Crack Cocaine and Young African American Women: A Proposal for the Alleviation of One of the Most Serious Social Barriers to Success
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A 7 page discussion of the problems inherent in the black community in regard to crack dependent pregnant females. This paper suggests that the provision of viable options in terms of living arrangements for those mothers can significantly reduce their dependency and that of their babies. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Dating Norms Of College Students
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6 pages in length. The concept of dating in today's society bears myriad definitions depending upon the source; when understanding the meaning to college students, one can readily surmise that dating is often a diversion from studies, as well as a chance to explore one's sexual existence. Indeed, college is a time for fun, freedom and discovery where students are bombarded with an entirely new environment, overwhelming scholastic requirements and a significant need to expand their social horizons. Dating represents this latter demand to such a degree that the entire college experience is often believed to be little more than a constant social engagement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Deviant Sexual Behavior
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This 9 page paper asks whether or not there is such a thing as deviant sexual behavior. How the psychological community treats homosexuality and other supposed deviant behaviors is evaluated. Societal norms are discussed. Well known theorists such as Foucault are referenced. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Erotic Love, Sex and the Changing Social Perspective
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This 15 page paper provides an overview of changing social perspective regarding erotic love, sex and love in general. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Essays on Gender and Sexuality
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This 4 page paper is divided into two essays. One focuses on work and the fact that there are feminine and masculine occupational roles. the other focuses on male sexuality and coming of age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Formative Sexual Experiences: A Chapter by Laumann et al in Comparison with Other Contemporary Studies
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This is a 15 page paper discussing formative sexual experiences. Formative sexual experiences are those which relate to initial sexual intercourse and in most social science investigations are based on heterosexual relations. Chapter 9: Formative Sexual Experiences in “The Social Organization of Sexuality: Sexual Practices in the United States” by Laumann et al in 1994, reports the trends found in a national survey done in the United States. Generally, it was found by the investigators that there has been a steady decline in age over the past forty years in regards to first intercourse and this is consistent with other studies. Other results of the study found that men’s motive for their first sexual experience is largely that of sexual curiosity while women motivations are more emotionally based. Other results found that one in twenty women reported being forced for her first sexual intercourse and a substantial proportion of men and women reported preadolescent sexual conduct with adults. In relation to other studies conducted, Laumann’s results are consistent with those reported in the United States but some factors differ from studies conducted in other areas of the world such as New Zealand, Norway, and Thailand to name a few. While all studies reported that the age of initial sexual experience is declining, the long lasting effects on relationships are not always considered to be negative as reported in a New Zealand study and females and males differ in their sexual motivations in Nordic society. The differences in the studies are often based on the differences on the social norms and structures of each society and because of this Laumann’s report can only be taken in the context of American society in the early 1990s. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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Georges Bataille - Pornography with a Point?
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Georges Bataille – Pornography with a Point?: This 9-page analytical essay examines Part One of Bataille’s book, Erotism: Death and Sensuality. Taboo and transgression are major themes of his analysis. In addition, to the idea of eroticism as “assenting to life up to the point of death.” Definitely not for the faint-hearted, this French philosopher likens sex, to death, to violence. Bibliography lists 1 source. SNErotic.doc
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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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Homoeroticism in Anne Rice's "Interview With the Vampire":
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This 5 page paper discusses the prevalence of sexual innuendo in "Interview with the Vampire". Specifically, this paper examines homoertoicism in this film and employs various scenes as examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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