Marriage Laws Set Straight' Marriage Laws Set “Straight”' The proposed legalization of same-sex marriage is one of the most significant issues in contemporary American family law. This issue is one of the most heavily campaigned developments discussed in law assessments; one of the most debatable political questions and one of the most confrontational issues that are facing present da

Masculinity And Gender Roles Throughout the years, and more recently, with the emergence of the feminine movement, masculinity is a topic that is being debated extensively. Through research as well as in informal settings, many men of today wonder what the true meaning of masculine is' Is it possible to assign a formal definition to such a subjective term; after all, shouldn't one's ow

Men, Are They Really Human' Men, Are They Really Human' Isn’t it amazing how the brain can register the sound of something that we have never heard before and know what it is the very first time we’re hearing it' Bats make a very distinct sound when the fly. Birds can fly with wings soundlessly. Bats flap. I know this to be true from personal bedroom experience. Yes, you read that

Men Vs. Women - Gender Divison Male vs. Female: Gender Division Along with physical and emotional distinctions there are many gender characteristics that distinguish women from men. The most evident is the attitude women possess towards life’s encounters, experiences, and achievements. In Barbara Ehrenreich’s essay, “What I’ve Learned From Men,” she explains to her readers how in the

Erotica And Pornography - Summary/strong Response Summary: In her essay, “Erotica and Pornography,” Gloria Steinem starts out by pointing out that humans, selfly proclaimed lords over the animal kingdom, are the only animals that have the mental capacity to separate ideas. Just as humans are the only animals to develop language, planning, memory, and invention, they are the only ani

at People and Their Acceptance into Today’s Society Fat People and Their Acceptance into Today’s Society With nearly twenty percent of the U.S. population falling into the category of obesity, is this country being faced with a widely spread epidemic' Or are those individuals just another facet of American society' Some see overeating as a disease that has plagued our society with no

Homosexual Marriage In regard to ongoing debates about the issue of legalizing same sex marriages, I would like to offer you my opinion on the matter. I feel that this issue is one of great importance, as it deals with a very controversial topic, of which little is known. Most of my opinions are based on the fact that there is so little known about homosexuality and its roots. People s

Gender In Gilgamesh Transformation of sexuality (Masculinity, Femininity) from The Descent of Inanna to Gilgamesh The basis for modern day sexuality' Sexuality has always been built into each society throughout the centuries. We see sexuality play huge roles in each culture. Sexuality has always been incorporated into cultural understand and beliefs. Religious MYTH also incorpo

Gay Marriage Argumentative Discrimination is the Voice of Ignorance Marriage is one of the fundamental establishments of the United States. As a young person, one looks forward to many goals in their lifetime: career success, a good life, and very often marriage to the person they love and a family together. This is one of the biggest parts of our American life and culture. Very few hete

Nature One of the most controversial debates of modern society is the idea that our “natures'and how we are nurtured are in conflict with each other to determine what defines who we are. When one attempts to define sex and gender, he/she often finds him/herself stumped as to what the definitions are. More so, one is puzzled by where the came from. How do nature and nurture influence the

Pre-Marital Sex Pre-Marital Sex: Is It Worth The Wait' Pre-marital sex, young Catholics know it is wrong. So why do they do it' Most teenagers have heard or coined the phrases “everyone’s doing it.” “If you loved me you’d do it” and also “It’s okay I have a condom.” Sex before marriage can be harmful to your body, your future, but the scariest of all your eternity. In this paper we

Birth Control Birth Control is defined as various ways used to prevent pregnancy from occurring. Birth Control has been a concern for humans for thousands of years. The first contraception devices were mechanical barriers in the vagina that prevented the male sperm from fertilizing the female egg. Other methods of birth control that were used in the vagina were sea sponges, mixtures of c

Childrens Sexual Behavior The American family has been thought to have tremendous power in regards to a child’s sexual behavior. In its healthy and well-functioning state, it should provide the framework for nurturing and growth and helps lay the foundation for the future generation. When the decision is made to have children, the parents embark on a journey filled with unexpected chall

Opposite Sexes During the course of human history, many questions have been raised about the somewhat different behaviors each sex demonstrates. From a 1992 edition of the Texas Monthly, Lawrence Wright mentions that “unlike women who carry two x chromosomes, men have an X and a Y. Biological concerns have been one of the main questions dealing with behavioral characteristics in both the

Autism And Its Affects On Sexuality Sexuality is an aspect of life that people experience, enjoy and grow to cherish through love and intimacy. Unfortunately, this only applies to most people. Several disabilities, disorders and diseases impede one’s sexual desires, behaviors, and relationships. Autism is a brain disorder that typically affects a person's ability to communicate, form

Paraphilias Homosexuality Homosexuality- The Major Cause of Homosexuality The origins of human sexuality and homosexuality in particular have puzzled philosophers, theologians and ordinary people for thousands of years. In scatter cultures, homosexuals have been regarded as a normal part of life, however, same sex attraction to most cultures have been treated as an unforgivable

Feminism Throughout history, women have been denied many privileges (such as voting) and have worked hard towards equally, though never fully achieved. Even though women have come as far as they have today, feminism is still very much felt in literature. The first example comes from the story, “Lust,” by Susan Minot. The main character of the story is a girl with no name. First of

Men Are From Mars And Women Are From Venus What are You Talking About' Have you ever fought with your partner' Practicing a conversation in your head of all the mean things you could say' Susan Page and John Gottman are two couples communication experts who offer some skills that will help you calm down in situations like this one. Another author, John Gray has a different approach w

Pornography Pornography, can be defined as sexually explicit pictures, writing or other material whose primary purpose is to cause sexual arousal. Until recent times pornography was mainly accessible through print, though with the advances in technology today almost any individual can now obtain a variety of graphic images through the internet. In “This is a Naked Lady”, Van Der Leun tou

Final Thoughts The main topics of the “Final Thoughts” section of our readings deals mainly with oppression. The first reading in this section is titled “Can White Heterosexual Men Understand Oppression'” written by Cooper Thompson, whom is in fact a white, heterosexual male, himself. Thompson elaborates on oppression of women, gays, lesbians, bisexuals, black people and basically anyb

Porn Analysis Pornography Issues Analysis Since the mid-1980s, a strange sight has been on the political horizon. Feminists are standing alongside their archenemies, ¡§conservatives and religious fundamentalists,¡¨ to call anti-pornography laws. This phenomenon threatens the well being of women in at least three important ways: feminism is no longer a stronghold of freedom of speech,

Pornography Ethics Pornography is a social problem and is a commodity brought into existence by certain characteristics of a highly developed civilization. The problem with pornography is that any form of censorship or suppression cannot solve it. These aggressive methods would merely aggravate the disease and create other deplorable consequences. Prevention is better than cure, and by d

Pornography TITLE: THE HISTORY AND SIGNIFICANCE OF PORNOGRAPHY Pornography gets people bothered as dependably as it gets them hot. There’s something philosophically itchy about text that is so intimately linked to action…” ( Weatherfield,M.1998 ). Pornography inspires many diverse and strong debates even today in the 21st century despite this topic’s notorious history throughout

Pornogrphy And Its Place In Our Society What exactly is pornography' According to the Merriam Webster online dictionary, pornography is defined as the depiction of erotic behavior intended to cause sexual excitement. This definition, in, our opinion, is rather generic. However pornography is not an easy model to define. It is, in fact, impossible to define because everyone holds their ow

Pre-marital Sex Premarital Sex: Truth and Consequence “In the United States, 41% of the American population thinks that premarital sexual relations are ‘not wrong at all’, while 29% think that premarital sex is ‘always wrong’. Twelve percent think that it is ‘almost always wrong’, and 18% think that ‘only sometimes’ is it wrong” (Widmer at al. (sic.)). Over half the teenage populat

Pregnancy There is much controversy over pregnancy’s initiated by older women. In the controversy there are several viewpoints as to why a pregnancy may be either beneficial or harmful for both the parent and child. Statistically, America has seen a shift in the number of pregnancies that occur into people thirties and even later. Numbers of late pregnancies are astounding to some peo

Gender And Sexuality It shouldn’t matter what gender you are. You should have the same rights if you are a man or a woman. Homosexuals and Heterosexuals should be treated the same. Men don’t have to be tough to be men. One shouldn’t be looked down on because it’s not “right.” That’s how it is in America, right' Wrong, women are not treated as equals in society today, and homosexua

AIDS Research Paper Acquired immune deficiency syndrome, also know as AIDS, is a silent invader. The first cases of this disease were reported in the early 1980’s. AIDS is caused by the infection known as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which is a microscopic organism that can grow and multiply inside living cells. HIV attacks and disables the body’s immune system the immune system i

Homosexuality Homosexuality When homosexuality happens to come up, it tends to give me the chills. The slight thought of homosexuality makes me want to vomit. Many conservatives lie myself were brought up thinking that homosexuality is immoral and just plane wrong. In a poll whether Homosexual Relations between consenting Adults Should Be Legal, in 1977 33% of the public stated tha

Child Sexual Abuse Child Sexual Abuse It is frightening to realize how widespread sexual abuse is in our society and yet how strong the denial of it is.1 “Don’t waste your time talking about what an aberration it is and how unlikely it is — just get to the place where you understand that one of the things humans do is have sexual contact with children,” says [Gavin] de Becker, author of