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The Identity Formation of Gays and Lesbians, 2002.
This paper examines the gay, lesbian and bisexual communities' struggles with identity issues.
3,115 words (approx. 12.5 pages), 12 sources, MLA, AU$ 131.95
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This paper is an in-depth study of the topic of identity formation and how a non-traditional sexual orientation, such as being gay or lesbian, changes the development of one's identity. The paper examines the complex process of choosing a non-traditional sexual orientation. This includes the detailing of the many stages that the individual must face, and the many years that are often involved in the search for one's identity. The author looks at many different factors in society that affect the search for identity, including family life, friends, work and employment situations, age, environment and how they can have a negative or positive affect on the individual's lifestyle choice. The role of the social worker in helping the person deal with the problems that the individual faces in both their personal and professional life is also examined in great detail.
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"Considering general social and cultural attitudes about homosexuality, and the persistent view that the gay or lesbian identity is ?abnormal?, social workers must always be aware that many parents of homosexual individuals will feel a degree of shame at producing and rearing a "faulty" homosexual child. This is closely linked to the pressure of societal attitudes and concern with how others perceive their parenting, resulting in many parents becoming labeled with a similar socially stigmatized identity to that of their homosexual child. The social worker?s role is to understand that many of these parents are likely to be concerned with feelings of guilt and self-blame, such as ?Where did I go wrong?? or "If I had done this differently, then ... ", rather than with attempting to understand and empathize with their child's situation (Armesto, 2001). A great deal of this reaction is rooted in the family?s racial, ethnic, religious, or cultural backgrounds, which often increase the family?s anxiety and stigma with their disapproving and ?sinful? view of gays and lesbians and the mythical beliefs that they promote as the causes of homosexuality. On the issue of self-acceptance, many studies indicate that it is the individual?s network of friends, rather than the family, that plays the most significant role in gay and lesbian identity formation, indicating that the empathic understanding and support that is offered by members of the same sexual minority group, who have "walked the way", is a particularly influential and valued source of social support."
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Challenging Kinship Assumptions: Adoptees, Gays and Lesbians, 2003.
Compares the difficulties faced by adoptees and gays and lesbians in contemporary American society.
1,398 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 67.95
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Despite seeming unrelated, the search by adoptees for their biological families and the revelation of a nonstandard sexual identity by gays and lesbians to their families actually involve similar psychological components and elucidate similar cultural stereotypes about kinship. In both circumstances, individuals risk discovering weaknesses within assumed American definitions of family. This essays discusses the difficulties encountered by adoptees and gays and lesbians in coming to terms with their nontraditional status. It emphasizes the role of gender and cultural assumptions by looking at the views of authors such as Judith Modell and Kath Weston.
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"Interestingly, both adoptees and gays and lesbians frequently rely on their mothers rather than their fathers for support. In Modell?s research, adoptees searched more frequently for their biological mothers than for their biological fathers, and they often expected more support from their adoptive mothers than from their adoptive fathers (1998: 158-9, 165-6). ??Mother? called up conventions about acting like a child to a parent? (Modell 1998: 166), showing the influence of traditionally assumed kinship ties felt by adoptees. Gays and lesbians also had assumptions about the roles their mothers would play in their coming out. Weston explains, ?when people attempted to predict the outcome of disclosure, their judgments generally reflected cultural assumptions about gender, power, and specific categories of kinship relations? (1991: 52). As a result of these assumptions, many people felt that a mother?s ?feelings? would make her more understanding than a father?s ?reason? (1991: 53)."
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Counseling Gays and Lesbians, 2005.
A look at the history of discrimination against gays, lesbians, and bisexuals and its implications for counseling this population.
3,895 words (approx. 15.6 pages), 22 sources, APA, AU$ 155.95
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This paper takes a look at counseling gays and lesbians. It looks at this group from a cultural standpoint, going through the history of the culture and the discrimination it has faced, as well as the continuing discrimination it experiences. It looks at how counselors can be more sensitive to the issues that face gays and lesbians who seek counseling. Some of these issues include how family dynamics affect the counseling relationship, sexually transmitted diseases, and how the discrimination against this population can affect the client. This paper also looks at the steps counselors can take to become more aware of this population and how they can increase their multicultural awareness towards this group, all in the hopes of providing the best client-therapist relationship possible.
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"Attitudes toward homosexuality are complex and multifaceted (Davies, 2004). Many people have mixed feelings about gays, lesbians and bisexuals. There is a lot of controversy over what causes people to prefer one sexual orientation over another. Some professionals believe it is organic, while others think it is a learned behavior. Many factors also contribute to the treatment of gays, lesbians and bisexual (LGB) clients. To understand many of these issues the history of the population, discrimination factors, and current problems facing this group need to be looked at."
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"Conduct Unbecoming: Gays And Lesbians In The U.S. Military", 2002.
This book by Randy Shilts is based on over 1,000 interviews with gays, lesbians and others in the United States military.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 1 source, AU$ 64.95
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This paper states that the book is significant in terms of historical fact. The author report that this book talks at length about the nature of discrimination in he US military. The author of the book lists the methods that were used by military powers, to locate and expel gays from the military. These "witch hunts" often resulted in the ruination of lives and careers for many men and women; particularly in earlier times when there was no tolerance .
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Tourism for the Gay and Lesbian Population, 2008.
This paper discusses the gay and lesbian population within the travel industry.
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 44.95
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In this article, the writer focuses on the effect the gay and lesbian population has had on hotel management and marketing. By reviewing and analyzing various articles and reports on this topic, the writer demonstrates why the gay and lesbian population is a heavily marketed group within the travel industry. Likewise, the writer reviews why a hotel manager should market to the gay and lesbian traveling population. Finally, the paper also touches briefly on how effective marketing to this population can occur.
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Introduction
What Gay and Lesbian Travelers Want in a Hotel
Why Market to Gay and Lesbian Travelers?
How to Market to the Gay and Lesbian Population
What Others are Doing
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"One of the most significant developments in the travel industry, particularly as it applies to hotel management and marketing, is the recent trend aimed at attracting gay and lesbian clients. This trend developed as marketing research showed that gay and lesbian people are more likely to travel, and have more disposable income to spend when traveling, than the general population does. Thus, this group of individuals, who for decades was regarded as a niche travel population that only gay or lesbian-only travel marketing niche catered to, is now a mainstream market within the travel industry as a whole."
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Gay and Lesbian Adoption, 2006.
This paper discusses the adoption of children by gay men and lesbian parents from the perspective of the social worker.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 9 sources, APA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper explains that the number of children adopted by gay men and lesbian parents has increased as more state laws have relaxed the prohibition on these types of adoptions and as more social workers and agencies now are willing to accommodate and intervene for them. The author points out that this changing trend has lead to critical concerns about sexual orientation, the probability of molestation, teasing and harassment of the child, which have created a dilemma for the social workers between the need for adoptive families and the principles of his or her profession. The paper relates that research suggests that the adopted children of gay and lesbian parents develop normal or straight relationships with their peers and satisfying relationships with adults of both sexes; therefore, social workers should support this type of adoption as guided by their professional code of ethics.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
History of Adoption
Reasons for Accepting Adoption by Gay or Lesbian Parents
Issues and Concerns
Conclusion
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"The revolutions of the 1960s and 1970s further influenced and modified adoption practices. These revolutions were the women's liberation, civil rights movement, sexual revolution, the adoptee's liberty movement, and the birth fathers' rights, birth control, legalized abortion and a dominant single parenthood culture. One consequence was that social workers were encouraged to adjust their role as educators for adoptive parents in helping them recognize and cope with raising adopted children as against raising natural children. Adoptive parents now demand more information on the child they take and whose future is entrusted to them."
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Status of the Gay and Lesbian Population in Society, 2002.
A discussion of the gay and lesbian effort to carve out a place for itself in society in the face of stigma and criminalization.
620 words (approx. 2.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 32.95
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This paper explores the current position of the gay and lesbian population in American society. The writer attempts to explore the culture and understand how spaces and territories are established. The writer also discusses the differences in social lives of gays and lesbians.
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"America?s gay and lesbian populations have come a long way in recent decades. They are far less apt to remain in the closet than in days gone by and they are much more open about their lifestyle than they had been in the past. The gay and lesbian community worked hard to carve out niches in urban society including hang outs, social functions and other rights of passage that are an automatic given for the straights of the nation.
?The late 1980s and early 1990s saw a growing sensitization on the part of mainstream society to the issues of gay and lesbian liberation(Voigt, 1999). Though the questions of gays in the military and gay marriage remain controversial, a number of gay issues been resolved, even on the civic level."
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Gay and Lesbian Marriage, 2005.
An examination of whether gay and lesbian marriages should be accepted in all realms of society.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 60.95
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Gay and lesbian marriage has become a controversial debate in contemporary society. There are heated arguments for and against the legalization of marriage between couples of the same sex. This paper explains that the underlying assumption for those in favor of gay marriages is that the central aspects of love, relationship, and understanding should override all other issues. However, this paper argues that the situation is not quite that simple. There are numerous factors that militate against the acceptance of gay marriage as an institution in modern society. The paper points out that gay marriages have the potential to create serious problems with regard to a range of very important social and cultural issues that make marriages of this nature untenable in modern society.
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"The argument that I wish to propose is not based on any of these perceptions or views. The central argument against the institution of gay and lesbian marriage has nothing to do with assumptions and judgments about homosexuality, and neither do I wish to deprive people of their intrinsic and inalienable democratic rights. Rather the objection to same-sex marriage is simply based on the fact that it contributes to the downfall of society; more particularly the institution of the family - the foundation of society - and subsequently will impact negatively on the development of children within the society. Therefore, the argument against gay marriage that I propose is based purely on practical and societal considerations."
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Gay and Lesbian Marriages, 2001.
This paper discusses the Metropolitan Community Church in Toronto, which wholly supports and performs gay and lesbian marriages.
1,650 words (approx. 6.6 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 78.95
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This paper looks at the growing acceptance of gay and lesbian relationships in society, as well as homosexual marriages. The author focuses specifically on Toronto's Metropolitan Community Church, led by the Reverend Brent Hawkes, which offers the gay community vast support for the lifestyle, and performs controversial marriage ceremonies.
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Gay and Lesbian Parenting, 2002.
A study on the issue of homosexual parenting.
3,070 words (approx. 12.3 pages), 10 sources, MLA, AU$ 130.95
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This paper examines various opinions regarding the topic of gay and lesbian parenting. It illustrates clearly that gays and lesbian parents are mentally and emotionally stable enough to provide their children with love, support and attention that they require for success in all areas of life. The commons myths are addressed in this paper and are dispelled as being groundless in fact. This paper also discusses several court rulings concerning this issue.
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"The Courts in the United States have tried repeatedly to provide children with a family setting which is recognized by American Family Law. Even the societal changes, which are currently taking place in family structures, the society itself and the legal system of our country have failed to see beyond the myths and misconceptions associated with alternative family structure. Millions of gays and lesbians are now trying to become parents through adoption, insemination and surrogate procedures. No matter which method is finally chosen, it has been repeatedly proven by researchers and pediatric professionals that gay couples are absolutely capable of providing love, support and moral values required for healthy mental and emotional development of children. "
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Family Law and Gay/Lesbian Marriage, 2004.
Discusses the controversial topic of homosexual marriages and whether the government has the right to regulate such unions.
2,374 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, AU$ 105.95
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This paper examines the controversial topic of what constitutes a marriage and what unions between partners are worthy of the state and federal government?s institutional protection. The paper looks at how this applies to gay marriages and then presents legal arguments and looks at social and private values that support the individual's right to a homosexual marriage.
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"What makes a marriage, in the eyes of society and the eyes of the law? As this paper is being written, President George W. Bush has called for a constitutional amendment upholding the idea that marriage is an institutional bond that can exist only between a man and a woman. Somewhat belying his claim that this idea is purely legal in its nature, however, is his stress that a constitutional amendment is required to sustain this principle on a federal level. Bush is essentially attempting to pass judgment to all of the state legislatures of the land, forcing them to comply with upholding a singular and specific ideal regarding what constitutes a marriage. This goes against some of the past, predominant legal strictures of this nation, which has left defining and limiting marriage to states and communities, rather than to the nation as a whole. However, setting unified standards regarding marriage on a national level, in Bush?s defense, is not without precedent. (Loving v. Virginia, Arleen, 48-49)"
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Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG), 2006.
A review of the Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) website.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 38.95
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This paper examines a professional web site and outline its purpose objective as well as the source of its funding if such can be found. The paper also explores the criminal issues raised on the site as well as the user friendliness of the internet site. The paper discusses how ultimately, as it pertains to Parents Families Friends of Lesbians and Gays, it seems undeniable that the organization has crafted a web site that is informative on threatening and which strongly sets forth the stances and arguments of PFLAG.
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"Few organizations are more controversial at the present time as the organization entitled Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (otherwise known as PFLAG). The following paper will review the organization's official web site with an eye towards determining the purpose/objective of the site, the wellsprings of its funding, what criminal issues are discussed on its site (if any) and the links it provides to relevant online sources (again, assuming any are provided). No less importantly, the paper also reviews the "user friendliness" of the site as well as the overall effectiveness of PFLAG's online presence in conveying its desired message. In the final analysis, the web site actually does an excellent job of advocating on behalf of those who are "different" from others. "
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Social Work Practice wth Lesbian Gay and Bisexual People, 2008.
An overview of social work practices in the gay world.
1,035 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 53.95
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This paper sets out to research the social work practice with lesbian, gay and bisexual individuals with specific focus on the special population in relation to the problem that the social worker faces in assisting these individuals. Two social agencies and the problems that they encounter on a daily basis in dealing with these individuals are reviewed as well as the national and legislative actions relative to the problems.
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Introduction
National Association of Social Workers (NASW) Standards
Factors Identified by other Professionals
Social Workers Support LSB Issues in Legislation
Center for Workforce Studies
Summary and Conclusion
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"The work of Appleby and Anastas entitled: 'Not Just a Passing Phase: Social Work with Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual People" relates that a range of everyday problems for gay, lesbian and bisexual people exists including oppression, family acceptance, shame, identity development, HIV disease and addiction. (1999)
"The National Association of Social Workers (NASW) "believes that the same-gender sexual orientation should b afforded the same respect and rights as other-gender sexual orientation." (2007) Furthermore, NASW holds a commitment to working to eliminate prejudice and discrimination based on an individual's sexual orientation inside and outside the social workers profession."
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The Lesbian/Gay Political Movement, 1997.
Reviews the growth and development of the gay rights movement. Discusses early history, but focuses on key developments such as the Stonewall riots and AIDS.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 92.95
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"The Lesbian/Gay Political Movement
Introduction
In thinking about this topic, it is interesting how difficult it is to even begin the discussion. What should the title be? Should it include bisexuals and transvestites in the heading? Should it be entitled the "queer" political movement? Language has been an issue during this history of this debate, and actually since the origins of the modern political movement dealing with homosexuality. Non heterosexuals have been called by many names, mostly pejorative, including Uranians, inverts, queers, faggots, dykes, gays, and homosexuals. The contemporary political movement, which includes lesbians, gay men, bisexuals, transvestites, and transsexuals, and any others that might be defined as ..."
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Legalize Gay Marriage, 2006.
This article studies the question of marriage between gays or lesbians.
1,340 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 66.95
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The writer maintains that gays and lesbians are not allowed to get married because of their gender preferences. Some of the fierce advocates of the concept of marriage do not believe that gays and lesbians should be allowed to get married or adopt children. The writer looks at the aspect of children being brought up by a gay couple and studies the question of such a marriage. This paper looks at the argument of legalizing gay marriages and discusses the hypocrisy and prejudices involved in this matter.
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"Gay people are not allowed to be married because the community feels that they cannot bring up children they way that non-gay parents could. We are all aware of the day to day sorrows and joys, pains and achievement that we all face as human beings, as friends and as parents. To judge the capability of a parent by the structure of their family is not only wrong it goes beyond and above all the researched that have been done on successful parenthood. It does not matter what the structure of the family is as long as it is built with emotions of devotion, obligation, selflessness, and love in the family. Not a single research or study has proven that a gay or lesbian couple cannot provide the same kind of harmony and love in the structure as a non-gay couple (David, 2003)."
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Gay High School Students and Counseling, 2003.
Discuses issues relating to the identification of and counseling of gay and lesbian high school students.
2,760 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 139.95
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This paper discuses issues relevant to the identification and counseling of gay and lesbian high school students. It looks at the importance of counselors and teachers understanding the unique stressors of gay and lesbian students and an often unsupportive, unacccepting, hostile school environment. The paper conducts a research study of high school gay or lesbian students who have been subject to harassment, violence and verbal abuse.
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