...has shown that 3.4 percent of American citizens readily identify themselves as gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender. Although getting an exact measure of sexual orientation and gender identity in a poll is extremely difficult because the majority of Americans who are in the “closet” would not claim their sexual orientation in a survey. At one stage or another, every man woman or child will be faced with the issue of heterosexual vs. homosexual. Heterosexuals have no issue with owning their “straightness”. Everyone comes into this world the same way as everyone else. There are no other ways to come into this world. People can't just appear out of thin air and be alive. All people die and leave this world just like everyone else. The main issue being, are there any real differences or likenesses in these types of people? Here begins an in-depth analysis of the controversial subject of heterosexual vs. homosexual. Heterosexuals are people who are attracted to the opposite gender and have a sexual attraction between two people of the opposite sex. Years ago heterosexuals made up most of the world percentage and heterosexuals are meant to procreate. The straight community are heterosexuals who have the belief that people in relationships should be a man and a woman. Straight people’s view on their lives is mostly a man works and supports the family, while the woman is the home-maker and takes care of children and also does the house hold duties. Years ago there were only heterosexual...
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...Zubiri opposes same-sex marriage, divorce By: Marc Jayson Cayabyab @MJcayabyabINQ INQUIRER.net 03:10 PM January 14th, 2016 RECOMMENDED Senatorial aspirant Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Thursday said he is against same-sex marriage and divorce in the Philippines. During the Pandesal forum held at the Kamuning Bakery Cafe on Thursday, the independent senatorial candidate said the predominantly Catholic country like the Philippines is not yet ready for same-sex marriage. “Personally, I do not agree with it. Although I believe in the freedom of the LGBT (lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender) community to love who they want to love, to be who they want to be, but when it comes to same-sex marriage, the Filipino culture is not prepared for that,” Zubiri said. He said he is against divorce because it might result in dysfunctional families and children, which he said is a scenario in the United States, where divorce is legal. “Natatakot ako sa divorce. If there’s such a mechanism as divorce na madali lang maghiwalay, ang mangyayari maraming magte-test marriage,” Zubiri said. “You will have dysfunctional families. Maraming magsu-suicide, maraming mga sira-ulo, maraming mass murderers; these are borne out of the dark years of separation of their parents they experienced, and they feel they are to be blamed,” he added. Zubiri said he would rather improve the process of annulment in the Philippines. “At the same breath, we should also strengthen...
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...Americans do not agree with same sex marriage because of religious beliefs. What they fail to realize is that banning gay marriage will go against the United States Declaration of Independence well known phrase, “Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness”. Homosexuals have nothing to do with heterosexuals. The homosexual community harms and destructs nobody and no one. That being said, people should not be so hostile against same sex marriage. Americans should have their own rights to enjoy life with their significant other, whether that being with the same sex or not. Society today should learn how to respect other peoples choice of style and preference. Marriage itself is between two people. Therefore, does it matter if it’s with the same sex? People should not be judged based off of their sexual orientation, but by the content of their character. Happiness should not be determined by others nor by the government. When viewed by others people should not see black or white, gay or straight. As a community, we...
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...cultural production that represents the appropriation of the human body and of its physiological capacities by an ideological discourse. Sex has no history but sexuality does. French Philosopher Michel Foucault thought that sexuality was, “a set of effects produced in bodies, behaviors, and social relations by a certain deployment.” Sexuality for a person can be narrowed down to what a person is attracted to, their desires, and pleasures. In the article, “Is There a History of Sexuality?” by David M. Halperin sexually defines itself as separate, sexual domain, within the larger field of human psychophysical nature. For some cultures it is considered natural and psychological but different people feel different ways about that unproven theory. Sexuality effects different people due to their cultures views on passion, libertinism, eroticism, love, affection, and desire. Athenians felt like that was when people were sexually attracted to the same...
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...Mar 2015 Unjust vs. Just Laws Unjust laws have made criminals out of innocent people. Laws implemented during the Civil Rights era, such as segregation, made it illegal for people of color and white people to share the same water fountain. It was also illegal for any colored person to sit in front of the bus because those seats were reserved for the white people. Naturally, those with a conscience felt it was necessary to tear down the walls of segregation, which only resulted in brutal beatings from police or being thrown in jail. So then, why break the law? Because it’s human nature to act according to one’s conscience, regardless if one’s actions are deemed illegal by the government. “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” written by Martin Luther King, Jr. defines unjust and just law, which can be used to argue that prohibiting same-sex couples to elope in marriage is unjust. Some would argue that permitting same-sex marriage will ruin the sanctity of marriage, but an increase in divorce rates contradicts that argument. Essentially, just how sacred is marriage when celebrities like Kim Kardashian are getting a divorce after 70 days of marriage or when Elizabeth Taylor can move from one marriage to another. In contemporary society, we change husbands and wives as often as we change our socks. The point is prohibiting same-sex marriage is unjust because like segregation it, “distorts the soul and damages the personality (256).” Secondly, prohibiting same-sex marriage is an unjust...
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...Equality in Marriage for Gay and Lesbians. Growing support for same-sex marriage allowing same-sex couples the right to marry legally has been significant. Support for same-sex marriage has increased up to 70% from 51% back in 2003 with the millennial generation, according to the Pew Research Center March 13-17, 2013. There has been an increase with generation x and baby boomers. Reasons for the increase in the support of same-sex marriage can range from, knowing someone gay or a lesbian, and recognizing same-sex couples should be able to marry whoever he or she love regardless of sexual preference not to mention infringement of one’s civil rights. Homosexuality is as natural as heterosexuality, and there is not one societal benefit for denying same-sex unions. Seems the argument against same-sex marriage it is forbidden in the Bible and thinking of the act itself. Acceptance continues to increase among generations, marriage equality will be law and such unions will be recognized. Historically marriage is seen as a heterosexual privilege, not even interracial marriage was acceptable and many people continue to believe this, regardless of the many changes in today’s world. Times have changed and advocates argue same-sex couples deserve right to the same benefits of marriage appreciated by heterosexual couple, and by denying same sex marriage is unconstitutional discrimination. On the other hand the oppositions argues changing the acceptable definition of marriage...
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...Dr. Hodges Study Guide- 3 essay questions and 38 multiple choice and/or T/F Possible Essay Topics Please identify 2 rape myths. Tell why these are myths instead of truth. (See Chapter 9) 1. What are 3 ways of coping with stress? (As discussed in class) * change stressor * change how you think about the stressor * distraction/procrastination 2. Why might a victim of domestic violence stay with their partner? (List 3 reasons) * Love * Fear * Economic Dependence * Children 3. What are the differences between sex, gender and gender expression? Explain. ( See chapter 9) * Sex: is biological. It is what you were born male/female * Gender: is the psychological as well as roles and behaviors * Gender expression: how one expresses themselves to the world Multiple choice and T/F (See chapters 9-11; pages 399-482) 1. Definitions of sex, gender and gender expression 2. Understanding social construction of gender * Society shapes the idea of men/women * Is it biological/ societal 3. Differences between men/women (see page 407) * Review bullet points 4. Sexual Harrassment (see page 412) * define quid pro quo * hostile work place * if being harassed must tell someone in authority * don’t need to show proof * ie. no promotion, demoted 5. Rape/sexual assault * why is it under reported * ie. embarrassment, stigma, shame, fault, justice system 6. 3 therories of rape/ why rape happens...
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...Kristen Embry PSY 223 Test 3 1. Puberty is a stage in the lives of both males and females in which their bodies begin to develop from a child to an adult. During puberty both males and females will develop and grow more rapidly than any other time in their lives except for infancy. Everyone goes through puberty, but everyone doesn’t necessarily go through it at the same age or in the same way as someone else. There isn’t just one single event that determines when puberty is beginning. It is a set of events that may happen gradually or very suddenly. Puberty typically begins between the ages of 8 and 14 in girls and between 9 and 15 in boys. However, it is hard to know exactly when puberty has begun in either sex due to unseen hormonal changes that precede physical changes by up to three years, according to our text book on page 303. During puberty, boys will notice several physical changes occurring. These include a major growth spurt, the shoulders becoming broader, and an appearance of body hair under the arms, on the chest, and on the face. They will begin to notice their voices changing from a childlike tone to a deeper, more adult tone as well as begin to have body odor and acne due to hormones being produced at a high rate. The male genitals will undergo some changes as well. As we watched in the video on puberty, the penis will grow longer and wider while the testicles drop into place ready to aide in reproduction later in life. Wet dreams, or nocturnal emissions...
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...Traditional Marriage vs. Modern Day Marriage Communications 215 Traditional Marriage vs. Modern Day Marriage Traditional Marriage is the social institution under which a man and a woman establish their decision to live as husbands and wife by legal commitments and religious ceremonies. Also defined as the state, condition or relationship of being married; wedlock. Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on culture or subculture in which it is found. (Merriam, 1967) Such a union, often formalized by way of a wedding ceremony, may also be called matrimony. I will build a foundation of my personal principals and moral values on traditional marriage opposed to modern (same sex) marriage, and their contributions to the American Family. In society today modern same sex marriage (also called gay marriage) is legally and or socially recognized marriage between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender. The synonym marriage equality is used especially by supporters of legal recognition of same sex marriage. These two definitions are on very opposite ends of the spectrums in society today. These two very different views have caused a lot of adversity and resistance to the American Family Dream. In closing, my personal viewpoint, religious and political standpoint on the issue may be liberating...
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...In this paper the different stages of human development will be discussed there is Piaget's Stages of Development and Erikson's Stages of Development. First we will begin with Piaget's stages by starting with the Sensorimotor stage the typical age range is from birth to nearly 2 years. In this staged an individual are able to experience through their senses and actions (seeing, hearing, touching, and mouthing). One of their developmental phenomenon is object permanence. Object permanence is use to describe a child's ability to see an object and know that it exist although they can no longer see or hear it. This concept is important because it plays a role in the theory of cognitive development. This theory was created by Jean Piaget who suggested that children can understand the world we live in through their motor abilities. Next stage is preopertational and the typical age range is 2 years to about 6 or 7 years this stage is when children are able to represent things with words and images, using intuitive rather than logical reasoning. One of the developmental phenomenon is egocentrism this refers to their inability to see a situation from another point of view. Piaget felt that an egocentric child feels that everyone around them not only see what they do but feel and hear as well. Concrete operational is the stage when thinking logically, grasping concrete analogies and performing arithmetical operations. The typical age for this...
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...Marriage versus living together. Craig Moody ENC1101-12 Colin Lessig December 12, 2011 As a live in relationship I have done both and I know a live in relationship can retain as much or more love, permanency and stability then a lot of marriages. Really it depends on the couple in the relationship. You cannot honestly on a board bases say which is better for people that live together or married that are more committed. Some people would say that when you are not married that you have more freedom but you do not you have just as much freedom as if you were married. Others would say that there are two types of people living together; those that are engaged and living together for a brief time before marriage and those people that live together without definite plans of marriage. Some couples live together before marriage because they might have poor communication skills with each other, and do not want to spoil what they have which in turn could affect their relationship with one another. Marriage is the foundation for family in most modern societies. It is a contract arrangement that is binding two people together by law and is legally recognized would wide. Living together on the other hand, mimics the structure of marriage without the legal binding contract and also the exception of being legal. In some countries or states common law marriages are recognized, completely along with the legal ramifications in the event of dissolution or in some cases of an annulment...
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...ever been in love? And have you ever had someone try and tell you that you can’t or shouldn’t be with that person? If you have, then I’m sure you did everything you could to try and be with them. Fighting for someone or something that you love can be tiring and stressful. Homosexuals have been fighting for years to get the right to be together. They’ve protested, complained, fought, and argued to try and change the minds of the world. We live in a society where we try and fit in and be like others, so we start to agree with others even if we know it’s wrong. Same sex marriage should be legalized in every state so that no matter where you go you’ll always have the right to be you and be with the person you choose. In 1988, there was a much higher opposition towards same sex marriage, almost everyone was against it. I think the reason for this is because religion was much more of an issue back then than it is now. Now in 2014, people have seemed to become more comfortable with the fact that people are homosexual and getting married. It’s almost like there’s a stereotype of people who are against it though. They say that its elderly people, African Americans, and republicans that seemed to be the most opposing ones. If the issue has come this far in such a short amount of time, I can only imagine how little of time it will take for same sex marriage to be legal in the entire country (Changing Same Sex Marriage Attitudes In America From 1988 Through 2010). Same sex marriage is...
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...homosexuals be given the right to adopt children? There is no reason why homosexual individuals shouldn’t be allowed to adopt children because they are capable of providing a secure and loving home for a child just as anyone else. It is also in the best interest for the child to have a secure and loving home vs. not having a home at all. Children being raised in a home where homosexuality is accepted and respected and not viewed as something wrong could change and teach others to accept and respect homosexuals as people as well. Homosexuals are human beings too, so why should they be treated any different just because of their sexual orientation? There are people that do oppose to the idea of homosexuals being allowed to adopt children. “Various arguments have been made against placing children with homosexual individuals or couples,” but the most controversial and talked about issue would be mother and father vs. same sex parents (Patterson 1). People believe that the best home for a child is a home that has a mother and a father present, yet still disregarding the fact that there are many single parents successfully raising children without the help of the opposite sex. Being raised in a home with two parents would be great for any child, but “the sexual preferences of the parents” shouldn’t be an issue (Epstein 2). Discrimination against homosexuals is still an issue today, but it doesn’t have to be that way if people would just open their eyes to realize that homosexuals...
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...Same-Sex Marriage: For Liberty and Justice for All? Carly Baxter The Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) is a U.S. law that defines marriage as the union between a man and a woman. Last year, President Obama's told the Justice Department to stop defending DOMA. There were worries that it violated the equal protection element of the Fifth Amendment (Montopoli). Later in 2011, the Obama administration confirmed that it would back a bill to get rid of DOMA (Nakamura). Same-sex marriage is now legal in seven states (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Iowa, Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York) and also the District of Columbia. Maryland, Washington, and New Jersey will eventually allow same-sex couples to marry, but the bills haven’t taken effect yet. There are several other states that respect out-of-state marriages, and recognize domestic partnerships or civil unions (“States”). Denmark has accepted same-sex marriage for over twenty years and for several years now in Canada. No societies in these two countries have collapsed nor are divorce rates rising, which are common accusations (Eskridge). If Denmark has had a successful twenty years of same-sex marriage without the fall of their civilization, I doubt the societies in the United States will breakdown if same-sex couples get married. However, that doesn't stop the arguments from being made. So, the only thing someone has to do to cancel out a logical argument is to introduce fear. Nearly forty-six percent of people in the U.S....
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...relation to the child are all central concerns. Family law has a wide and diverse. Some topics will require considerable more time than others. For example, the formalities of marriage, although detailed and rather complex, it should require much less of your time than the law relating to divorce. Family law is a growing body of cases which deals with the incorporation into English law. Family law is one of those fields in which you simply cannot avoid talking about, its those things that are happening in the outside would, economic changes, political changes, the sexual revolution, and so on. (Oxford University Press, 2003). Family law seems to be everywhere today. Abortion remains a litmus rest for political allegiances. Single-sex marriage divides state voters. Child custody cases periodically dominate newspaper from pages, Parents, family experts, and social critics debate the consequences. The only place that family law seems absent is in the history classrooms. Aside from occasional lines in textbooks, students rarely encounter family law as a significant subject or historical inquiry. (organization of American historians 2001). Like the present the...
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