Utopia and Gender: Short reflection on Queer(ing) Hetero-normativity ‘I think that when the unreal lays claim to reality‚ or enters into its domain‚ something other than a simple assimilation into prevailing norms can and does take place.’ (Butler‚ 2004‚ p.27) ‘The queer is the taboo-breaker‚ the monstrous‚ the uncanny.’ (Castle‚ 1995‚ p.383) Raphael‚ a well travelled and enlightened sailor‚ is the main protagonist in Thomas Moore’s Utopia. In Raphael’s opinion‚ Utopia was the only commonwealth
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“Gender” and the Importance of “The Social Construction of Gender.” Gender is an individual ’s natural sense of themselves existing as a male or female‚ which may hold opposing views from their biological sex. I believe sex and gender are two terms used interchangeably. Sex implies the biological characteristics among females and males. Whereas gender implies the social qualities connected with being a female or male. As Lorber states‚ “I am arguing that bodies differ physiologically‚ but they
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Introduction‚ part I As with general sociological theory‚ one of the persistent issues in gender theory is a focus on the tension between human agency and social structure. While most theories of gender—including radical feminism‚ intersectionality approaches‚ postmodernism‚ and queer theory—address both agency and social structure‚ implicit in their theoretical assumptions are the sources of social praxis. Because of their differing analyses on the source of social praxis‚ they analyze structure
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Essay 3 By Nichole Crawford We live in a society that is fueled by instant gratification‚ exaggerated sexuality and an ever-increasing lack of moral values. Through both poor role models and a highly sexualized media‚ the adolescents of today are constantly presented with a “lassiez-faire” projection of sex. Rarely do these images accurately portray the very real damage that irresponsibility and a lack of planning can do to the lives of young adults. In fact‚ some of the portrayals in today’s
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Adolescent Sexuality and Risk Factors Adolescence is that period between childhood and adulthood‚ when the adolescent is discovering his or her own identity and dealing with the transition. It is also a time of becoming more aware of sexuality and establishing patterns for future relationships. Those identifying as nonheterosexual i.e. Lesbian‚ Gay‚ Bisexual or Transgender (LGBT)‚ face even more challenges than their heterosexual counterparts. One challenge is their health. Russell and Consolacion
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The stereotype of sexuality had been around for centuries. By compare the present and the past‚ there is no huge transformation that occurs of people’s judgements about the ability of men and women. The irony of this stereotype proved the disability of human to move forward mentally‚ while the technological advances improve society. During the 16th and 17th centuries of America‚ there was a group of European people called “Puritan” settled in America‚ and established their New England colonies. The
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Biblical Principals of Healthy Sexuality Kyley Hood CNL 7643 Family Sexuality John Brown University Looking at the media and entertainment industry just over the past fifty or so year‚ it is very evident how much the view of healthy sexuality has changed throughout time in our society. Just 60 years old the public was horrified when Elvis Presley suggestively shook his hips and most television sitcoms were about a wholesome traditional family. Presently however; it is rare
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The biological views on sexuality are bases on physical characteristics that humans possess‚ these human traits can’t be changed or fixed due to the anatomical and chemical aspects of them. This is why all the biological research was done on how humans view sexuality share the concept that humans don’t have a choice in their sexual wants‚ the wants that human have are completely controlled by their biology. A perfect example of this is how hormones influence human sexuality and desires. In one hand
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Can gender norms be re-constructed through resistance of individuals in Hong Kong? A. Introduction What does it mean to be gay or lesbian or bisexual? Is it a matter of love? Sex? Desire? Identity? Biology? Politics? Or choice? The debates on gay law proposal in 2013 have provoked fierce responses from different domains of the society. The term “sexual minorities” has bombarded us with blur images about those people whose sexual identities or originations are deviant from the social norms. Resistance
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Sexuality-Reproductive Pattern: Client not sexually active for about 2 years Pattern of Elimination: Constipation‚ takes Colace and eats salad to help with bowel movement Pattern of Activity and Exercise: Client is active‚ goes to the gym at least 3x weekly before her back injury. Still goes to work on modified duties. Pattern of Sleep and Rest: Client does not rest during the day and gets about 6 hours of sleep at night. Pattern of Self-Perception and Self-Concept: Client has gained a lot
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