Essays and Research Papers on AIDS

This 4 page paper focuses on M. Butterfly but also references The Crying Game. Sexuality and gender are discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page book report on Ellen Lewin’s “Lesbian Mothers: Accounts of Gender in American Culture.” No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper provides an overview of existing research about the impacts of hormones on behaviors and the subsequent correlation with gender identity. This paper considers the arguments of nature vs. nurture in terms of homosexuality. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper explores the Hindu religion, India’s caste system, and the transgendered individuals known as the Hijra as they exist within Indian culture. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. Raising emotionally healthy children requires parents who are compassionate, guiding, interactive, available, responsive and loving. While both men and women possess these characteristics and more necessary for the proper upbringing of children, society is used to the genders being paired as one man and one woman when it comes ...

A paper which considers the psychological aspects of HIV/AIDS, and how these might be taken into account in health promotion and public health campaigns. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

3 pages in length. The writer briefly discusses racial discord and homosexual intolerance as they relate to hatred in "The Laramie Project" and "Indian Killer." Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 5 page analysis of AZT's effectiveness in the fight against AIDS. Well-detailed and highlighted with statistics, and factual evidence. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

3 pages in length. Marriage is the bringing together of two people who love each other, no matter their gender. Despite what zealots argue, the union of two people is decided upon and carried out by no one other than those individuals; to pass judgment on what love is or how it may ...

6 pages in length. Despite studies that report AIDS-related deaths are on the decline, there has been -- and will continue to be -- a tremendous burden upon the general public with regard to general health issues and all associated with it. A disease so wicked that its consequences even affect those who ...

This 5 page report discusses the 1993 movie “Philadelphia” starring Tom Hanks. “Philadelphia” is a sensitive and heartbreaking examination of the affect of AIDS on family, friends, and the people who interact with an AIDS victim. After seeing the movie, the question can be asked as to how the movie helps in learning about health care communication. The question has to ...

A 7 page research paper that discusses the significance of Saikaku's text within the culture of seventeenth century Japan. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 7 page research paper that discusses the significance of Saikaku's text within the culture of seventeenth century Japan. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

An 8 page paper that provides an overview of a number of articles on these three fundamentally connected issues, and then determines the impact of different perspectives on these issues. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page discussion of Freud's five stages of psychosexual development. One table is included outlining the phases and ages for each. Discussion also includes recent controversy about the existence of the Oedipal complex. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

3 pages in length. Man is constantly reinventing itself as a species in order to maintain an ongoing and progressive status; if he were remain idle without benefit of continued growth and advancement as a collective of living beings, he would soon cease to exist. Whether social, political, economic, cultural or technological, progression ...

A 14 page research paper that discusses this film and its implications for HIV discrimination law. First of all, Philadelphia is discussed, pointing out the ways in which it utilizes cinematic techniques to emphasize the messages of its narrative, which dramatize issues of employment law and the injustice of discrimination. Secondly, discrimination against HIV victims ...

This 10 page paper looks at domestic violence in the gay community and the prejudice faced. Problems discussed include the fact that the relationship is not recognized as a marriage. Other issues include specific state laws that work against homosexuals in committed relationships. The problem of addressing gay domestic violence is discussed. Bibliography lists ...

This 8 page paper argues that discrimination against sexual minorities is virulent and harmful, and that it is still on-going, despite laws and regulations specifically outlawing it. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A seven page paper which looks at the issue of same sex marriages in British Columbia, with reference to recent legislation allocating equivalent rights and responsibilities to gay as well as heterosexual couples, the differences between provincial and federal legislation, the recent Supreme Court case and the groups which are opposing the current challenge to ...

This 11 page paper considers the arguments for an against the legalization of gay and lesbian marriages, looking at the different perceived advantages and disadvantages as well as s=issues such as discrimination and the purpose of marriage. The arguments are placed in a legal context, looking at the position under UK law, but making international ...

A 5 page research paper that reports on recent changes in the law in Latin America that has resulted in gay marriage. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 11 page paper investigates ego development in a fictitious young girl. First, a scenario describing the girl is offered, then Freud's theories are applied to the child's present and future ego development. Freud's psychosexual stages are also discussed to demonstrate where the child is at present and how they relate to ego development Bibliography ...

A 10 page research paper that examines the sources behind homophobia and the hostility that society demonstrates toward same-sex couples. As evidence of this, the writer specifically looks at a ruling in Hawaii that permitted homosexual marriage and the reaction that this caused with religious leaders across the country. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page paper discussing the 1992 Washington Post article by David H. Hackworth on 'The Case for a Military Gay Ban.' Hackworth notes a variety of experience-based reasons for hhis opposition to gays in the military. Bibliography lists two sources.