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Marriage and Sexuality in Story and History, 2002.
A paper which looks at marriage and sexuality in today's society and how they are portrayed in history through various novels.
1,500 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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The paper discusses the issues of marriage, morality and sexuality in today's society and shows how they differ from the years prior to the 1960s when couples were kept in their marriage by a tight moral code. The author of the paper examines how the subject of marriage and sexuality is portrayed through literature, such as Guy de Maupassant's "The Necklace", Kate Chopin' s "The Story of an Hour" and Tchehov's "The Lady with the Dog".
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"Chopin's view of marriage, even one in which the two people love each other, is sarcastic. She sees women in her time period dominated by the men they marry, unable to make a decision without consulting their husbands. She views marriage as a burden. For viewpoint on marriage and sexuality is clear in her short story, The Storm. The wife, Calixta is at home during a furious storm and an old friend, Alcee, stops by to get out of the storm. She has never been alone with him since her marriage but at one time they kissed passionately. She had been pure then, and he respected her virtue. As a married woman she gave herself up to the passion of his arms. The storm passed. The two lovers were satiated, and the marriages returned to normal."
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Marriage and Sexuality, 2005.
This paper discusses a statement made by Andrew Greeley about marriage and sexuality.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper evaluates a statement made by Andrew Greeley "that some believe that our society has become increasingly permissive and saturated with sexuality". The author notes that such statements are based on increasing depictions of sex and sexuality in the media, the reason for an increasing divorce rate and higher rates of teenage pregnancy. The paper discusses the belief that society is becoming a more secular and less religious .
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"Andrew Greeley wrote some years ago "that some believe that our society has become increasingly permissive and saturated with sexuality." Such plaints are based on increasing depictions of sex and sexuality in the media for the most part, as well as on views of the reason for an increasing divorce rate, higher rates of teenage pregnancy, and the belief that this is becoming a more secular and less religious society. The relationship between religion and sexuality has always been complex, and while religion in many regions began with fertility cults that associated sexuality and fecundity with the growth of crops beneficial to the community, over time fears developed about the disruptive effects of sexuality, with the potential for reducing social controls and with issues raised about female behavior in particular in societies that saw women as chattel."
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Drama: Love, Marriage and Sexual Politics, 2008.
This paper compares themes of love, marriage and sexual politics in Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House" and in William Wycherley's "The Country Wife".
1,335 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that, although "The Country Wife", a 1675 restoration comedy by William Wycherley, and "A Doll's House", an 1879 play by Norwegian playwright Henrik Ibsen, were written at different times, both portray the sexual politics that existed between couples during those periods. The author point out that both stories involve possessive love, marriages fraught with deception and struggles between the sexes; however, these plays differ in several significant ways. The paper relates that Wycherley's Margery is unsophisticated at the beginning of the play while Ibsen's Nora maintains a level of city sophistication throughout the play. The author states that the primary conflict between the couples is sex for Wycherley but money for Ibsen. The paper reveals that, while both Nora and Margery hold the majority of the power by the end of each play, Nora uses her power to leave her husband while Margery stays and manipulates her husband.
Table of Contents:
Love
Marriage
Sexual Politics
Conclusion
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"Both men also treat their wives as being stupid. In Act I, Torvald calls out to Nora from his study, asking if it was his "little lark twittering out there" (Ibsen Act 1). He goes on to ask if she is his "little squirrel bustling about" and, later, takes her by her ear and calls her his "little featherhead" (Act 1). Clearly, Torval is objectifying his wife, rather than identifying her as a thinking woman. Similarly, Pinchwife feels that Margery is too stupid to make any plans to deceive him, even when she proves herself to the audience to be very capable of doing just that."
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The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States The Legalization of Gay Marriage in the United States, 2006.
A discussion regarding the controversial issue of same sex marriage in the USA.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper discusses the long debated issue of gay marriage in the United States. This paper reports how proponents of the issue contend that same sex marriage is not about gay rights but about human rights. It further discusses how these individuals believe that gays in modern society have long been subjected to inequalities and a lack of support from the social order. The opponents of the gay marriage issue refer to a stereotypical framework for gays in general that suggests that gays are evil and dangerous to children.
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Hindu Marriage, 2006.
An examination of the Hindu view of marriage as demonstrated through marriage customs and rituals.
1,155 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the Hindu outlook on marriage as reflected in the elaborate traditions and rituals surrounding the marriage ceremony. Hindu marriage is further described as both an important means to foster love for the entire extended family, and as a means of spiritual growth for the couple. The three main parts of the marriage ceremony are described, including the pre-ceremony, the ceremony proper, and the conclusion of the ceremony. The author contends that the elaborateness of the rituals serve as a reminder of the importance of the marriage both to their families and the couples' own spiritual lives for the remainder of their union.
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"A Hindu marriage ceremony can be divided into three main parts: the pre-ceremony, the ceremony proper, and the conclusion of the ceremony. The pre-ceremony includes a reception that is held by the bride's parents for the groom and his parents at the entrance of the marriage hall. After this first reception, the bride's father meets the groom on the stage, and gives several presents to the couple. The daughter is then given away by the bride's parents (Hinduism.co.za). Pre-marriage ceremonies can also include Pair Pana (where sweets and gold coins are exchanged), and Milni (where sweets, ornaments and token money are exchanged) (Mypurohith). The bride's feet and palms are decorated with Mahendi before the ceremony (Vivaaha.org)."
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Miscegenation and Same-Sex Marriage: Gay is the New Black, 2005.
A legal and historical comparison of the battles for interracial marriage and same-sex marriage.
2,600 words (approx. 10.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, $ 78.95
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This paper draws legal and historical comparisons between the legal movement in the U.S. to overturn laws prohibiting interracial marriage and the current struggle to obtain equal marriage rights for lesbians and gays. Discussed is the debate between African-American leaders about whether gay rights are civil rights, historical prohibitions on marriage, high court rulings on marriage in the U.S., and reverse evasion laws.
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"The gay rights movement of the 1940's and 1950's was not framed as much as a battle for civil rights and the inclusion of social and sexual outlaws in mainstream society, as it was about easing the legal restrictions placed on these outlaws while maintaining a separatist culture. The movement was largely about the "politics of protection" - gays and lesbians protecting themselves from the state violence perpetrated against them in the forms of arrests and raids on their private spaces. Towards this end, gay and lesbian activists of this period worked, in some states successfully, to assert their expressive and associational rights. With respect to asserting their expressive rights, this was accomplished by repealing, in many states, sodomy laws that criminalized the sexual acts of consenting adult homosexuals (most of whom were gay men, as most of the laws did not contemplate sexual relations between two women) and obtaining the right to congregate in bars, clubs and social organizations without the constant threat of abuse and prosecution by law enforcement."
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Definitions for Marriage, 2008.
An examination of the history of marriage and the four possible types and definitions of marriage.
946 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper studies the definition of marriage in today's society. It looks at the history of marriage in order to show that the most accepted definition for marriage is between a man and a woman. The paper begins by defining and analyzing the four definitions of marriages. It then goes on to discuss which of the definitions is the best one in terms of society and acceptability.
Table of Contents:
Four Types of Marriages
Marriages Defined as Contracts
Social Definition of Marriage
Four Definitions of Marriage
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"Studying the four types of marriages plays an important role in defining marriage. Four types of marriages are monogamy, polygyny, polyandry, and group marriage. The most recognized marriage type is monogamy. Monogamy marriage is "an institution created by societies of various cultures to publicly announce a concrete union between two people" (Forms and Meanings). Polygyny means having one husband with many wives, while polyandry is having one wife and several husbands (Forms and Meanings). The fourth type of marriage is group marriages, which means having several husbands and several wives. All four types of marriages have existed in society without regard to technology or economics (Forms and Meanings). Looking back through history shows that group marriages and polygyny have existed in few cultures or societies. History does not discuss the meaning of marriage as two couples married to two couples nor does it say any where in history that marriage is between two people of the same sex. Homosexuality has been a problem in history, but it has never been recorded as marriage. Different rules for society or countries have existed when it comes to marriage, but most countries and cultures recognize that marriage is between one man and one woman even when families select the mates. In many countries including the United States, marriage is a binding contract."
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Marriage and Quality of Sex, 2005.
A study of the links that exist between marital satisfaction and sexual satisfaction.
8,402 words (approx. 33.6 pages), 16 sources, APA, $ 178.95
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This report deals with the correlation between marital quality and sexual satisfaction. The report explores sexuality through a relational context with marriage and other associated issues, using a research format. The report provides a rationale, traces the history of marriage, relates it to the factors under investigation, and presents a hypothesis that states the conversely beneficial relationship that sexual satisfaction has with a decrease in factors associated with marital strife. The report also uses a method of a comparative literature review to test this hypothesis against the findings of extant research on the interrelation between sexual satisfaction and successful marriage, while also providing a critique of existing literature on the subject before moving on to assess future research and make recommendations.
Rationale
Background
Purpose of Study
Audience
Hypothesis
Methods
Sample
Procedure
Definitions of Key Concepts
Findings from Literature
Critique of Literature
Discussion
Conclusion
Implications for Marriage and Family Therapists
Future Research
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"Seeing how sexual satisfaction interrelates with marriage is important to study, because it opens doors for the professional in terms of their understanding of what may constitute the lack of this satisfaction and what might be done about this situation in the helping relationship. If a professional really understands the links and correlations between marital quality and sexual satisfaction, they will also have a clear understanding of how to integrate this information into their professional practice. There is also an abundance of critical text on the subject of correlating sexual satisfaction and marriage, which further underscores the importance of these and associated issues. "Sexuality is woven into the fabric of many close relationships. It is sanctioned in marriage, it is often explored in dating, and it is an intricate part of other committed romantic relationships. The past decade saw a marked increase in scholarly interest in sexuality within a relational context" (Scott and Sprecher, 2000).""
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Marriage Over Time, 2002.
A look at Oscar Wilde's views on marriage and how marriage has changed.
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This paper describes the changing concepts of marriage over time in lieu of the play by Oscar Wilde.
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Marriage in America, 2006.
A look at the institution of marriage in America, possible reasons for its decline and how marriages are changing in traditional societies.
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This paper begins by describing a functionalist's perspective of the institution of marriage and how this view would ask what is wrong about American society that is causing a decline in this institution. The paper then takes a look at the film, "Mississippi Marsala" and what it has to say about culture and marriage in America and compares marriages in America to marriages in more traditional societies. The paper also describes some of the changes that are taking place in these traditional societies regarding marriage and compares it to the way marriage has evolved over time in the U.S.
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"A functionalist perspective assumes that society is made up of interrelated parts, each of which contributes to the functioning of society as a whole. To the functionalist, society is composed of stable patterns (social structure) which have consequences for society as a whole. When working properly, each part contributes to the stability of the whole, fulfilling a function that contributes to a system's equilibrium. However, sometimes the parts can be dysfunctional for society. One way this can occur is when a change in one part of society disrupts the functioning of another part. A functionalist theorist examines the consequences of a specific institution for society as a whole. Therefore, in considering intimacy and marriage in the United States, we must ask, "What is wrong with American families?" Furthermore, "What is wrong with American society?""
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Gay Marriage, 2006.
This paper looks at the tradition of marriage and examines the argument regarding gay marriage.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 34.95
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The writer of this article claims that as one of the thorniest issues on the American political scorecard since the abortion debate, homosexual marriage is drawing the attention of philosophers, journalists, legal analysts and psychologists. The writer argues in favor of gay marriage and discusses the legal and behavioral rights position in this regard. The writer contends that gay marriage is not the contentious issue that it seems when placed in the perspective of civil rights, and maintains that any attempt to argue against gay marriage is inherently biased.
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"Renowned psychologist Erik Erikson describes the human life cycle in terms of stages of psycho-social development. His theories can lend insight into the debate over gay marriage and can show why homosexual romance and marriage are no different from heterosexual romance and marriage. The stage at which most human beings get married is the stage that Erikson calls early and young adulthood. Indeed, in most human cultures, marriages occur during this chronological life stage. The quest for intimacy has been crystallized in fairy tales, in which the princess (it's usually a princess) finally discovers her prince charming. The two live happily ever after. However, no known fairy tale describes a homosexual union. The absence of homosexual unions in fairy tales and in other forms of cultural discourse should in no case be a reason to exclude gays from the marriage institution. Contrary to what Schulman has to say, traditions are not always valid or valuable."
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Same-Sex Marriage, 2004.
Is same-sex marriage a civil rights issue? This paper considers major arguments against same-sex marriage and contrasts them with arguments in favor of it.
2,045 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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This paper focuses on religion, the influence of religion on politics, the Federal Marriage Amendment, and marriage rights and privileges. The paper sheds a positive light on the topic of same-sex marriage. Resources are current, and the paper is argumentative.
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"Recent political events have shed sudden light on an issue that the American public has long been avoiding: Same-sex marriage. Should same-sex couples be allowed to marry? As human beings and American citizens, are same sex couples entitled to the same protections that law provides to heterosexual married couples? Unlike the usual pro/con debates, this particular issue has three sides. There?s the ?no? side that argues that the benefits of marriage are sanctimonious and that they should be provided only to opposite sex couples. The ?yes? side would argue that marriage is a basic civil right and should be provided to all couples, regardless of sexual orientation. The third side meets the previous two extremes somewhere in the middle, stating that while the term ?marriage? is sanctimonious and should be reserved only for opposite sex couples, the benefits of marriage should be available to all couples regardless of sexual orientation. Each side has its own theories in a debate that is anything but black and white."
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Same-Sex Marriage, 2004.
This paper reviews the debate around same-sex marriage.
755 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 26.95
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This paper explains that the moral legitimacy of marriage between same-sex partners hinges on marriage being perceived as a religious foundation or as a social, economic coupling. The author points out that, in countries that exclusively have monogamous marriages, some opponents argue that allowing same-sex marriage will promote the legalization of polyamorous marriage or other types of marriage they find objectionable. The paper relates that proponents of equal marriage rights for same-sex couples state that over 1,000 federal rights and benefits are denied same-sex couples by excluding them from legal marriage, which goes against the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which provides for equal protection under the law.
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"Same-sex marriage is marriage between partners of the same gender. This type of marriage is currently legal in only a few countries around the world. In the United States, the degree of legality of same-sex marriage varies between different states. In the U.S., the debate over whether or not to make same sex marriages legally binding remains one of the most controversial political debates of this century."
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Marriage and American Cultural Assumptions, 2003.
The cultural assumptions that shape common opinion about cousin marriage, polygamy and gay marriage in America.
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This essay compares the various ways in which American marriage ideals have resulted in the stigmatization of non-traditional types of marriage such as cousin, polygamous and homosexual. It emphasizes the roles of religion and reproduction in determining which types of marriages are considered acceptable. The writer concludes that while American has had a rapid push towards civilization and culture, this has led to the stigmatization of American citizens who are simply pursuing marriage in nonstandard ways.
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"Morality and evolution have come together to form American cultural assumptions about marriage. Consequently, both American society and law have banned and stigmatized cousin, polygamous and gay marriages. Because many people in America regard marriage as a sacred institution comprising the basis of civilized society, an inability to reach this status has serious social and legal consequences. American cultural assumptions have limited the purpose of marriage to one particular pattern of reproduction, stigmatizing people with other beliefs or practices."
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