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Amulya Malladi's "Serving Crazy with Curry", 2005.
This paper reviews Amulya Malladi's book "Serving Crazy with Curry", which has gender identity as its central theme.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 2 sources, APA, £ 44.95
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This paper explains that Amulya Malladi's "Serving Crazy with Curry" is about the lives of four women and their perceptions of the strengths and weaknesses they exhibit based on their own and others' ideas of their gender roles. The author points out that each woman's life represents a myth of who they are and how others see them. The paper relates that the work of the individual characters in the novel is to come to terms with the truth and their own hidden feelings and to reconcile this truth with how they perceive other people view them and their cultural and institutional gender identities, which will lead to their healing.
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"The work details the life of a family in cultural transition as they navigate through difficult times and then individually and collectively run head long into gender role identity. The novel describes the lives of three generations of Indian women through the eyes of four emotionally challenged women and two emotionally challenged men. The family endures the tragedies that befall it through attempts at expressions of love that often end in misunderstandings but eventually through almost forced togetherness through tragedy each one comes to terms with the other to form a tight bond of love and friendship, despite continued and even accepted gender expectations."
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Same Sex Marriage, 2006.
An argument against the legalization of same-sex marriages.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper examines how gay and lesbian or same-sex marriage has become a controversial debate in modern society. In particular, it looks at how there are numerous factors that militate against the acceptance of gay marriage as an institution in modern society. It argues that same-sex marriages have the potential to create serious problems with regard to a range of very important social and cultural issues that make marriages of this nature untenable in modern society.
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"One of the most prevalent arguments in favor of gay marriage is the 'liberationist' view which is distrustful of all traditional rules pertaining to marriage and sees them as innately oppressive. This view privileges the freedom of expression and choice above all else. It is"...distrustful of traditional rules as intrinsically oppressive; it seeks the individual's emancipation from all norms that might hamper the quest for spiritual and material autonomy." (Shell, S.M.)
This view implies that the Constitution allows for the rights of the individual and for individual freedom in a democratic country. One could however also argue that the Constitution also ensures that the rights of others should not be adversely affected or destroyed. "
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Homosexuality, 2006.
A discussion on homosexuality in the John Cameron's play "Hedwig and the Angry Inch".
2,524 words (approx. 10.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 52.95
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This paper reviews the topic of polymorphous sexuality and gender confusion. It explores the character and its story in "Hedwig and the Angry Inch", commenting on the famous song "The Origins of Love". The author also contrasts and compares the philosophy of the play with Greek, Viking and Egyptian mythology on androgynous man.
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"The beginning of the song "When the earth was still flat, and the clouds made of fire, and mountains stretched up to the sky, sometimes higher..." (Trask) is clearly meant to send us back in thought to those elements of the creation myth which are nearly universally shared. Though by the time of Plato many philosophers had already discovered that the earth was round and even theorized its tilt and rotation (Psigate), the myths of the era still spoke of the flat earth and the mountains which upheld the sky. Most cultures speak of something--be it a mountain, a tree, or a god--which holds the sky and earth apart. The shape of the earth (square), and the separation of earth and sky by a pillar/mountain/tree, were both spiritual metaphors refering to the state of the soul. Myths, in ancient Greece and most likely in most other ancient cultures, were understood by the wise to be allegorical and spiritual in nature. By starting with myths such as the earth being flat, Hedwig acknowledges that the story he/she is about to tell is also metaphorical, but that it should be taken as presenting some kind of real truth about our souls."
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Sexual Victimization of College Women, 2006.
A discussion of the prevalence of sexual victimization of female college students and steps taken to prevent it.
1,679 words (approx. 6.7 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper discusses the serious issue of sexual victimization and assault of females on college campuses. The paper lists the risk factors for victimization and what the college campuses are doing to try to combat the problem. The paper also describes a few individual cases, in terms of the victim's point of view and the way in which the issue was handled once reported.
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"In 2004, the U.S. Department of Education ruled that Georgetown University's policy of requiring a campus rape victim to sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving the outcome of any disciplinary action against a sexual perpetrator was illegal (Bhatia, 2004). This ruling is likely to help break the silence surrounding campus rape. "It will ensure that sexual-assault victims are able to talk to people they need to tell what happened to heal," said Daniel Carter, vice president of Security On Campus Inc., the nonprofit victim assistance group based in King Of Prussia, Pa., that filed the complaint against Georgetown last year. "And if they have grievances they are free to address those.""
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"Office Ladies and Salaried Men", 2005.
A review of Yuko's Ogasawara's sociological study "Office Ladies and Salaried Men: Power, Gender and Work in Japanese Companies".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 21.95
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This paper examines how Yoko Ogasawara's text "Office Ladies and Salaried Men: Power, Gender and Work in Japanese Companies" illustrates the profound gender division of labor in the Japanese workplace. It looks at how Yuko Ogasawara mourns that Japan remains one of the few nations where increases in female education do not translate into increased female levels of financial independence or power.
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"By using such informal social power, the author suggests, the office ladies can have a tremendous influence upon the personal fortunes of particular men in the company. Also, the office ladies can affect the efficent functioning of the the company as a whole, as the sections of the company that women give priority to will usually become the most efficent sections of the company. The women also add an important perspective of the need for human relationships in what can be an inhuman corporate structure. The men cannot shun good manners, for if they do not keep the salary women, often known as "the girls," happy, their own fortunes and efficency within the company will likely suffer."
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Homosexuality In Society, 2006.
A discussion of where homosexual people stand in society.
1,459 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 33.95
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This paper discusses the topic of homosexuals and their place in society. It discusses issues such as homosexual marriages and why people object to them, basic human rights that belong to homosexuals as much as to heterosexuals and issues of procreation. The paper discusses the need for change in society, in order to be more accepting of all people.
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"Human nature defines the properties of marriage as between a man and a woman with the primary purpose of procreation and the education of children (Horvat II). People are born with human rights whether they are gays, lesbians or trans-genders. It shows that the general idea of a family or relationship should be heterosexual. This is just a biased philosophy because there is no actual evidence to prove that marriage can only be between man and woman. Since homosexuals are being treated unfairly, they should ask for more equal rights."
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Anorexia Nervosa And Obsessive Compulsive Behaviors, 2006.
An analysis of the relationship between anorexia nervosa and obsessive compulsive behaviors in adolescent males.
1,928 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 42.95
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This study examines the extent to which there exists a relationship between male adolescent anorexics and a disordered thinking symptom (panic), namely obsessive-compulsivity. The paper also attempts to establish possible correlations between obsessive-compulsiveness and the socio-economic class, grade level, birth order, and family status (divorce vs. intact) of male adolescent anorexics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction and Literature Review
Research Purpose, Question and Hypothesis
Definition of Terms
Research Methodology
Participants
Measurement Instrument
Procedure and Analysis
Summary
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"Some of the more frequent symptoms exhibited by the male population include social isolationism, perfectionism, rigid cognitive style, and obsessive-compulsiveness of the panic disorder type in terms of an expressed fear of gaining weight over muscle growth (Fisher, et al, 1995). Although the general lack of a slimness value on male adolescents puts them at a somewhat lower risk the phenomenon is increasing in frequency wherein the muscular body type is seen as an advantage to gaining a competitive edge, albeit in sports, social relations, or an ideal male image. In a situation wherein a male adolescent finds himself looking for independence and acceptance, loosing weight seems to be a solution."
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Gay Marriage, 2006.
This paper looks at the tradition of marriage and examines the argument regarding gay marriage.
975 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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The writer of this article claims that as one of the thorniest issues on the American political scorecard since the abortion debate, homosexual marriage is drawing the attention of philosophers, journalists, legal analysts and psychologists. The writer argues in favor of gay marriage and discusses the legal and behavioral rights position in this regard. The writer contends that gay marriage is not the contentious issue that it seems when placed in the perspective of civil rights, and maintains that any attempt to argue against gay marriage is inherently biased.
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"Renowned psychologist Erik Erikson describes the human life cycle in terms of stages of psycho-social development. His theories can lend insight into the debate over gay marriage and can show why homosexual romance and marriage are no different from heterosexual romance and marriage. The stage at which most human beings get married is the stage that Erikson calls early and young adulthood. Indeed, in most human cultures, marriages occur during this chronological life stage. The quest for intimacy has been crystallized in fairy tales, in which the princess (it's usually a princess) finally discovers her prince charming. The two live happily ever after. However, no known fairy tale describes a homosexual union. The absence of homosexual unions in fairy tales and in other forms of cultural discourse should in no case be a reason to exclude gays from the marriage institution. Contrary to what Schulman has to say, traditions are not always valid or valuable."
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Liberals, Conservatives and Gay Marriage, 2006.
This paper examines the ideologies of liberalism and conservatism in the United States through the issue of gay marriage.
1,787 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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This paper offers an objective examination of the issue of gay marriage through the lens of conservative and liberal political ideologies. The author states his intent as exploring the difference in these political ideologies as seen through gay marriage. A definition and brief history of each outlook is given followed by their perspectives on gay marriage and how it fits each ideology.
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"As the word implies, conservatism seeks to conserve something, in most cases the traditional values that have previously been discussed, or some sort of social institution from the past. Conservatives also seek to conserve the established social order. That is why conservatives also strongly support such things as the right to own firearms of all types, the death penalty, industry over environmental protection, and a minimally invasive government. These are all things that have traditionally been a part of our nation's heritage. Conservatives feel that if it is traditional and has worked in the past, has held our country together even, then it should be kept as a national institution. Abortion is another good example of an issue that is dear to conservatives. Allowing abortion in this country, when it had traditionally been illegal, was a liberal movement, and one that conservatives feel should be repealed so we can go back to our traditional values of not terminating pregnancies."
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Gender Differences in Autobiographical Memory, 2006.
A literature review on gender differences in autobiographical memory.
4,251 words (approx. 17.0 pages), 18 sources, APA, £ 77.95
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The paper analyzes recent research which suggests that is it important to examine gender related differences in autobiographical memory. The paper further analyzes the available studies which suggest that gender differences do exist with respect to autobiographical memory, and may be the result of multiple factors including socialization and cognitive processes. The paper proposes to help fill the gap that currently exists with respect to this line of research. The literature review focuses on the current studies available analyzing the effects of gender on autobiographical recall. The paper specifically attempts to outline what, if any, gender differences exist, where they exist, why they exist and the implications of memory differences between the sexes.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Autobiographical Memory: Gender Differentiation
Analysis and Summary of Literature
Critical Appraisal of Autobiographical Memory Research
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"Evidence suggests that children's "schemas change as they age" enabling memories to change frequently, hence "memories from an early age have no suitable framework from which they can be retrieved" (Betz, et al. 1996). Recent research suggests however that children do learn how to represent events early on, and this ability does not change into adulthood. The method of representation to reveal autobiographical memory is through narratives, or the process of learning how to relate information regarding one's autobiographical history through story telling (Betz et al. 1996)."
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Rapists, 2006.
An analysis of the types of personalities that commit rape.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 35.95
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This paper begins with a definition of rape, explaining the different types of rape that occur. The paper then goes on to examine theories of the types of rapists who commit these acts, hypothesising on why certain types of individuals resort to these acts of violence. It also allows that some rapists exhibit a combination of more than one theory of personality, which leads to them committing rape.
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"Still another theory involving a specific type of rapist is that some rapists suffer from an inferiority complex, which make them either adhere to strict sex role rigidity, or cause them to suffer from a Don Juan complex. According to this complex, some males have insecurity about their own masculinity. Often, these rapists are poorly socialized, and thus, have a fear of females and their social power. They compensate for this fear by "proving" their masculinity through rape. Additionally, this inferiority complex causes the male to strictly adhere to the "male" role, often forcing his victims into submission through force and violence. Even further, these rapists tend to commit rape serially, due to the "Don Juan" complex, which is the overcompensation for their inferiority through sexual relations (Langevin, 397)."
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Pornography - A Violence Against Women, 2006.
A look at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual risk of pornography.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper takes a look at the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual risk of pornography to women, children and perhaps society at large. This paper also reviews the passionate debate over pornography in contemporary society, the issues of which center on its permissibility, violence, moral significance, and impact on social beliefs and behaviors.
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"Since pornography is a pervasive and persistent social phenomenon which generates eight billion dollars per year in the United States alone (Dworkin 28), there can be no doubt that it colors--at least to some degree--the beliefs, attitudes, thoughts, and behaviors of its consumers, the overwhelming majority of which are males. Pornography consistently portrays sexual activity within the context of male power, supremacy, and oftentimes violence. Those who recognize this systematic and negative image of women are naturally concerned that it limits female roles and importance in all societal realms. They assert a connection between sexual subjugation in the bedroom with sexual inequality in the office, market, political arena, etc.
As an illustration of this, consider the social stigma attached to rape. Some claim victims deserve it or in fact want it; this is statement is typically uttered by men. It is plausible these reactions to rape have been fostered in part by exposure to pornography; the sexual nature of rape makes the association to pornography quite palpable. However, reflect on the existence of sexual discrimination in the workplace. Despite the fact that change is underway, it is common knowledge women are frequently paid less than men for the same position, all other variables equal. Following the current theme of the discussion, an explanation for gender-based income discrimination stems from the notion that pornography engenders within men a holistic perception of women as inferior beings. Said differently, since men are the powerful figure in pornographic material and given that many men are exposed to it (in one form or another), the subordinate female role is extended into the workplace."
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Women and Equality, 2006.
An analysis of gender discrimination in society and its effects on women.
1,648 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper analyzes gender discrimination and its forms. It describes sex discrimination and job discrimination by sex and analyzes the way in which sex discrimination is evident in the school system. The paper goes on to discuss how gender discrimination affects self-esteem in women and the role that gender discrimination may play in domestic abuse.
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"There is some argument as to whether male and female domestic violence are similar or equal. In many cases, when it comes to domestic violence, men argue that they are the ones punished when the woman is actually the violent one or there is mutual violence (James, 2002). The controversy comes not only from men who claim to be victims of women's violence, but from the conflicting outcomes of research studies, some of which suggest equal rates of physical abuse by men and women, and others showing greater violence by men. In addition, comparison of studies is complex due to various definitions of violence, methodologies and samples (Malloy, et. al.2003)."
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Gender and Sociology, 2006.
This paper explores gender identification and roles through a variety of angles.
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 23.95
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This paper explores how man defines himself in terms of gender. Several theories of gender identification are presented, each within its own particular field. The author gives examples of the biological basis of gender, the psychological basis, cultural perspectives, and socially constructed theories. Additionally, the main character from "Six Degrees of Separation" is used as an example of gender identity through social constructs. The paper concludes that gender is continuously defined through a lifetime of experiences.
Outline
Biological Arguments Gender
Psychological Theories of Gender
Cross Cultural Perspective and Gender Identity
Socially Constructed Gender Theories and Gender as a Social Institution
Six Degrees of Separation
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"Kimmel suggests that gender is not something that someone is born with but rather is a social institution that people create as a result of interaction, beliefs and values. Gender is an institution that people either widely accept as one way or another. Within any given society there are cultural norms that people identify with and that help shape their behaviors, values and beliefs. Gender differences thus can be easily created as an institution and can be representative of inequality when that inequality is supported or constructed by society at large (Kimmel, 2000). Kimmel suggests that inequalities are created as norms and arise within relationships, within families and even in the workplace or any other environment in which people work intimately (Kimmel, 2000). "
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