Essays and Research Papers on Homosexuality

A 7 page examination of the predominant views among professional organizations like the American Psychiatric Association regarding the causes of homosexuality and potential treatments. Emphasizes that views of professional organizations have evolved considerably over time. This evolution has occurred both in response to changing societal views on homosexuality and on emerging research regarding ...

(6 pp) Newsflash! Holy high heels Batman! We have new neighbors in Gotham City. DC Comics to Include Homosexual Couple! The comic book company that gave us Superman will now give us the first super heroes that will fight crime as a couple--not as in Batman and Robin ? but as ...

14 pages in length. Lisa was fed up with hiding the fact that she was a lesbian. While she was not quite sure how her family would react to such news, she had reached the end of her rope; no longer could she continue living a lie. If her mom and dad ...

5 pages in length. The HIV/AIDS population faces considerably more challenges than other members of society, in that they have to struggle just to achieve a modicum of acceptance. Their societal counterparts, who are frequently ignorant to deeper issues surrounding the disease, often unknowingly make them feel inadequate and worthless when it comes their life ...

This 9 page paper provides an overview of gay culture, inclusive of example original research in the form of observing dress and mannerisms in a gay dance club. Deviance is defined and observations are evaluated in respect to deviance. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. Disco's resurgence in that late 1990s has fulfilled one of popular culture's perpetual prophecies: give a particular fad twenty five years to return and when it does, it will be hotter than the first time around. Portrayed as the heart and soul of the seventies, disco was more than ...

This 5 page report discusses the ideals of a world in which gay and lesbian rights are acknowledged as legitimate and necessary components of a peaceful society. The people of all nations in the 21st century must undertake the effort to establish parity within their social, political, and cultural boundaries. Such parity means that all people ...

A 7 page overview of the controversy surrounding home testing for HIV. Identifies AIDS, and HIV) as a tragic disease for which there are tragic consequences both epidemiologically and sociologically. Contends that because of the social stigma which all too often results with the disease and the insecurity of medical records in general, ...

This 3 page paper looks at Jean Genet's Querelle and its underlying message. How society views homosexuality is discussed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page discussion of cultural and behavioral differences which are targeted by bias and prejudice. Typically these prejudices target racial and ethnic differences as well as sexual preference such as homosexuality. Examines the works of five authors: William Foote Whyte's "Street Corner Society", Piri Thomas' autobiographical novel "Down These Mean Streets", ...

3 pages in length. The social and political implications of AIDS boils down to a matter of privacy, a point clearly addressed in Herve Guibert's "To The Friend : Who Did Not Save My Life." Clearly, a fine line exists between what the public needs to know and an individual's right to privacy. ...

An 8 page overview of the changes which have occurred in regard to social policies concerning homosexuals, transsexuals, and bisexuals between the Conservative Era of the 1950s to today. Outlines policy changes in the workplace and other societal arenas emphasizing that during the Conservative Era those who differed from the mainstream are viewed either ...

An eleven page paper on the similarities and differences between two cultural minorities, the way in which they are perceived by the majority culture, and how they attempt to address discrimination and prejudice on both an individual and a group level. Bibliography lists 11 sources

The homosexual in the workplace is found to be in a position where they are discriminated against as well as finding themselves in a state of fear. This 11 page paper argues that Georg Simmel's theory of dyad to triad interactions is applicable within the microcosm of the office culture, while Emile Durkheim's theory on the division of labor ...

A paper which contrasts traditional and queer readings of literary texts, and looks at John Logan’s ‘Never the Sinner’ from the perspective of the latter, in terms of the way in which the characters are presented and Logan’s interpretation of their motivations.

This 5 page report briefly discusses some of the issues and problems associated with gay and lesbian adoptions. There are significant misunderstandings in the issue, misunderstandings that have an impact on gay and lesbian (biological and adoptive) parents and their children. There are also legal issues associated with the fact that gay adoption is not covered by statue in most states. ...

This 5 page paper supports Foucault's view on sexual repression that suggests society is obsessed with sex due to repression. Sex and sexuality is discussed historically in the west as well as other areas. Homosexuality is touched on. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

6 pages in length. The writer discusses gay/lesbian marriage and parenting, taking the socially intolerant viewpoint. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the arguments surrounding the argument that gay men and women should not be teachers in the state school systems. The paper argues the issue both ways with supporting evidence, before coming to a conclusion. The bibliography cites 10 sources.

9 pages in length. Josh and Barbara met for lunch every week without fail; this friendly ritual had endured five years of personal problems, social concerns, birthdays, anniversaries and everything else that two such individuals could share over the course of time. Their relationship was based within a solid friendship, inasmuch as they ...

A five page paper which looks at John Coggeshall’s article, ‘Ladies Behind Bars’ and the way in which he sees the construction of gender roles in male prisons as reflecting and exemplifying the delineation of male and female roles in the outside world. Bibliography lists 5 sources

The concept of 'otherness' as a proponent of discriminatory practices dates back to the beginning of human history. This 5 page paper posits that the role of the media can be to perpetuate the stereotype and negative attitude or it can be used to educate the public in a manner whereby the homosexual lifestyle might ...

5 pages in length. Positive parenting is a difficult objective without the added pressures and complications of social constraints. Adriana Gomez's The Many Faces Of Discrimination and Tamar Lewin's Court Backs Florida Ban On Adoption By Gays both address the issues surrounding one of the most hotly debated topics in contemporary society, ultimately ...

5 pages. This interesting and introspective outlook on life concerns the protagonists of two books on the love between women. The Vagabond by Colette and Tipping the Velvet by Sara Waters both involve women who love their world with women and goes beyond the gender expectations of their culture. Discusses their positions and ...

Gender and sexuality play an enormous role in the social construct of cultural norms. This 5 page paper argues that homosexual marriage should be allowed, sanctioned and, perhaps, encouraged because of the financial and emotional benefits, the need to discourage discrimination and the need to help this particular population battle some of the issues (such as AIDS) that have ...