Does Sexual Orientation Affect Personality?
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A 5 page paper discussing personality, type indicators and factors identified as being specific to sexual orientation. All of these individual characteristics combine to influence personality, which in turn influences how individuals react to conditions around them. Whether from anecdotal or empirical sources, it seems that sexual orientation can be said to influence personality to the degree in which individuals differ in their reactions to events and conditions. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KSpsychGayPers.rtf

Domestic Violence as a Birthright?
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This five-page-paper presents a discussion about the movie "Once Were Warriors", and the accuracy of the portrayal about domestic violence. The movie is summarized and then discussion compares and contrasts it to real live domestic abuse. Bibliography lists ten sources.
Filename: CWOncewe.wps

Domestic Violence in the Gay and Lesbian Population
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This 10 page paper looks at domestic violence in the gay community and the prejudice faced. Problems discussed include the fact that the relationship is not recognized as a marriage. Other issues include specific state laws that work against homosexuals in committed relationships. The problem of addressing gay domestic violence is discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: SA539gay.rtf

Don't Ask Don't Tell
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A 6 page paper which discusses the "don't ask don't tell" policy of the United States military. The aspect addressed concerns the court case Thomasson v. Perry, Judge Wilkinson, dissenting opinion of the court, and the general conditions of conduct in the military. The sources used are that of the original court hearing and the appeal. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAdontask.wps

DON'T ASK DON'T TELL AND IMPACT ON MILITARY RECRUITMENT
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This 3-page paper provides an argument that the 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue Act regarding gays in the military has not had a detrimental effect on recruitment, retention and readiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: MTdoakdotl.rtf

Ego Development In Mentally Retarded Child
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This 11 page paper investigates ego development in a fictitious young girl. First, a scenario describing the girl is offered, then Freud's theories are applied to the child's present and future ego development. Freud's psychosexual stages are also discussed to demonstrate where the child is at present and how they relate to ego development Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Egomr.wps

Families Today: "The Way We Really Are" and "Amazing Grace"
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A 5 page paper which compares "The Way We Really Are" by Stephanie Coontz and "Amazing Grace" by Jonathan Kozol, examining aspects of families today. These books are also briefly discussed as they address "Am I Blue?" by Bruce Coville and "The Woman Who Walked Into Walls" by Roddy Doyle. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAcoontz.wps

Family Acceptance of Homosexuality
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A 6 page essay/research paper that looks at Gloria Feliciano's play "Between Blessings," which is a poignant account of a twenty-eight year old Puerto Rican son, Diego, finally telling his proud, macho, traditionalist father that he is gay. In this work, Feliciano's use of language and dramatic devices serves to expand the scope of the play beyond the immediate domestic situation between father and son and, in so doing, brings up issues of culture and religiosity, specifically the stand of the Roman Catholic Church on homosexuality. This factor of the play is achieved by framing the confrontation between Diego and his father within scenes that feature a family friend, Father David, a priest who is also homosexual. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: khbetbl.rtf

Family Systems Theory And Lesbian Family Members
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6 pages in length. Homophobia is more widespread than most people would like to believe, even – and sometimes especially – when family members are involved. At issue with the circumstances of having a lesbian family member as it relates to overall interaction are the fears, expectations and disillusions that come rushing to the surface when homophobes are forced to deal with such associations. The writer discusses how utilizing family systems theory as a means by which to overcome the resistance inherent to having a lesbian family member has proven beneficial in establishing the necessary hierarchy, roles and boundaries that are necessary for the healing process to begin. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: TLClesbi.wps