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Gays in the Military, 2002.
A look at the impact of homosexuality on the military and the argument to exclude homosexuals from it.
2,650 words (approx. 10.6 pages), 10 sources, £ 61.95
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This undergraduate paper is an argument against the inclusion of gays in the military. It focuses on the estranging effect that gays have in units within the military. It asserts that homosexuality, while seemingly generally accepted within many arenas of general life, is completely incompatible with the military. It uses the incident of sabotage on the U.S.S. Iowa by a gay sailor as a primary example of the worst that can come from gays in the military.
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Gays In The Military, 2005.
Examines the issue of homosexuality in the United States army.
1,118 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 24.95
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To address the problem of gays in the military, policies such as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" were instated, even though they ultimately failed to serve the cause of protecting gays in the military. This paper argues that having homosexuals in the military is a matter of military effectiveness - not of the homosexuals' ability to perform military duties, but of the morale of the military as a whole.
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"At the time, homosexuality was viewed as a medical/psychiatric condition, and thus the military wanted to help its soldiers. Rather than just continuing to punish service members for individual acts of "craziness", the military decided to exclude those people who were inclined to commit such acts in the first place, thus avoiding penalties with heavier punishments, if they came out and said they were gay. As society and the military came to be more understanding about homosexuality, an amendment became necessary."
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Gays in the Military, 2007.
This paper argues against gays serving in the United States military.
1,464 words (approx. 5.9 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 30.95
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This paper takes a negative stance about gays serving in the United States military and against homosexuals in general. The author presents several arguments why gays should not be allowed to be part of the armed forces and highlights current legislation regarding this issue. The author sees homosexuality as a personal choice.
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"Many individuals believe that gays and lesbians are not capable of serving in the military forces of the country and this belief is not based only on personal values, but also on military necessity, though, that does not mean that the personal values of many persons do not reach the same conclusion. In terms of military necessity it is essential for gays and lesbians to be excluded from military units to maintain unit cohesion. Combat performance would also decline if open homosexuals were permitted to serve in the armed forces of the country. Some also view the gay soldiers to be perverts in uniform, and in many cases, they should not have the honor of serving the country even if they are able to observe all service norms. The concepts of homosexuality and lesbian behavior however, have no idea of the expected norms of loyalty, honor and patriotism."
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Gays in the Military, 2002.
Takes a negative view on homosexuals and lesbians in the military.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 5 sources, £ 22.95
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This paper points out that while gays are just as likely as non-gays to make good soldiers, the simple effect of their presence reduces the social atmosphere and thus negatively affects the cohesion and effectiveness of the unit. Our society rejects gays, we should not, then force our military to adopt practices we do not accept ourselves.
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Gays In The Military, 1995.
A critical analysis of President Clinton's policy, historical military bias, right of privacy and the Pentagon position.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 9 sources, £ 29.95
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"President Clinton addressed the issue of gays in the military as one of the first issues in his administration, and he was roundly criticized for making this his first challenge. He had originally proposed eliminating the ban on gays in the military outright. Ultimately, though, Clinton settled for what has been characterized as a "don't ask, don't tell" policy. In essence, this leaves the ban on gays in the military in force in that any gay behavior would be grounds for dismissal. The new policy means that recruits will not be asked their sexual orientation, and if they do not tell, no one will challenge them. If they are found out to be gay, however, it is unclear what the consequences would be, which is one of the problems with the new policy. Clinton's present policy is specious and only maintains the status quo that existed before he came to office, with a few ..."
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"Conduct Unbecoming: Gays And Lesbians In The U.S. Military", 2002.
This book by Randy Shilts is based on over 1,000 interviews with gays, lesbians and others in the United States military.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, £ 27.95
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This paper states that the book is significant in terms of historical fact. The author report that this book talks at length about the nature of discrimination in he US military. The author of the book lists the methods that were used by military powers, to locate and expel gays from the military. These "witch hunts" often resulted in the ruination of lives and careers for many men and women; particularly in earlier times when there was no tolerance .
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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, £ 23.95
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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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Homosexuals in the Military, 2008.
This paper discusses homosexuals in the military and looks at the United States Constitution as it relates to this issue.
803 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 17.95
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In this article the writer eplains that "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" (DADT) is a military policy where gay, lesbian and bisexual members are required to keep their sexual orientation private and not engage in any sexual activities or conduct that would purport a homosexual lifestyle. This paper analyzes how this policy has failed to integrate homosexuals in the armed forces and has instead exacerbated the issues surrounding the gay ban in the US armed forces. The writer maintains that the DADT, irrespective of whether it had good intentions, has failed. The writer concludes that there is a need for changes in the United States Constitution if gays, lesbians, bisexuals, or transgender are to be integrated in the armed forces, since Congress has the power to deny individuals these rights.
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Introduction
A Brief History: Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue, Don't Harass
The Failure of the DADT Policy
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"The United States is considered one of the most economically advanced countries in the free world; however, they are lagging when it comes to changing policies that stand to benefit the overall economy. As stated by Belkin, increasing amounts of countries are allowing gays and lesbians to serve in the armed forces. Belkin shows that Australia, Canada, Israel, and Britain reversed its gay ban and have transitioned into countries that now have service members that are integrated into the armed forces, irrespective of sexual orientation. Unlike popular anti-gay individuals speculated there was no mass upheavals or unstable periods, when the gay ban was reversed, in fact many homosexuals still preferred not to share the fact that they were gay. With the DADT policy in place, it is unlikely that the United States will ever come close to the removal of gay bans in the armed forces as these countries have."
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Gays and Lesbians: Minority Stress, 2009.
An examination of the causes of minority stress for gays and lesbians in the workplace.
1,387 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 7 sources, APA, £ 29.95
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This paper discusses the phenomenon that while gays and lesbians are an integral part of the work force today and their numbers are growing, they still exhibit symptoms of minority stress at the workplace. The paper defines minority stress and studies the reasons behind this persistent problem. It looks briefly at what can be done to reduce minority stress for gays and lesbians.
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"While it is easy to bring a lawsuit against a firm that engages in discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, it is not exactly the route that most workers would opt for. For this reason, it is important to discuss the issue of sexual orientation openly and make it clear that none would be discriminated against on this basis. Some firms train their employees to handle diversity in the form of religious and ethnic backgrounds. The same needs to be done to handle issues arising out of sexual orientation. Gays and lesbians must also be allowed to openly discuss their problems in complete confidence with the HR department. This could help in reducing minority stress and might help gays and lesbians interact better with their colleagues."
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Challenging Kinship Assumptions: Adoptees, Gays and Lesbians, 2003.
Compares the difficulties faced by adoptees and gays and lesbians in contemporary American society.
1,398 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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Despite seeming unrelated, the search by adoptees for their biological families and the revelation of a nonstandard sexual identity by gays and lesbians to their families actually involve similar psychological components and elucidate similar cultural stereotypes about kinship. In both circumstances, individuals risk discovering weaknesses within assumed American definitions of family. This essays discusses the difficulties encountered by adoptees and gays and lesbians in coming to terms with their nontraditional status. It emphasizes the role of gender and cultural assumptions by looking at the views of authors such as Judith Modell and Kath Weston.
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"Interestingly, both adoptees and gays and lesbians frequently rely on their mothers rather than their fathers for support. In Modell?s research, adoptees searched more frequently for their biological mothers than for their biological fathers, and they often expected more support from their adoptive mothers than from their adoptive fathers (1998: 158-9, 165-6). ??Mother? called up conventions about acting like a child to a parent? (Modell 1998: 166), showing the influence of traditionally assumed kinship ties felt by adoptees. Gays and lesbians also had assumptions about the roles their mothers would play in their coming out. Weston explains, ?when people attempted to predict the outcome of disclosure, their judgments generally reflected cultural assumptions about gender, power, and specific categories of kinship relations? (1991: 52). As a result of these assumptions, many people felt that a mother?s ?feelings? would make her more understanding than a father?s ?reason? (1991: 53)."
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Counseling Gays and Lesbians, 2005.
A look at the history of discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals and its implications for counseling this population.
3,895 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 22 sources, APA, £ 67.95
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This paper takes a look at counseling gays and lesbians. It looks at this group from a cultural standpoint, going through the history of the culture and the discrimination it has faced, as well as the continuing discrimination it experiences. It looks at how counselors can be more sensitive to the issues that face gays and lesbians who seek counseling. Some of these issues include how family dynamics affect the counseling relationship, sexually transmitted diseases, and how the discrimination against this population can affect the client. This paper also looks at the steps counselors can take to become more aware of this population and how they can increase their multicultural awareness towards this group, all in the hopes of providing the best client-therapist relationship possible.
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"Attitudes toward homosexuality are complex and multifaceted (Davies, 2004). Many people have mixed feelings about gays, lesbians and bisexuals. There is a lot of controversy over what causes people to prefer one sexual orientation over another. Some professionals believe it is organic, while others think it is a learned behavior. Many factors also contribute to the treatment of gays, lesbians and bisexual (LGB) clients. To understand many of these issues the history of the population, discrimination factors, and current problems facing this group need to be looked at."
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Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), 2006.
A review of the Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) website.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, £ 16.95
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This paper examines a professional web site and outline its purpose objective as well as the source of its funding if such can be found. The paper also explores the criminal issues raised on the site as well as the user friendliness of the internet site. The paper discusses how ultimately, as it pertains to Parents Families Friends of Lesbians and Gays, it seems undeniable that the organization has crafted a web site that is informative on threatening and which strongly sets forth the stances and arguments of PFLAG.
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"Few organizations are more controversial at the present time as the organization entitled Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (otherwise known as PFLAG). The following paper will review the organization's official web site with an eye towards determining the purpose/objective of the site, the wellsprings of its funding, what criminal issues are discussed on its site (if any) and the links it provides to relevant online sources (again, assuming any are provided). No less importantly, the paper also reviews the "user friendliness" of the site as well as the overall effectiveness of PFLAG's online presence in conveying its desired message. In the final analysis, the web site actually does an excellent job of advocating on behalf of those who are "different" from others. "
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Gays in the Army, 2002.
A comparison of the restrictions of gays in the American army to the previous restriction of women in the army.
1,542 words (approx. 6.2 pages), 6 sources, MLA, £ 31.95
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This paper examines the present restrictions that forbids gays from enlisting in the U.S. army. It compares this stance with the prohibition of women in combat units, which has subsequently been lifted. The writer shows how many now consider women to be an asset in the military. The author explains how the homosexual community hopes that this trend of acceptance will be extended to them as well.
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"The question of whether gays should be allowed in the military involves complex arguments not just on the issue of fairness to gays and others in a democratic society but also on the role of the military and any special concerns that have to be considered when creating policy for the military. The issue has been much discussed in recent years and is similar in tone to the argument formerly raised for admitting women into the military, though there are significant differences as well. Some of the primary reasons given for keeping women out of the service have also been advanced in a modified form for keeping gays out of the military, so the experience the military has had with women is instructive."
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Gays on Television, 2002.
Explains how the portrayal of gays on television leads to prejudice of the homsexual community.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, £ 22.95
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This paper attempts to illustrate the problem with the portrayal of gays on television and identify it as being one of the major problems of homosexual prejudice.
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