Homosexual Parenting The last decade has seen a dramatic increase in homosexuals planning and forming families. ... Now, though, many factors contribute to the fact that homosexuals should be allowed to parent children. ... First let us evaluate the courts' approach to disputes involving homosexual parents. ... This only creates havoc for a child of homosexual parents. ... It is most important to remember that families are about love, not about narrow definitions. ...

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It is completely unfair to deny these privileges to people because their relationship doesn't fit the state's definition of one. ... The definition of marriage that everyone is trying to get rid of is necessary otherwise the options are endless. ... Most religions consider homosexuality a sin. ... It is stated right in the Bible that the definition of marriage is to be between a man and a woman. ... The 50 percent divorce rate has already weakened the definition of marriage. ...

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Therefore, by definition, marriage has to be different sex. Whereas, the definition of homosexuality is "exhibiting sexual desire toward another of the same sex" (Webster's New World Dictionary p.673). ... Under this definitional objection, "the state cannot recognize something that is an impossibility" (Eskridge p.87). ... The homosexual community speaks of itself as struggling for civil rights. " 'The gay community's goal is integration--just as it was with Martin Luther King,' argues homosexual activist Harry Britt" (Horowitz p.72). ... Society must have distinc...

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As with the definition of the word minority the narrator is the smaller number of the larger group, but he is not the minority, apparently his power over them makes them the minority. ... In Walt Whitman's case, we now know that Whitman was a homosexual male and his works are evident that he includes this aspect of writing in his works. The idea of indirect power is when reading Whitman's works there is no outwardly expression of his homosexuality. ... Whitman had do disguise his ideas of gay sex and homosexual ideas in order to get his work published. ...

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It's creating some completely bogus definition that's completely irrelevant to anything, and then hiding behind it. ... I guess the Webster's definition is not good enough for our society. It would only make sense that they altered the definition of "equality- as well. ... Identifying this Act as a "Defense of Marriage- is saying that homosexuals are attacking heterosexuals. ... I mean, I'm an American, and if I were homosexual I would fight for my rights as an American too. ...

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Perhaps no other entity is so damning when it comes to the treatment of homosexuals. ... Sex between two people is meant for procreation, it is no secret that homosexuals cannot conceive children. ... Val didn't want the Senator and his wife to know that his father was a homosexual. ... Of course, homosexuals do not agree with the contention that they do not make good parents. ... There have been many debates as to whether homosexuality is a preference or a genetic predisposition. ...

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Homophobia is an evolving subject as society becomes more accepting of homosexuals and is straying away from what Kimmel believes to be homophobia. ... As society is moving towards acceptance, some segments of our culture still have a fear or discriminatory dislike towards homosexuals. While Michael Kimmel's piece does not elaborate on modern day homophobia, he does present claims that make you question your reasoning and definition of homophobia. ... But is the homophobia Kimmel is trying to convey in regards to homosexuals? ... Kimmel states how "the fear of being seen as a sissy d...

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One of the major pressures it puts on people is the pressure of homosexuality and whether it is right or wrong. Homosexuality is on the rise in the United States as well as many other countries around the world. ... Throughout the country and in other countries there has been a numerous increase in the marriages of homosexuals. ... Homosexuality in all countries has been looked down upon and sometimes condemned. ... Under such a definition gay and lesbians, even if they win the right to marry in Hawaii or elsewhere, would not be able to file joint federal tax returns, claim federal pens...

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The change is section 4, removed the previously discriminative definition to "A relationship between two adult person who live together as a couple.... As these common and legislative law reforms have resulted in a closing of a gap between heterosexual and homosexual relationships inequality and rights it has been quite effective but due to the nature of federal legislation it is a slow process for the legislation to keep up with the ever changing common law. ... These expanded definitions allowed same sex couples to come under the currently legislation preventing major and lengthy law r...

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Recently homosexuals have been trying to change the proper and current meaning of marriage into one of their own, allowing people of the same sex to get married. ... Marriage between a man and a woman leads to birth of children, yet in a homosexual marriage no children can naturally be born to replenish the earth. ... Many claimed the DOMA was meant to exploit and shame the views of homosexuals, however it was meant to defend the traditional meaning of marriage, thus the name of the act. ... The DOMA was one of the only things providing defense against the real definition of marriage, which ...

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Response Cooper Thompson discusses the stereotypical definition of masculinity in his article "We Should Reject Traditional Masculinity.... " The author depicts the traditional definitions of masculinity throughout the article and problems associated with it. He goes on to describe "traditional definitions of masculinity include attributes such as independence, pride, resiliency, self-control, and physical strength...These are desirable attributes for boys and girls. ... In society, males who do female activities are often labeled as homosexual. ... " Billy accepts Michael&...

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Today there are many ways in which you may classify a family unit, and more are trying to get a broader definition of family to be the framework for public policy pertaining to family. ... GLBT groups protest for marriage rights and property rights for homosexual partners. Fundamentalist Christians counter picket GLBT pride parades stating that homosexuality is a sin. ... As families and society develops new definitions for family they must have government follow suit. ... Even for the stereotypical ideal of family this definition is idealistic family, a primary group of people-usually relate...

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Homosexuals were, along with communists, the objects of federal witch hunts and purges. ... I theorize that these systems of power can be further broken down into at least three subcategories: commodity lesbianism, erotic identity, and the notion of a homosexual body. ... Images suggesting homosexuality have appeared fairly extensively in mainstream fashion advertising for brands such as Calvin Klein, Benetton, and banana republic. ... The final subcategory of the systems of power that Jess has drawn upon is the notion of a homosexual body. The very notion of a homosexuality only exposes th...

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I feel that this is a term that needs definition because it will always be controversial in American culture. ... In current times, the worst case of people being discriminated against for their beliefs is homosexuals. ... One major incident that has occurred is that of Matthew Sheppard, a homosexual student at the University of Wyoming. He was tricked into believing he was going out with a few strangers who were also homosexuals. ... For the most part, people are too afraid to defend them because they will be labeled as homosexuals themselves. ...

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In the first year of the century Vermont took a colossal step in creating an equal society for homosexual couples in this nation. In the last decade many sates have tried to fight for equal rights or equal human rights for homosexual couples and have dismally have failed. ... The legislature also realized that same sex civil unions could help promote commitment and acceptance go homosexuals in the state. ... The definition of a: ""Civil Union" means that two eligible persons have established a relationship pursuant to this chapter, and may receive benefits and protections and be subject o th...

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What is the definition of pornography? ... "The Carnegie Mellon Pornography Study" (http://venus.soci.niu.edu/~cudigest/rimm/rimm.html) adopts the definition utilized currently by pornographers. ... By these definitions Erotica is to be considered a type of pornography. ...

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Forster felt very comfortable within this circle of friends, as it was to these intellectuals that he first revealed his homosexuality openly (Perkowitz). ... Despite his admission of homosexuality, the circle still embraced Forster and held him in high regard. ... Lucy Honeychurch and George Emerson could well be the basis for a definition of romanticism. ...

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Psychoanalytical model Model name and definition The theoretical model in which our group is researching is psychoanalysis. ... Freud speaks of homosexuality as a resulting from an "arrest" of sexual development. ... Those people who do not adhere to the social gender norms are thought to have been fixated in one of the psychosexual stages of development and homosexuality therefore, would be diagnosed as an illness according to Freud. ...

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For starters everyone does not actually know the definition of sexual harassment, and this is something that needs to be cleared up right away. ... Quid pro quo, which is definition (1, 2) and hostile environment, which is explained in part three is the definition. In the quid pro quo definition, if it's proven that some specified sexual conduct is a condition for some sort of employment advantage, it's and actionable claim. ... This is a definition which is clear cut and to the point. ... There is also homosexual harassment as well. ...

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As he got older, Francis became aware of his homosexuality. ... His paintings are expressing and showing everyone his homosexuality and how his sexuality was the most important element of his life besides painting. ... "Successful images, was by definition indefinable." ...

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On the other hand, today's society places importance on issues that did not exist then such as environmental concerns and homosexuality. ... today it is equal opportunities for African Americans and women, as well as many special interest groups (such as homosexuals). ... Without their actions, we might not be the definition of freedom or political and military powerhouse that we are to the rest of the world. ...

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People who disagree with a message in a song either reject it and never let it touch their CD player again or create a twisted definition of the song that fits their beliefs, which no one can dispute. ... An example of this would be a project conducted at the University of Ankara determined that loud music causes homosexuality in mice and deafness in pigs. ... (McCarthy 29) If music presents no motivation to kill, rape, destroy, or cause homosexuality, what is its use? ...

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Religion, Christianity in particular, comes into play in many topics, from abortion to capital punishment, to homosexuality, and now free will. ... In this instance the actual definition of free will gets clouded by religious preference, the nature vs. nurture argument, and the human inclination to always be in total control of life. ...

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Following this definition, The Anti Nazi poster can be seen to be constructing its own truth. ... It is interesting to note the quote used comes from Oscar Wilde, a well-known homosexual sympathiser. ...

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This definition leaves too much to the imagination and leads to misunderstanding of the methods scientists use in cloning. ... One important reason to continue cloning research is that it could provide a way for infertile couples or homosexual couples with a way to create a genetically related child. ...

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