«Condoms offer effective protection against the most serious sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and they are also probably the most accessible form of contraception for adolescents and younger adults (Katherine Dexter 2004). In 2000, almost...» Document abstract
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SummaryCondoms offer effective protection against the most serious sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and they are also probably the most accessible form of contraception for adolescents and younger adults (Katherine Dexter 2004). In 2000, almost half of all new STI infections were among adolescents ages 15 to 24, with human papillomavirus and HIV leading the infection rates (Chesson 2004). Although STIs present a multitude of health risks and consequences, many adolescents, including those who use condoms, are unaware of the potential harm from STIs. A study among college students found that within those who did use condoms, they still showed little concern for the issues of STIs and HIV. Instead, they were concerned with their partner’s perceptions of condom use (Edgar 1992). This demonstrates how intricately involved interpersonal communication is in condom use, perhaps more important than the fear of STI risk. The study also suggests that those individuals who promoted condom use in the sexual activity had an internalized value for the precautionary measure of condom use.
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- Communication about sexual issues between parents and children is undoubtedly a sensitive subject
- there is overwhelming evidence for the benefit of condoms in reducing STI risk
- Sexual education has gone through many generations of methods and values
- Targeting a more upper-middle class, conservative and family-oriented subgroup
«One of the few times Mary Wollstonecraft advocates an actual legal right for women in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is when she says that a man who seduces a woman must be “legally obliged to maintain the woman and her children … And this law...» Document abstract
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SummaryOne of the few times Mary Wollstonecraft advocates an actual legal right for women in A Vindication of the Rights of Woman is when she says that a man who seduces a woman must be “legally obliged to maintain the woman and her children … And this law should remain in force as long as the weakness of women caused the word seduction to be used as an excuse for their frailty and want of principle” (71). This is an odd moment in the text, especially as it is unclear that there ever could be a time when the word seduction will cease to be used as an excuse. Above all, it highlights the conflict between expediency and the slow conversion of society which Wollstonecraft is trying to balance as she defines the proper state of independence for women as reasoned thought following first principles. In the case of ruined women or women who have lost their honour, Wollstonecraft feels such pity and compassion for their situation that she believes these women must be helped. But in other cases she seems strangely acceptant of society’s inertia.
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- She finds society's opinions most responsible for tyrannizing over women
- This is not to say that Wollstonecraft only had the barest necessities in mind when thinking of the legal rights of women
- Power, according to Wollstonecraft, seeks blind obedience.
- A reasonable and ideal part of society already exists
- Some men chose to live by reason while others chose to live by power
Comparison and Contrast Between Two Different Theoretical Frameworks of Family: Dual Employed Parents and Multicultural Families
«Throughout the course of the twentieth century, the breadwinner/homemaker model of family structure has pervaded both cultural and sociological discourse. Interestingly, however research now demonstrates that this model is not as typical as what...» Document abstract
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SummaryThroughout the course of the twentieth century, the breadwinner/homemaker model of family structure has pervaded both cultural and sociological discourse. Interestingly, however research now demonstrates that this model is not as typical as what many laymen believe. This “realization” has spawned more investigation into other family structures and their overall impact on both society and child rearing. With the realization that there are a host of different family frameworks, it is possible to examine the different types of frameworks such that a more integral understanding of these frameworks can be garnered. Using this as a basis for research, this investigation considers a comparison/contrast of two different theoretical frameworks of family: dual employed parents and multicultural families. By examining what has been written about these two different theoretical family frameworks, it will be possible to provide a comprehensive analysis of these frameworks. Further, by examining these specific theoretical frameworks some insight into the challenges facing the modern family will be garnered.
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- Introduction
- Dual Employed Parents
- Multicultural Families
- Comparison/Contrast of the Two Models
- Conclusions
«The American media has become quite adept at attracting the attention of consumers. Although many of the methods used to capture attention appear to be random to the laymen, in actuality, there are a host of theories that are used in an effort to...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe American media has become quite adept at attracting the attention of consumers. Although many of the methods used to capture attention appear to be random to the laymen, in actuality, there are a host of theories that are used in an effort to motivate and persuade the observer into taking action. These theories have bee well examined and developed by advertisers, sociologists and researchers attempting to understand what promulgates individual motivation and how this motivation can be shaped toward developing positive outcomes overall. Given that understanding human motivation is such an important issue for a wide range of disciplines, there is a clear impetus to examine the theories that have been proposed with respect to this process. Using this as a basis for investigation, this research considers an examination of the elaboration likelihood theory as developed by Petty and Cacioppo in 1979.
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- Introduction.
- Description of Theory.
- Perspective.
- Evaluation.
- Practical Application.
- Conclusion
«The Westerner’s view of Chinese culture is one that is filled with images of the submissive woman. Chinese society is predicated on a purely patriarchal system in which the needs of men remain the principle concern and focus of Chinese society....» Document abstract
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SummaryThe Westerner’s view of Chinese culture is one that is filled with images of the submissive woman. Chinese society is predicated on a purely patriarchal system in which the needs of men remain the principle concern and focus of Chinese society. While it is indeed evident that this type of society has made it difficult for Chinese women to assert their authority and power, a close examination of women from this culture seems to suggest that Chinese women have been able to asset themselves in more subtle ways. While these methods of assertion are not widely viewed as threatening to the cultural status quo that has been developed in China, it is evident that women have been able to carve out a unique niche for themselves using the basic context of patriarchal society that is essential to Chinese culture. With the realization that women in Chinese culture have had to find more subtle methods for expressing themselves in such a highly patriarchal system, there is a clear impetus to examine how women have developed in the context of Chinese society.
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- Introduction
- Women Chinese Culture and History'an Overview
- Empress Lu
- Empress Wu
- Empress Wei
- Empress Dowager Tz'u-hsi
- Women in Modern China
- Conclusion
«Dante writes Canto XIX as an indictment of church practices that remove its members from the spiritual sphere and give them too much political power. When corrupt people gain power in the Church, their corruption compromises the Church’s status and...» Document abstract
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SummaryDante writes Canto XIX as an indictment of church practices that remove its members from the spiritual sphere and give them too much political power. When corrupt people gain power in the Church, their corruption compromises the Church’s status and negatively affects the entire political atmosphere of Europe. This is why simoniacs are punished in the 8th circle of hell – Below thieves, prostitutes, and even murderers.. Specifically, Dante singles out three popes who used simony to further their political ends - Nicholas III, Boniface VIII, and Clement V. Their corruption had negative affects on the Church, Tuscany, and even Dante himself – indirectly leading to his exile from Florence in 1302.
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- Simony takes its name from a scene in the Acts of the Apostles involving the magician Simon Magus.
- Dante intends to showcase specific examples of corruption in the Church and remind the readers of the damage that it has wrought on both itself and on Tuscany.
- The second pope the Poet singles out for condemnation is Boniface VIII.
- The Poet paints Clement V as the worst of the corrupt simoniacs to come.
«The feminist movement in the United States began more than a century ago. Although it was not labeled as such until the late 1950s, a review of women’s history in the United States reveals that women have long fought for social, economic and...» Document abstract
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SummaryThe feminist movement in the United States began more than a century ago. Although it was not labeled as such until the late 1950s, a review of women’s history in the United States reveals that women have long fought for social, economic and political parity. While the roots of the feminist movement in the United States are relatively easy to trace, the same cannot be said of the feminist movement in the Middle East. Even though women in the Middle East are now seeking gender parity, it is evident that this movement toward equality is inextricably bound with a host of religious and social issues that make it difficult for the researcher to delineate clear feminist changes. Thus, even though some scholars have defensively argued that feminism is indeed taking hold in the Middle East, the context in which feminism is defined is not the same as it is in Western discourse.
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- Introduction.
- Feminism'An Overview.
- Feminism in the Middle East.
- Feminism in Iran.
- Feminism in Turkey.
- Synthesis of the Information.
- Conclusion.
«One issue that Australians will be confronted with in the future is the privacy of the individual, in lieu of the proposal of computerizing personal medical records. Due to the fact that medical records hold highly sensitive information about what...» Document abstract
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SummaryOne issue that Australians will be confronted with in the future is the privacy of the individual, in lieu of the proposal of computerizing personal medical records. Due to the fact that medical records hold highly sensitive information about what are possibly an individual's most intimate details, the right to privacy is of principal importance in the medical records context (Davis, 2001). Demographic information such as age, sex, race, marital status, children, and occupation; financial information, such as employment status, income, and methods of payment; personal identifiers other than name, including social security number, addresses, and phone numbers are found in medical records. Moreover, information of the reasons why the patient needs treatment are also specified in these documents. This reason can perhaps range from being a victim of a violent crime, firearm injury, or the at-fault party in an auto accident. Additional information can be those which certify that an individual has a communicable or other disease, or a particular genetic propensity (Hodge, 2000).
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- Privacy of the Individual.
- Health and Safety.
- Data Security.
«There has been a marked increase in the rate of interracial marriages involving Blacks. In fact, from the 1960 to the 1990 Census, black intermarriages have grown four-fold. It has been surmised that this is brought about by the stronger synthesis...» Document abstract
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SummaryThere has been a marked increase in the rate of interracial marriages involving Blacks. In fact, from the 1960 to the 1990 Census, black intermarriages have grown four-fold. It has been surmised that this is brought about by the stronger synthesis between races and the gradual decline in racial discrimination. These suggest that social values have also turned to the more important matters of love over what is perceived by society as “proper.” Despite this seemingly encouraging results, the question remains on whether there really has been an improvement in racism against interracial relations from the 1990s to this decade? The research question that has been addressed by this study is as follows: Based on thematic analysis, what are the views on the racial, social or political issues presented in the film Jungle Fever in the 90s decade? Views on interracial marriage and drug addiction have been presented based on the content analysis of the film Jungle Fever.
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- Research Question and Background.
- Analysis and Conclusion.
- This phenomenon of racism goes beyond the realm of interracial marriages or relations.
- Future Directions.
- One other limitation of the study is the fact that the content analysis has relied solely on the interpretation of the researcher.
Birds of A Feather Suffer Together: Social consequences of suffering in the texts of Pushkin and Avvakum
«Though some are quick to call Russians a patient, long-suffering folk, the idea of accepting the yoke of life’s misfortunes and trudging onward is not characteristic of all Russian literature and history. Characters in Alexander Pushkin’s The...» Document abstract
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SummaryThough some are quick to call Russians a patient, long-suffering folk, the idea of accepting the yoke of life’s misfortunes and trudging onward is not characteristic of all Russian literature and history. Characters in Alexander Pushkin’s The Captain’s Daughter and those in the “Life of Archpriest Avvakum by Himself” relate to suffering in contrasting ways. Though instances of mortal peril and emotional distress are scattered throughout both works, their social consequences differ within the thematic frameworks. Analysis of the reasons why characters suffer, the ways in which they suffer, and their behavior when not suffering reveals that Avvakum’s accounts of trials and tribulations serve to construct and solidify social boundaries, while Pushkin’s accounts serve the contrary function of blurring social distinctions.
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- To understand how suffering functions within these works, we can start by understanding the characters' conceptions of why they are suffering.
- This admission suggests that the torment present in their interactions is not unilateral.
- If Avvakum's work correlates suffering with the sharpening of social distinctions, then we must ask whether the converse is true.
- Suffering has different consequences in The Life of Archpriest Avvakum and The Captain's Daughter.
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