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This paper examines two groups of 'spectacular sexual deviants' in two sexual-cultural contexts and examines if and how they reproduce and reinforce gender and sexual norms that they are transgressing. Specifically, the paper examines the travestis of Brazil and the tomboi of Indonesia. The paper argues that, in general, the travestis of Brazil reproduce the dominant ideas about women and femininity particularly in the area of gendered beauty and sexual relationships and that the tomboi of Indonesia, reproduce the dominant notions of masculinity, which leads them to be attracted to the 'opposite' feminine sex.

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"Many travestis also embrace characteristics that are traditionally called 'feminine' and according to Kulick (1998) these include the tendency to gossip, be jealous and strive towards passionate love. Another way in which the travestis reinforce gender roles and definition is in their choice of boyfriends and the relationships that they have with those boyfriends, particularly sexual relationships. Travestis look for heterosexual boyfriends only and in that relationship the travestis are the 'givers' (Kulick, 1998), that is they are penetrated by the boyfriends during sexual relations, and they are never that penetrates. In this way they assume the role of the woman in the relationship. They are also expected to do the housekeeping and cooking in such a relationship. According to Kulick (1998) the boyfriends even sometimes dictate what the travestis wear and sometimes veto clothes they consider to revealing or sexy. The only oddity is the fact that it is the travestis who are the financial providers in the relationship. The boyfriend usually moved in with the travesti, and depended on him/her for food and clothing. This may seem odd in a relationship with a heterosexual male. However, travestis consider themselves men too and perhaps the role of a financial provider is not so odd when viewed in this way."

Tags:relationship, prostitution, femininity, masculinity

Abstract
This paper examines two groups of sexual deviants in two sexual-cultural contexts. According to the paper, this is to see how they reproduce and reinforce gender and sexual norms that they are transgressing. The groups studied include the travestis of Brazil and tomboi of Indonesia.

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"This paper will examine two groups of `spectacular sexual deviants' in two sexual-cultural contexts in order to examine if and how they reproduce and reinforce gender and sexual norms that they are transgressing. The two groups of spectacular sexual deviants examined in this paper are the travestis of Brazil and tomboi of Indonesia. This paper will argue that the travestis of Brazil reproduce the dominant ideas about women and femininity particularly in the area of gendered beauty and sexual relationships, although there are some notable exceptions, and that the tomboi of Indonesia, also reproduce the dominant notions of masculinity..."

Tags:tomboi, travesti, gender

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The paper addresses the prevalent myth in North American society that sexuality and the aging patient do not have any association. The paper explains that the main contributing factors to this notion are age and ageism, illness and especially certain chronic illnesses in later life, the effects of medications, sociocultural attitudes toward sex generally, and the availability of a partner. The paper also notes that social attitudes toward sexuality extend to the health care system and research since research studies have virtually ignored sexuality in the elderly patient (DeLamater & Sill, 2005). The paper goes on to reveal that sexuality in the elderly reflects the truth that the need for intimacy and affection is a lifelong process (Aziz & Baladerian, 2002). This paper examines how a client living with dementia experiences and manages sexuality.

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"It is a prevalent myth in North American society that sexuality and the aging patient do not have any association. The main contributing factors to this notion are age and ageism, illness and especially certain chronic illnesses in later life, the effects of medications, sociocultural attitudes toward sex generally, and the availability of a partner. In addition, social attitudes toward sexuality extend to the health care system and research since research studies have virtually ignored sexuality in the elderly patient (DeLamater & Sill, 2005). Sexuality in..."

Tags:sexuality, client, interventions

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Through the examination of Michel Focault's works, "Discipline and Punish" this author first examines the efficacy of varying modes of disciplinary action, from brutal torture as a means of punishment, to constant surveillance, used as a more dissuasive device. The author discusses how different institutions over the years have acquired and maintained power. Finally the author explores Focault's "The History of Sexuality" and discusses the nature of human sexuality, ultimately propounding the argument that human sexuality has evolved into a tool that power-wielding institutions use to dictate how we live. Evidence of sexuality as a disciplinary instrument includes church confessionals, lecturing children on the dangers of masturbation, the implementation of one-child policies in overpopulated countries, and "family planning."

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"If sexuality is ultimately, a tool how then did it develop into this and what is its purpose? Current definitions of sexuality refer to either the sexual act itself, coitus, or referring to the gender differences of man and woman. However, this does not give the complete picture for sexuality as a tool. It is more interesting to note that, as Foucault claims, sexuality was invented; it is a "concept designed to give order, unity, and the status of natural inevitability to a bundle of discourses and administrative policies." What was the history of sex then? How did it emerge? If we take a step back in Western history we would remember the middle ages as being characterized by a single powerful institution, the Church and inside this institution developed one "main ritual we rely on for the production of truth: the confession."

Tags:discipline, power, sexuality, panopticon, control, ethics, subjegation, domination, society, punishment, Foucault

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The paper looks at the distinctions between gender, sex and sexuality. The paper elaborates on these differences and notes one caveat that should be borne in mind when assessing the definitional inputs the WHO provides. From there, the paper briefly outlines a definition of human sexuality as furnished by the National Ovarian Cancer Association of Canada. In the end, the paper shows how the best way to differentiate between the three is to say that gender refers to how society crafts us; sex refers to how nature crafts us; and sexuality mostly refers to the instinctive impulses we each have as sexual beings.

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"The following paper will look at the difference between the terms, `gender,' `sex,' and `sexuality'. As will become evident, gender means something that is socially constructed - society tells us how to act and look, in other words - while sex refers to the biological and hormonal differences that make men `men' and women `women'. For its part, sexuality is more about how we `feel' when it comes to expressing our love of others in physically intimate ways; in that sense, human sexuality seems to exist on a more purely emotional plane than do gender and sex. In any case, the following several pages will look at the distinctions to be drawn between..."

Tags:gender, sex, sexuality

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This paper briefly reviews how human desire and sexuality can become the victims of racism. Particularly, the paper examines two articles which underscore how the sexual urges of white men vis-a-vis black women were valorized and legitimated even when that meant rape, at the same time as the sexuality of black men, especially as it pertained to white women, was de-legitimized.

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"Human Sexuality and Racism: A Discussion of Two Articles There is little doubt that human sexuality and desire can function as a form of racism. That being said, racist desire and racist assumptions about sexuality can still be combated by vigilant citizens. The following paper will review the work of Lewis R. Gordon and Siobhan Somerville with an eye towards examining how human sexuality functions as racism (on occasion) and also how people can fight against racism when it appears in such instances."

Tags:sexuality, racism, typologies

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With all of the problems found in the adolescent sexuality of the inner city African American community, problems are just as common in more rural, more seemingly innocent, cultures such as that of the Amish. The paper shows that the simpler throwback Amish culture is one whose sexuality can be just as male-centric and just as harmful to its adolescents as that found in the big bustling looming city. This paper discusses the varied sexualities thrust upon youth in both the African American urban culture and the United States' small but noteworthy Amish culture, comparing and contrasting the two societies' beliefs.

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"It's a concern for many, for researchers, city leaders, conservative and liberal politicians, community members, and distanced bigots: the rise in sexual promiscuity in the African American community. What is sometimes almost jokingly referred to within the black community as "babies having babies" is not a comical matter when the multitudes of unwanted or uncared-for children are counted, when the list of sexually transmitted diseases and complications is read, when the adverse and overarching effects of lost innocence and premature sexuality are admitted. Yet, with all of the problems found in the adolescent sexuality of the inner city African American community, problems are just as common in more rural, more seemingly "innocent" cultures, such as that of the Amish."

Tags:amish, africanamerican, sexuality

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This paper analyzes and reviews the major themes and concerns in Michel Foucault's 1976 book "The History of Sexuality: Volume 1." The paper discusses how the book explores labeling and language control behavior. The paper also relates to the book's assertion of the power of the Christian confessional and psychiatry to control sexual behavior. The paper investigates how sexuality is a product of a time and a place and concludes with a discussion of the ramifications of self-consciousness about sexual desire.

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"The main argument of Michel Foucault in his book "The History of Sexuality: Volume 1" centers on his overall theory that the role and function of power control forces behind the history of sexuality. He maintains that there is a link between power and knowledge as well..."

Tags:Sexuality, Foucault, Power, Christianity, Freud, Psychiatry, Sex

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This paper looks at how the literary French artiste' Colette, in a duet of short stories, "Gigi" and "The Cat", is able to explain some of the sexual nuances that make the sexes behave as they do; perhaps bringing some insight into our own present day relationships.

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"Light vs. Darkness, Muslim vs. Christian, North vs. South, Football vs. Oprah, conflicts such as these rage on in our 21st century society. Of all conflicts the one furthest from resolution and the most highly contested seems to be the age-old battle of male sexuality vs. female sexuality. What do the opposing ?dramatis personae? desire? How do they propose to attain it? Are the variances between the sexes really as vast as we?ve been led to believe? Through exquisite prose and imagery, the literary French artiste? Colette, in a duet of short stories Gigi and The Cat, is able to explain some of the sexual nuances that make the sexes behave as they do; perhaps bringing some insight into our own present day relationships ."

Tags:short, stories, camille, collette, women, feminism, sexuality

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This essay is an exploration of the role that sexuality plays in Michael Cunningham's contemporary novel, "The Hours." The author examines the modern-day remake of a Virginia Woolf's classic, "The Hours" and its theme of sexuality and how sexuality is expressed in today's society.

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"Air pollution is any visible or invisible substance found in the air that is not part of the normal composition of air. Some air pollution is natural and has always been a part of the earth's history. However, over the past one hundred years or so, pollution created by humans has become a major environmental problem. Natural air pollution has been around for millions of year. Dust and a variety of gases from forest fires, volcanoes, and decaying material in rivers, oceans, and other bodies of water continually enter the atmosphere. Sometimes this natural pollution can have dramatic effects. Air pollution is a major factor in causing humans to get ill. Tuberculosis, bronchitis, heart and chest diseases, stomach disorders, asthma and cancers can all be traced to chemicals in the air. Pesticides and fertilizers release gases and particles into the air which poison people and kill animals."

Tags:cunningham, michael, sex, sexuality, society, clarissa, richard, woolf, Mrs, Dalloway