References: Adams‚ M. (2007). Introduction. In Adams M.‚ Blumenfeld W.J.‚ Castañeda C.R.‚ Hackman H.W.‚ Peters M.L.‚ & Zúñiga X.‚ Readings for Diversity and Social Justice. New York: Routledge.
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In the article “Taking the Leather out of Leathersex: The Internet‚ Identity‚ and the Sadomasochistic Sphere‚” the author discusses sadomasochism and BDSM (a shortened acronym for Bondage and Discipline; Domination and Submission; Sadism and Masochism) as a counter public subculture‚ and identifies it as a public sphere‚ made more accessible through digital technologies. Rambukkana set the groundwork for his paper by defining key concepts like the public sphere‚ as well as its critics like Nancy
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not understanding much of its political and social context. But none of these factors prevented me from enjoying this human drama that spoke directly to me even when I wasn’t sure what it was saying. The play Angels in America‚ to me‚ dealt with homophobia‚ intolerance‚ view points of identity‚ tradition and heritage‚ prejudice and stigma‚ and AIDS. These caused the main characters many problems and pressure to be something they weren’t. Roy Cohn had an interesting line. He said that even though
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This question is one that has sparked controversy among gays‚ lesbians and their supporters or friends. In the debate over the origin of sexual orientation‚ people have presented a variety of arguments for possible causes‚ ranging from genetic predisposition to individual choices about lifestyle to environmental factors. People’s views regarding gay civil rights do not necessarily indicate which of these possible causes they believe is the "right" one. The fundamental question remains‚ however‚ “why
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Should the partnered status of women have any bearing upon the care she receives from midwives during pregnancy‚ childbirth and the postnatal period? In relation to the Nursing and Midwifery Board (NMBA) Competency Standards for the Midwife 2010‚ competency 9‚ the midwife should actively support midwifery as a public health strategy. Actively supporting midwifery and public health would be seen as actively supporting the woman in her pregnancy journey‚ regardless of her partnered status‚ should that
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addressing widespread rumours about his sexual orientation‚ it appears a new wave of fearless young rappers is claiming their space in the world of hip-hop. Is hip-hop the last demographic to embrace the gay culture and leaving us with the question is homophobia in hip-hop at a tipping point? This piece will explore how acts such as Zebra Katz and Mykki Blanco have helped with the first ‘Queer rap’ crossover hits. It will demonstrate how the hip-hop genre has begun to
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The stars that shift in the wind are‚ to many‚ a sign of hope and freedom. The elation felt from a patriotic tune lulls their mind from the past and present regarding their country of genocide and inequality. When I hear the melodic anthem‚ or perhaps our pledge of allegiance‚ I feel anger and disgust at the words that are so hypocritical to the true America. The America that favors war and division‚ though it claims freedom is its cause. This “new” world of ours was an asylum of sorts to the European
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The accurate definition for ‘Intersectionality’ would be the concept often used in critical theories to describe the best ways in which oppressive institutions (racism‚ sexism‚ homophobia‚ transphobia‚ ableism‚ classism‚ etc) are interconnected and cannot be examined separately from one another. An intersectionality structure came out during the late 1980s with roots in critical race‚ ethnic studies‚ and feminism. This developed interdisciplinary structure of theory and practice focus attention
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Little Albert Experiment. Retrieved October 20‚ 2012 from http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/topics/Little_Albert_experiment (1999). Behaviorism in Watson’s Own Words. Retrieved October 18 2012 from http://www.sntp.net/behaviorism.htm Taken from Blumenfeld‚ S Albert. Retrieved October 16‚ 2012 from http://psychology.about.com/od/classicpsychologystudies/a/little-albertexperiment.htm Cherry‚ K. (2012). John Watson Biography (1878-1958). Retrieved October 16‚ 2012 from http://psychology.about.com/od/profilesofmajorthinkers/p/watson
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When you think of America‚ the first thing that should come to your mind is a nation of peace and equality. But in reality it’s not‚ is it? We live in a nation of racism‚ sexism‚ and homophobia. Homosexuals get the worst of all the unfair treatment. Gays have been fighting for rights since the 1960’s‚ maybe even before then‚ and yet today in 2012‚ those pleas for rights are heard‚ but ignored & lashed at. We should allow same-sex marriage because banning it is unfair‚ love is all that matters
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