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Sex Education in the United States, 2004.
An in-depth review of the controversial topic of sex education in America's schools.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 13 sources, APA, $ 64.95
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This paper involves an in-depth examination of sex education teaching methodologies, a history of the issue, relevance to a changing society, and ways to ensure a successful program when applied to a school setting. The paper includes a review of literature available on the topic, focusing on the following six areas: abstinence-only education, safe sex education, age and grade level when sex education should occur, teaching methods, outside factors that influence sexual activity, and solutions for a successful curriculum
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"In the past several years, a debate has risen up in the field of education over the controversial topic of sex education in schools. Many issues branch out from this debate, such as sex education encouraging or discouraging sexual promiscuity, teachers and parents as educators, and the range of topics that should or should not be covered in a classroom setting."
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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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Gender Roles in the United States, 2007.
This article discusses gender roles in the United States and looks at how ingrained they have become in every day culture.
1,414 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper explores possible sources of gender roles and discusses some of the problems they create for society, as well as proposing some solutions. In this essay, the writer examines and compares two works concerning the issue of gender roles. The writer studies Judith Lorber's article 'Night to His Day' and the work 'Masculinity as Homophobia' by Michael S. Kimmel. The writer maintains that the fight for the civil rights of all people in the United States seems promising. Further, the writer notes that equality for both race and gender has come a long way since the early 20th century, but there is still a lot of work to do. The writer concludes that if gender role segregation continues, the opposition of sexes will continue indefinitely and that it seems that the best way to solve this problem is to fight to stop gender role enforcement from birth.
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"When it comes to defining people from a sexual perspective in the United States, people often confuse two words: sex and gender. The word "sex" has a purely biological definition, creating the categories of male and female. "Gender" has a completely different connotation, and contains many more than two categories. Gender roles in society are incredibly pervasive, and play an important role in defining a person. According to Judith Lorber in her article 'Night to His Day', children learn to play certain gender roles from birth, receiving cues from many different sources. In Michael S. Kimmel's 'Masculinity as Homophobia', the author focuses more on the male experience, focusing on how males learn and "perform" these roles that define our society. These articles contain a lot of similar themes, and at certain points it seems like they compliment or expand on each other. At the core of the concept of gender it is observable that both sexes receive subliminal cues from influential figures that attempt to define their actions for the rest of their lives; however, the separate expectations that apply to each sex are striking in their dissimilarity."
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Funding for Higher Education in the United Kingdom, 2004.
A look at the debate over funding of higher education in the United Kingdom.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 79.95
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This paper examines the proposed variable tuition fees for higher education in the United Kingdom. The paper argues that variable tuition fees will likely have a positive effect on the prospective student's access to educational opportunities.
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"That funding for higher education in the United Kingdom is set to change is beyond dispute. The debate over top-up fees and variable tuition has entangled the Tony Blair government since its inception and has dominated headlines throughout the UK with increasing frequency in recent years. One reason for this is that UK universities are in budgetary crisis..."
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Education in the United Kingdom, 2002.
An in-depth study of the pedagogical and curricula implications of flexible learning environments and their related technologies on post-16 year old non-compulsory education in the United Kingdom.
4,977 words (approx. 19.9 pages), 31 sources, APA, $ 126.95
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This paper provides a comprehensive look at various programs of non-compulsory education for adults - over 16 years of age - in the United Kingdom. The paper discusses different population groups that these studies attract. The internet and associated technology is examined in relation to these educational endeavors, illustrating and explaining the concept of the virtual learning environment. The paper also describes distance learning. The pros and cons of these learning programs are detailed in the paper.
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"VLEs take the use of the computer one step further; placing a wide variety of functionalities in one easily accessed area. A prototypical VLE may include such one-way communication tools as a central noticeboard, a course outline, class lists and student homepages, an online assignment page, a multimedia area, and a means to upload files. Using the noticeboard, the instructor can notify students of upcoming deadlines, make arrangements for simultaneous discussions, and other necessary communications. The course outline can be structured with hyperlinks to take the student directly to the assignment pages, as the class list can be linked to student e-mail addresses or homepages. The multimedia area, as discussed fully below, can deliver information in a means that takes full advantage of the web as a communication tool."
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Education in Ireland and the United States, 2005.
A look at the similarities and differences in the educational systems of the United States and Ireland.
1,374 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper first presents general information on the education systems in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and the United States. The paper then makes a more comprehensive comparison of the education systems in Northern Ireland and the United States.
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"The education system in the United States comes under government control, local, state and federal (U.S Department of Education). The compulsory age of entry is generally 6 and high school is generally completed at age 18. Concerning the age of entry to compulsory education in the U.S., it varies, according to the state, between 5 and 7 years of age, 6 being the most common; the age of exit varies between 16 and 18 years of age, the most common being 16. The length of primary education varies from four to seven years. According to its length it is followed (or not) by a number of years of middle school education (generally three years). Secondary education occurs in grades 7-12, depending upon the laws and policies of states and local school districts. There is no national structure, curriculum or governing law; all laws and policies are set and enforced by the 50 state governments and the over 14,000 local school districts. All states and school districts have set the secondary school graduation level as the completion of 12th grade, and the common name for the secondary graduation qualification is the High School Diploma (USNEI, 2002)."
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Education in the United Kingdom, 2004.
An analysis of educational problems in the United Kingdom.
5,196 words (approx. 20.8 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 129.95
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The United Kingdom has long been revered for its supreme educational structure. The country has always believed that headmasters play a vital role in ensuring that educational institutions provide students with the best instruction possible. More specifically, the Labor Party has initiated a policy of "superheadism". The paper describes the aforementioned initiative and discusses what role it plays in fostering school improvement. In addition, the paper explores other education initiatives that have been wrought by the Labor Party. The likely success or failure of the "superheadism" initiative is presented in the paper.
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"According to an article found in the journal, Education, the super head initiative was brought about by the labor party as a response to the educational atmosphere that they inherited from the Tories. When the Labour party came into power, the educational situation in the United Kingdom was in great need of repair (Marshall, 2001). According to the article, teachers' salaries were declining and the overall expenditures for education were also decreasing (Marshall, 2001). The article explains that for this reason Prime Minister Tony Blair named education as a top priority for the labour party (Marshall, 2001). The author also explains that the conditions at many schools were deplorable as teachers were forced to teach in overcrowded classrooms and buildings were falling apart (Marshall, 2001)."
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Sex Education: Safety or Abstinence?, 2002.
This paper argues that a comprehensive sex education curriculum should be followed instead of the abstinence-only sex education curriculum.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper explains that 81 percent of parents and guardians polled favor sex education programs that teach all aspects of sex and sexuality, which include how to use birth control and how to protect against STDs, instead of the widespread abstinence-only and dangers of sex program. The author stresses that, even with most schools teaching abstinence-only programs, the approach isn?t working very well; teenagers are not abstaining from sex. The paper concludes that teaching teens about the dangers of STDs and the consequences and responsibility that surrounds sexual relationships may actually be reinforcing abstinence as the safest way.
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?In 1996, a companion bill was put onto the Welfare Reform Act. This bill budgeted $440 million over the span of five years to support abstinence-only sex education. In order for school districts to receive funding, they are required to tell the kids that ?sexual activity outside the context of marriage is likely to have harmful psychological and physical effects? and that ?a mutually faithful monogamous relationship in the context of marriage is the expected standard of human sexual activity.? The kids are not to be told about condoms, birth control, or any other protection methods except to highlight their failure rates. Right now, every state except California accepts this funding. In recent news, the Bush administration is attempting to put forth an initiative to increase the funding for this abstinence-only policy."
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Single-Sex Education, 2006.
This paper discusses potential changes to United States Department of Education Title IX policies, which will permit same-sex classes.
2,865 words (approx. 11.5 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 85.95
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This paper explains that Title IX of the civil rights statute for education banned all gender-based discrimination in education, except under extremely limited exceptions, such as physical contact sports. The author points out that single-gender schooling, which has a relatively successful model in the private sector, is one possible resolution to encourage academic achievement. The paper relates that, although there has been no conclusive research on the effectiveness of single-sex schooling experiments in limited public school districts, President George W. Bush, as a component of his "No Child Left Behind Act", has arranged a three million-dollar endowment for the establishment of single-gendered schooling. The author argues that it is most important that the quality of education and curriculum remains uniform to both sexes.
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"George W. Bush's plan to allocate almost three million dollars in an effort to create more single-sex classes necessitates a great deal of restructuring that will undoubtedly affect both the teachers and students within public school systems. Under Bush's plan, however, single-sex vocational at the K-12 level would remain outlawed. Bush's revision of Title IX is contingent upon the notion that schools will remain "evenhanded," which indicates that boys and girls must be treated equally with respect to the courses that are offered to them."
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Sex Education in The Public Schools, 1990.
This paper discusses sex education in the public schools: The need, controversy and new emphasis in sex education.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, $ 47.95
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"While the barriers to offering sex education in public schools have decreased, many barriers relating to its effectiveness remain or are likely to appear in the near future. The purpose of this paper will be to discuss sex education with the education system, the continuing need for the program, the controversies surrounding it, and the trends of educators for the future.
The United States is undergoing a tragic phenomena: teenage pregnancy. As society became more sexually permissive, teenagers were caught in the middle. Too immature to handle sex yet vulnerable to its natural forces. Teenagers have been forced to deal with unwanted pregnancies in growing numbers. In fact, more than 1,000,000 teenagers become pregnant each year. That is one in four teenage girls ... "
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High School Sex Education, 2002.
An investigation into the effects of sex education in high schools.
780 words (approx. 3.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 27.95
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This paper looks at the controversy behind high school sex education. It outlines the arguments of both the supporters and the opponents of high school sex education. It looks at the issue of the prevention of sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy, the teaching of abstinence and the question of whether promiscuity or responsibility is encouraged with this education. It deals with the ineffectiveness of present sex education programs and the suggested improvements on the programs. The paper concludes by giving a synopsis on the debate of sex education in high schools.
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"The effect of sexual education in high school has been a contentious subject since the widespread inception of sexual education programs. Opponents of sexual education argue that it results in more liberal sexual attitudes, leading to increased promiscuity among teenagers. In contrast, supporters of sexual education note that education promotes sexual responsibility, thus reducing the incidence of both sexually transmitted diseases, and unwanted pregnancies among teenagers."
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Sex Education in Schools, 2002.
An examination of the comprehensive vs. the abstinence approach in sex education.
1,658 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 53.95
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In an effort to chronicle the developments in sex education in from its conception, this paper discusses two popular approaches that most institutions utilize in teaching sex education among children: the comprehensive and abstinence approaches. A discussion of their differences and effects on children and the success on the study of sex education are the primary concern of this paper, in order to generate a general outlook of the state of sex education in the present American society.
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"The emergence of the Information Revolution has led to profound discoveries that have resulted to the development and improvement of living conditions in the human society. Limitless and various information about anything can be found in a second, through the help of Internet technology and other innovations generated by new technologies and research in science. Cures for serious illnesses, news about current events, and other issues important and significant are available within our reach through the media. However, as human civilization embark into yet another momentous year of Information Revolution, there have been little said and documented about sex education and awareness in the society, especially among the younger generation of the society, comprised of the adolescents and early adults of the society."
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Latino Education in the United States, 2002.
A sociological study of the neglect toward Latinos in the North American culture.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, $ 97.95
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This paper will discuss the state of Latin education in the Untied States and will observe the nature of its lack of support for Latin communities. By revealing the lessons that have been taught in American culture, we can see how the economic status of these minorities are making education very difficult within the United States today. This sociological study will examine many of the aspects of neglect toward Latinos in the North American culture. By studying the immigration, the language barriers, and the community networks that are making Latino education difficult within the United States, a solution may be presented to alter the neglected policies of the United States government in relation to this.
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Sex Education and the Student, 2004.
A look at the different types of sex education used around the world and the effectiveness of each type.
2,019 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 63.95
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This paper examines how styles of sex education vary widely among schools around the world. It looks at how, in the United States, approximately 35% of sex education programs used in public schools are so-called abstinence-only programs funded by the U. S. government. It explores how studies show that this program gives weaker results than the abstinence-plus program or the medically accurate sexuality education programs and draws upon sex education programs around the world as a comparison.
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"Australia?s program has been met with a degree of success. Research shows that the age of first intercourse is later and unwanted pregnancies are fewer when people had participated in sexual education programs. In general Australian high schools are a positive environment for the teaching of sex education. Each state and territory has its own curriculum and most programs allow teachers to have the freedom to teach students what they want to learn about sexuality. Over the past twenty years, Australia has seen a drop in teen pregnancy rates."
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Should Sex Education Be Taught in Schools?, 2000.
A look at the advantages of sex education in schools.
1,000 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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A debate about whether sex education should be provided by schools. The author looks at the advantages of sex education in school. He argues that parents have less time on their hands to educate their children at home, sex education in schools is not only advantageous but necessary.
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"Child hood and adolescence are an intricate beginning of a human being?s life. Children begin the learning process at a very early age. Young people are very impressionable in mocking and imitating other?s behavior. In this day and age, most parents do not have the time, patience, or ability to teach children well standards of living. That is why, all types sexual education need be taught in junior high schools, where children can achieve superior knowledge from qualified adults."
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