Abstract
Abortion is a deeply controversial subject. It drives a great many emotional responses which are founded in philosophical, political and practical dispositions on the subject. The paper suggests that one of the reasons for women seeking abortions are unwanted pregnancies and that addressing the matter of unwanted pregnancies is the best way to decrease the number of abortions. The paper then examines the question of whether or not it is the nurse's ethical responsibility to encourage the use of the emergency contraception pill as a way to prevent unwanted pregnancy. In addition, the paper considers such matters as the pill's proven effectiveness, the availability and presence of public knowledge on the subject and issues relating to cultural, ideological or political resistance.

From the Paper
"Of course, it is fair to acknowledge that any number of factors prevent us from assuming that all of the women surveyed were either at risk of pregnancy, were desiring not to become pregnant or were not already using some form of contraception. However, the study does reinforce this finding with the notation that of U.K. women in the same age group arriving at hospitals for an abortion procedure, only 11% have used the emergency contraception method in the interest of avoiding the occurrence of an unwanted pregnancy. It is therefore suggested that quite indeed, for the nurse practitioner, there is some greater barrier to overcome beyond simply a lack of public awareness. Instead, it must also be considered that accessibility, affordability or simple convenience may all be factors in encouraging or preventing high risk women in taking this action."

Tags:abortion hospital nurse unwanted pregnancy medical information ethical, birth control, contraception unprotected sexual intercourse

Abstract
This paper examines how "Woman at Point Zero" and "Like Water for Chocolate" show instances of sexuality and the sex act in very different cultures. It looks at how both novels explore the relationship of the feminine to the act of sexual intercourse with conclusions that are perhaps surprising, and in many ways strikingly similar. The paper also discusses how these very modern stories illustrate the impossibility of truly suppressing female sexual desire, or even of mis-categorizing it as subservient to dominant male forces and how attempts to do so, as these novels show, are not only futile but highly destructive.

From the Paper
"Laura Esquivel's Like Water for Chocolate portrays a very different vision of sexuality and the sex act. The Mexico to which Esquivel and her characters belong is marked by the forced mixture of two conflicting cultures that occurred during Spanish colonization. In a way, the history of the country mirrors the destructive and dominant view of the sex act; Spanish invaders brought their restrictive brand of Catholicism to the indigenous peoples of the area, figuratively raping the land and culture while forcing their own beliefs and social structures on what would be considered in many ways a much more liberal culture (and, it might be noted, literally raping many of the indigenous women). Today's Mexican culture and ethnic identity constitutes the blending of these two opposing forces, and the portrayal of sexuality and the sex act in Like Water for Chocolate clearly illustrates the conflicts between these opposing forces."

Tags:culture, feminism, mexico, society, egypt

Abstract
This research paper addresses the question of whether the first onset of sexual intercourse can be foreseen by observing anti-social behavior, drug abuse, or other factors.

From the Paper
"There are two working hypotheses for this study: 1. The authors hypothesize that "one of the strongest predictors of early onset of sexual activity is that antisocial behavior develops in childhood and continues into adolescence," and 2. Those initiating intercourse in early, mid-, and late adolescence, or not initiating during the study period, would show differing trajectories for the predictor variables..." "

Tags:sex, drug, abuse, anti, social, adolescence, maturity

Abstract
This paper presents the writer's personal response on issues related to sexual identity. It discusses the writer's upbringing with regards to sexual identity and discusses what the writer has learned about the influence of the media regarding how we are educated about sex, the various methods of contraception, and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies.

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"The scenario involving the couple Tom and Susan who had to deal with physical and psychological changes as they grew older was very interesting to me. As I took on the role of the Psychologist I found myself interacting with the characters and feeling the emotions of their plight. I noticed in their questionnaire that they had an active and satisfying sex life, and over the last few years had noticed a slowing of sexual responses. Susan stated that she had lost her ability to enjoy sex due to the decline of the body's production of estrogen and thinning of the vaginal walls. I had not realized that many women also experienced the loss of flexibility of the vagina and a decrease in vaginal lubrication. The old myth that women cannot reach orgasm past the age of 70 is untrue. With the knowledge of the changes in the body and how to manage these changes you can enjoy orgasm further into your golden years."

Tags:pregnancy, contraception, relationship, partner

Abstract
This paper looks at the social consequences of artificial contraception, especially the birth-control pill. It considers pre-pill sexual mores, and why and how they changed, along with direct and indirect social effects of the transformation in attitudes known as the sexual revolution.

Tags:birth control pill, sexual revolution, sexual mores

contraception

sexuality

sexual revolution

Abstract
This paper reviews sex education programs in the public schools. The author critiques the effort of the anti-contraception movement to suppress information about sexuality.

Tags:Birth, Control, Contraception, Public, Schools, Religious, fundamentalism

Abstract
The writer describes the details of his project on conscientious objection and the dispensation of drugs in emergency contraception cases. The paper explains that the project is justified and desirable on the grounds that determining a professional pharmacist's moral and ethical responsibilities to his or her patients in crisis situations will go a long way towards establishing appropriate ethical parameters for professionals who are trying to reconcile their duties with their own conscience. The writer relates that the research paper is both an ethical treatise and a personal journey.

From the Paper
"Dear Instructor: The following few pages are devoted to describing the details of my project on conscientious objection and the dispensation of drugs in emergency contraception cases. The project is justified and desirable on the grounds that determining a professional pharmacist's moral and ethical responsibilities to his or her patients in crisis situations will go a long way towards establishing appropriate ethical parameters for professionals who are trying to reconcile their duties with their own..."

Tags:cases, emergency, contraception

Abstract
This paper discusses female sexuality and female sexual dysfunction. The author explains the phases of the female sexual response cycle to better understand sexual dysfunction in females and psychological and physiological factors as causes of female sexual dysfunction are discussed. The paper also explains that the different types of female sexual dysfunction are classified based on the particular phase of the sexual response cycle response it affects. Lastly, the paper looks at the available diagnostic methods for female sexual dysfunction before discussing intervention and management methods.

Contents:
Female Sexual Dysfunction and the Sexual Response Cycle
Causes of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Classification of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Diagnosis of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Management
Bibliography

From the Paper
"Muscles of the vagina, uterus, and even the rectum contract due to a sympathetic-mediated response. The clitoris is successfully stimulated through direct stimulation, and floor orgasms may result from cervical stimulation or that of the anterior vaginal wall. The fourth phase is resolution, where blood vessels, muscles, and other erotogenic organs return to their original, nonaroused states. There is a sense of general relaxation, well-being, and muscle relaxation. In males, it is believed that they are refractory to an orgasmic response for some period. In contrast, women can have multiple orgasms without going through a refractory period."

Tags:human sexuality, sexual disorders, diagnosis treatment

Abstract
This paper examines current trends of sexual harassment in the workplace. The paper begins by exploring the different categories of harassment, the reasons for its perpetuation and the methods by which companies strive to prevent it. Also investigated is the various tools employees have to combat sexual harassment. The paper concludes by underscoring the progress that American society has made in this arena, specifically in the last two decades, in recognizing and discouraging inappropriate conduct.

Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Introduction
Workplace Sexual Harassment
History and Definition of Sexual Harassment
Types of Sexual Harassment
Why does Sexual Harassment Occur
The Effects of Sexual Harassment
Employer Responsibility: Preventing Sexual Harassment
Why Should Employers Prevent Sexual Harassment
Preventative Training
Sexual Harassment Policy Statement
Formal Investigatory Procedure
Disciplinary Action
Employee Options: Confronting Sexual Harassment
Informal Complaint Procedure
Litigation
Conclusion
Works Cited
Bibliography
Appendix A
Appendix B

From the Paper
"Sexual harassment was first defined, albeit vaguely, in Title 7 of the American Civil Rights Act of 1967 which prevents discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, national origin and sex (Cooper, p.24). However, the Act left a legal void which the courts had to fill so as to eliminate confusion. For example, between 1964 and 1980 the courts still treated sexual harassment as a personal matter between the harasser and the complainant (Paludi, p.34). Gradually, a working legal definition of sexual harassment evolved through guidelines established by the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). In 1981, the EEOC set the primary standard for implementing the provisions of Title 7 when it stated that sexual harassment was "unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when any one of the following criteria is met (Paludi, p.2)."

Tags:employee, training, disciplinary, action, complain, equal, employment, opportunities, commission, title, 7, unwelcome, sexual, advances