sexual politics in a complicated subculture of sex, drugs and crime.
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"The cinematography and setting of Swept Away in both film versions detail the loneliness of man in a world where individuals and whole societies express love and longing through materialism and end courting with violent and absurd expressions of pain and pleasure. The film, is similar in tenor to Nine 1/2 Weeks (1986) another cult classic film dedicated to the idea of sexual politics driving personal relationships and leading to not real love but love that is expressed through dominance and possession as well as objectified bodies. "
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Gay Marriage, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of gay marriage.
1,082 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper reviews and discusses gay marriage, a topic of passionate debate that continues to be a matter of great contention. According to the paper, same-sex couples feel they deserve the same legal privileges as heterosexual couples, while many religious conservatives believe that such unions are sinful, and legal critics believe that such legislation will open a Pandora's box.
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"For many among the religious communities, such as Reverend David Rosenberry of Christ Church, the Bible specifically defines marriage as a role between a man and a woman, and the subject is not open for a debate or discussion (Conan). Rosenberry believes that the term 'same-sex marriage' is actually an oxymoron, "because physiologically, it doesn't fit...marriage is a union, a literal union between a man and a woman, made to go together, designed to go together...a same-sex marriage is some kind of innovation, so by definition, it can't be a marriage" (Conan)."
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Sexism and Racism, 2007.
An argument against the points made by Laurence Thomas in his article entitled "Sexism and Racism: Some Conceptual Differences."
1,112 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 38.95
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This paper presents the writer's personal response to the essay by Laurence Thomas, entitled "Sexism and Racism: Some Conceptual Differences." It argues that Thomas presents an impractical argument, an exercise in rhetoric and semantics, based on subjective analysis. The writer then points to numerous flaws in the specific points that Thomas tries to make and suggests that since Thomas' essay was written, attitudes have changed dramatically.
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"And here is still another consideration: taking the position of a chauvinist in order to explain what sexism is ruins his argument in the first place. For example, on page 247 he says in the "traditional male role" a "real man" is one who "wears the pants around the house." This is an old-fashioned concept and has little to do with a man being "sexist" except for the fact that the writer himself seems to have chauvinistic ideas about the man-woman genre."
"Meanwhile, some of the arguments spelled out by Laurence Thomas have value, but others are completely innocuous. How can he say that "sexism" is "unlike racism" because it "lends itself to a morally unobjectionable description"? Both sexism and cultural bigotry are morally objectionable. Both are examples of the cultural confusion in our country."
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A Family Matter, 2007.
An analysis of the social issues facing a family with a homosexual son.
1,620 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of sociology and the family. Specifically, it discusses the potential issues facing a family that has a homosexual son. The paper discusses social issues for the family, such as condemnation from the religious and political communities, possible sanctions from the school district after complaints from parents, issues with the younger children from schoolmates and teachers and many other issues related to the community and support.
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"In conclusion, in a perfect world, the sexual orientation of a prominent person's child should not matter in the overall scheme of things. However, in our world, which is far from perfect, it is an important sociological matter to some people. If the parents are loving and supportive, their own unit will probably remain intact and even grow stronger. Outside forces could create many sociological impacts on the family, from censure to even loss of careers. In addition, the altering of values inside the family may pave the way for sociological change in the family members in the future. As sociologist Noble states, "Today most people continue to spend most of their lifetime in nuclear family relationships though they undergo continuing changes in their aspirations and expectations as the structural and demographic circumstances of their lives change" (Noble, 1998). Thus, the two young children in the family may create families of their own that differ from the makeup of their own family, and recognize the diversity of society and family members. The sociological implications of the problem are many, and the family will have to weather them to stay together and nurture each other."
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Freedom of Association, 2006.
A discussion regarding the right to free association.
1,812 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 58.95
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This paper analyzes the concept of the right to freedom, the value of freedom and the right to freedom of association. The paper focuses specifically on the case of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity. According to the paper, the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity was denied establishment due to the fact that they would violate the institution's gender-discrimination policy.
Table of Contents:
I: Facts
The Right to
II. Issue
III. Argument
IV. Summary and Conclusion
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"At the time the First Amendment was conceived, it was known as: "Article the Third." When Virginia joined eight other states to ratify the Bill of Rights 215 years ago, two of the initial 12 amendments had already been abandoned. On Dec. 15, 179, the First Amendment claimed its place in history. (McMasters, 2000)"
"The verdict of the case to be argued on behalf of plaintiff, Alpha Epsilon Pi, that this organization's First Amendment rights have been violated, similarly claims a noteworthy space in today's time in history. "
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Male and Female, 2006.
A discussion regarding the relationship between male and female.
2,139 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 66.95
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The paper takes a look at how the relationship between male and female has been a defining constant for mankind and humanity ever since its birth. According to the paper, famous couples have concentrated the entire sex war, the immense complexity of the conflict between sexes, on the way a man and a woman could generate the immense energy that could give birth both to creation and creating processes, cultural, artistic or intellectual, and potential negative, destructive forces, evil and malefic influences.
Outline:
Sexuality
Politics
Artistic Practices and Values
The Legend
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"As previously mentioned, Frida and Diego's impossibility comes, in my opinion, from their sexual mismatch (despite this does not necessarily advocate a personality mismatch) rather than from a political stance. The political stance here contributes even stronger to sustaining the couple and promoting it on the level of intellectual nearness. Indeed, they are both supporter of Communism and here we are already talking about the mature period of Communist in its fight against the Imperialists (certainly, these are the same imperialists that would have paid Rivera for painting Rockefeller Centre) and the meeting between the couple and Trotsky is defining for the late phase of their relationship."
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Where Have All the Rosie's Gone?, 2006.
A review of the sexual revolution of the 1950s.
1,875 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 59.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the era since the end of World War II. The paper relates that this era saw many social changes, especially in the traditional roles of men and women. The paper explores the sexual revolution of the 1950s and how the media fought fervently to eradicate this new emerging role model for American Women.
Outline:
Muscles and Might
Conclusions
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"They needed new role models and shows such as the bungling wife in "I Love Lucy" provided just the perfect image. Women in the media during the 1950s were portrayed as incompetent. They could no longer learn to do anything that a man could do. One of the best examples is Margaret in Father Knows Best, who could barely get her car out of the garage without the help of a man. Women had been reduced in status to their former subservience. They had more important things to do during the day than worry about careers and independence, they had to keep their houses spotless and spend all of that time making sure that the cake was iced before the man came home...all while wearing high heels one might add. Women were expected to cheerfully accept their new role without resistance or complaint. "
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"Naked in the Promised Land", 2007.
A review of the book "Naked in the Promised Land," written by Lillian Faderman.
1,066 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 37.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the book "Naked in the Promised Land," written by Lillian Faderman. Specifically, it discusses the author's relationship to men, heterosexual and homosexual. It then describes the influence of various men in her life. The paper shows how Faderman describes these relationships throughout her book.
From the Paper
"In conclusion, this memoir shows that women can rise to greatness from great adversity. Feminist Wittig writes, "We were at the same time accused of wanting to be men" (Wittig 555), but Faderman makes it quite clear she never wanted to be a man. She knew she was a beautiful woman, and she used that to her advantage. However, she always knew what was inside her, and that was feelings for other women. Wittig continues, "To refuse to be a woman, however, does not mean that one has to become a man" (Wittig 556). Faderman's life is a great example of that statement. She is in a committed loving relationship, has a son, and a fine career. She has not become a man, rather, she has become herself, and that is an important journey for anyone in life."
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