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Sex and Religion, 2002.
A discussion of the way religions regard sexuality and sexual behavior.
2,050 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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Discusses the choices an individual makes and the opinions one forms about sex and sexuality which are based on the teachings and traditions of one?s religion. Details the issue of having sex before marriage and the way it is regarded by several religions. Discusses Buddhism and its promotion of the spiritual view. Muslims do not believe that sexual relations are just for procreation, but they are absolutely confined to marriage between a wife and husband. Catholic teachings state that God intends for sex to involve the whole person, body and soul, in the context of a loving, committed relationship, for the sake of both bearing children and the mutual benefit of the spouses.
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"Few things in life are as personal as the nature of one?s sexuality. Whether we choose to abstain from sexual relations until marriage or ?get as much as we can? regardless of a committed relationship; whether we feel abortion is evil or a woman?s personal choice; whether we think marriage is for life or simply one stop on the long road to the perfect relationship ? these are all questions that only the individual can answer. But we are not alone in forming our opinions. We may be guided by parents or peers, but often, one?s religious beliefs are the basis for opinions on sexuality. Religious doctrine may allow for individual freedom where sexuality is concerned, but each denomination has its own standard by which its followers are guided. Ultimately, the impact of religious belief cannot be denied. The choices an individual makes and the opinions one forms about sex and sexuality are based in the teachings and traditions of one?s religion."
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Sex and Love in "She Being Brand" and "Sex Without Love", 2001.
Compares the two poems for style, themes, and use of language.
1,460 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 4 sources, $ 48.95
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This paper looks at the combination of sex and art, looking at two poems where the poets have made an attempt to work out where sex and love connect. The erotica of Sharon Olds' poem "Sex Without Love" is explored, as well as E.E. Cummings' sensual poem "She Being Brand".
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"Two terms seeming to often coincide, making love and poetry. The act of making love, sex, and sensuality are greatly utilized topics in writing, painting and even music. However, some may argue that this combination, sex and art, is odd in our media drenched America. Today, Eros parallels pornography and explicit sexual content, both ?located on a continuum of erotic desire and dread? (Ostriker 327). Many poets have made an attempt to conquer the tangles and complications of sex and love, drawing connections between love of bodies and love of mind, leaving the abstract to the sensuous and the logical to the emotional. Sharon Olds, author of the poem ?Sex Without Love,? presents her audience with physically and sexually charged poetry. From no angle do her poems disguise erotic desires."
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"The Canterbury Tales", 1999.
An examination of sex and religion in Geoffrey Chaucer's most famous work.
1,126 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, $ 39.95
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This paper examines the theme of sex and religion in 'The Knight's Tale' and 'The Miller's Tale' from "The Canterbury Tales" and shows why they would have been the most amusing of all the stories for readers during Geoffrey Chaucer's time.
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"The sexual references of the Miller's Tale are very obvious. When Nicholas makes his first pass at Alison he grabs her "queynte" (line 89-90), this has a double meaning, and it could mean strange or her genitals. We assume in context he is referring to her genitals. Also Nicholas must have her or he will "spille" (die or ejaculate)."
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"Dubliners", 2002.
An analysis of the way Jame Joyce's reacted to sex, politics, and religion throughout the book, "Dubliners".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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The essay examines how James Joyces' reacted with cynicism to sex, politics, and religion in his book of short stories, "Dubliners". The paper references many of the short stories, as well as analyzes Joyce's reaction to Dublin as a whole.
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"Dubliners is a book that is fuelled by unfulfilled stories, and disappointments, and it is clear that its people have adapted to expecting this. As a result, it is no surprise that ?cynicism has invaded sex, politics, and religion.? Dublin limits and frustrates its people, and it is clear that, considering the way he writes about the city, this is the effect it had on Joyce. This is particularly vivid in ?A Painful Case?, a desperate story of isolation and loneliness. Not only is the main character, James Duffy, cynical of love, but he is also scared of it. Mr. Duffy's imprisonment is self-imposed. He is terrifyingly alone and isolated, but he has chosen this life for himself. His life is based on routine ? an obsession with tidiness, and cleanliness. He is prudish, and this is represented in his wholly sexless relationship with Mrs. Sinico. Duffy lacks the courage or imagination to pursue happiness with Mrs. Sinico, despite the fact that both people are clearly dissatisfied with their current situations. However, Mr. Duffy does not realize the extent of his loneliness until it is too late."
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Sex Offender Rehabilitation, 2007.
A review of literature looking at the success of using victims of sex offenses in sex offender treatment programs.
6,033 words (approx. 24.1 pages), 29 sources, MLA, $ 142.95
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The literature review presented in this paper, focuses primarily on the historical origins of using victims in sex offender treatment programs. The paper further explores the nature of empathy, guilt and shame and the relationships shared among each of these variables. The intent of the review is to provide valuable feedback related to the efficacy of concurrently using each of these variables in treatment programs geared toward sex offenders.
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Introduction
Historical Overview Using Victims In Sex Offense Rehabilitation
Theories of Empathy
Theories of Guilt and Shame
Relationship of Guilt/Shame and Empathy: Effects on Intervention
Concurrent Use of Empathy, Guilt and Shame in Therapeutic Intervention
Literature Review Summary
Discussions/Conclusions
References
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"Guilt and shame are often intimately tied to criminal acts involving sex offenses. There is a body of research suggesting that the presence of guilt and shame among sex offenders may inhibit any efforts toward building empathy within the scope of a rehabilitative treatment program. Kubany & Watson (2003) for example suggest that the construct of guilt has received relatively little attention from researchers but may have a negative impact on programs designed to help build empathy among sex offenders. They propose a multi-dimensional model to measure the magnitude of guilt one may experience after a negative event, suggesting that the more guilt a sex offender feels the more likely the guilt is to affect their ability or capacity to express empathy."
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More than Two Sexes, 2001.
This paper explains that although Western culture recognizes only two sexes, other sexes exist as well.
1,830 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 2 sources, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the possibilities of more than two sexes from a biological and sociological viewpoint. The paper points out the problems faced by those who do not fit into the two sex definition.
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"The definition of intersexuality sets a basis to be able to group Sterling?s ?five sexes? into their own subgroups. The standard medical definition of intersexuality or intersex refers to the three major subgroups with some mixture of male and female characteristics, which include: the ?herms,? ?ferms,? and ?merms.? The hermaphrodites or ?herms,? posses one testis and one ovary, the productive gonads. In some cases, with the true hermaphrodites, the testis and ovary grow separately but bilaterally. In other people, they grow together within the same organ, forming an ovo-testis. ?Usually the sperm cells or eggs function quite well, along with the production of sex hormones such as: estrogen and androgen.? (Taylor 99-101)"
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Deviant Behavior & Sex, 1987.
Sociological study of extramarital, premarital & marital sex, sex research & abortion.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, $ 63.95
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"Sociological theory has identified behavior that is outside the norms of a society to be deviant behavior. This report will present the major theories of deviant behavior and will discuss premarital sex. The major sex therapists will be identified in part three, and the controversy of abortion will be presented in part four.
Theories of Social Deviance
Social living is, by definition, living according to the regulations of a group (Horton and Leslie, 1982). Those regulations may be formal, as the codified laws of a society, or informal norms, such as the customs and expectations of a society. Deviant behavior occurs when a person or group of people violate the norms of a society. There are several theories regarding why deviant behavior occurs."
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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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Sex Trafficking in Vietnam, 2005.
Focuses on sex trafficking and slavery involved in the Vietnamese sex trade industry.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 79.95
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This report focuses on the sex trafficking and slavery involved in the sex trade industry in Southeast Asia, with a particular emphasis on sex trafficking in Vietnam. Also included are reasons why sex trade has become a commercial economy in the country and recommendations for putting an end to child sex trade and the risk of the spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted disease. The paper includes a discussion of how sex trafficking involves the Vietnamese American community.
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"Prostitution in Southeast Asia primarily due to sex trafficking and slavery has grown so rapidly in recent decades annually that the sex business has assumed the dimensions of a commercial sector ..."
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Single-Sex High Schools, 2005.
Research proposal for studying how students that attend single-sex high schools are affected by the lack of contact with the opposite sex.
1,016 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 35.95
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This research proposal addresses the impact that single-sex high schools have on those who attend them. The proposal includes a discussion about the problems associated with single-sex schools, as well as an examination of single-sex schools and co-ed schools. The paper examines the consequences of attending a single-sex high school and then moves on to a co-ed college in terms of academic, relationship, and human nature issues. The paper also discusses some of the drawbacks expected from attending a single-sex school and asks what the outcomes of those assumptions are. Relevant literature is reviewed and a method of study is proposed.
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"When students enter college they are expected to have both the experience and maturity to handle the venture. Students are expected to be able to interact with many different types of people from both genders. They are expected to understand how to have a platonic relationship with the opposite sex so that teams, projects and other things can be fully experienced by all of the students. It is presumed that attending coed schools leading up to the college years will prepare the students for the college experience. During high school students get crushes, learn to study with and participate in class activities with the opposite sex and generally by the time they attend college they have moved past the giggly girls of middle school or the boys who become tongue tied when faced with female companionship."
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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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Anne Fausto-Sterling: The Five Sexes System, 2002.
An overview of Anne Fausto-Sterling's five-sex system of the society as presented in her book "Sexing the Body".
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper focuses on the five-sex system of the society, which was presented by Anne Fausto-Sterling. Her book, "Sexing the Body" discusses the two-gender system and shows how and why it should be replaced with five sexes system. She maintains that society consists of more than two genders and it is important to include three more sexes to the list as that would help in creating a more balanced and less confused society.
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Sex and Commitment, 2005.
This paper contends that sex should involve some form of commitment.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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Relationships are complex and can be complicated by a longing for a lasting commitment. For this reason, many have opted to simply have sex without any type of commitment (sex with no strings attached). Others hold the belief that sex is a pledge to be committed. The purpose of this discussion is to explain why sex must involve commitment.
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Introduction
Sex Without Commitment
Definition of Sex From a Noncommittal Point of View and Differences Between Men and Women
Sexual Freedom
Sex with Commitment
Definition of Sex from a Committal Point of View
Adverse Affects of Noncommittal Sex
Conclusion
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"Another reason why some believe that sex should be committal is the adverse effects of noncommittal sex. They assert that there are social, physical and emotional ramifications to noncommittal sex.(Mathewes-Green) The social ramifications have to do with the stigma that is attached to people (mainly women) that engage in noncommittal and or promiscuous sexual acts. In addition, noncommittal sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, which increase the number of individuals that are dependent upon the welfare system. (Mathewes-Green) Unwanted pregnancies also increase the number of abortions that are performed and the overall being of our society is jeopardized when unwanted children are born to mothers that are immature and not ready to parent. "
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Sex Has Been Gender All Along, 2007.
An examination of the re-framing of the concepts "sex" and "gender".
1,686 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper re-frames the concepts of "sex" and "gender". In this paper the term "sex" refers primarily to biological traits, while the term "gender" refers to the behaviors associated with a particular biological sex, rather than merely the biological sex itself. The paper shows that the existentialist Simone de Beauvoir was one of the trailblazers who opened up this field, while Judith Butler completely re-framed the concepts of "sex" and "gender." The paper then points out that Butler's re-framing moved the spotlight from a subject self with a biological sex/gender, to a performance of gender. The paper also looks at how this re-framing of "sex" and "gender" has had the consequence of freeing gender expression from previous restrictions - at least theoretically. The writer concludes that no gender positions are natural, or entirely dictated by biology. Rather, they are all constructed.
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"Up until around the middle of the 20th century, it was almost universally believed that gender is assigned by biology, so that maleness inevitably implies masculinity, and femaleness inevitably implies femininity. It was also widely assumed that all infants are born clearly and indisputably either one sex or the other, and that once they reach sexual maturity they will inevitably and universally wish to choose a sexual partner of the opposite sex. This group of assumptions is sometimes referred to as biological essentialism (Butler; Fausto-Sterling, Sexing the Body; Salih)."
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Sex Offender Notification, 2002.
This paper looks at the issue of sex offender notification, making the claim that the rights of potential child rape victims take precedence over the rights of convicted sex offenders.
2,358 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper argues that community notification of the presence of sex offenders in their neighborhoods should be required. Some of the points the writer emphasizes are that a sex offender's right to privacy is surrendered when he commits his first offense and that the rights of normal law-abiding citizens must in the case of sex offenders outweigh the rights of criminals.
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"In recent years the issue of the safety of potential victims versus the privacy rights of convicted sex offenders has been debated hotly in the media. Emotional reaction runs high when a child is brutally assaulted and murdered. Public outrage multiplies when a repeat offender is the perpetrator. In 1994 Megan Kanka, a 7 year old new Jersey girl was raped and strangled to death by a twice convicted sex offender living in her neighborhood. Shocked response resulted in the passing of what has come to be known as Megan?s Law. Since Megan?s Law was passed in 1996 all states are required to enact sex offender notification statutes. States have complied in various ways, instituting laws and registries. Databases for at least thirty four states can now be accessed via the internet. The constitutionality of Megan?s Law has been argued and re-argued as activists contest violation of individual rights of released perpetrators. Publicity has made it difficult for parole boards and social workers to place discharged offenders. In a few instances neighborhood groups have responded to notification with unprovoked vigilante action. It is the argument of this paper that justification for the notification of communities to the presence of sex offenders far outweighs any counter argument. People should most definitely be notified of sex offenders in their neighborhoods. This notification should not only be attempted but should me aggressively pursued to assure total coverage."
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