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Money, Sex and Family Feuds During the 18th Century in the Novel, Silas Marner by George Eliot (368 words, 1 pages)

George Eliot's Silas Marner is an engaging novel intertwining money, sex, and family feuds during the 18th century. The title character is a friendless weaver who cares only for his cache of gold. He is ultimately redeemed through his love for Eppie, an abandoned golden-haired baby girl, whom he discovers ... Read More

The Growing Cases of Sex Offences and the Need to Keep Them Away from the Society (596 words, 1 pages)

Numerous studies have shown that the number of rapes increases as the population increases. However, the rate per 100,000 in the U.S. has increased by 400 since 1960. This produces a double whammy effect. If the population doubles and the rate quadruples, then there are eight times as many rapes. ... Read More

The Pushing of Sex, Violence and Immorality in the New Shows (1196 words, 2 pages)

In the fifties an episode of "Father Knows Best" was not allowed by the censors to air because it had a scene where a toilet could be seen in the background. In the '992000 TV season an episode of Will and Grace" showed Grace taking pictures of a celebrity's toilet, ... Read More

Sexually Transmitted Disease in the United States of America (430 words, 1 pages)

In the United States, more than 65 million people are currently living with an incurable sexually transmitted disease. ( SIECUS) An additional 15 million people infected with one or more STDs each year, roughly half of whom contract lifelong infections. (SEICUS) Most people are unaware of who has these diseases, ... Read More

The Problem of Sexual Harassment in the United States of America (645 words, 1 pages)

One of the most common problems in the United States today is sexual harassment. Whether it is from a male or female, sexual harassment has created many forms of controversy within both the public and personal lives of many Americans. The most common place to find sexual harassment is in ... Read More

An Antagonist View of Sexuality in the Novel, Wiseblood by Flannery O’Connor (1256 words, 2 pages)

Sexuality in Wiseblood That Heinous Beast Sexuality In the novel Wiseblood, by Flannery OConnor, one finds an unpleasant, almost antagonistic view of sexuality. The author seems to regard sex as an evil, and harps on this theme throughout the novel. Each sexual incident which occurs in the novel is tainted ... Read More

A Research on the Issue of Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (645 words, 1 pages)

The issue that I have chosen to research for the policy and procedures team is sexual harassment in the workplace. The present policy contained in the associate handbook states the following Sexual harassment can take many forms. It includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other visual, verbal, ... Read More

The Importance of Sexuality Education (495 words, 1 pages)

Sexuality education was quite taboo when I was growing up. I recall when my mother gave me a book on sexual education and then without my knowledge the book mysteriously disappeared from my bedroom and hidden in her closet. I found it months later while I was rummaging through her ... Read More

Understanding Sexual Harassment in the Workplace (741 words, 1 pages)

Sexual harassment has turned the workplace into a hazardous place to be. It is becoming a place where an innocent remark can threaten a perfectly good career. It's not like the old days when a kiss was just a kiss, a wink just a wink, or a joke just a ... Read More

The Definition of Sexual Assault (1322 words, 2 pages)

Sexual assault is a term that is used interchangeably with the word rape. The decision on whether or not to use the term rape or sexual assault is made by a states jurisdiction. Sexual assault is more readily used in an attempt to be more gender neutral (National Victim Center). ... Read More

The Portrayal of Sexism in “The Joy Luck Club” (755 words, 1 pages)

The Joy Luck Club - Sexism Is it fair to judge someone by their sex? Sexism is a problem common to both Chinese and American cultures, and as such they are met by most of the characters in the novel. The women were looked upon as an inferior being. They ... Read More

Teaching Children About Sex in a Religious Way (1822 words, 3 pages)

This is a very interesting chapter. It talks about how some people have gotten so far out of God's will that they are perishing. They are perishing for their lack of knowledge of God. They don't know that's why they are perishing, but the reason is simple They are in ... Read More

The Prevalence of Sexual Activity in Ragtime (1025 words, 2 pages)

--------------- --------------- ------------ Sex in Ragtime Throughout the novel, there are instances of both violent and more refined sexual references. While an obvious reason for these is the titillating effects of them, there are deeper, more relevant reasons for them. There are three main groups within which the sexual activity ... Read More

A Look at Sex Offences Under the Penal Code (308 words, 1 pages)

Sex, Prostitution, and the Penal Law As the Bill and Monica drama has shown, sex addiction is not neccessarily what you would think it is. It is often not about the pervert, the exhibitionist, or the pornographer, although it can be. It is about your friendly neighbor down the street ... Read More

The Sexual Activities in Sharon Old’s Poem “Sex Without Love” (1065 words, 2 pages)

Sharon Olds poem, "Sex without Love", quite passionately expresses the poet's attitude toward loveless sex as a cold and hurtful act. She accomplishes this through her use of various poetic techniques which evoke clear images in the reader. Her opening words, "How do they do it,...", do not simply offer ... Read More

The Views of Susan Estrich on Single Sex Education (946 words, 2 pages)

Single Sex Education Many people have different views on single sex education. Susan Estrich is very much in favor of single sex education. She believes that schools treat girls unfairly, and that by having schools or classes devoted to teaching only girls would help them greatly. From what Estrich says, ... Read More

An Examination of the Sex Tourism in Thailand (2793 words, 4 pages)

Sex Tourism in Thailand As we enter a new millenium the post-colonial nations in the world are still searching for ways to compete in an increasingly globalized, consumption driven economic environment. Many developing countries have speculated that Tourism is an effective catalyst for development as well as increased international understanding. ... Read More

An Essay on Homosexuality, Gay Marriage and the 8th Amendment (1609 words, 3 pages)

The 8th Amendment talks about freedom of speech and freedom of living life. It is not true for everyone to live hisher life by hisher choice. When one ask someone, heshe will tell that they are in favor of equal rights for homosexuals. They will all say that gay should ... Read More

The Issue of Same-Sex Marriage in the United States (1430 words, 2 pages)

Same-sex marriages have been a huge debate for the people of the United States. The concept of same-sex marriages has come up in many different forms such as during the presidential debates, states making it legal for same-sex couples to be married and people showing their views on why gays ... Read More

Sadomasochism: The Role of Sex in Today’s Society (2131 words, 4 pages)

Sex plays a major role in today's society. It seems that all forms of media use sex to help sell their products. From television, radio, music, and advertisements, to video games, the Internet, and even art and pictures, sex rules our society. In addition, many newspapers have recognized the attractiveness ... Read More

The Rise of Sexually Transmitted Disease in the United States (330 words, 1 pages)

Sexually transmitted disease (STD) is increasing in the United States. Most STDs are treatable, but there is no cure at present for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS leads to a fatal outcome in most cases. Although HIV can be spread through use ... Read More

An Analysis of the Portrayal of the Roles of the Sexes in Two Short Stories: Sidonie-Gabrielle Colette’s The Hand and James Joyce’s Eveline (2215 words, 3 pages)

Roles of the Sexes The submissive role of the female in a marriage or relationship is a common problem in many societies, including our own American society. This role has become so common that in fact it is now expected of the female. This male dominance goes as far back ... Read More

An Analysis of the Media’s Coverage of President Clinton’s Sex Scandal with Monica Lewinsky (753 words, 1 pages)

"I want to say one thing to the American people. I want you to listen to me. I did not have sexual relations with that woman, Miss Lewinsky. Remember these famous last words? On that faithful 27th day of January, Clinton stood before audience and spoke the words that essentially ... Read More

An Analysis of Sexual Orientation Between Male and Female in the Poem I Started Early I Took My Dog by Emily Dickinson (1197 words, 2 pages)

Rated R for Sexual Content In todays society, no matter what age a person is, there is a common bond that links all generations together, which is sex. Whether it be the sex gender definition we think about or the private and intimate sexual union of two individuals that consists ... Read More

The Issue of Same Sex Marriage in the United States of America (2218 words, 3 pages)

Nearly three people in four in the U.S. oppose gay marriage, almost the same proportion as are otherwise supportive of gay rights. This means that many of the same people who are even passionately in favor of gay rights oppose gays on this one issue. It is because there is ... Read More

An Analysis of the Degree of Sexual Dysfunction (497 words, 1 pages)

It is common for most couples to experience some degree of sexual dysfunction. The most prevalent type of sexual dysfunction for women is the female sexual arousal disorder. The female sexual arousal disorder occurs when a woman either does not become aroused at all or does not lubricate during any ... Read More

The Eternal Battle of the Sexes in One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, a Novel by Ken Kesey (4022 words, 5 pages)

When the original version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest was presented to the public, the author noted that Cuckoo's Nest was meant as a story of a "Christian character who puts his life on the line for the down-trodden (Porter 23)." However, this story, as seen in the ... Read More

Understanding Homosexual-Panic or Gay-Panic Defense in the Aaron McKinney Second-Degree Murder Case (2169 words, 10 pages)

Aaron McKinney was recently convicted of second-degree murder for his role in the fatal bludgeoning of Matthew Shepard on October 6th of last year. During the opening statements of his trial, McKinneys attorneys argued that a homosexual advance from Shepard brought back a traumatic childhood experience which triggered "five minutes ... Read More

A Feminist Approach to Sexuality in Sorites by Helene Cixous and the Hidden Fears Surrounding Society in Frankenstein by Mary Shelley (1650 words, 2 pages)

In her 1975 text Sorties, Helene Cixous feminist, poetic and psychoanalytic approach to sexuality gives the reader a unique consideration towards masculinity and femininity. The threat against traditional sexual relations and the fear that men possess because of this are the main issues raised by the text. Theses issues are ... Read More

Child Sexual Abuse as a Pervasive Issue in Our Society (2509 words, 9 pages)

The pervasiveness of child sexual abuse in our society is becoming increasingly clear through an academic climate that no longer views this abuse as taboo. However, society at large seems reluctant to acknowledge let alone deal adequately with the issue. Psychologists, primarily because of the nature of their role, are ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013