Gender and Sexuality papers

An examination whether the American school system is able to cope with the phenomenon of homosexuals in the classroom.

An examination of the different manner in which morals develop in males and females.

This paper examines the policy adopted by the U.S. military regarding gays - that if they do not openly announce their sexual orientation, they can not be dismissed.

Examines many of the aspects of female sexuality including female sexual identity, sexuality and aging and female sexual dysfunction.

This paper examines the question of whether a woman should fake orgasms in order to please her sexual partner.

This paper is a review of the literature associated with female sexuality following injury to the spinal cord (SCI) .

The paper seeks to determine why women in world religion are viewed primarily in terms of their menstrual cycle and how it pollutes and contaminates societal order, and whether this is a legitimate approach to understanding women in world religion.

A comparison between the treatment of the father role in Sartre's "Les Sequestres d'Altona" and Cixous's "Portrait de Dora" ,using psychoanalytical, feminist and gender based perspectives.

An insight into the effects of the pornography industry.

A look at homosexuality and media's acceptance of it.

Examines the impact of gender on educational outcomes.

Discusses the psychological and biological theories regarding the differences in aggressive behaviour between men and women.

Examining the sociological question of whether homosexuality is a result of "nature or nurture".

An in-depth and thorough dissertation which examines the general nature of the relationship between traits commonly associated with femininity and pathological codependency.

A discussion of gay and lesbian marriages, with the author leaning towards support of this phenomena.

Examines how authors Graham Greene, D.H. Lawrence and Jean Rhys view women and gender issues through their works.

A literature review of the reversal theory approach to the metamotivational states of male batterers.

A descriptive essay on sadism and masochism and the history of how it began with the Marquis de Sade.

Discusses gender issues in the collection of plays by ancient Greek writer, Aeschylus.

Examines to what extent religion contributes to spousal abuse.

An opinion paper which argues that same-sex marriages should be legalized.

Examines how the definition of family has changed in homosexual and lesbian circles.

An in-depth examination of the effectiveness of "Frontal/Occipital Holding Technique" for work stress reduction in hairdressers.

Discusses Audre Lorde's novel, "Zami: A New Spelling of My Name".

A demonstration of some of the ways that men, women and children are exploited sexually through print and media advertising.

A brief comparison of the issue of sexuality in the biblical book of "Genesis" and the historical "Epic of Gilgamesh."

Examines how gender work issues are managed in two companies in two countries.

This paper studies theories surrounding the ways in which children learn gender roles.

A report on the relationship between human emotions and anthropology.

This paper discusses the commentary of Susan McClary who looks at early nineteenth century art with reference to gender.

The cultural assumptions that shape common opinion about cousin marriage, polygamy and gay marriage in America.

Compares the difficulties faced by adoptees and gays and lesbians in contemporary American society.

Examines the role of women in the Zionist movement until the creation of Israel.

An analysis of the widespread problem of infertility, including a look at the causes of infertility and the various available treatments.

This paper examines the extent to which stereotypically feminine characteristics are associated with co-dependency and related aspects of psychological distress and dysfunction.

A thorough study on the different reactions of girls and boys to school sports. The paper questions whether separation for school sports will have a better impact on girl's participation.

Examines possible theories which could assist in reducing and fighting the phenomenon of sexual harassment.

A look at the argument that natural factors play a stronger role in determining sex roles than the influences prescribed by environmental and social factors.

An examination of the use of school-based health centers to bring about awareness of issues concerning adolescent sexuality.

This paper looks at court cases involving sexual harassment and sexual discrimination in the workplace.

This paper examines "And We Are Not Married: A Journal of Musings Upon Legal Language and the Ideology of Style" by Patricia Williams.

Examines male vs. female depictions of an "indecent proposal".

Explains Sigmund Freud's psychoanalytic theory of homosexuality.

Examines the views of women's right activist Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher, Karl Marx on the formation of society.

A review of the book "Tearoom Trade: Impersonal Sex in Public Places" by Laud Humphreys.

An examination of gender differences in risk-taking behavior by young adults.

A discussion of infant-father attachment and the impact on the development on the infant.

Examines John Colapinto's book on human sexuality, "As Nature Made Him:The Boy Who Was Raised As a Girl".

A summary and critique of three recent articles on the topic of homosexuality.

This paper is a discussion of the changing attitudes toward homosexual rights in America.

This paper looks at specific groups within gay communities and how they have been affected by HIV/AIDS.

Introduces the psychosexual disorder of paraphilias and the available therapies.

An objective look at the impact of anti-sodomy laws on the general population as well as the gay, lesbian and bisexual communities in America.

Examines the special needs of the gay HIV population for existential therapy.

This paper is a review of the literature about delayed childbirth until after age 35 and about nursing interventions for this category of births.

This paper discusses the ideal man and women as presented in Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Birthmark".

Examines the 1995 case of "Rover vs. Evans" which banned discrimination based on sexual orientation.

This paper is a proposal for a research study to examine how menstrual function may affect recovering alcohol females.

Examines theories on the 'causes' of lesbianism.

Examines the analysis of social class and gender relations within the context of Middle Eastern politics.

Examines various degrees of risk-taking among people.

Examines the book "Drinking, A Love Story" by American author Caroline Knapp.

This paper discusses the theory of the relational approach in psychology with emphasis on gender applications.

A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces".

Using feminist thought and theories to prove Hollywood's male dominance and oppression of women.

This paper argues that a woman's right to choose whether or not to be a mother should not be controlled by a man.

This paper explores the ways in which Philip Roth's fiction has changed, particularly with regards to sexuality, since "Portnoy's Complaint". The paper shows that Phillip Roth has come a long way in his book "The Human Stain".

This paper looks at the ways in which the consumption of alcoholic beverages impacts human sexual behaviour.

Examining the phenomenon of the gaps in wages between men and women in the United States.

Examines research on the topic of sexual attraction and abuse by adults of children.

Argues that sex education should be provided in all elementary schools.

Examines the differences between aggression in men and women.

Discussion of the condition that adversely impact women's ability to regulate their mood and behavior.

Analysis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as it relates to women.

Examines the biological and physical differences and stereotypes that emerge from them.

Argues against institutionalizing single-sex marriages.

Discusses the importance of love, intimacy and sex for healthy aging.

Examines how pornography interacts with sexual violence.

Discussion of the 1848 Convention.

Discusses how the HIV/AIDS epidemic altered the gay community.

Describes the artist's performance of Rrose Selavy.

Discusses stereotyped portrayals of black males in various films.

Analysis of this book on female prostitution.

Analysis of whether music can be gendered.

Examines the ideas about private justice and social learning theory to provide a strategy to reduce the problem of sexual harassment.

An examination of the relevance of gender-specific themes in the three plays of the ORESTEIA trilogy by Aeschylus.

An examination of its pervasiveness in American society today.

An examination of the theories of the sexual disorder of pedophlia.

A definination of gay and lesbian marriages.

An analysis of Humphreys' book on the sociology of deviance.

An exploration of how people form social perceptions, develop social identities and establish gender roles.

An examination of the benefits to employers and privacy issues of employees.

An argument that this is not a cure-all treatment and should not be used for all sex offenders.

The gender gap in modern American nursing.

Discusses use of hormone therapy, or chemical castration, as an effective treatment program for recidivist sex offenders.

A critical look at the encoding of meaning within mass-media texts and subsequent decoding by the audience.

This paper is in two parts: a review of the history of gender in the workplace and the presentation of a study of ten employees.

This essay deals with the issue of gay parenting and all the difficulties and challenges associated, including society's acceptance.

This paper is a personal essay about rape after seeing the documentary movie, "Women under Attack".

This essay compares and contrasts four different works on the topic of the formation of the sexual identity and sexual socialization.