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Sexual Freedom, 2002.
A comparision of the theme of sexual freedom in the literary works of Susan Minot and Kate Chopin.
655 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 0 sources, $ 23.95
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This paper analyzes the short stories "Lust," by Susan Minot and "The Storm," by Kate Chopin in terms of female sexual freedom. It illustrates how we view sex differently today, as the writters are from two different eras, one hundred years apart. The paper's author states that the young women?s sexuality in Minot?s story is more like a recreation, while in Chopin's time it was based on real romantic passion.
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"In "Lust," Minot recounts the numerous sexual encounters of a young woman at college. Because none of the encounters mean a thing, by the end of the story, the girl is curled "up like a shrimp, something deep inside you ruined" (Minot 16). Not only is she pathetic, it is clear that her sexual encounters are not making her feel better, in fact, they are diminishing her, and how she feels about herself.
In both stories, those surrounding the pair have no idea of what happened, it helps add to the "naughtiness" of the encounters. "My parents had no idea. Parents never really know what's going on, especially when you're away at school most of the time" (Minot 5). "So the storm passed and every one was happy" (Chopin 347). Everyone has gotten away with something, and so they each have something to smile about, think about, and remember."
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Terrorists or Freedom Fighters - A Decision of Perception. Terrorists or Freedom Fighters?, 2002.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 35.95
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This is a question of perspective and of side. Depending upon the side you find yourself upon, your ideology, and your religion, determining who is fighting for the greater good and who is simply a terrorist is an impossibility of perception. Culturally, there is a great deal of support for freedom fighters. They are associated with the development of anti-oppression movements that we most closely associate with the American Revolution. To the British, the Boston Massacre was the suppression of terrorists, to the Americans, it was the massacre of innocents seeking nothing more than personal and communal freedom. This is how the world perceives Afghanis, members of Al Qaeda, and the combatants in Chechnya - as either terrorists or freedom fighters. It is the purpose of this paper to examine differences in perspectives on terrorism and how each group is perceived.
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Gender Roles: A Woman in "Dracula", 2002.
This essay describes "Dracula" as a metaphor for 18th century fears of female sexual freedom.
1,705 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 55.95
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This paper argues that there are only two kinds of women in Stoker's Dracula: Virgins and Whores. The female vampires in the novel are overly sexualized and lascivious. This paper argues that it is these characteristics that make the vampires so fearful to the men in the novel. Therefore, the overthrow of Vampirism is an overthrow of sexual freedom.
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"The men in Dracula initially idealize Mina as the perfect woman. Van Helsing says, ?She is one of God?s women fashioned by His own hand to show us men and other women that there is a heaven where we can enter, and that its light can be here on earth. So true, so sweet, so noble, so little an egoist?. Mina is gratuitously praised and held to be an angel; she seems to do no wrong. Even her intellect is complimented as being on the same level as that of a man?s. Van Helsing says, ?She has a man?s brain ? a brain that a man should have were he much gifted ? and woman?s heart?. Yet, the group, after so complimenting her, immediately decides to exclude her from their fight against Dracula."
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Teenagers and Reproductive Rights, 2002.
This paper analyzes teenage sexual freedom given the new legalized rights of teens and their experience in other aspects of the law.
1,056 words (approx. 4.2 pages), 3 sources, $ 37.95
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This paper assesses the increased rights of youth (such as lowered voting age) and queries whether this should be extended to sexual freedom and women given the legal right to make this decision from a younger age, including concepts such as parental involvement, abortion, and specific attitudes of abortion with regards to rape and incest. Looks at the pros and cons of both sides. Ultimately concludes a female teen has to accept responsibility for her sexual actions, since it is she who takes ownership of her body.
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"Teenagers make their own private decisions about engaging in sex and should be given the right to be the sole decider of their own reproductive fate. A teenage female who is sexually active is in essence taking responsibility for the consequences. If she opts for birth control, that is her decision. If she becomes pregnant, parental consent should not be a factor in deciding whether a teenager can obtain an abortion. In accepting her own physical maturity, a teenage female also accepts adult responsibility. As a teenage legal right, a female teen takes ownership of her adult body and owns her own behavior by making her own decision to abort or deliver a child."
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The Sexual Revolution & the Gay Community, 2006.
An analysis of the sexual revolution of the 1960s and its failure to address the needs and rights of the gay community.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 57.95
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This paper studies the sexual revolution of the 1960s, which laid the groundwork for changes that were to influence fundamental ideas about intimate behavior in the late 20th century. Yet, while delivering the message of "sexual freedom," the Revolution failed to address specifically homosexual concerns, and thus failed to include a whole portion of the sexually active population of America. The author also studies the simultaneous political organizing of the gay and lesbian communities in America and Australia. The paper conclude that the rights of gays and lesbians were not protected until the 1970s, when laws began to change.
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"The organizations had their roots in the 1950s, when Senator Joseph McCarthy carried out the most famous modern witch-hunt in America. McCarthy strove to persecute homosexuals since many of the gay civil rights' founders were formerly Communist radicals - notably Harry Hay, who was a Communist Party leader of 20 years and who made the first call for a gay civil rights movement in 1948. [Heidendry, 103] In response to the climate of persecution, in 1950 Hay founded the "Mattachine Society" in Los Angeles, and in 1953 W. Dorr Legg founded "One, Inc." Both these groups were determined to "aid in the social integration and rehabilitation of the sexual variant" - fancy parlance for making homosexuality acceptable in the eyes of most Americans. [ibid, 103] In 1955, the first lesbian activist group, "the Daughters of Bilitis," was founded in San Francisco by Phyllis Lyon and Del Martin. [ibid., 105] The FBI harassed all three groups and accused them of being communist fronts, while the Post Office was barred from circulating the literature of "One, Inc." by the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. [ibid., 104]"
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Freedom of Speech, 2006.
The paper compares and contrasts freedom of speech and freedom of expression in the United States and Mexico.
4,520 words (approx. 18.1 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 117.95
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The paper discusses freedom of speech in the American and the Mexican systems in light of the fact that the two countries are growing closer together in trade. The paper states that American individuals and businessmen need to understand the differences in the laws and customs on freedom of speech, as well as other cultural and legal differences between the two countries, in order to understand the meaning of actions and statements made by Mexican leaders. Examining the issue of freedom of speech in Mexico as compared to the U.S. can illustrate the differences and some of the reasons for those differences. The paper concludes that both systems are protected and neither can be seen as perfect in the degree to which it protects these freedoms. The Mexican government wants to be represented well in American thinking and to work with the American government for an improved economic situation for Mexico. Freedom of expression has been guaranteed by the Mexican Constitution, and now that promise has to be strengthened in order to assure that it is maintained.
Introduction
Mexico and the U.S.
Freedom of Speech
Freedom of Expression
Conclusion
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"The United States has a long tradition of political freedom, while Mexico does not. The United States as a nation is more than 225 years old, while Mexico as a nation is a little more than a century old. The United States emerged from its Revolution as a country with a new form of government, one crated as a counter to the kind of rigid and hierarchical society the settlers had known in Europe. In the U.S., freedom of speech is divided into freedom of speech and freedom of the press as related concepts differentiated largely by whether the expression is written in a publication or expressed verbally or through actions (in some cases). Case law has established both these types of expression as fundamental rights based on their inclusion in the Bill of Rights in the First Amendment."
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Academic Freedom, 2004.
This paper examines the concept of academic freedom and its history and contrasts the ideal of academic freedom with the social, cultural, and economic constraints that are regularly placed upon the faculty.
4,795 words (approx. 19.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 122.95
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This paper explains that academic freedom is the concept that faculty, and in some cases, students, should be able to study, write, and publish the truth as they see it, free of doctrinal interference from the administration, the church, the corporation, or the state. The author points out that the concept of academic freedom, which is more prevalent at Western colleges and universities, has its roots in the 17th century, the beginning of the modern era. The paper relates that the power of alumni to shift the direction of a university tends to be limited because most alumni do not have sufficient money to make much of a difference, but this cannot be said for corporations, such as drug companies, which often have almost inconceivably large amounts of money and clearly focused needs and desires.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Beginnings of Academic Freedom
German Universities Create Modern Traditions of Academic Freedom
Academic Freedom in the Modern University
Corporate Pocketbooks and Academic Freedom
Conclusion
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"The development of a more fully modern concept of academic freedom came about in the 17th century not because of the work or writings of academics themselves but rather through the work of scholars such as John Locke and Thomas Hobbes. Locke and Hobbes were not in fact particularly interested in the rights of university faculty per se; they were, however, interested in the rights of all members of a society to certain basic freedoms. Their arguments about liberty and individual rights helped to define the era of the rise of modern democracies, one element of which has been the university that is freed from the church."
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Religious Thinkers and the Treatment of Freedom, 2006.
A discussion regarding Kierkegaard, Nietzsche & Dostoevsky, and their interpretation of the relationship between religion and freedom.
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This paper discusses Friedrich Nietzsche, Soren Kierkegaard, and Fyodor Dostoevsky, who were all for all intents and purposes religious thinkers in a manner of speaking; no less importantly, they were religious thinkers who also placed a great deal of emphasis upon human freedom. The paper will examines the relationship between the faith which animates the writings of these individuals and the heavy emphasis each man places upon freedom. In conclusion, this paper contends that Nietzsche's view of what constitutes freedom is not genuine freedom at all because it makes no allowance for the fact that mental and spiritual freedom (the sort of freedom brought about by peace of mind and by spiritual contentment) is just as important as any other form of freedom, emphasizing the satiation of the physical senses.
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Locke, Rousseau and Human Freedom, 2002.
Compares and contrasts Locke's conception of human freedom with Rousseau's conception of human freedom.
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This essay discusses how Locke and Rousseau had two very different conceptions of human freedom. Rousseau's vision entailed a society where the individual's will was subordinate to the "general will." Locke, meanwhile, believed that freedom was impossible if individual freedom was not at the root of society.
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A Discussion of the Truth in Freedom, 2002.
A comparative analysis of "Delusion of Free Will" by Robert Blatchford and "Freedom and Determinism" by Richard Taylor on free will and freedom.
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This paper looks at two essays concerning free will and freedom. The first, "Delusion of Free Will" by Robert Blatchford, and the second, "Freedom and Determinism" by Richard Taylor. This paper will compare and contrast the opinions of these two philosophers and the understand of true freedom.
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"Freedom from Addiction", 2007.
A review of the detox model presented in "Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ", by Dr. Neil T. Anderson and Mike and Julia Quarles.
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This paper reviews the book "Freedom from Addiction: Breaking the Bondage of Addiction and Finding Freedom in Christ", by authors Dr. Neil T. Anderson and Mike and Julia Quarles. It discusses the author's observations of how many Christians remain locked in their addictions, especially to alcohol and drug abuse. It then discusses the model that the book provides to help abusers solve their addictions through acceptance of Jesus Christ as the Higher Power.
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"As participants in traditional 12-Step Programs have sponsors, the counselor could also be a spiritual Seven Step sponsor. Together, the former addict and the counselor can review the Seven Steps together, ensuring that the addict remains bondage-free. The counselor can also assist in removing items of "false worship" from the former addict's home. These could include false idols and tools of the occult, such as innocent-looking tarot cards. The counselor could also be on the lookout for items which may trigger addictions, such as magazines showing glossy liquor ads or even hidden drug paraphernalia."
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Canadian Charter of Rights and Fundamental Freedoms, 2002.
Discussion of Canadian fundamental freedoms of thought and religion as identified in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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Section 2 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms identifies Canadians' fundamental freedoms of thought and religion. This discussion assesses its application in the last twenty years. The emphasis is on issues of religious observance-'Sunday shopping' and prayer in schools-and the issue of 'hate crimes' such as holocaust denial.
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Sexual Harassment, 2004.
An analysis of sexual harassment, including strategies to curtail this phenomenon.
1,185 words (approx. 4.7 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 40.95
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This paper examines sexual harassment as a dangerous weed that needs to be uprooted from our society. The paper explains how this malady threatens our fundamental, constitutional basis of freedom and equality for all. The paper contends that implementing a good sexual harassment policy at the organizational level and strict enforcement of punishments for offenders is the rightful solution to the problem.
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Thesis
Introduction
Ubiquitous Phenomenon
Types of Sexual Harassment
Effective Strategies
Creating Awareness
Managerial Intervention
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Sexual harassment is not a new problem but one that continues to haunt our society for a long time. The most common setting where sexual harassment is blatantly obvious is the workplace, which is proved by the ever increasing number of sexual harassment cases being reported over the last few years. Almost all walks of life are infested by this malady and even the noble professions like academia and hospice environment are not spared. In fact it is the hospitals where sexual harassment is more prominent. A recent study conducted revealed that around 69% to 85% of nurses have reported to have been subjected to some kind of sexual harassment in their workplace. Another independent study conducted on 188 intensive care nurses revealed that more than 46% of them had undergone sexual harassment in one form or the other and that in almost 82% of the cases the offenders were the physicians."
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Religious Freedom in Britain and America, 2002.
A comparison between America and Britain, where freedom of religion is guaranteed by the U.S. Constitution, while Britain has no written constitution and yet maintains freedom of religion in a number of ways.
1,467 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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The writer looks at the levels of religious tolerance by the British government and subsequent formation of America's standard. The paper explains that while both the United States and Britain have long traditions of religious freedom, Britain had more bloody confrontations over religion in her history than America has had. The writer provides background information on religion in Britain and provides relative information for America.
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"Religious freedom in Britain was achieved gradually from the 17th century to the present. Laws that discriminated against minority religious groups were gradually administered less harshly and then finally repealed, and heresy ceased to be a legal offense with the passage of the Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction Act of 1677. The Toleration Act of 1688 granted freedom of worship to Protestant minority groups. The Test and Corporation Act was repealed in 1828 to give nonconformists full political rights, after which it was possible for them to be appointed to public office. Roman Catholics gained political rights with the Roman Catholic Relief Act of 1829."
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Philosophers' Conceptions of Human Freedom, 2008.
Compares Karl Marx's conception of human freedom to that of John Stuart Mill and Jean Jacques Rousseau.
1,260 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 42.95
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This paper stresses that philosophers have long pursued a deeper understanding of the nature of human freedom. The paper describes the beliefs of Jean Jacques Rousseau, which purport that human freedom is achieved through the rejection of the modern and the material in an effort to reach a more primitive and natural human state. The paper then relates that John Stuart Mill accepts modern society but dictates that it must be structured to facilitate happiness in the greatest number of society's individuals, thus arguing that human freedom is achieved through personal-political freedoms. The paper then suggests that both of these philosophies are too unrealistic, allowing for little or no clear path toward freedom. The paper concludes that a more realistic Karl Marx provides the idea that society can only move toward freedom after understanding the material conditions of society.
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"Marx would say that this definition of freedom is too abstract. By Marx's terms, Mill's definition is not really freedom because it does not take into consideration the many factors of politics, society, and history. For example, a man in Mill's ideal society cannot achieve freedom simply through the pursuit of happiness and the lessening of pain. The man must still work, whether or not he is encouraged to choose the type of work. In a capitalist society, a larger body or industry will inevitably control his work."
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