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Papers On Gay & Lesbian Studies / Aids
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Is Homosexuality in the Genes ?
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A 12 page paper in which the writer explores homosexuality from a biopyschosocial perspective. Explored are the definitive roots of homosexuality, changing psychiatric opinions over time, and most importantly,-- recent breakthroughs which suggest that people's sexuality may be the result of their genetic predisposition. Numerous examples and statistical data are provided. Bibliography lists 8+ sources.
Filename: Homogene.wps
Is There a 'Gay Gene'?
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6 pages in length. Centers around Dr.
Dean Hamer's pronouncement of a gay gene linkage within the X
chromosome. With a close look at the histories and homosexual
tendencies in ancient Greece and Rome, as well as Sparta and
Lesbos, considers whether there might indeed be genetic
pre-dispositions toward homosexuality in a person's biological
makeup. Also includes a discussion on the impact there might be
if there is indeed a gay gene. Bibliography includes 5 sources.
Filename: JGAgaygn.wps
Lesbian Issues and the Construct of Homosexuality in America
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This 8 page report discusses homosexuality and focuses to a great
degree on lesbian issues and concerns. The feminist movement
largely changed perceptions of gender, and the gay and lesbian
movements significantly altered conceptions of sex, so that what
were once seen as permanent moral standards are now viewed as
historical and political constructions. As the report notes,
individual state hate crime statutes that exclude gay men and
lesbians from protection violate the Equal Protection Clause of
the Fourteenth Amendment by failing to protect homosexuals when
protecting members of other groups subject to hate-motivated
criminal activity. American society, as a whole, must understand
that it is denying guaranteed individual Americans fundamental
rights when it discriminates against gays and lesbians.
Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: BWlesbia.wps
Lesbian Scientists In Modern Society
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A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the issues related to being a lesbian scientist in the current day. This paper outlines the constructs that have determined the need for anti-discriminatory policies based on sexual orientation and also consider the role that science has played within the equity debate. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Lesbsci.wps
Lesbians in the Workplace
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This 5 page paper discusses the diversity issue of lesbians in the workplace. The writer presents an overview of acceptance, discrimination, and other issues confronting lesbians at work. The writer also briefly discusses the benefits in general of workplace diversity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Leswork.wps
Moral Dilemmas in "Philadelphia"
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A 5 page paper which discusses the moral
dilemmas in the movie "Philadelphia." The paper also discusses an alternative to the
condition in the film, and presents moral examples of proper treatment of others.
Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAtomhanks.wps
Oscar Wilde: Reflection Of Homosexuality In His Works
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7 pages in length. Did Oscar Wilde's homosexual tendencies provide the author with a hidden theme throughout his works? Some have argued that the author's anxieties with regard to his own homosexuality represents a subtle but obvious enough underlying theme. Although the characters in Oscar Wilde's stories are all in heterosexual relationships, critics contend that there exists an undercurrent of homosexual desire between and among the main characters. They cite that in many of his works, exposure of a secret sin or indiscretion and consequent disgrace is central in design, clearly symbolizing the author's penchant toward homosexuality throughout his literary creations. The writer discusses how one only needs to peruse the myriad pages of Wilde's works in order to ascertain the truth: there is no homosexual reference, hidden or otherwise. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCwilde.wps
Philadelphia -- The Movie
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A 4 page reaction to the 1990's-era film "Philadelphia" starring Tom Hanks. The movie dealt with an AIDS-victim's socio-legal struggles in suing the law firm for which he worked under the assumption that they wrongly fired him just because of his fatal and socially-unaccepted disease. The writer reacts to the performance of various characters, examples of stereotyping, points being made, and the overall emotional effectiveness of the film. No Bibliography.
Filename: Philmovi.wps
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