Most often these rumors included the pregnancy of an unwed woman. ... Strict laws prohibited the secrecy of an illegitimate pregnancy to combat this issue. A woman was to make known her state of pregnancy to the officials. If a woman was found guilty of hiding her pregnancy and murdering her child, "in reparation, [she will] be punished by death and the last agony". ... Illegitimate pregnancies, infant elimination, witchcraft, and female independence from men were among the most common crimes that led to punishments or death. ...

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At the Commonwealth level: The Sex Discrimination Act 1984 says it is wrong to discriminate or harass a person based on reasons of sex, marital status, pregnancy, or potential pregnancy. ... These acts can be seen to have assisted homosexual people by prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment, education, and service delivery on the grounds of: - Race, colour, descent, ethnic origin, ethno-religious background; - Sex; - Marital Status; - Pregnancy, potential pregnancy; - Disability (physical, intellectual, psychiatric, sensory, neurological or learning disabilities and il...

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1. Religion and Sex Religion plays a powerful role in regulating sexuality and influencing how we view experience sex. Identify a topic related to religion and sex (examples include but are not limited to: celibacy, virginity, sex as sinful, Adam and Eve, procreation, birth control, abortion, etc.). Then, using the two required references, explain the origin of the specific topic you have chosen, its impact on male and female sexuality, how the topic has changed over time, and its status today. One of the most debated topics about sexuality and religion today aside from abortion is virginity....

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She meant to imply that men could not understand the pain of pregnancy (specifically Braxton Hicks contractions). Internet feminists have extended the objective of the phrase to include all aspects of pregnancy. ... When a man and a woman practice consensual sexual relations and a pregnancy occurs, it is solely the woman's decision on the outcome of the child. ...

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Between the ages of about eleven and fifteen, young girls enter into the monthly cycle of menstruation, which leaves them more susceptible to pregnancy, as well as sometimes enduring the physical discomforts of back pain, headaches, menstrual cramps, and bloating. ... Resulting from this female process come the burdens of pregnancy and child labor. ... Rather than pervading joy, pregnancy had sometimes been a frustration. ...

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Sexuality is not just about having sex, it is a theme that is found all throughout society. Sex refers to the biological distinction between males and females. Males and females have different primary sex characteristics, focusing on the genitals, which are the organs used for reproduction. Sex i...

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Companies will take extra consideration while promoting women, because of women's possibility of pregnancy and child care issues. Comparing to women, men don't have pregnancy problem, they don't need to spend as much time as women to take care children. ... A successful female professional has to overcome more obstacles, including her pregnancy and child issues. ...

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MEN"S HEALTH "Behold, I pray that all may go well with you and that you maybe in good health, as I know that it is well with your soul" 3John 2. Women are privileged to have their own specialists to look after their health (Gynaecologists) and their pregnancies (Obstetricians). Children are we...

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For example, psychologist Erin Pinkus conducted an experiment to try to see if she could make a connection with unwanted pregnancies and adolescents. ... An astonishing 45% of girls feel that their unwanted pregnancy was a simple mistake and were upset that the mistake was ever made and either quickly paid for an abortion, gave the child up for adoption, or kept the child to be raised by the mother and father (in some cases). ...

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Essentialism within Kate Chopin's The Awakening Kate Chopin's 1899 novel, The Awakening, takes place in the late 1800s in Grand Isle, a summer holiday resort popular with the wealthy inhabitants of nearby New Orleans. The main character, Edna, takes a break from New Orleans life to vacation ther...

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After viewing Ridley Scott's, Alien, one may infer that, like many science fiction films that influence the film, tells the story of man versus nature. Where the nature of the alien is hunting them. Or it is man versus machine, where they are stuck in the space ship to ultimately survive and to kill...

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The Modern Woman A Historical Perspective Women in the 21st century have expanded their roles and positions in society, especially those that were formerly dominated by men. These areas include careers, independence, decision-making, and military combat, to name just a few. Women are still try...

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Some of the reasons that may account for the difficulty women have in being promoted would be women have interrupted careers, for example, pregnancy and child rearing, and most employers considerate a hassle to deal with. ...

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Movie Name: Whale Rider 1. General Summary: Whale Rider, one might say is a movie dealing with the acceptance of women and the rite of passage for a 12-year-old girl in the Maori culture. The movie begins in New Zealand. Pai, the main character is born as a twin. During the pregnancy, her t...

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Typically, all practices relating to a woman's fertility are handled by men and the state: "These range from decisions over whether or when to have intercoarse, to decisions over knowledge of and access to different types of contraception, to the permissibility or impermissibility of pregnancy termination" (Jung 25). ... Therefore, there is the possibility of many unwanted pregnancies. ...

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Eve and Phyllis are not allowed to be masters of their own destinies "Phyllis's pregnancy happens because Harry and Eve ultimately cannot repair their marriage. ... Phyllis is an even more interesting female character because she is originally prepared to deal with her unexpected pregnancy without Harry's help. ...

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The Portrayal of Females in Society: Sex Sells You have to wonder who exactly Pepsi is trying to sell to when they put Britney Spears in a half shirt with suspenders and low-slung, ripped jeans in a commercial with Bob Dole at the end staring lewdly at the television screen. Could Pepsi be...

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King Chulalongkorn, one of the greatest king of Siam, was best-known for his royal contribution to Thai society that was Slave Abolition Act. It was the first time Thai people experienced equality and freedom. The king also attempted to encourage equality in Thailand with school uniforms. Students ...

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Within our society exist extraordinary forces that require women to look perfect on the outside. Society is chock full of subtle, and not-so-subtle demands requiring women to conform to the "norm." Going with the flow is a big part of life. Ideas of conformity are instilled in us as soon as we are a...

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This Pill allowed women to complete years of study and launch their career without the interruption of a pregnancy, and in response a wave of women began to apply to medical, law, and business school (Tavaana). ...

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In the left-hand figure the face seen in profile is confident and assertive while the full-face view suggests a retiring sadness; the roundness of the body, which suggests pregnancy, is contradicted by the thick, harsh straightness of the figure's back. ...

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In the past, men and women have been treated differently. Women did not have rights and opportunities such as their liberty and equality. Married women had few rights in the eyes of the law. Women were not even permitted to vote. They were not allowed to enter professions such as medicine or law. Th...

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Socio-biographical sketch of Alice Culture changes across time and place, thus redefining its values, norms, laws, and dress, among other things, and giving new meaning to society. One's life chances and choices, however, are shaped not just by the cultural practices of but by his/her position wi...

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Some of the reasons for such a change in modern society can be attributed to the decline and then rise in marriage ages in the post-World War II period; increases in premarital sex, cohabitation, and premarital pregnancy; the heterogeneous pattern of venues in which married couples first met; the rise in female employment aspirations and actual work experience; the growing trend of residential independence for young people prior to marriage; the decline in religious "matching" in marriage over time; the level of religious vs. civil marriages; the decline in marriage quality and problems over t...

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It shouldn't matter what gender you are. You should have the same rights if you are a man or a woman. Homosexuals and Heterosexuals should be treated the same. Men don't have to be tough to be men. One shouldn't be looked down on because it's not "right." That's how it is in America, right? W...

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