Essays and Research Papers on Sexuality

This 3 page paper discusses the book by Bell Hooks, Feminism is for Everybody. The paper gives a brief overview, quotes, and critiques the concepts in the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A paper which considers the various issues surrounding older women's fertility, with particular reference to changing lifestyles, social attitudes, IVF and late maternity.

A paper which considers the various issues surrounding older women's fertility, with particular reference to changing lifestyles, social attitudes, IVF and late maternity.

3 pages in length. No different than any other social ill, legalized prostitution would allow for states to reap great economic benefits while at the same time regulate an industry that has utterly defied every attempt to purge its existence from an otherwise respectable society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

3 pages in length. No different than any other social ill, legalized prostitution would allow for states to reap great economic benefits while at the same time regulate an industry that has utterly defied every attempt to purge its existence from an otherwise respectable society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page examination of the contention that "the relationship between women's employment and fertility is 'elusive and ambiguous'". The author speculates that in some situations women's employment might be likely to result in greater sexual and reproductive choice. This contention can be demonstrated with a look at microcredit programs, programs which are ...

This 5 page paper argues that prostitution is inherently degrading to women. This paper provides a number of reasons in support of this position as well as referring to the philosophy of Kant as means of further explanation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that prostitution is inherently degrading to women. This paper provides a number of reasons in support of this position as well as referring to the philosophy of Kant as means of further explanation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts Helene Cixous' Laugh of the Medusa, to the themes and ideas found in Audre Lorde's work, The Uses of the Erotic. Quotes cited from both texts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page research paper that addresses female genital mutilation (FGM) as an ongoing global justice issue pertaining to women. Throughout the globe, women are still discriminated against and are cast into the role of second-class citizens, but on a more basic level, women -- worldwide-- are routinely the victims of institutionally sanctioned violence. In ...

This 3 page paper examines the role that sex plays in the life of individuals. This paper examines this topic from a physical, mental, and spiritual perspective, and underscores the message that sex is a combination of experiences. Bibliography lists 3 soources.

This 3 page paper examines the role that sex plays in the life of individuals. This paper examines this topic from a physical, mental, and spiritual perspective, and underscores the message that sex is a combination of experiences. Bibliography lists 3 soources.

A 3 page paper which examines one particular essay from Caroline Brettell’s text “Gender in Cross Cultural Perspective.” The essay examined is Galloway’s “Where Have All the Menstrual Huts Gone?” No additional sources cited.

A 5 page contention that numerous assumptions are often in play when we consider the issues between male and female. Various groups, in fact, try to propagate their own beliefs in regard to the relationship between the sexes when, in reality, there is no one commonalty. This is particularly true in regard to ...

Isabel Allende's work contains magical realism to heighten the reality in her novels. Allende says there is “a fundamental difference between imagination and fantasy. Fantasy is made up of fairytales, which do not have a basis in real life. Imagination is the exaltation of reality.” (Zapata-Whelan). Her books have “elements of imagination” such as “gross ...

Isabel Allende's work contains magical realism to heighten the reality in her novels. Allende says there is “a fundamental difference between imagination and fantasy. Fantasy is made up of fairytales, which do not have a basis in real life. Imagination is the exaltation of reality.” (Zapata-Whelan). Her books have “elements of imagination” such as “gross ...

This 3 page paper examines the role that birth and motherhood play in Barbara Gowdy's, "Falling Angel" and Robertson Davies', "Fifth Business". This paper compares and contrasts the very different views of the authors on these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the role that birth and motherhood play in Barbara Gowdy's, "Falling Angel" and Robertson Davies', "Fifth Business". This paper compares and contrasts the very different views of the authors on these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines religion in America and how it has impacted women. Some religions are discussed specifically, but the paper provides a general overview. Sex is discussed as it pertains to the double standard that religions seem to suggest. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 6 page review of the novel by Jackie Kay. The novel features many of the elements of the life of a real American jazz musician, Billy Tipton. Like Tipton the main character of this book, Joss, led his life as a man yet upon his death it was discovered that he was ...

4 pages in length. The 'problem' of teen pregnancy has reached what many believe to be epidemic proportions; as such, the government has seen fit to enact legislation and policy to help educate adolescents, fund programs and provide the ready access to contraceptives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper explores the subject of transgenderism and the reasons why individuals choose this lifestyle. This paper concludes that transgenders have a high desire to be true to what they feel to be their unique gender identity. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 4 page contention that there are many valid justifications for a woman to pursue an abortion. The author argues that the contention that only situations of rape warrant abortion is myopic at the very least. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 12 page paper discusses the history of women's orgasm, its recognition, misconceptions, early research, religious perspectives, social and psychological ramifications, and health benefits. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues that abortion is wrong. Bibliography lists 3 sources.