Abstract This paper examines Whitman's "Song of Myself" and shows how the structures of open form and becoming the other are methods that appeal to the larger idea of democracy. The paper also shows how Whitman used eroticism and homoeroticism to break down barriers between people and illuminate how all people, despite race, class, gender, or sexual orientation, are the same.
From the Paper "In Walt Whitman's "Song of Myself," he employs strategic methods to express his belief in the equality of body and soul, as well as the equality of people, despite class, race, or gender differences. Through Whitman's use of open form and his methods of becoming the other, he jointly shows how the individual is part of the larger mass, as well as that the individual and the mass are both driven by natural urges. Whitman even goes as far as to show that eroticism and democracy are intertwined because they both represent the union of two or more people."
Abstract Harassment may be deliberate with a person targeted individually, or it may be unintended. Harassment because of sexual bearings, marital status or semblance may also be illegal, depending on jurisdiction. It is always insolent and improper workplace behavior. This paper defines sexual harassment before examining the laws governing this type of abuse in the workplace. The paper also examines the effects to the workplace and to the economy as a whole, due to sexual harassment.
From the Paper "Title VII of the federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 forbids discrimination in the workplace because of race, color, sex, religion, and national origin. Other federal laws forbid discrimination by reason of age or disability. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination covered under these laws (Martha, Hugh et al 1993). The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has published guidelines on sexual harassment in employment which provide the legal definition of harassing behavior and which offer the standards ensued by enforcing agencies and the courts in handling charges of sexual harassment. Sexual harassment is an abuse of power characterized by manipulation, coercion, or unwanted sexual attention."
Abstract This project involves a report to a company's Board of Directors on the cost and value of offering domestic partner benefits. It addresses the economic implications as well as the practical and moral aspects of offering health coverage to same sex or opposite sex domestic partners.
From the Paper "Traditionally companies thought of a commitment to diversity as involving little more that strict compliance with regulations governing anti discrimination and legislation involving equal employment opportunities ..."
Abstract This paper examines the impact of divorce in relation to gender. The paper demonstrates the different challenges faced by women and men after divorce, and the differing effect of divorce on their adjustment process. The paper considers economics, coping skills and opportunity for self-development, which may all be more constrained for many women. The paper also discusses the social reasons for divorce and examines the development of new intimate relationships by both men and women.
Abstract This paper states that gender is not defined in each individual at birth but is socially constructed. The author points out the way boys and girls are socialized to accept these gender roles and attributes. The paper provides examples of how genders in different cultures adapt to such notions.
From the Paper "The social construction of meaning applies to various values norms and beliefs that are created by the dominant economic and most powerful groups in American society. These values, norms and beliefs are perpetuated ..."
Abstract This paper describes a research study that involves the observations of a heterosexual researcher who was immersed in the homosexual culture for a period of twenty-four hours. The author discusses observations on social justice, prejudice, discrimination and nonverbal communication. The paper cites misperceptions by mainstream cultures often exhibit toward subcultures in society.
From the Paper "My day of living research included my immersion in the gay area of town with its shops restaurants and bars dedicated to the homosexual community. Within this environment, I discovered a variety of forms of prejudice discrimination."
Abstract This paper explains the Impact of gender on language. The author points out that communication strategies of women and men and misunderstandings that may arise because of the different strategies. The paper relates the use of body language and nonverbal communication.
From the Paper "The notion that males and females of a particular culture or linguistic group speak essentially different languages has been given a great deal of attention by scholars. Deborah Tannen is one of the scholars and analysts who have contributed a great deal to an understanding of the influence of gender on language and communication styles and behaviors. Tannen commented that ,in the context of conversational rituals, males and females tend to use different communication strategies that often lead to misunderstandings as well as the ..."
Abstract This paper presents an account of the cultural foundations of linguistics. More specifically, the paper examines how unequal social roles of males and females are both sanctioned and reinforced by the language. The paper also looks at prevailing modes of usage and change.
From the Paper "The individual experience of culture is so much a part of basic consciousness that it may seem beyond analysis in general, let alone linguistic analysis in particular. Yet, there is compelling evidence that language usage is a product of cultural assumptions and norms and that linguistic practice reinforces traditionally engendered social roles as well as relative power relationships that constitute the content of culture. By reference to linguistic and social theory and analysis, including the discourse of the modern feminist social critique, this research examines ways in which unequal..."
Abstract In this analysis, the writer looks at how the influence of child abuse, child-rearing and gender issues impacted the early childhood and adolescent development of Maya Angelou. The writer demonstrates how these influences are revealed in her autobiographical "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
From the Paper "Maya Angelou's 'I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings' is the author's account of her life experiences from early and middle childhood through puberty and adolescence. Her experiences encompass many aspects of developmental psychology and theory including development of self-concept and self-esteem, the impact of abuse, child-rearing styles, identity formation, the influence of peer pressure, gender issues and a number of others. Among this plethora of developmental issues, this analysis will focus on three in particular, the impact of abuse, the impact ... "
Abstract This paper looks at the institution of marriage. It then outlines the theories of functionalism, symbolic interactionism, and conflict theory, and then defines how each of these theories deals with marriage. Next, the paper looks at the issue of same-sex marriage, and some of the privileges and inequities of social class, age, race and/or gender on the social institution of marriage.
Tags: marriage, functionalism, symbolic interactionism, conflict theory
Abstract This paper summarizes William Pollack's book, "Real Boys," and critiques Pollack's suggestion that social engineering be used to modify parenting in ways that undermine developmental issues faced by boys raised in an environment guided by conventional notions of masculinity.
Abstract This paper looks at sexual deviance. Firstly, the writer provides a definition of the term. The writer then looks at who takes part in sexual deviance. In this essay, the writer examines what sociological theories portray in this regard. The scope and diversity of the problem is also discussed. The writer explores statistics on prevalence and checks to see if this is a problem that can be solved.
From the Paper "Deviance is behavior that some people in a society find offensive and incites disapproval, punishment, condemnation or hostility. Long Deviance is more than just behavior, it involves a moral judgment as well. It is impossible to isolate certain behaviors and call them deviant because deviance is a relative term defined by the society the time and the place. There is nothing that is absolutely condemned by all societies. Biological theories of deviance are of no use because no consistent evidence that supports the belief that social ... "
Abstract This essay looks at advertising and the way race and gender are represented in today's ads. The essay argues that gender and racial inequality and stereotyping are very much present in advertising today and that this furthermore serves the advertising needs. The essay also looks at how advertising directly influences what we see in the media and how advertisers only goal is profit making which is best served by the consumerist culture we live in today.
From the Paper "Advertising is very important in today's society and have been for over 30 years, if only simply because it cannot be avoided. Ads are a major part of mass media and the mass media has a great advantage of being able to reach a large number of people in a very short time. In large industrial societies media takes on a mass scale so that television, radio, newspapers, magazines and now the Internet link tens of millions of people, and influence the way they think and spend their time and money."
Abstract It is only recently that women have been permitted to participate in almost any sport, both in an amateur and in a professional capacity. This is largely due to the fact that our society generally views the ideal of female and male, as polar opposites. This view is the main factor influencing this issue, but not the only one.
From the Paper "Sport is shaped by our society, and our society is largely based on an ideal of female and male as polar opposites. This rigid notion of gender has shaped the way sport is practiced in our society. This is one reason why it was only recently that women were allowed to participate in most sports, both on an amateur and a professional level. It is now often thought that women have broken through the barriers and claimed sports as a realm in which they have an equal right to participate. However, the battle is not over."
Abstract This paper discusses the concept of gender in relation to leadership as it corresponds to conflict resolution. The paper explores the history of female leadership in corporate America, as well as directly discuss a study that was developed regarding women, men, and conflict management. As discussed in the paper, the results of the study demonstrate that no significant differences exist between the managerial styles of men and women, and that their abilities to handle conflict in the work place are dependent on training and experience, not gender.
From the Paper "The general consensus within business appears to be that males and females varying both in their leadership skills and in their abilities to resolve issues of conflict in the work place. Some have contended that the male gender has a tendency to possess a logical and neutral approach to conflicts, while women have been said to be more emotional regarding conflict issues. However, it is contended that the research will demonstrate a much more even pattern of leadership skills relating to conflict by men and women. Furthermore, in today's work force males and females in supervisory roles are trained as leaders in the same programs within companies, in colleges, and in independent vocational facilities."
