Abstract
This paper explains that Fr. R. Mattingly, in his 2004 article in "Momentum", stresses that sex scandals within the Roman Catholic Church have forced attention on matters of sexuality that the Church has rarely wished to discuss beyond firm moralizing positions. The author points out that, although the Church still discusses homosexual acts as sinful, Mattingly reminds the reader of the stronger discussion of how all human beings are created in the image of God. The paper relates that, rather than criticizing homosexuality or failing to discuss it, the Church school community should ensure that gay students receive the inclusion and support they need. The author stresses that Mattingly also feels strongly that Roman Catholic schools should be sure that students can discuss matters of sexuality, homosexuality and heterosexuality.

Table of Contents:
Introduction
The Hazards of Ignoring Homosexuality
Whose Child is it Anyway?
A Positive Environment and Acceptance
Concluding Remarks

From the Paper
"Accordingly to Mattingly, teachers and other adults must understand what happens when a homosexual youth is not included, not understood or denounced in different ways. When gay students are not given proper support they will experience self-destructive emotions and engage in self-destructive behaviors as what seems a usual set of results. He refers to social scientific research to explain that 40 percent or more of homeless youths in the United States are homosexuals, many of them engaged in substance abuse or confirmed addicts, and that many become HIV positive."

Tags:guidance, bibliography, scandals, parents, inclusion

Abstract
The paper looks briefly at Janie Ho's 2006 article, "Attracting Gay MBAs," and offers a brief summary of the article along with an analysis of its strengths, its weaknesses and what additional things can be done to improve the situation of gay men (and women) in corporate America. The paper asserts that the article is informative - but it does beg the question of why someone's sexual orientation needs to be any kind of a qualification for a prestigious corporate position.

From the Paper
"The following paper will look briefly at Janie Ho's 2006 article, "Attracting Gay MBAs," and offer a brief summary of the article along with an analysis of its strengths, its weaknesses and what additional things can be done to improve the situation of gay men (and women) in corporate America. All told, the article is informative - but it does beg the question of why someone's sexual orientation needs to be any kind of a qualification for a prestigious corporate position. Overall, the article discusses how many gay workers feel themselves mildly..."

Tags:gay, organizations, men

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This paper discuses issues relevant to the identification and counseling of gay and lesbian high school students. It looks at the importance of counselors and teachers understanding the unique stressors of gay and lesbian students and an often unsupportive, unacccepting, hostile school environment. The paper conducts a research study of high school gay or lesbian students who have been subject to harassment, violence and verbal abuse.

Tags:gay adolescents, counseling

Abstract
This paper is a detailed examination and analysis of a single sentence from Francis Bacon's essay "Of Youth and Age". The sentence shows Bacon's style and sensibility.

From the Paper
"This paper is a detailed examination and analysis of a single sentence from Francis Bacon's essay "Of Youth and Age". The first essayist to write in English used this new literary form to offer succinct advice and observations on a wide range of topics. This single sentence offers a good example of his style of writing, the strength of his opinions and his wisdom even when delivered in a fairly dry and high-minded manner. Bacon set the style for a particular kind of publication that now fills large..."

Tags:Bacon, youth, age

Abstract
This paper studies the issue of grouping students into different levels for the purpose of academic study. It provides research for and against the idea, as well as raising sociological issues such as the effects on children from disadvantaged backgrounds and parental opposition to such a policy.

From the Paper
"The questions at the core of the ability grouping and 'tracking' dispute is how to best educate large numbers of students with different backgrounds and aptitudes. It is hard to determine validity, for every opponent of ability grouping and tracking there is a supporter. For every research study contradicting ability grouping or tracking, there is research stating that the idea is best for all students. It seems that logic, emotions, research, and bureaucracy all clash on the advantages and disadvantages of this issue. For the purposes of this paper ability grouping relates to when students are clustered together within classes based on their skill, such as Level 1 readers and Level 2 readers. Tracking refers to the cluster of students between classes that take courses in subjects that convey a difference in a child's' talent. Classes that are considered in the tracking realm would be Advanced Placement (AP) English, College Prep (CP) English, and Regular English. Classes that follow that pattern are also referred to as Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3. Parents of students involved in higher-level classes think that those classes are the only ones in which their child can succeed. Parents of children in lower level classes sing a different tune. In the end who is right? It becomes a tennis match; sadly the students are the ones who lose. "

Tags:ability, courses, education, gifted, grouping, honors, intelligence, responsibility, students, success, teacher, teachers, testing, tracking

Abstract
This paper discusses how although gay unions have been a reality for centuries, the American debate regarding gay marriage is a modern invention and how there are several factors that play into the likelihood that civil unions between gay couples are far more likely to be accepted nationally, then gay marriage. The paper examines how although the majority of Americans are against gay marriage, a majority of Americans do actually favor gay civil unions and this number is increasing. Given the fact that there is no specific constitutional right to marry, it is unlikely that a federal law allowing gay marriage will occur. However, with increasing public support, civil unions may become an option for many states. This paper contains figures.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Historical Background on the Gay Marriage Debate
Public Opinion of Gay Marriage
Public Opinion of Civil Unions
The Constitutional Right to Privacy and Gay Marriage
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Although gay unions have been a reality for centuries, the American debate regarding gay marriage is a modern invention. There are several factors that play into the likelihood that civil unions between gay couples are far more likely to be accepted nationally, then gay marriage. The majority of Americans are against gay marriage. This has been a steady figure for several years and does not appear to be changing in the near future. An aging American population adds to this unlikelihood. Interestingly thought, a majority of Americans do favor gay civil unions and this number is increasing. Given the fact that there is no specific constitutional right to marry, it is unlikely that a federal law allowing gay marriage will occur. However, with increasing public support, civil unions may become an option for many states."

Tags:homosexual, lesbian, church

Abstract
In this article, the writer discusses whether homosexuals should receive rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The writer questions whether gays should receive rights compared to civil rights. The writer argues that while it is true that gays and minorities are often mistreated, the difference is in the ability to make a decision. The writer maintains that gay rights are different than civil rights because homosexuals make the decision to be gays and even the Bible shows that it is wrong, but African-Americans are born "black" and the Bill of Rights guarantee rights to "all men". The writer then points out that the Civil Rights Act was passed to guarantee that all African-Americans be treated equally with other Americans. The writer argues that comparing gay rights with civil rights shows that gays make a decision to date or love another person of the same sex, while African-Americans are born with their skin color and they should be given the same rights as any American.

From the Paper
"Before determining whether gays should have rights it is important to look at the definition of homosexuals. The definition of homosexuals will show that it is defined as a sexual orientation with romantic love and sexual desire of the same sex or gender. When a person falls in love with another person, a decision must be made to love the person. Homosexuality is a decision. The gay person decides to fall in love with another person of his or her same gender. This is the same as if a person decides to never date a person or if a person decides to fall in love with another person of a difference sex. Since it is a decision, people should not receive certain rights because they make a decision. Many homosexuals and minorities are rejected jobs and other freedoms so many people believe they should have rights as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. However, it is important to remember that homosexuals decide whether they want to have a love life with a member of the same sex."

Tags:color, sexual, choice, decision

Abstract
Discusses how the HIV/AIDS epidemic altered the gay community. Public perceptions toward homosexuality and fear of the disease. Politicization of AIDS by gay acitvists. Engagement in risky sexual practices by ethnic groups. Examines the effect of the AIDS crisis on severalt groups, including the leather community, the Latino population.

From the Paper
"The impact of the HIV/AIDS epidemic has affected many sectors of society and has especially altered the gay community. Because of the epidemic, the public perceptions towards homosexuality have been transformed by the fear of the disease. In their struggle against the HIV/AIDS epidemic, mainly white gay members of the community have rallied together and politicized their presence. However, minority ethnic groups such as the African Americans and Latino continue to engage in risky sexual practices. In this paper, the effects of the HIV/AIDS epidemic on different groups will be described and examined.

According to different polls to assess public attitudes towards the gay population during the HIV/AIDS epidemic, it appears that the public had not altered their opinions on certain issues because of the HIV/AIDS epidemic. The public ..."

Abstract
The paper proposes a study to explores whether reunified foster youth will have higher rates of educational attainment versus non-reunified foster youth. The paper outlines the design and research methods of the study and presents the hypothesis that reunified foster youth will have completed higher levels of education than those who spent at least one year in the foster care system. The paper maintains that federal, state, and local authorities must recognize the critical importance of permanent family connections for youth in foster care if substantial progress is to be made in improving outcomes for these disconnected youth.

Outline:
Abstract
Introduction
Literature Review
Methods
Data Analysis
Implications

From the Paper
"Each year, approximately 20,000 youth age 16 and older, transition from foster care to legal emancipation and find themselves on their own (Federal Interagency Forum on Child and Family Statistics, 2007). Children in foster care are one of the most vulnerable populations within our educational system as they are at great risk for school failure (Zietlin, 2004). With an estimated 542,000 children in the United States foster care system, researchers have begun to look at factors which may impede a child's educational attainment (Zeitlin, 2004). Several studies have started to focus on the lack of support for foster youth, significance of academic, emotional, and behavioral problems youth experience as well as lack of innovative interventions which may improve school outcomes (Zeitlin, 2004)"

Tags:permanency, family, kinship, parents, connections

Abstract
This paper discusses youth criminology, explaining that it is complexly rooted in the idea that the youth are criminals not only through their choice of criminal behavior, but also because their refusal to conform makes their actions more likely to be criminalized by the powerful. The paper contends that in order to study youth criminology, it must be understood that youth are not like other criminals. In their unwillingness to blindly accept the dogmatic materialism and capitalistic system, youth are made criminals by a society that must paint all divergence as criminal activity. In this way, the society in power stays in power and maintains control.

From the Paper
"Culture is ideological in nature. That ideology comes from socioeconomic realities that affect the behavior of individuals within the society. Dominant culture makes this ideology seem "natural" so that it can criminalize all other behavior and maintain status quo."

Tags:sociology, summary, outline