Family Theory Applied to a Fictional Family Unit
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A 26 page paper dissecting the family depicted in the movie “The Birdcage” for the purpose of assessing according to family and nursing theory. The paper briefly describes the film and applicability of nursing theory and intervention both to individual family members and to the family unit as a whole. The largest section of the paper evaluates the family in terms of Friedemann’s Family Assessment (long form). The paper concludes that even though the family depicted (a middle-aged gay couple and a grown heterosexual son) carries a nontraditional appearance, it is nonetheless highly traditional in terms of values and commitment to other family members. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: KSnursGayFam.rtf

Faulty Arguments Used by Opponents of Same-Sex Marriages
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This is a 4 page paper outlining faulty arguments used by opponents of same-sex marriages. Arguments used by opponents of same-sex marriages are often faulty in that they appeal to prejudice, pity, and traditional marriage while at the same time attack the character of their opponents, present false dilemmas and beg to question the issue in order to draw the attention away from some of the real issues being argued. Because of this many of their arguments are based on the faulty use of evidence or incorrect inferences. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: TJfargu1.rtf

Freud & Development
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A 5 page discussion of Freud's five stages of psychosexual development. One table is included outlining the phases and ages for each. Discussion also includes recent controversy about the existence of the Oedipal complex. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Freudev.wps

Freud / Infantilism, Homosexuality, & Bisexuality
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This 10 page essay discusses specific thoughts of Freud, such as how one comes to be stuck in an infantile mind set, and the essays/books in which they appeared. Two of the works mentioned are Civilization and its Discontents and Freud's account of Dora. The essay also mentions Freud's thoughts on happiness, homosexuality and bisexuality, on which he had lifelong strong convictions. Despite his detractors, Freud opened the world's eyes to aspects of human development theretofore unknown. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Infreud.wps

Gay & Lesbian Families
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A 25 page research paper that considers the issues relative to gay and lesbian families and correlates the current literature to research findings with gay and lesbian couples to demonstrate the issues of marriage and family. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Gayfam.wps

Gay and Lesbian Adoption
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This 5 page report briefly discusses some of the issues and problems associated with gay and lesbian adoptions. There are significant misunderstandings in the issue, misunderstandings that have an impact on gay and lesbian (biological and adoptive) parents and their children. There are also legal issues associated with the fact that gay adoption is not covered by statue in most states. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: BWgadopt.wps

Gay And Lesbian Relationships
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12 pages in length. The writer discusses two stories that deal with gay and lesbian relationships. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLClesgy.rtf

Gay And Lesbian Representation In The Media
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The concept of 'otherness' as a proponent of discriminatory practices dates back to the beginning of human history. This 5 page paper posits that the role of the media can be to perpetuate the stereotype and negative attitude or it can be used to educate the public in a manner whereby the homosexual lifestyle might become acceptable to the general public and ending prejudice. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: KTgaymed.wps

Gay and Lesbian Rights -- Toward “Security and Peace” or “Safety and Fulfillment”
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This 5 page report discusses the ideals of a world in which gay and lesbian rights are acknowledged as legitimate and necessary components of a peaceful society. The people of all nations in the 21st century must undertake the effort to establish parity within their social, political, and cultural boundaries. Such parity means that all people (even gay and lesbians) will experience the maximum level possible of a sense of personal, physical safety. It also means that all people (even gay and lesbians) will be encouraged and supported in their personal endeavors toward self-fulfillment and peace of mind. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: BWgay10.wps

Gay And Lesbian Social Movement
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The history of social movements has seen the rise and ebb of a number of popular and, or, influential movements. This 12 page paper provides an in depth look at the gay and lesbian movement and argues that it has developed through the stages of emergence and coalescence and is now in the latter stages of bureaucratization. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTgayles.wps

Gay And Lesbian Social Movement: Marriage And Parenting
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6 pages in length. The writer discusses gay/lesbian marriage and parenting, taking the socially intolerant viewpoint. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: TLCgayls.wps

Gay Culture
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This 9 page paper provides an overview of gay culture, inclusive of example original research in the form of observing dress and mannerisms in a gay dance club. Deviance is defined and observations are evaluated in respect to deviance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA048Gay.wps