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African-American Males, 2005.
A research study concerning the high dropout rates for African-American males in secondary education.
25,320 words (approx. 101.3 pages), 50 sources, APA, £ 178.95
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This is an in-depth research paper on the cause and possible cures for the pressing problem of high dropout rates in secondary educational institutions for African-American males. The paper points out that the problem is not only one of economic disruption, but one of human misery as well. In order to help further the reader's understanding of the effect of secondary education on the dropout rate of African-American males, the paper begins with a look at the history of educational equality and then goes on to look at the effect that the high dropout rate of African- American males has on society in general. The paper also explores the reasons that these young men drop out and possible measures that can be taken to help prevent them from dropping out. Hypotheses regarding what can be done to increase graduation rates among African-American males are presented and conclusions are drawn regarding these hypotheses, based on the literature reviewed.
Table of Contents
Introduction and Statement of the Problem
History of Educational Equality
Reaping the Whirlwind of African American Male Educational Failure
Going Beyond What to Why
Reasons for Dropping Out
Hypotheses
Literature Review
Prevention Measures
Other Sources of Information
Methodology
Findings
Summary, Conclusions and Recommendations
From the Paper
"It is impossible to ignore the high dropout rates for African-American males. Whether it is an effect of other societal shortcomings or a cause of some is also at issue; probably, it is both a cause and a result. The phenomenon appears to be allied with vestigial racial attitudes that 140 years without slavery and forty years of increasingly far-reaching equality legislation has been able to do little to ameliorate. Much work has been done regarding the specific causes of the problem; as yet, relatively little work has been done in testing the efficacy of various potential prevention tactics. However, new approaches making educational institutions the lead actor in a raft of 'holistic' interventions may be the prime area for future concentration of both study and effort by educational institutions."
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The Black Church and Homosexuality, 2004.
An analysis of the view taken by the Black churches on the topic of homosexuality.
2,431 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 53.95
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This paper discusses the occurrence of African-American homosexuals and the black church leaders' views on homosexuality. The paper illustrates the opposition of the Black church to the homosexual community. The paper explains that the church feels that this behavior threatens the purity of the establishment, undermines religion and threatens families. The paper also presents the views of the African-American homosexual community who feel that they are being discriminated against by their own church.
Outline
Introduction
Black Church and their Opposition
General View
Quotes
Conclusion
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"A lot of African American gays and lesbians have left the refuge of their black churches. This is the same church, which helped them lead the fight against slavery and segregation. They don't feel comfortable in their churches. Their view is that black church leaders who fought against discrimination are discriminating against gays and lesbians. The black church leaders are clear about their views on homosexuality. They believe that it's a major sin. Black church leaders also feel that gay activists shouldn't associate the civil rights struggle with gay rights. "
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Sex and Gender Identity, 2005.
Position paper arguing that gender identity should be determined socially and not biologically.
1,723 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 1 source, APA, £ 39.95
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This paper takes a look at the complex issue of gender identity. The author of the paper argues that the categories of "man" and "woman" should be viewed from a social perspective and not a biological perspective. An actual legal case involving a married couple, one of whom is a transsexual, is discussed and referenced to help support the author's argument. The author concludes that identity should be considered in a "social" content, rather than a biological one.
From the Paper
"Imagine this. You are Josyln, a twenty-seven year old female transsexual. You and your husband, Julius, were happily married for nine years. This is Julius' second marriage, and the both of you are raising his two children from a previous marriage. Julius works overtime to pay for your newly built dream home. One afternoon an intoxicated cab driver collides head-on into Julius, killing him instantly. You file suit against the cab company for negligent hiring under a wrongful death statute as Julius' surviving spouse. Prior to settlement, the cab company requests that you to consent to genetic testing because no state recognizes same-sex marriages. You consent, confident that you are a woman. You have the outer image of a female, have all the organs of a female, and have spent three years in psychological counseling prior to your surgery."
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Gender and Identity, 2004.
An analysis of the impact of gender on an individual's identity.
3,308 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 67.95
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This paper contends that entire fields of sociology and psychology have arisen to address the question of gender's impact and influence over individual identity and how this shapes society. The paper discusses three main theories that dominate the field, each with many facets and even occasionally overlapping claims: The existentialist who claims that biological sex contributes specific and perhaps universal elements to identity formation; the socializationist who claims that it is society which forces gender upon the identity of the individual; and the post-modernist position which, in its purest form, denies that in the face of human freedom there can be a coherent and consistent meaning either to gender or to group identification.
Outline
Introduction
The Theories
Major Theory Critiques
Renovation of the Theories and Conclusion
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"Perhaps the most important question facing any human, be they male or female, is that of the discovery of their own identity. The majority of child development theories, from Freud onward, have dealt with the way in which children must learn to disengage their own identity from that of their parents (mothers in particular) and discover who they are as adults. Yet this process is far from over when one reaches physical maturity, and one may even see many other psychological theories, from Maslow to the existentialists, as exploring the stages through which one continues to define one's true identity as distinct not only from one's parents but also from one's biological and social circumstances. It is somewhat ironic that the word identity which was originally used to note categories of same-ness and unity (Connell 2002) is now so vitally bound up with defining distinctness. At the risk of making a rather sweeping generalization, it may not be inappropriate to say that the search for individual identity is one of the hallmarks of modern Western civilization. In the quest for individual identity, which has become increasingly politicized and psychologically centralized as wider social or class-based unities have decayed, one's individual identification becomes a new basis for political and social activism. (Connell 2002) "
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Labor Relations in the U.S. Military, 2005.
Examines the U.S. military's "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy toward homosexuals and how this leads to strained labor relations.
1,067 words (approx. 4.3 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 26.95
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The military policy of "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was developed to be a compromise between those who felt homosexuals should be allowed to serve in the military and those who wished them banned. However, due to multiple international conflicts, such as the war in Iraq, the Pentagon has issued a stop loss order for military personnel and the discharge of openly gay military members has, in many cases, been suspended, by simply ignoring claims of homosexuality or using the loophole that was devised to be able to retain members if needed. This paper examines the topic and shows that this hypocritical waffling is one of the military's biggest labor relations issues that needs to be addressed immediately.
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"Although some gay servicemen have been discharged since the United States went to war in Iraq, cases such as Nguyen's and Hill's show that this is not always the case. Not only are military commanders not accepting simply a statement of homosexuality as proof, but also they are relying on the "for the good of the service" loophole to retain homosexual service members as well. As situations in other parts of the world intensify, such as Korea, Iran and Syria, and military troops are spread thinner, it is likely that the "Don't ask, don't tell" policy will continue to be overlooked and the built in loophole utilized more and more to retain all members of the service, no matter what their sexual orientation."
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Counseling for Young Men, 2005.
Examines the body of research available about young men and their attitudes towards counseling.
1,291 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 9 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper explores the existing research about men's attitudes towards counseling and the prevailing belief that men are more likely to have a negative perception of counseling.
From the Paper
"Lucas (1997) suggests that men and women differ with regard to identity development and psychological development, and these differences may impact counseling approaches (p. 123). Further he concludes that men are more likely to rely on self reliance methods for dealing with psychological issues than women, and that this difference rests largely on male's perceptions of what is considered socially normal and acceptable. A large majority of the differences that exist with regard to identity development and psychological development may be attributed to social and environmental factors rather than biological ones based on the information presented in this study and others that examine the role of gender and behavior."
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Men in the Nursing Profession, 2005.
An opinion paper which states that one way to solve the nursing crisis is to encourage men to join the profession.
1,020 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper explains that the aging population has caused a crisis in the healthcare profession and that society needs more nurses. After reviewing the current state of the nursing in the United States, the writer argues that one way to increase the population of nurses is to increase the number of men in the profession.
From the Paper
"Nursing is a vocation as well as a profession, and it would be tragic if men who felt the 'calling' eschewed entering nursing as a profession because it was perceived as a female-only employment. Also, as nurses often present the human face of the medical profession to patients, and that face should resemble the patient not simply in race or ethnicity, but also of gender. Consider the psychological as well as physical state of a young boy who was unable to save his sister in a car crash they were both involved in, even after his father said he was in charge of her 'like a little man'-would not a male nurse be more ideally equipped to deal with the ensuing confusion faced by this young, male child?"
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Masculinity in Media, 2004.
An analysis of the predominance of male characters in the entertainment industry.
935 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 23.95
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This paper contends that masculinity perhaps finds its most primitive yet clear and powerful expression in children's literature, television and video entertainment. The paper explains that in children's entertainment adults can see the fundamental archetypes and stereotypes that underlie society's gender constructs. The paper provides numerous examples of the masculine principle at work in children's literature and video, including the train engines pulling the female cars, in full control of their capacity to move.
From the Paper
"In her article "The Smurfette Principle," Pollitt describes the legions of children's educational and entertainment materials that cater to a society fascinated with masculinity. Femininity, on the other hand, is portrayed in one of two ways: as an ancillary aspect to the male principle or as an admirably strong attempt to assert itself within the confines of a male-dominated world. Femininity as an ancillary aspect can be easily witnessed in "Shining Time Station," a preschool show on which the train engines are all male, their passenger cars all female. Imagery and symbolism of males being in control of females sends a powerful message to young, impressionable minds, minds that still believe, as Pollitt notes, that women become nurses, not doctors."
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International Gender Studies, 2004.
An analysis of the importance of giving gender studies an international history.
3,471 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 36 sources, MLA, £ 69.95
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This paper examines why it is important to give gender studies an international history. The paper considers that both men and women have been on the planet for the same amount of time and claims that each must have contributed to the success of the human race in order for the whole to have survived. The paper contends that by presenting the accounts of gender history from an international perspective, the overall accomplishments of women can be seen as an even more spectacular series of events than by isolating those undertakings to a region or isolated part of history which minimizes in the scope of the big picture.
Outline
Introduction
Thesis
Blacklisted Witches
Rulers
Twisted Tales
Oppression and Violence
International History Gender
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Access to scholars and information who maintained humankind's history has been maintained by gender, location, birth or luck and men seem to have had more luck than women. History is prejudice in the sense that it certainly helps to have been born a male first son in a secure family that knew how to read, write or cipher. Women have been literate of course because of tutors, a benevolent father, husband or brother willing to share the male knowledge base. And the religious factions did well to educate many nuns or women living in convents of Europe and mainly in England, France or Germany. "They further argue that in this pursuit, when cultural and gender rights come into conflict, much sensitivity and careful balancing is necessary." (Moller-Okin, Susan, 1999) The fact remains, a very helpful skill was scholarly pursuit but because those skills rarely put food on the table, they were not pursued by all and the majority of those who did pursue those skill sets were men. The majority of mankind prior to the twentieth century had little to no educational opportunities available to them. "
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Hinduism and Women, 2005.
A discussion of how Hindu women are treated according to religious law and state law in India.
1,957 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 44.95
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This paper offers and examination of Hindu law and how it refers to women. It explains that much of Hindu literature and ancient laws were deliberately discriminatory toward women. However, the formation of an independent Indian government following British colonization spelled the end of state sanctioned discrimination. The writer concludes that despite women being officially granted equal rights under law, many sects of Hinduism still observe the time-honored, oppressive practices against women.
Table of Contents
I. Introduction
II. History
III. Worldview
IV. Hindu Beliefs Perpetuate Inequality
V. Conclusion
From the Paper
"Yet, influence from the West is growing stronger in all parts of the world; India is no exception. The notion that everyone has an inherent right to be treated equally is quite appealing-particularly to those occupying low social stations. As individuals in low castes and woman begin to demand equal opportunities Hinduism will need to change. Fortunately, the entire five thousand year history of the religion has been marked with many changes; Hinduism has proven itself to be one of the most malleable faiths ever devised. It is likely that Hinduism will survive some form of social reorganization because the underlying principles of the religion are so uplifting and inspiring."
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Female Students and University Sports, 2005.
A study on the factors that influence female students in university sports participation in the United States and Canada.
7,632 words (approx. 30.5 pages), 43 sources, APA, £ 118.95
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This paper looks at the many factors influencing female participation in sports, the benefits to women when they do participate in sports and the factors that discourage women from participating in athletic programs. The paper also examines Title IX's affect on women's participation in sports and looks at the latest trends in women's collegiate sports.
Introduction
Background
Title XI in Relation to Female Athletes in College Settings
Trends in Women's Collegiate Sports
Discouraging Factors
Encouraging Factors
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Researchers hypothesized that it is possible for a female athlete to be seen as both feminine and respected for her athletic roles because the issue of her femininity often is separated from the issue of her role as an athlete, thus allowing her to manage stereotypically incompatible identities without conflict (Royce, Gebelt and Duff, 2001). To investigate these hypotheses athletes and nonathletes at a NCAA university were questioned about these issues by both questionnaire and interview."
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Job Satisfaction Attitudes of Men and Women, 2005.
A look at gender differences in attitudes towards job satisfaction.
1,874 words (approx. 7.5 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 42.95
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This paper examines if there are differences in attitudes regarding job satisfaction between men and women. It then discusses the reasons for any differences in job satisfaction attitudes. This paper aims to determine how likely it is that men and women have similar job satisfaction attitudes.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Literature Review
Research and Methodology
Results and Conclusion
Bibliography
From the Paper
"It seems that men and women have little in common (Rosenberg, 2003). They do not think the same, they enjoy different types of movies, they do not even have the same amount of ribs. However, when it comes to job satisfaction, it is unclear as to whether or not men and women share similar attitudes. While many people say that women getting paid less that men is blatant sexism, the real reasons for the discrepancy are much more complex, some argue (Bort, 2003). According to Bort (2003), survey respondents say these issues are at heart."
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Politeness and Gender, 2004.
An analysis of the role played by gender in the issue of manners.
1,325 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper discusses the connection between gender and linguistic politeness. The paper quotes many research studies on the topic and presents the various conclusions drawn. The paper contends that the extensive body of research reveals one consistent finding that women use more polite language than men.
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"Gender and its connection with linguistic behavior has been a major subject of debate and discussion in research circles for last many decades. How men and women differ in the speech is an interesting topic that has been shown to have direct correlation with societal influences and conditioning. Women are conditioned to behave in a submissive manner and research indicates that it is because of this factor than biological construction that is responsible for women being more polite than men. A large body of research on the subject reveals that women generally use more polite language than men because they are expected to behave in a submissive, timid and less aggressive manner. Pierre Bourdieu (1977, p. 662) argued, "Politeness contains a politics, a practical and immediate recognition of social classifications and hierarchies.""
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Sex and Commitment, 2005.
This paper contends that sex should involve some form of commitment.
1,698 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 39.95
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Relationships are complex and can be complicated by a longing for a lasting commitment. For this reason, many have opted to simply have sex without any type of commitment (sex with no strings attached). Others hold the belief that sex is a pledge to be committed. The purpose of this discussion is to explain why sex must involve commitment.
Outline
Introduction
Sex Without Commitment
Definition of Sex From a Noncommittal Point of View and Differences Between Men and Women
Sexual Freedom
Sex with Commitment
Definition of Sex from a Committal Point of View
Adverse Affects of Noncommittal Sex
Conclusion
From the Paper
"Another reason why some believe that sex should be committal is the adverse effects of noncommittal sex. They assert that there are social, physical and emotional ramifications to noncommittal sex.(Mathewes-Green) The social ramifications have to do with the stigma that is attached to people (mainly women) that engage in noncommittal and or promiscuous sexual acts. In addition, noncommittal sex can lead to unwanted pregnancies, which increase the number of individuals that are dependent upon the welfare system. (Mathewes-Green) Unwanted pregnancies also increase the number of abortions that are performed and the overall being of our society is jeopardized when unwanted children are born to mothers that are immature and not ready to parent. "
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