Essays on Gay

Introduction

Wong, Carol, Jacquelynne, Eccles (1198) argue that, it takes a lot of courage to stand tall and defend ones belief and values. He cited examples using several people like Martin Luther king who stood to fight racism and ethnicity in America. They further argue that, helloes must have faced several adversities on their way to prominence. They mention of Jesus who died n the cross for all people without discriminating the gender, race, ethnicity or age. Jesus was stereotyped but yet he stood firm to accomplish his mission here on earth. The study shows that, the Black Americans face Continue reading...

Traditionally, the term marriage was well known to be the union between two people; that is a man and a woman. But that is not the case in the recent times or in the contemporary society where same sex marriage has gained reputation and acceptance. This can be attributed to the fact that the issues of same sex marriage has been on deliberation by the public with those standing for and against presenting valid arguments. In the United States for instance, the rights of the same sex marriage persons has remained to be most pushed for to the point Continue reading...

Abstract

Bullying and discrimination are a pervasive and highly damaging situation within school systems throughout the country (NYSUT, 2013). In recent years, this trend has expanded to include issues of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) related bullying and abuse, and the increasing dangers of cyberbullying (i.e. the use of the Internet to abuse classmates), making it paramount to pass legislation that is effective in controlling these trends. The possible effectiveness of the DASA (or Dignity Act) as anti-bullying legislation will be discussed, as well as the historical background of bullying as a practice and its effects. While anti-bullying measures Continue reading...

Tearoom trade: a study of homosexual encounters in public places book, was written by Laud Humphreys as a Ph.D. dissertation with the title "Tearoom trade." The study aimed at analyzing homosexual's behaviors practiced in public toilets. Humphreys affirmed that the men who took part in homosexuality acts emanated from various social backgrounds. The homosexuals differed in their personal motives and belonged to the categories of either being "straight," "bisexual," or "gay." The study tried to identify the common stereotypes associated with men homosexuality in public places. In the study, he realized that most homosexuals lived normal lives, they had Continue reading...

Communication

Some paintings can make people mad, make them ask questions, and make them see things differently (Heppermann, 2001). In the case of Andy Warhol, he was known for being the “Prince of Pop Art” when he first started during the 1930s in Pittsburgh, where he spent most his childhood. He rose to fame in 1966 and became a visionary artist with his innate qualities of perseverance, hard work and dedication. As a young artist, Warhol was often seen drawing pictures of flowers in his sketch pad based on his autobiography. Long before Warhol’s “pop art” was born, he Continue reading...

Fiction can serve a true and critical part in uncovering and inspecting non-narrative truths, particularly truths on delicate subjects like race (Campbell and Bebe 962). Often an obstruction to legit race report is the protectiveness that Americans use as a hindrance to piece the correspondence when gone up against by racially chronicled certainties. The utilization of writing to inspect ourselves by looking at narrative characters might be a circuitous method for accomplishing immediate racial report and progress. Many of the issues encountered by the characters cause the dysfunction in their families and the public arena by and large (Davis).
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I believe that a problem found in my exploratory essay regards Gay Marriage. Many people feel that it is a "should they or shouldn't they" topic. I believe that all people should be allowed "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness", as defined in the United States Constitution. Although this is stated in our Constitution, many people in this great nation have issues allowing two people of the same sex to have intimate relationships with one another. They use hate speech, isolating those who have essentially "come out of the closet" and can intimidate those who are ready to Continue reading...

In Willa Cather’s short story “Paul’s Case,” the titular character has no shortage of problems – his middle-class malaise, his dissatisfaction with life as it is, and the frustration of the ideals of art not matching the mundane nature of his existence. However, one implicit, unspoken frustration he has is Paul’s sexuality, which is either latent or difficult to openly express in his life: “Central to the full experience of the story is recognition of the fact of Paul’s homosexuality, a ‘fact’ that is nowhere stated openly” (Summers 108). Combined with the aforementioned issues, it is Continue reading...

Reaction to articles

Federal judge strikes down Michigan’s gay marriage ban. By Paresh Dave, 4:12 PM PDT, March 21, 2014.
http://www.latimes.com/nation/nationnow/la-na-nn-michigan-gay-marriage-20140321,0,418570,print.story
The article depicts the striking down the ban on gay marriage. Bernard Friedman, the U.S. District judge, so it unconstitutional and it was time to give liberty to a lesbian couple in Michigan-the right for marriage. But the couple must have lived together for eight years. The judge also hoped that the children of same-sex couples will mature up with admiration for their families and comprehend that they are no diverse than other families in their society. Continue reading...

People tend to feel good when they have established a daily routine, and a life in general, which complies with the rules of the community they belong, their morals, and personal beliefs. It is perhaps the safety provided to them by the entire societal structure around them that makes them not willing to accept anything “out of the ordinary”, when ordinary is what they have baptized as normal, based on all the aforementioned. With this in mind, being homosexual was definitely something a community could not easily accept. Having sexual drives with a particular focus on same-sex relationships was Continue reading...

2016 Presidential Election Nominees
2016 Presidential Election nominees

Introduction:

After two consecutive Democratic Party victories in the Presidential Election (2008 and 2012), the Republican Party will be looking to regain the country’s top Executive position although they face significant challenges in doing so. President Barack Obama remains relatively popular although he has taken quite a battering on the healthcare reform issue with the Republicans fighting tooth and nail to deny him any progress in this field. His final two years will also be significant, since Congressional elections in 2014 will probably see the Republicans take over the Senate, thus Continue reading...

Discussion Leader

Answers two Questions from the list
Q.1 Has social media already shaped these news items or their tone?
Q.2 Does the social media forum below the news items generate useful political debate?
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2597584/Body-Liverpool-villain-kidnapped-fake-police-washed-Alicante-beach-having-tortured.html
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/04/05/us/michigan-hate-crime-attack/index.html?hpt=hp_t4
http://edition.cnn.com/2014/03/20/world/asia/india-mumbai-gang-rape-convictions/index.html?iref=obinsite
The three articles that I have chosen for our discussion on the role of social media are all articles that narrate different kinds of violent crimes. All the three crimes took place in different parts of the world.
The first one is about a man whose body was found on a beach in Spain; most likely tortured for a long time before he was Continue reading...

Homosexuals are sexually attracted to other people of the same sex. It may be either a man-to-man attraction or woman-to-woman attraction. For the later, such persons are referred to as lesbians and gays for the former. Most people in this environment are secretly hiding this secret. Research shows that most homosexuals come from esteemed and rich backgrounds. Others claim that such individuals are non-violent and hence rarely involved in criminal activities. They live normal lies and have normal careers as doctors, advocates and even law enforcers. The constitution in some areas has been amended to allow gay couples to Continue reading...

In the Symposium, Apollodorus makes a relation to an unidentified companion story, which he had learned about a dinner party, or a symposium from Aristodemus. The symposium is given to honor the tragedian Agathon. Here, Socrates is lost in thought on the neighboring balcony, and arrives at the party late. Eryximachus accepts Phaedrus suggestion after they have finished eating that, every person should make a speech praising the god of love. After a consensus, Phaedrus starts by referring to love as one of the oldest of gods. He adds that love promotes the most of the virtue in people. Continue reading...

Following the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines Name: Institutional Affiliation:

The oppression of the LGBT community, as well as their denial of civil rights, has become a commonplace fixture in today’s society. Many people see them as different, or abnormal. They see no reason to provide them with the same basic rights, such as marriage or parenting, that straight people are provided. Some feel so extremely about the LGBT community that they harm members, actions known as hate crimes, in order to instill fear, or set an example. The LGBT community is gaining progress in many separate states concerning their civil rights, but it appears that where progress Continue reading...

One of the most fascinating and unique aspects of French films is their essential “Frenchness” – the way in which the plot, characters and storytelling evince particular aspects of French culture. Many times, French films find their appeal in being uniquely ‘French,’ having meanings that are of particular importance to the French people. In spite of this, many important and popular French films carry with them a universality of meaning that spans cultures. In the case of the French films La Grande Vadrouille and La Cage Aux Folles, the setting of the story within French culture and locations allows the Continue reading...

Should Children Who Commit Crime be tried as Adults?

Before the introduction of Juvenile Court System in 1899, individuals under 17 years who committed a crime were subjected to a similar system as adults. However, psychologists discovered that contrary to the perception that juveniles were hardened criminals, they are youths who have lost their way. Thus, the main objective for the introduction of the Juvenile Court System was not to imprison and punish the juveniles, but to rehabilitate them. This system works under the same viewpoint as the other justice system, which concentrates on encouraging good behavior instead of punishing bad. Victims are given a number of opportunities Continue reading...

The play Anna in the tropics is written by Cuban – American writer Nilo Cruz. The action in the play revolves around an ageing cigar factory owned by Santiago a man in his late fifties of Cuban origin. The workers in the factory are majorly relatives of Santiago with Cheche, the supervisor being Santiago’s half brother. The lives of the characters in the play are intertwined with the action in the story Anna Karelina and most characters find their mirror in the story. The plot kicks off with the arrival of a new lector in the factory welcomed by Continue reading...

Literature gives a reflection of the society we live in, authors are able to get their ideas from the issue that face the society and organize these ideas to come up with plays, novels, poems and even songs. Once one can connect what an author presents to the contemporary society, it is very easy to understand the themes and the ideas that the author reflects.
1. Compare and contrast the depiction of female characters in Oedipus Rex, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Glass Menagerie. What does each author suggest about the role of women in his society Continue reading...

A few decades ago, beinghomosexual was resentful. Homosexuals were strictly judged and condemned for their sexual preferences and were presented as people with mental illness. In fact, though, homosexual people were not treated as mentally ill, rather than annoying parasites that societies had to ban in order to gain back the lost balance and morals. It was considered unethical to choose a partner of the same sex and have a common life together as a couple. Back in the 1940s and 1950s, gay bullying was worldwide, and homophobia was very serious in the US at that time (McCormack). It Continue reading...

Dashaun Wesley is gay. Being gay creates a conflict with the society in which he lives. This is because gays have always been stigmatized and have also been treated as outcasts in many communities. According to the History of sexuality, no one would dare talk about this in an open forum. Sex and sexuality have been treated as the most sacred values of any set up. In the past, societies embraced the Victorian regime, which was marred with hypocritical sexuality. This mentality has persisted to date. People like Dashaun Wesley are still at loggerheads with the strong arms of Continue reading...

Introduction

The equality of rights is one of major principles, constituted by both international and national sources of human rights law. The equality of persons’ rights and opportunities can also be viewed as a major prerequisite of the establishment of democracy and classical liberalism. In broad terms this principle means that all the people should have equal rights, regardless of their nationality, colour of skin, political views, state of health and sexual orientation. At the same time international law recognizes that family plays an essential role in the life of a person and human society as a whole. The right Continue reading...

Cultural practices differentiate one society from another. Since culture is “the set of learned behaviors, beliefs, attitudes, values, and ideals that are characteristic of a particular society or population” (Ember et al. 217), a cultural tradition would speak volumes about that society. A festival, in particular, is a rich representation of particular culture. The Annual Tournament of Roses Parade at Pasadena, California is an appropriate example of such festival. This event has just turned 125 years old and it reflects the beliefs, attitudes and values of the residents, not only in Pasadena, but also in the State of California.

Early Beginnings

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Introduction

The legalization of Gay marriage has stirred a lot of controversies in America, and the world in general. Traditionally, marriage has been rooted in many cultures, practices and even traditions, as the union of a man and a woman. Same sex marriages or relationships have been prohibited all along, and people that went against these practices were often termed as outcasts. But in the recent years, the rate of gay marriages and relationships has been on the rise. This has stirred a lot of debate on whether they should be legalized or not. Movements and societies have been formed Continue reading...

Impact of Technology on the Military

Impact of Technology on the Military
The American civil war was fought from 1861 to 1865 in many different locations around the USA. Approximately, six hundred thousand soldiers died in the war. In that war between the Union and confederacy, it was the union states that won the battle. The secession of the southern states was due to the differences in ideologies between the slave and free states (Lovelace, 1997). The major forms of weapons used during the American civil war were smoothbore cannons, rifled cannons; crude forms of grenades, and ironclads were also used for naval battles.
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- INTRODUCTION
- Background Information
- People in gay marriages continue to be discriminated against despite the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).
- Thesis statement
- Gay marriages greatly contribute to the increasing prevalence of HIV/AIDS through the act of men having sex with men (MSM).
- Social factors and behavioral aspects raise the vulnerability of MSM to getting HIV infection. The HIV pandemic thus affects MSM disproportionately.
- There is strong pressure from many societies against gay marriages. As a result, many gay men marry women to conceal their real sexual orientation because the culture of the Continue reading...

Is feminism post-modern?

Stoler’s article discusses how European colonizers sought to position themselves in their colonies as superior to the colonized natives, how they used gender to construct social morality, political and economic stability and proper conduct in order to do so. The article suggests the globalization and sexuality literature highlights dominant paradigms, but they do not exist alone. They serve in advancing activism and culture. Globalization has resulted to the spread of western culture, which mainly consists of racial discrimination and capitalism. Some have argued that globalization should be viewed as a phenomenon driven by migrant labor, instead of a Continue reading...

Gay marriage is a type of union between two love partners who are of the same sex, especially the male gender. In the United States, marriage of the gay is recognized legally by the federal government and some jurisdictions. A total of eight tribal jurisdictions of the Native Americans are known to issue marriage certificates for couples of the same sex. The main problem of sex marriage in the United States is that it faces great opposition from arguments on religious concerns and parenting concerns. They are seen as changes that would affect the definition of marriage by including Continue reading...

Introduction

Lesbian porn has been debated by feminists in a political sense to be a way for women to give affection to one another in a way that only women can understand. In a sense, sex between two women is argued by feminists in support of lesbianism to be a way of expressing sexuality in a more equal way (Segal, 1993, p. 94). Much closer to the topic at hand the portrayal of sexuality in lesbian pornography is increasingly receiving attention in sex studies where lesbian porn has been criticized for misrepresenting lesbian sexual interaction. In fact, sex in lesbian Continue reading...

Introduction

There has been a considerable shift in market approaches traditionally utilized by various international as well as local companies to what is now being referred to as high-end marketing. This has arisen due to a variety of factors including but not limited to competition, increased innovation, and technological changes in overall marketing and changing consumer preferences and / or needs. These changes, along with others, have made some companies face stiff competition to a point of even forming partnerships with new and innovation-based companies. Globally established companies like Coca Cola and PepsiCo have already set themselves up and geared Continue reading...

Same sex marriages are those marriages whereby members of the same gender come together and form a family. In same sex marriages, persons who are of the same biological anatomy in terms of sex engage in a family relationship. When both parties are men they are said to be homosexual while when both parties are women, they are said to be lesbians. Same sex marriages are an emerging issue because a few centuries ago; it was rare to hear about cases of gay marriages. Most countries had laws in their supreme laws that defined a marriage as the relationship Continue reading...

There are a number of issues with defining marriage in today’s society. For instance, the definition of what constitutes a marriage has changed significantly over the years, and today, marriage is primarily a legal definition, rather than a religious one. This is not to say that there are not religious marriages; however, for the purposes of society and government, religious is taken out of the marriage equation for the most part. Rick Santorum in his article, “The Meaning of Family” makes a number of points in his argument against gay marriage and gay rights. He stated that same-sex Continue reading...

Homosexuality is a current controversial issue that has hit the media. One cannot avoid the topic of homosexuality in the news, movies, books, social media, newspapers, and even in politics. Homosexuality has become a controversial issue around the globe today. After Uganda outlawed homosexuality in its country, the topic has been trending everywhere in the mainstream media, and the social media. Some nations like the US have legalized homosexuality, and this is why there has been uproar after the president of Uganda signed a bill in parliament outlawing homosexuality. The media has always been blamed of being bias while Continue reading...

Along with the ethical issues regarding cosmetic surgery, the ones, concerning sex reassignment, remain of high controversy for medical science, psychology, philosophy and religion. While sometimes gender reassignment can be viewed as a caprice of a person, in vast majority of cases the willingness to undergo gender reassignment surgery is a consequence of gender identity disorder.
According to M.Hume (2011), gender identity disorder can be considered both as a physical and psychiatric disorder. For those specialists, who consider gender identity disorder purely mental health issue, question whether surgery can be viewed as morally appropriate solution to the incongruity between Continue reading...

The Broke Back Mountain story by Annie Proulx and Ang Lee’s 2005 film Broke Back Mountain are about the love story that emerged in 1963 about two characters, Ennis and Jack, who turn out to be gay. The story and the film illustrate the traditional American masculinity with their gay sexuality. In the story and even in the movie, Ennis is depicted as a man who is eager to continue a very familiar tradition of masculinity. He is portrayed as a responsible, hardworking, ethical, and a physically adept person. Accordingly, Jack is depicted as a young man who Continue reading...

Literature Review

Sexuality and gender are social constructs, which may differ depending on the norms of society (Reis & Carothers, 2014). In a heterocentric society, certain attributes are reserved to describe either male or female individuals, with characteristics such as aggressive and strong being relegated to males and women being considered as more caring and emotional (Reis & Carothers, 2014). However, not all individuals fit neatly within the categories dictated by society and the challenges of individuals who are treated as “outliers” of society’s norm can be overwhelming, leading to emotional and physical distress, bullying, and social inequalities that have the ability Continue reading...

Answer Questions

- How does defensiveness at the loss of a frame of reference trigger culture shock? What does the author say happens when people encounter something different?
Whenever people encounter something new, chances are that they will experience an emotional and psychological experience which is often brought about by a sudden change in environment or situation. This wave of shock causes people to behave differently from their usual self and, therefore, a person feeling helpless, withdraws from the environment or shows irritability and fear.2. Describe an experience where you have encountered culture shock and/or describe what you think someone should Continue reading...

Is Homosexuality Really Immoral?

Homosexuality is a topic that has become an ethical dilemma in the society today. More and more celebrities and prominent people are coming out and confessing that they are gay. This brings us to the question, is homosexuality really immoral? Well, according to the Vatican, it is. There are over 1.2 billion Roman Catholics in the world. This means that the Vatican controls or influences a very large population of the world. Vatican’s argument is weak because it contradicts their own beliefs by condemning homosexuality whereas we have gay’s clergy among them.
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Annotated Bibliography

Alexander, M. The new Jim Crow: Mass incarceration in the age of. New York: The New Press., 2010.
Alexander starts with an overview of the Jim Crow laws that promoted racial segregation where the people of color were discriminated against. He reflects on the intimidation practices by the Ku Klax Klan and they people of color were denied the right to vote among others. Although the US is over the racial discrimination and exclusion on the basis of color, but the modern day practice of discrimination is practiced in the criminal justice system. The criminal justice system has been Continue reading...

• Introduction

This section introduces the study; it discusses what the paper would entail giving a brief description of what is contained in the contents of the research paper. Among the issues, it tackles are the incidences of suicide that have been on the rise with much blame on this trend being directed on social, societal problems. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the year 2010, there were 38, 364 deaths that were as a result of suicides; roughly 105 deaths daily (CDC, 2012). This project will investigate the relationship between suicides and social problems. In essence, Continue reading...