...The stigma and prejudice associated with gender identity, and sexual preferences make them a minority that is being targeted in today’s society. LGBT youth tend to experience high levels of stress and discrimination because of individuals who are homophobic. In order to thrive, they need to be accepted and cared for in inclusive and culturally appropriate environment that provides them the proper health care and sexual health education (Advocates for Youth, 2008). This may prevent them from feeling isolated, or rejected; because they often have little support from family or peers in their age group. Mental illness amongst LGBT youth is a significant human behavioral issue for professionals to address (Hulstein, 2012). LGBT youth experience inequality due to their sexual preferences and gender identity. This leads to unhealthy relationships and interferes with their ability to express their individuality, (McWhirter, McWhirter, McWhirter, & McWhirter, 2013). Valenti, & Campbell, 2009, reveal that as a result of the stressors associated with the LGBT youth experience, they have high rates of suicide...
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...The LGBTQ+ community has been fighting for their equal human rights for years now. The community has made a lot of headway, specifically in the homosexual community. Homosexuals were recently granted the right to marriage equality by the United States Supreme Court. This is a right that in some states, was already granted to the homosexual community. Now, the entire country has to honor, accept, and allow same sex marriage. Even though this is a right that should have been granted to this community a long time ago, there was still a long and tiring fight for it. Now, the same thing is happening but with homosexual parenting. As we all know, two people from the same sex can not create a child. So in homosexual communities, if artificial insemination...
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...The Sexual Minority Reaction Paper Chris Pipes Liberty University Abstract The Christian counselor is discussed in how they understand and follow the ethical principals that guide them in working with sexual minorities and how to maintain the level of multicultural competence to counsel a diverse clientele. Definitions of homosexuality, sexual orientation and sexual reorientation are assessed and discussed. In addition to the different methods of sexual reorientation therapy, the importance of being a multicultural competent counselor is highlighted as well. A new form of therapy, called sexual identity therapy, is evaluated and discussed. Emphasis on written informed consent from clients is explained due to client autonomy and self-determination. Personal reflection on multicultural competence, sexual identity therapy, client autonomy and informed consent is shared along with the action plan to be a multicultural competent counselor, to provide written informed consent and to make wise decisions regarding value conflicts with clients. Keywords: sexual minority, homosexuality, sexual orientation, sexual reorientation, multicultural competence, sexual identity therapy, client autonomy, informed consent, value conflict The Sexual Minority Client Section I: Summarize Chapter 10, “The Sexual Minority Client”, in the book Christian Counseling Ethics centers on sexual minorities, who are “individuals with same-sex attractions or behavior, regardless of self-identifications”...
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...Married To Asperger’s Introduction We all remember the awkward kid in school who was a loner and unable to sustain friendships. What happens when this kid grows up, will they marry, can they marry, is it possible for this person to have a successful marriage? What barriers are there and how can they be dealt with so an other-centered extravert can have a fulfilling marriage with a self-absorbed person with Asperger’s syndrome? People with Asperger’s syndrome have difficulties in relationships in general. Marriage is probably is the most interpersonal of all relationships. I believe it may be difficult for an extravert to have a fulfilling marriage. Asperger’s syndrome is one of the Autism spectrum disorders that are characterized by abnormalities of social interaction and communication. Those that are diagnosed with the syndrome often associated exhibit restricted behavior or activities such as being fascinated and glued to a certain activity and often have a general delay in the development of their speech (Janzen, 1999). Because of this, there is a very high likelihood that the people diagnosed with this syndrome will have a problem when it comes to the development of friendships (IAP, 2011). They may engage in a one sided conversation about their topic of interest without necessarily taking into consideration the feeling of the listener and whether he or she is interested in their topic of discussion...
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...Army Sexual Assault & Response Program PE: L301 Scenario 1 Minnie Lee and Sandra Chip are both sergeant first class attending the Advanced Noncommissioned Officer Course (ANCOC). They have become good friends during their training and have a lot in common. Both of them are divorced and have one child. With only a week left in the course, they decide to go to the theater to see the latest movie. As they watch the movie Minnie asks Sandra, “May I kiss you?” Before Sandra can respond, Minnie grabs Sandra and places her mouth over her lips. Sandra struggles to get away, not believing what is happening to her. After pulling away, she walks out of the theater in a state of shock and surprise a. Does the scenario describe a sexual assault? yes b. If so, what type? Incident Assault c. If rape, what type? Not rape d. Who is the victim? Sandra e. Who is the alleged perpetrator Minnie ANSWER: Sexual assault is an involuntary sexual act in which a person is threatened or forced to engage against their will, or any sexual touching of a person who has not consented. Indecent assault is an assault that is sexual in nature. Any person who has indecent contact with another or takes indecent liberties with a person without his or her consent is guilty of indecent assault. The fact that Sandra was trying to pull away is the gesture saying that Minnie’s actions are unwanted. It is a sex crime. There are many COAs in which Sandra can handle this situation. The...
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... I first became interested in activist photography when we studied Shelby Adams. I believe his activist intents are clouded, maybe even completely discounted, by his personal motivations as an artist and the cultural stereo-types documented in his subject matter of the Appalachian people he claims to be a member of. Adams stated in his book, Appalachian Legacy, that his “Photographs do not constitute a documentary overview…but represent a personal, subjective view of the spirit of the people” (Adams 18). Adams also relays how his father, a doctor, would visit the members of the isolated communities in the region and “Although my father had prejudiced views, I came to know those people” (Cummins 3). Again, Adams demonstrates his own disconnect from ‘his community’ by asserting class: he refers to the...
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...Sexual Violence in the US According to RAINN.org, every 98 seconds someone is being sexually assaulted. At least 22 million women are raped in their lifetimes. Woman of many different races and ethnicities are victims of sexual assaulted. Since 2010 sexual assault being reported to police has declined 35%. Why might you ask? I'm going to be going into further detail on why this is happening. In "The Book of Unknown Americans" there is a chapter that touches the surface of sexual assault. In the chapter, the author discusses how the character Quisqueya was sexually assaulted by her mother's husband in her teen years and goes on to the effects it has on her adult life. Which in many cases is extremely relevant to what goes on in our society....
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...used to describe education about human sexual anatomy, sexual reproduction, sexual intercourse, and other aspects of human sexual behavior. Although some form of sex education is part of the curriculum in some schools around the country, it remains a controversial issue in many areas. More than half of parents do not think sex education should be taught to children at school, according to a new survey. Many think it is inappropriate to teach children about sex, while others think it should be a parents' choice to inform their own child, according to a poll by baby product website babychild.org.uk. The survey, which questioned more than 1,700 parents of children aged five to fifteen, found that fifty nine per cent do not agree with the fact that sex education is often taught to children in schools. Given the state of clothing, television, music, video games and other social media, a wise parent would be on constant alert for opportunities to assess their child for signs that wisdom about anything sexual is in need of being dispensed and then they would dispense it. But many aren’t, and many don’t. It is adults who are uncomfortable with sex, and this discomfort is a big part of the reason why children need sex education in schools. Adults are failing in their job to inform their kids in a timely manner. Kids are sexual beings from the moment they are conceived. Pretending that they don’t need to know anything about even the most basic sexual issues before they are teens is willful...
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...SEXUAL ANRTHOPOLOGY: NNLT VS. FEMINIST REVISIONISTS June 2014 In The Sexual Person by authors Todd A. Salzman and Michael G. Lawler (Sawler), we are presented with multiple views on humans and the sexual being. Exposure to traditionalist, Natural Law Theorists, Revisionists, and Sawler’s own perspectives, widens the understanding of the Christian view on sexual acts while providing multiple perspectives that help question the interpretation behind the moral laws. Compare and contrasting the Natural Law Theorists and Feminist Revisionists, I will explore their perspectives on sexual anthropology and conclude with my own interpretation of the sexual human. Beginning with the New Natural Law Theorists (NNLT), their main perspective behind the sexual person is mostly thread within the principles of the physical being while almost completely disregarding the “emotional” or personal human. The NNLT follows the specific natural law, which reflects the human inclination towards reproduction and preservation as a species, much like that of the animal kingdom. The only difference, however, is that humans have the ability to become united through the act of procreation. The NNLT choses to focus on the generic natural law, choosing to emphasize the importance of the biological and natural meanings of a sexual act, rather than the specific natural law, which chooses to emphasize on the personal and relational meanings of the sexual act. The NNLT prioritizes the biological over the...
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...Profiling Paper The law defines rape as sexual contact with a non-consenting person. Being convicted of rape yields charges ranging from a misdemeanor to felony. There are four classifications of rapist: power reassurance, anger retaliation, power assertive, and sadistic. Each type of rapist has different goals and influences that make them carry out the attack. Power reassurance rapists, as most rapist profiles do, have a pretty specific profile. Very often, they are single, passive, non-athletic people who live with their parents, do not have sex partners and few if any friends, and work menial jobs. Power reassurance rapists seek validation. This validation elevates their “status.” Power reassurance rapists also seek to validate a fantasy of being sexually adequate and may demand the victim act out a sexual fantasy. They tend to frequent adult bookstores and have voyeur, exhibitionist, transvestite, and or fetishist tendencies. There is a strong sexual component to their attacks…they view the rape as a sexual relationship and thus rarely if ever use force. Anger retaliation rapists are exactly that…rapists who retaliate out of anger. These people tend have faced family hardships, such as divorce or foster care, early in life. They are poorly educated, often high school drop-outs, misogynists who have backgrounds in contact sports, frequent bars, and have action oriented jobs. These physically abusive people are usually in relationships, socially competent, and have...
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...Assignment 3 Essay Prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace is a concern in Ontario. It is agreed that sexual harassment is a form of gender discrimination and is recognized as a violation of human rights, however it still exists today. Sexual harassment violates women, lowers their self esteem, and leaves them feeling helpless, and in some cases trapped in a job that they cannot afford to quit, so they endure the harassment. Employers suffer because it creates a hostile work environment, productivity may decline, absenteeism increases and there is a high turnover of staff which can lead to the loss of valuable employees. Although there are laws and Acts that prohibit sexual harassment, it is not easy to stop. Most women attempt to deal with their situations informally instead of taking formal action because they fear reprisals, such as losing their job or being treated unfairly (Hughes & Anderson, 2010). In addition, the inherent inequalities and social conditioning that occurs between men and women plays a major role in the struggle women face within the workplace. Although the government of Ontario have put several initiatives in place to counter-act sexual harassment, it is not certain that any of these initiatives are making a positive impact on the situation. This paper will examine the different initiatives taken to negate sexual harassment against women in the workplace. According to "Women and Work in Canada: Sexual Harassment" the last extensive survey...
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...ROSKILDE UNIVERSITY 2005 HOMOSEXUALITY Joanna Barnecka Kinga Karp Mie Lollike Psychology, Modul Autumn Semester 2005 Group Number 107 Supervisor: Bettina Hjortholt Characters: 106.189 INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................... 2 ABSTRACT .................................................................................................................. 2 MOTIVATION.............................................................................................................. 3 PROBLEM DEFINITION ............................................................................................... 4 CARDINAL QUESTION ................................................................................................ 4 SUB-QUESTIONS ......................................................................................................... 4 METHODOLOGY ......................................................................................................... 5 INTRODUCTION TO THE TERM HOMOSEXUALITY .................................... 6 THEORETICAL BACKGROUNDS FOR UNDERSTANDING HOMOSEXUALITY................................................................................................... 9 HOMOSEXUALITY FROM A BEHAVIOURISTIC POINT OF VIEW ................................ 10 HOMOSEXUALITY FROM A BIOLOGICAL POINT OF VIEW ....................................... 16 HOMOSEXUALITY FROM A PSYCHODYNAMIC POINT OF VIEW....
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...“Understanding Your Sexual Energy and Sexuality”. Sexuality and relationships. Sexual compatibility plays an important role in ensuring a harmonious “monogamous”, long-term, relationship. A good relationship is one that is gratifying and fulfilling to both parties. Relationships are about negotiations and compromises. A relationship should never be centered on sexual intimacy alone as it encompasses other aspects such as compassion, care and love. In that case sex should be uses as a reflection on these factors. The quality of the relationship will then depend on how it meets the needs of those involved. Therefore one should consider the needs of their partner and seek ways to meet those needs. But in the event that the partner is not able to meet those needs, they should not be labeled as being wrong or inconsiderate, instead both partners should sit down together and negotiate for some middle ground in order to remain happy. It is therefore likely that a relationship that does not possess these qualities will not last a long time. The deal of Kink and fetishes Like the writer I also believe that sexuality is a nature that is open to a lot of creativity and hence there are many different forms of expression in this nature in all creations of life including humans. With that being said fetishes and kinks are simply an expression of an individual’s desires and fantasies. Therefore two consenting adults should feel free to engage in the types of sexual behavior they desire...
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...In an assessment of four of the most highly anticipated abstinence-only programs being funded by the government, researchers found that none of the programs evaluated had a positive effect on teen's sexual behavior ("Abstinence Education Programs..."). Even though they are supported so extensively by the government, the programs do not actually have an effect, or at least a positive one. Abstinence-only education has shown to discourage or not discuss the use of contraceptives by sexually active students, which leads to higher risk of STIs or accidental pregnancy (Swartzendruber). Abstinence-only education also promotes ideas that are not scientifically accurate, which is dangerous. These programs are considered medically and scientifically inaccurate by many medical professionals because since they discourage having a conversation about the possibility of sex, they fail to address potentially lifesaving information, like how to protect from...
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...T H E WAY O F THE S U P E R I O R MAN A Spiritual Guide to Mastering and the Challenges of Women, Work, Sexual Desire DAVID DEIDA P L E X U S 1997 IMPORTANT CAUTION - PLEASE READ THIS Although anyone may find the practices, disciplines and understandings in this book to be useful, it is sold with the understanding that neither the author nor the publisher are engaged in presenting specific medical, psychological, emotional, sexual, or spiritual advice. Nor is anything in this book intended to be a diagnosis, prescription, recommendation, or cure for any specific kind of medical, psychological, emotional, sexual, or spiritual problem. Each person has unique needs and this book cannot take these individual differences into account. Each person should engage in a program of treatment, prevention, cure, or general health only in consultation with a licensed, qualified physician, therapist, or other competent professional. Any person suffering from venereal disease or any local illness of his or her sexual organs or prostate gland should consult a medical doctor and a qualified instructor of sexual yoga before practicing the sexual methods described in this book. PLEXUS 815-A Brazos, Suite 445-B Austin, TX 78701 © 1997 by David Deida All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the...
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