...is the question or issue addressed? Why open relationships work. 2. Who is asking this question? Jesse Marczyk Evolutionary Experimental Psychologist. Ph.D. 3. What data and facts are used to support the assertion? Where do these data and facts come from? The article uses facts from the how non human animals uses this as an avenue to support the idea of why it may be beneficial for a male to have additional relationships with other women. It also discussed the disadvantages of this happening and how stressful it could be. They then reversed roles and told the story from the female perspective. The writer used Mitchell, M., Bartholomew, K., & Cobb, R. (2014). Need fulfillment in polyamorous relationships. Journal of Sex Research, 21, 329-339, to provide facts and data to support his ideas. Rubin, A. & Adams, J. (1986). Outcomes of sexually open marriages. The Journal of Sex Research, 22, 311-319. 4. Be sure to provide a link or a source the non-empirical reference as well! Are People in Open Relationships Happier? (n.d.). Retrieved March 18, 2016, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/strictly-casual/201412/are-people-in-open-relationships-happier Cook, E. (2005). C O M M I T M E N T I N P O L Y A M O R OU S R E L A T I ON S H I PS. 5. What inference is reached based on these data? Do these data, in fact, support the claim being made? The inference that I reached was that is a lot more beneficial to be in a open relationship than people believe, because...
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...Amelia Edwards ENG 105 Composition 1 August 12, 2012 Kathy Grismore Analyzing a Concept The concept of marriage is currently a hot topic and it basically boils down to different religious viewpoints. There has been a controversy with Chick-fil-A restaurants in the past weeks. This controversy began when Chick-fil-A President Dan Cathy said he supported the “biblical definition of the family unit”. The controversy caused opposition from both sides. Christians rallied and supported Chick-fil-A on customer appreciation day and gay-right advocates boycotted the restaurant chains. The Gay & Lesbian Alliance against Defamation (GLAAD) supported a “National Same-Sex Kiss Day” the Friday following Chick-fil-A’s customer appreciation day. Mr. Cathy’s simple expression of his biblical belief created tons of controversial comments. Like, Mr. Cathy everyone has their opinion and beliefs on same-sex marriage. Christian’s belief what the bible teaches. Marriages should be honored by all, and the marriage bed kept pure, for God will judge the adulterer and all the sexually immoral (Hebrews13:4). I happen to share the same belief that Mr. Cathy does. Why is it that in this controversy Christians cannot voice their opinion without reprimand? Some of the consequences from this controversy are the removal of some of Chick-fil-A’s restaurants. Some cities and college campus’ want Chick-fil-A restaurants removed. The University of Kansas does not want Chick-fil-A’s contract...
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...PRUDEN: Chick-fil-A controversy: A lot of clucking and no foul - Washington Times 09.08.12, 18:13 NEWS TRENDING: MITT ROMNEY TIGER WOODS OPINION CAMPAIGN 2012 CHINA NFL SPORTS BOOKS LIFE MEDIA BLOGS COMMUNITIES Search THE PGA CHAMPIONSHIP EDITORS' PICKS: Egypt hits Sinai to crack down on terror IRS told employees to ignore potential fraud in program used by immigrants Voters vs. cash: Races could be turned by out-of-state money EDITORIAL: Obamacare’s free lunch It’s not over till it’s over for backers of Ron Paul RADIO SUBSCRIBE SOCIAL: HOME NEWS PRUDEN ON POLITICS CLASSIFIEDS E-EDITION PRUDEN: Chick-fil-A controversy: A lot of clucking and no foul COMMENTS (26) SHARE TWEET EMAIL PRINT MORE TEXT SIZE: + / - YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE U.S. gives military aid to nations with child soldiers By Wesley Pruden - The Washington Times Tuesday, August 7, 2012 ANALYSIS/OPINION: The great chicken-sandwich controversy has come and gone, leaving a moral lesson as consequential and lasting as the clucking in a henhouse. The clucking was media-made — loud, fierce and angry. And then it was gone. The result, such as it was, was not quite what the media had in mind. The good guys and the bad guys looked well-cast: doe-eyed innocents, eager to kiss, shout and fondle in pursuit of the love that shouts its name, against evil church folk determined to deprive gay brides of their rightful ration of peau de soie and gay husbands...
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...good that cannot be realized effectively using authoritative legal rules which implies that law is not a good tool for all purposes. Thus, the aspects of common good supported by authoritative rules are the appropriate aims of law. This object of this paper is to examine five controversial laws in US that restrict or regulate behavior and present a philosophical argument for or against why such laws advance a proper aim of law. Controversial Laws in US Due to their sensitive nature, there are several topics which are highly disputed. Since prudence and emotions never go hand-in-hand, it becomes hard to arrive at a conclusion. There are a number of issues, topics and laws which can be debated upon like laws permitting or prohibiting gay marriage, abortion, use of marijuana, assisted suicide, child pornography, animal cruelty, health care, human rights, recreational drugs, gun control and harm to the environment etc. Here we will discuss five of these. 1) Homosexuality – Gay...
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...e 1. What is marriage? “For Gay Marriage” by Andrew Sullivan * Marriage is a legal contract between two people no matter the sexual preference of that couple. According to Sullivan, it is an outrage to deny homosexual couples the right to marry whomever they choose to. “Against Gay Marriage” by William Bennett * Marriage is between a man and a woman; bounded by a legal document and vow. Gays getting married will ultimately corrupt the marriage world and make it to where we can marry family members, etc. “Will Your Marriage Last?” by Aviva Patz * It doesn’t really point on what marriage is exactly, just why it is either successful or a failure. “The Radical Idea of Marrying for Love” by Stephanie Coontz * Marriage used to be strictly for the sake of reproducing and having good reputation in the social aspects of old communities, but maybe it should be more about love than that? “Sacred Rite or Civil Right?” by Howard Moody * Marriage is love, legal documentation is no more than a legal document and a signature. The vows are what mean the most, marry who you love. 2. What are reasons people get married? “For Gay Marriage” by Andrew Sullivan * If you are in love with someone, and of age to know that you are in love with them, then marriage is an option. “Against Gay Marriage” by William Bennett * People get married because they love each other if it is real, and for attention if it is gay is basically what Bennett hints around...
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...Same sex marriage issue paves way for anti-discrimination bill By Artemio Dumlao (The Philippine Star) Updated July 05, 2011 12:00 AM BAGUIO CITY ,Philippines – Christian groups led by the Catholic Charismatic Christian Movement believes that the same sex marriage controversy is a “grand design” by some sectors to push House Bill 1483 (Anti-Discrimination bill) filed by Bayan Muna party-list Rep. Teodoro Casiño. According to the group, the same sex unions officiated by the Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) here on June 29 have been pitting family members against each other, the opposing Catholic Church and other Christian groups versus the proponents and even government officials caught in the controversy. Alexander Bangsoy, a member of the charismatic movement in the city and nearby Benguet, said the diverse reactions to the same sex marriages were part of a plot to stir debate and evoke discriminatory attitude against the third sex to gather sympathy for HB 1483. “It set the stage for them to say they are being discriminated, though (they) are not,” Bangsoy said. The group vowed to oppose HB 1483 by urging Baguio Rep. Bernardo Vergara, Benguet Rep. Ronald Cosalan, and all other congressmen to drop the measure. They have also taken their cause to social networking sites like Facebook (No To Same Sex Marriage in the Philippines group) and have initiated a signature campaign to counter the growing popularity of the “unions.” “We should oppose HB 1483...
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...Topic: Marriage and family: Just for men and women or open to everyone? Introduction: Traditionally marriage has been for men and women but as time changes marriage has been offered to same sex couples. Gay marriage, which is also known as same-sex marriage, is defined as a union between two persons of the same biological sex or social gender, allowing these individuals to have the same set of legal rights as those possessed by heterosexual spouses (Urbandictionary.com, 2011). In fact, in recent years, the debate over whether same-sex marriage should be legalized has grown from an issue that occasionally arose in a few states to a nationwide controversy (Masci, 2010). Specifically, in the last ten years the argument regarding gay marriage can be heard whether you are walking through the halls of the United States Congress or at the White House as well in dozens of state legislatures and courtrooms and in the speeches of people running for election at both the national and state levels (Masci, 2010). Most people will tell you they’re in favor of equal rights for homosexuals, but only in housing, jobs, public accommodations, and equal assess to government benefits (Wildman, 2005). Then you get to gay marriages and all this talk of equality stops. At one time it was illegal for African adults to marry Caucasian adults, today it is said to be traditional, so why so much prejudice over the matter of gay marriage. For one reason marriage states...
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...Controversial Subject Rebuttal: Same Sex Marriage BCOM/275 September 16th, 2013 This subject as you know has been around for many decades. Some persons who are not comfortable to talk about the subject while others are freely open to it. Mostly, this topic hinders around many religious teachings fundamentally although we might not all be openly practicing our religion. Dr. James Dobson wrote, “Same Sex Marriage Decays Families.” “As you are aware the institution of marriage is between a man and a woman. Same-sex marriage is defined as a union between two people who are of the same gender or biological sex. This is obvious from the varying definitions of marriage that this topic carries with it a large amount of controversy. Those who support same-sex marriage often argue that love is grounds enough for marriage, regardless of their sexual orientation. Those who are opposed often cite religious viewpoints and concerns about the rearing of children as the main reasons for their opposition. The conflict over same-sex marriage is not a simple one. It involves many legislative, cultural, religious and family issues.” http://www.debate.org/gay-marriage/ However, “from a legal standpoint, those on the opposing side of the gay marriage situation often believe that the rights of marriage should be restricted to couples who are of the opposite sex. Those who are for it believe that marriage is a civil right and should not have restrictions to those of a particular...
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...Gay marriage and parenting is a topic of discussion to justify equality and our civil rights in today’s “normal” society. Why must we continue to criticize someone’s lifestyle? We live in a society where we have overcome slavery, racism, interracial relationships and marriage, we should not have a say in how a group of our fellow Americans live their life. I am all for gay marriage and gay parenting. Our constitution was founded on equality and separation of church and state. Why is it really so wrong that two people of the same sex have a relationship where there is love. Yet, we support people heterosexual couple who marry and divorce within the same year. Why once a law is passed do we have the right to overturn it or at least appeal it and vote on it again? To begin with many people in our society believe that homosexuality is a disease. Many people have sent their children to physiologists’ to find out why they believe they are gay. Many scientists have come to find that specific parts of the homosexual brain is to blame, and that was they only significant distinct than that of the heterosexual brain. Others believe that it was trauma caused in the womb or in their childhood, that can be cured with appropriate therapy. There was a public opinion poll in 2003 which asked “Why are people homosexual?” 20 % said that it was something they were born with, 22% said the way they were brought up, 42% said the way some prefer to live, and 16% said they don’t know. The fact of...
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...Chick-Fil-A Selling Chicken with a side of GOD A Positive Ethical Organization Chasity Wilson 10-13-2015 Chick-fil-A: Selling Chicken with a side of GOD WHAT DISTINGUISHES AN ETHICAL COMPANY? We as Americans tend to focus on companies unethical behavior, lapses of judgement, corporate misconduct or the methods corporations may use to hide unethical business practices from the public view this process leads to national scrutiny. We seldom recognize an organization that displays positive-intentional ethic behaviors that are defined as acceptable by the American people. The purpose of this paper is to evaluate the ethical standards of the fast food chain Chick-Fil-A and determine if the company establishes a code of ethics. The Webster Dictionary defines ethics as following accepted rules of personal and professional behavior. It is prescribed philosophy dealing with questions of what is good and what is bad combined with moral duty and obligation, the principles of moral behavior governing an individual or group. By implementing a standard of ethical behavior, as a business, the restaurant chain Chick-Fil-A in my opinion exemplifies a living code of ethics as a cognitive, affective, and behavior manifestation of an ethical organization. In your opinion has Chick-Fil-A set a new standard for a positive ethical organization and does the concept of ethics and integrity have a deeper meaning that what the dictionary definition provides? Chick-fil-A (chick-fil-ay...
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...In fact, Thomas Carlyle urged his followers in his novel “Sartor Resartus” to “close thy Byron; open thy Goethe”(1721). Bryon embraces imperfect properties in his work. He uses his broken marriage, sexual desires, and liberal political beliefs as inspiration without apology. While Byron’s fellow poets are writing about the common topics of the Romantic Era, nature and feelings, he is using poetic satire and irony to write about a mischievous and unusual love...
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...Name Professor English1301 22, October 2013 Gay Marriage Gay marriage has slowly become a significant factor amongst individuals of today's society. Similarly, this leads to the discussion of homosexuals having the right to marry in society. Ultimately, conflict from the opposing position of ‘against’ gay marriage may arise that gay marriage can destroy the concept of marriage and mock the importance of procreation as presented in Charles Colson's "Gay Marriage: Societal Suicide". In Katha Pollitt's "What's Wrong with Gay Marriage?", she appeals to the readers logic to convince them that gay couples should have the same rights as heterosexual couples when it comes to marriage, while Charles Colson also uses logic to emphasize his argument, though it is not as strong as Pollitt's. Marriage has been justified as a religious and legal commitment between man and woman, through the expression of love. Specifically, in relation to origins of marriage as it is the traditional building block of human society, further steps should not be taken to define the term marriage as it is already set in framework that it is known to be kept as man and woman. This concept of man and woman reiterates through the concept of how gay marriage could affect families and children that are involved within homosexual relationships. Firstly, in relation to the idea of forming a family with homosexual parents becomes unnatural as homosexual parenting represents an attempt to disrupt that ‘natural’...
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...Gay Rights The controversy of gay rights has been an issue for many years and will more than likely be one for a long time. It is much like the issue of segregation; although most people have accepted the fact that we are all equal in the aspect of race. Maybe people could accept homosexuals in the aspect of their sexuality. When discussing gay rights it usually is about whether a state has laws that ban gay marriage or if they allow it. Most states have banned gay marriage. The result of having more states that allow gay marriage may impact our nation in a good way. It could become a thing of the past. Much like segregation, everyone could come together as equals. According to Lewis, “the legal rights of lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals have changed dramatically over the past two decades. In 1990, only two states and the District of Columbia (DC) banned discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation, and the United States banned same-sex marriage by assumption rather than explicit prohibition. In 2010, 21 states (and DC) prohibit anti-LGB (lesbians, gay men, and bisexuals) discrimination, 5 states (and DC) allow same-sex couples to marry, and a dozen provide more limited recognition of same-sex relationships, but 29 states have amended their constitutions to prohibit same-sex marriages, and 10 more have statutory bans (National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, 2010a, 2010b).” (217) This evidence proves that most people are against gay marriage and the rights of gay people. Of...
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...Gays in the Military Keith Shaheen BCOM/275 June 14, 2010 Gays in the Military In this paper, the writer will locate an article on a controversial subject. Controversial is defined as “subject to controversy; debate” (Dictionary, LLC.. 2010, para. 1). In addition, the article will include an argument the writer does not agree with. In earlier times of the Crusades, the Knights Templar had been persecuted and many of their group was burned at the stake for their homosexuality in the early 14th Century. American soldiers had been discharged for acts in homosexual acts by General George Washington in 1778. Although the Military has prohibited homosexuality, the ban was not enforced until the time of World War II. Procedures had been developed and implemented in locating and excluding homosexual draftees from serving in the Military; the services screened for feminine body mannerisms, dress manner and any rectum irregularities (Webley, 2010). During President Bill Clintons term the “Don’t ask don’t tell” policy, formally known as the Military Personnel Eligibility Act was enacted (Webley, 2010). This law was passed to keep open gay women and men from serving in the U.S. Military. “As long as gays kept quiet about their sexual orientation, they were allowed to serve in the Military” (Webley, 2010). The Pentagon agreed to keep from asking about sexual preference in recruitment forms and interviews, but it never stopped with the investigations of those serving in the...
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...Comprehensive Sex Education Teenage pregnancy rates are higher in American than they are in most other industrialized countries. This is a direct cause of the prominence of abstinence-only-before-marriage (commonly known as abstinence-only) education in United States schools. Besides teen pregnancy, abstinence-only education does more harm to America’s youth. There is a debate being discussed about how sexual education should be taught in schools. Even though abstinence-only education in schools promotes abstinence, a comprehensive sex education provides teenagers with accurate information, has community support, and empowers youth. Comprehensive and abstinence-only education are two very different approaches to the teachings of sexual education. Comprehensive education provides extensive information about contraceptive use, prevention of STDs, and sexual health while also promoting abstinence. It is an open-minded program that exposes students to some controversial topics like sexual orientation and gender identity while other types of programs often shy away from these discussions. On the other hand, abstinence-only education programs promote abstinence as the only option for teenagers and young adults...
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