Gay Images On Prime Time Television: Their Impact Upon Mainstream And Gay Society, Socially And Economically
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15 pages in length. The influence of prime time media is both vast and far-reaching in its ability to educate, inform and enlighten the viewing public. When the topic of homosexuality began to creep its way into prime time television with the significant popularity of Ellen, people were not too terribly concerned with the fact that the show's star, Ellen DeGeneres, was a lesbian; what they appreciated more was that she was funny. When she used her show as a vehicle for coming out, she not only opened the door for other gays and lesbians to acknowledge their true selves, but her courage also served to fortify the viewing public with a much more grounded perception of an alternative lifestyle that has historically been looked upon with judgment and disdain. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
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Gay Marriages and the Church
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A 7 page overview of the issue of homosexuality and same sex marriages under Church doctrine. Maintains that while the majority of Americans are not in support of homosexuality, Church doctrine is moving toward that acceptance. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Gay, Lesbian And Transgendered Society: A Race Of Its Own
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16 pages in length. Sexual orientation is no longer a private matter. Instead, contemporary society has taken it upon itself to scrutinize, judge and condemn the most private part of an individual's existence and deem him or her unworthy of acceptance under traditional social dictates. The overwhelming intolerance inherently associated with homosexuality is akin to the overwhelming cultural intolerance experienced for centuries; with gays, lesbians and the transgendered community representing today's particular focus of social prejudice, one can readily argue that since the idea of race has to everything to do with a community of people, homosexuals have earned the right to call themselves a race. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Gays At Work: A Sociological Perspective
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The homosexual in the workplace is found to be in a position where they are discriminated against as well as finding themselves in a state of fear. This 11 page paper argues that Georg Simmel's theory of dyad to triad interactions is applicable within the microcosm of the office culture, while Emile Durkheim's theory on the division of labor helps to understand why instances of discrimination and hate exist. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Gender-Targeted Advertising: The Image of Women and Men in Advertising
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A 6 page discussion of the impact of gender-targeted advertising on society. This paper notes the discrepancies which exist in using females verses male models in certain segments of advertising but emphasizes that as disturbing as this discrepancy is there are even more disturbing aspects of gender-targeted advertising. One of the most disturbing is the tendency of advertising to target such intimate aspects of our lives as gender roles, our perception of our bodies, and even our sexual orientation. No sources are listed.
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Genetic Basis For Sexual Preference
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An 8 page exploration of the genetic basis for homosexuality verses heterosexuality. Discusses the advancements in genetic research which link chromosomal differences with sexual behavior. Emphasizes the link between the X chromosome in men and sexual behavior. Discusses potential differences in brain development between heterosexual men and homosexual men. Concludes that while there is no incontestable proof regarding a genetic basis for sexual behavior there are numerous tentative findings which would suggest this is the case, Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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GHB (gamma hydroxy butyrate) / Beyond The Media Hype
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A 5 page rebuttal to refute media and FDA claims that GHB is potentially dangerous. Bibliography lists four resources.
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Group Counseling For The HIV/AIDS Population
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5 pages in length. The HIV/AIDS population faces considerably more challenges than other members of society, in that they have to struggle just to achieve a modicum of acceptance. Their societal counterparts, who are frequently ignorant to deeper issues surrounding the disease, often unknowingly make them feel inadequate and worthless when it comes their life choices. Incorporating group counseling as a means by which to overcome the not-so-invisible boundaries that intrude upon an individual's right to exist is a most effective way to address the inherent fear, isolation and depression associated with HIV/AIDS, as well as win back a person's sense of self. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Hate Crimes Against Gays Are on The Increase:
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This nine-page-paper presents a thorough and in-depth discussion on the merits of expanding federal hate crime bills to include the protection of the homosexual community. Bibliography lists eight sources.
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Herve Guibert's "To The Friend : Who Did Not Save My Life"
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3 pages in length. The social and political implications of AIDS boils down to a matter of privacy, a point clearly addressed in Herve Guibert's "To The Friend : Who Did Not Save My Life." Clearly, a fine line exists between what the public needs to know and an individual's right to privacy. Guibert's implication is that it is obvious that there is no redeeming factor in knowing who is affected by AIDS and who is not, inasmuch as there is still no cure. It makes absolutely no sense to put people through the pain and suffering of exposing themselves to an already hostile community; by doing so, the HIV-infected person only stands to receive incessant persecution for something that cannot be helped at this point in time. No additional sources cited.
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HIV --Transmission, Prevention, Management, Ethics, & Attitudes
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This 12 page paper reviews fundamental information about human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) and education and treatment topics. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
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Home HIV Testing: An Issue of Patient Privacy
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A 7 page overview of the controversy surrounding home testing for HIV. Identifies AIDS, and HIV) as a tragic disease for which there are tragic consequences both epidemiologically and sociologically. Contends that because of the social stigma which all too often results with the disease and the insecurity of medical records in general, home testing is not an option but a necessity. Concludes that while what is really needed is stricter regulation at the federal level ensuring the privacy of medical records, that regulation is slow in coming and therefore home testing is a needed option. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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