Romance, Desire and Social Norms
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This 14 page paper discusses how gender influences our understanding of desire, and suggests that it is our society that tells us what is acceptable and what’s not with regard to personal relationships, and that it does so by means of narratives and stories. The paper discusses gender roles and societal expectations and norms. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Sadism And Masochism: A World In The Dark
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6 pages in length. The term sets jaws on edge and causes people to avert their eyes away from the person who has the audacity to give voice to such an unconventional activity. It is considered so integral to fringe society that few people want to admit knowing many details for fear they will be labeled as being abnormal. The entire topic of sex, after all, is still taboo for a considerable portion of society, with people conversing about it in very finite social boundaries. When the discussion changes direction to incorporate sadism and masochism, however, the involuntary reaction many people have illustrates the extent to which sexual subcultures are not readily socially acceptable. Unconventionality notwithstanding, the S&M community represents a sexual subculture whereby the giving and receiving of pain is the primary focus, a concept that is both rich in history and quite prevalent in contemporary society. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Sex Addiction: Not Scientifically Supported
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14 pages in length. Addiction has become a generalized word thrown around with reckless abandon as much as crazy, gay or stupid. To look at the actual meaning of these words is to find just how deeply they have become embedded within a lexicon that not only dilutes definitions but also adds connotations that have absolutely nothing to do with the human target at which it is being hurled. According to Siegal et al (2007), in order to be an addict one must have a disease that needs to be cured. Hypersexuality in and of itself, the authors contend, is neither akin to true addictive behavior nor in need of healing but instead a very natural, regular activity for some human beings and not for others. To ascertain if such behavior is considered normal is to first define normality, which is precisely where perceived morals become inextricably - as well as inappropriately - intertwined with the notion of sexual "addiction." Bibliography lists one source.
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Sex and Sexuality: A Social Perspective
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A 1 page discussion of sex and sexuality in a societal context. Discusses the impact of sex on interrelationships and culture's role in shaping each. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Sex Education and High School Students
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This 5 page report presents an argument in behalf of high school students being required to take a sex education class. The ever-present debate over whether or not high school students (or students of any age) should be required to take sex education classes has resulted in a great deal of animosity. Even though sex education has been implemented in most schools, adolescent pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in America are still significant problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Sex Industry
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A 4 page paper which examines different aspects of the sex industry. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Sexual Behavior & Attitudes Of Unmarried College Students
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This insightful 5 page report examines the realistic sexual behaviors of college students (approx.. ages 18-24) and the reasons that AIDS education efforts simply aren't scaring them enough. Even though today's younger generation has assigned more "values" to sex than the older, "hippie" generation, they still very often fail to protect their lives while having sex. Various profiles and psycho-sexual scenarios are provided to illustrate points made. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Sexual Behavior & Attitudes Of Unmarried College Students # 2
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In light of the AIDS epidemic and current efforts to teach the public about the dangers of unprotected sex, one would think that college students would be the group most apt to indulge only in safe sex. Wrong ! This 4 page paper presents a realistic look at the behaviors of young adults in college and how, with the threat of deadly disease lurking between the sheets, they still continue to practice sex without using condoms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Sexual Behavior & Attitudes Of Unmarried College Students # 3
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4 pages in length. In this essay, the writer examines a wealth of statistical information concerning condom use and attitudes towards HIV/AIDS among college students. While some of the data does indeed point to the fact that this unique population is finally practicing safer sex, there is still cause for alarm as more than 50% are not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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