Essays and Research Papers on Sociology Of Sex & Aids

This is a 7 page tutorial language paper on the moral, legal and ethical issues involved in pre-marital sex. Original church rules regarding pre-marital sex were made in the first century when societies were vastly different. In today’s society people are choosing to have pre-marital sex but still feel that couples should be emotionally mature ...

This paper examines how personal ads reflect gender, sexuality and society. The thesis of the paper is that people will go out of their way to "sell" themselves in these ads, and therefore, they are not a true representation. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 14 page paper discusses the history of underwear from the 17th century until present day. Furthermore, this paper examines why people have tried to re-shape their bodies over the course of history. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the prevalence of sexual innuendo in "Interview with the Vampire". Specifically, this paper examines homoertoicism in this film and employs various scenes as examples. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page research paper that concentrates on summarizes and analyzing Susan Sontag's remarks on AIDS as a metaphor for illness in Illness in Metaphor and AIDS and its Metaphors. The writer examines Sontag's argument and then looks at how her points are reflected in the media. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 18 page examination of the socio-economic factors which have translated into the AIDS epidemic in the third world. The author defines AIDS and HIV, describing their causes and potentials for societal address. Third world poverty and the social inequalities and inefficiencies (traceable partially to colonialism) which exist in these countries are blamed ...

This 5 page paper examines different issues concerning rape., The paper begins by defining rape and the different types, such as non-acquaintance rape, date rape, workplace rape and incestual rape. The paper then considers the causes of rape and the results it may have on the victims. The bibliography cites 9 sources.

This 3 page report discusses the differences that have developed related to “conventional” sex therapy as compared to the psychological considerations of sex therapy that can be defined as “intimacy-based.” Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page contention that the distribution of clean needles should be a priority not only for non-profit organizations but also for society as a whole. The author emphasizes that not only are the less-desirable elements of society impacted by AIDS but so too are many innocent individuals. The distribution of clean needles ...

A 3 page paper discussing the state of sociological knowledge related to sex and sexuality. The fact that research has shown itself to be less useful than it could be is a good thing, for researchers now have a much firmer grasp on the need for absolutely unbiased research. No qualified researcher sets ...

This 5 page paper examines the begining of romantic relationships and investigates whether women or men do more touching at this stage. The conclusion of this paper is that women do more touching, and this is supported with a variety of evidence and studies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 12 page overview of the many issues surrounding same-sex marriages. The author reviews same-sex marriages from the perspective of how they impact society as a whole and, providing a review of the history of developments in churches in particular, evaluates those impacts under the utilitarian, deontological, and theological realms of philosophy. Bibliography lists ...

This 3 page paper provides a discussion on pornography and society. The paper suggests that pornography is detrimental to society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper provides a discussion on pornography and society. The paper suggests that pornography is detrimental to society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of Sutherland's Differential Association theory as it applies to the crime of rape. This paper considers the implications of this theory for understanding criminal activity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper provides an overview of Sutherland's Differential Association theory as it applies to the crime of rape. This paper considers the implications of this theory for understanding criminal activity. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 22 page paper delves into various attitudes, particularly as it respect the homosexual community. Barebacking is defined and its history explored. Grounded theory is discussed and utilized along with original research. While interviews are fabricated, excerpts are relayed and interviewees are appropriately categorized and evaluated. Recommendations for counseling are made. The thesis that counseling ...

This 15 page paper analyzes the behavior patterns of types of men in a western nightclub. Interviews included. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses the design of condoms and how technology and materials have improved them from the first condom. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 22 page paper delves into various attitudes, particularly as it respect the homosexual community. Barebacking is defined and its history explored. Grounded theory is discussed and utilized along with original research. While interviews are fabricated, excerpts are relayed and interviewees are appropriately categorized and evaluated. Recommendations for counseling are made. The thesis that counseling ...

This 9 page paper delves into probably the first case of gender reassignment on a healthy baby boy. The case created controversy during the 1960s. The case is explored ethically through the eyes of several well known philosophers. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper evaluates Hanley's (2000) piece regarding his life as an intersexed gay boy. The article is reviewed in light of this sociological theory. The theory is identified and discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the theories on marriage as suggested by McDaniel and Tepperman in their book, Close RElationships, an introduction to the sociology of families. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 4 page paper, unlike the title suggests, concludes that it is hard to separate one's psyche from one's body and be truly alienated in the sex industry. The paper uses Chapkis' Live Sex Acts as a springboard for discussion. The book uses Marx's theory of alienation to argue that sex may ...

With an increase in the transmission rates of sexually transmitted diseases, researchers have attempted to determine the best methods for improving condom use in adult populations. This study considers the impact of one HIV/AIDS education program designed specifically to target at-risk adult populations. This 21 page abstract provides an overview of the topic ...