Essays and Research Papers on Homosexuality

A 4 page discussion of the question of whether homosexual couples should adopt children. This paper contends that the lack of research indicating their would be no adverse impact to the children is reason enough to conclude that they should not. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues in favor of same sex marriages. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 9 page paper examines gay marriage and the various aspects of society it affects. Political, religious and social aspects are discussed. The paper includes several arguments in support of gay marriage. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 6 page research paper/essay that offers a rebuttal to a 1995 essay by Jeff Jordan, a professor of philosophy at the University of Delaware, who argues that, in some circumstances, discrimination against homosexuals is morally and ethically justifiable. Specifically, Jordan argues that it is not only legally permissible but morally permissible, in fact, ...

A 6 page paper which examines religious considerations, political issues, and world views regarding this controversial social practice. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

An 8 page summation and analysis of Andrew Holleran’s novel Grief. In this novel, the author deals with the thoughts, attitudes and observations of the protagonist, who is grieving over the loss of his mother and the social difficulties of being an aging gay. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page report on John Boswell’s work Christianity, Social Tolerance & Homosexuality. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. The twenty-first century global society does not have enough to focus upon while in the midst of politically upheaval besides something that by all rights should concern no one other than the two people involved. The ever-present debate over same-sex marriage illustrates how contemporary social perspectives are not as ...

This 4 page paper discusses gay marriage and argues that most objections to it are based on the idea that marriage is a sacred rite consecrating a relationship between a man and woman only. It also argues that gay relationships are unstable and cause psychological problems. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page research paper that first discusses and analyzes several decision-making models and then applies one of them to a case scenario involving a controversial bulletin board about gay history month in a high school. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses public policy on same-sex marriage, which is a divisive public policy issue that continues to divide the nation, as there is no clear consensus on what either federal or state public policy on this issue should be. The following discussion of same-sex marriage draws on current sources ...

8 pages in length. Within the context of person-centered counseling resides the equation that allows for an HIV-positive gay man to break down his defense mechanisms so he may rebuild with positive and proactive behavior. Adjusting to treatment is a multi-faceted process whereby a number of components must work in tandem if the ...

A 6 page discussion of the Stonewall Riots, focusing heavily on a text by Stonewall: The Riots that Sparked the Gay Revolution by D. Cater (2004). Bibliography lists 4 sources.

15 pages in length. Parenting, even under the best circumstances, is a challenging proposition no matter who is undertaking the task. The extent to which children need such aspects as compassion, discipline, love and interaction in order to grow into healthy, well-rounded individuals is both grand and far-reaching; that heterosexual couples claim to ...

A 4 page paper which examines both sides to the same sex marriage issue. The paper predominantly argues that same sex marriages should be allowed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page paper examines the state of gay marriage today. Economic and legal benefits of marriage are discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 4 page consideration of how the concept of masculinity has changed over time. This paper explores such things as the societal expectation for males to be the family breadwinner and the issues surrounding homosexuality. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6-page paper, constructed in outline form, argues the merits for gay marriage, while discussing the opposing viewpoint. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

3 pages in length. Today, in the seventh year of the twenty-first century, the social, economic and moral battle continues to rage over gay marriage - a concept author Ramesh Ponnuru sees as a debate that is missing one pertinent option for a compromising resolution. His article entitled "Option Four: A Compromise on ...

This 5 page paper examines beliefs about homosexuality in the 1970s. It concludes with a brief comment on how things have changed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3-page paper provides an argument that the 1993 Don't Ask, Don't Tell, Don't Pursue Act regarding gays in the military has not had a detrimental effect on recruitment, retention and readiness. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

An 8 page overview of the US policies regarding omosexuals in the military. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses how gender influences our understanding of desire, and suggests that it is our society that tells us what is acceptable and what’s not with regard to personal relationships, and that it does so by means of narratives and stories. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper which considers three scenarios involving ethical dilemmas, and the relationship between professional codes of ethics and personal moral values. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper emphasizes that homosexuality goes against God's directives. Bibliography lists 4 sources.