At 18, Jayanthi felt disgusted, betrayed, and major trust issues formed in future dating. Therefore, growing up under the tight grip of traditional, conservative parenting caused Jayanthi to be curious and defiant in order to explore her interests which ultimately lead to social and emotional issues down the road. ... There is an issue here that has been a repetitive theme in Alicia's life, that as men get close to her they begin to discomfort her. ... All girls lived under an observant roof which urged them to pick roles in society socially, psychologically, and sexually. ... This create...

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Social Security benefits are huge in this controversy. All working Americans contribute to Social Security through payroll tax and upon retirement they will receive payments. ... Taxes also become an issue for gay married couples. ... Another issue to take into account is immigration laws. ... One of the biggest issues I have with the Defense of Marriage Act is how it completely disregards the Full Faith and Credit Clause. ...

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Introduction Marriage and family are key structures in many social orders. ... These deviations makes the definition of a "family" a debatable issue for most sociologists. ... The concept is explained by social conservatives as the structural units each playing its part like father, mother and children. ... In 21st century, this term has shaped even more complex definition because of complexity in social behaviors. ... However, this is a generalized concept and may not fit for every social life. ...

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These issues are global and social, and not primarily lesbian or gay, though their analysis of the subject is from a gay/lesbian viewpoint. ... He further emphasizes that marriage in the United States is already delicate enough and accepting gay marriage will lead to "rapid erosion of the family life" (Colson, 104) and also it will lead to social problems in the society such as school problems, teen pregnancy, crime. ... She accepts that marriage is an important social institution and it fosters the recognizable family structure. ... This can be seen when a leading newspaper USA Today wrot...

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With historical background and throughout the last decade the issue of weather or not feminism had made a positive impact on society had raged. Although the issues are complex , and the opposition argues that feminism does not provide a positive direction for society for the following reasons. First, negative social change andsecondly, the breakdown of family. ... Social changes have also take a significant roll in destroying out society due to feminism. ... They would have had a two parent house holds and been raised out morels and issues as in the 1950's. ...

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" This summarizes very well what faced the state of Vermont and what they had to go about-facing with facing the issue. ... The legislatures admitted that there was a serious problem that faced gay and lesbian couples both socially and economically. ... This shows that it was not a black and white issue. ... It is through modern growths in public social gain it has lead many people to question whether or not our current civil union laws are outdated. ... So when looking at moral issues and basic rights such as this there are many contradictions within my self. ...

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One area of social concern associated with marriage is that not all people have the right to marry. ... There are a number of other social aspects of marriage are no longer a necessity for today's youth. ... As he concluded: "They are driving the social renaissance of modern urban life.... Marriage critics take issue with some of the old-fashioned aspects of the ceremony. ... That is also one of the worst things about marriage, especially when it comes to liability issues. ...

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And take moral and social responsibility for your own life. ... Quite often, the failure to separate family issues from business issues causes conflict that can threaten the future, or even the survival, of the family-owned business. ... Or the two parents might unite against the children on a particular issue. ... Or the latest "soap" social issue - alcoholism, sexual abuse, teenage pregnancy - might be in many people's minds and conversations. ... Also having a parent with a secret or socially disapproved of difficulty such as mental health pr...

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To some being homosexual is offensive, and as a result of this it's been resolved into a defensive issue. ... (and most often than not, it is) This issue is irrational and completely hypocritical, but I guess that's not really their main concern. ... Eligible for many benefits that a "socially, politically accepted marriage- can receive. Like ( bare with me the list is long), Accidental death benefit for the surviving spouse of a government employee; Appointment as guardian of a minor; Award of child custody in divorce proceedings; Beneficial owner status of corporate securities; B...

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Men's social status and power are much higher and bigger than women. ... Modern parents now share this responsibility together because of social and work constraints. ... In modern society, the social emphasis and degree of concern for women has been an unprecedented increase. Along with the development of social process, it will develop towards in a good direction in the future. Third points, the issue of child labor are existing all the time, not only in traditional society, but also in modern society. ...

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In this sense, an increase in divorce signals social progress" (James 487). ... In his essay Kramer equates elevated divorce rates with social progress lending credence to the narcissistic perspective of "me" not "we" thereby trivializing the institution marriage. ... " When considering how Hollywood stars view marriage it is not surprising that divorce is considered social progress. ... In this sense, an increase in divorce signals social progress," blaming the self-help movement of the 1970's for the skyrocket of divorce (James 487). ... Oklahom...

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John Clare and Mary Wollstonecraft were both writing at a time of great social upheaval and change. While Clare struggled with issues relating to enclosure, and personal changes, in his poetry, Wollstonecraft was interested, in Maria or The Wrongs of Woman, with women's rights concerning marriage and education. Clare is largely trying to adapt to change or loss in his life, and Wollstonecraft it may be said was attempting to contribute to a social and legal change in the issues relating to women. ... And the destroyer is ... enclosure'. (307) A key event of the Romantic pe...

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In 1996, several gay couples from Hawaii sued for the legal right to marry, ushering in the beginning of a social and political battle between conservatives and liberals - or, those who oppose same-sex marriage and those who are willing to endorse it. ... The issue of gay marriage should remain a state's right issue and shouldn't be decided by Federal government. Issue of gay marriage is a civil issue. ... If this remains to be a state issue then every state has the individual right to decide for this issue. ... If the gay marriage issue becomes a federal issue, then it can hurt bot...

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The family itself, in turn derives its values from the social, cultural, political, and philosophical assumptions and beliefs of the larger and more dominant culture. ... I believe that this would threaten the social identity of our culture, and presumably bring on more troubles than benefits. ... I hope in the coming years I will change my views on certain issues when I learn to understand them better. ... I believe that this would threaten the social identity of our culture, and presumably bring on more troubles than benefits. ... I hope in the coming years I will change my views on ...

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Yet others who believe in something different than what you believe in there are an issue. ... If we as citizens are supposed to have freedom of speech and equality, what is the real issue? ... Socially they deal with more. For instance, The issue is one of personal freedom: the state should not dictate who should marry whom. ... Equality under the law includes social and cultural, as well as material benefits. ...

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On December 3, 1996, Judge Kevin Chang issued a 46 page ruling. ... Same-sex marriage is not a constitutional civil rights issue. ... Same-sex unions simply do not make comparable contributions to social order, to community and personal health and welfare, to private and public economy, to social morality, and especially to children. ... Other benefits that gay couples would become eligible for Social Security, military pensions and tax breaks, placing an additional burden on an already strained federal treasury. ... If same-sex marriages are approved either by court decision or legislative en...

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This paper will address some of the issues surrounding gay marriage. ... Moreover, there are many ways to look at this issue such as personally, religiously, and politically. ... In addition, now that gay marriage issues are being challenged, the desire for same-sex marriage is becoming more political. ... The history of marriage has always involved men and women, which has always been a social custom. ... Even though same-sex marriage began as a self-interest and individual issue, passing a marriage equality law that goes against traditional principles, resulted in a social matter instead....

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The main issues being "respondents were self-selected rather than chosen at random, and many were the kind one finds in educated and progressive urban environments " (The Gay Parent Report Card). ... This does not mean that same-sex couples should not adopt but instead the couples should find better ways to help their child cope with the issues arising in such settings. It is unsure how data would be affected should the reason for children's squabbles be separate from the family issues. ... Due to the fact that the LGBT community is more likely to be looked down upon, they face more healt...

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The exosystem is the social settings that indirectly effect the childs development, such as the extended family. ... One can see that the mesosystem is greatly affected from this social condition. ... As I stated before I come from this social condition, so my perspective of this issue is one from experience. ... There are two groups of people who I feel would greatly benefit from knowledge of this issue. ... The other important group that I think will help benefit children of this social condition maybe the most maybe more than parents is politicians. ...

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Literature of this time embodies and mirrors social issues of women in society. ... Nora has the responsibility of dealing with household issues. ... Nora has the same money issues of other married women. ... Men felt that it was their duty and obligation to be socially dominating over women. ... Although the women during this era showed no social domination, their attitudes of acceptance promoted this stereotyping of social roles based on gender. ...

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Some of the issues that she identified among facing women in both America and Mali include poor communication among spouse. ... Through the book, it also comes to disclose that rape is also a common issue that faces women throughout the globe. ... The manner in which people from different societies handle the issue is also surprising. ... Incidences of cultural and social challenges came out in the book. ... After reading the book, it comes to realization that all the issues affecting women around the globe are disgusting. ...

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Today I am going to define the term marriage, talk about medical and constitutional issues, the ability to adopt, and the economic prosperity associated with legalizing the same-sex marriage. ... Let's take a look at the legal issues. ... A study found that children of lesbian mothers were significantly higher rated in social, academic and total competence. ... Congressional Budget Office issued a report in 2004 revealing that legalizing same-sex marriage all over the country would curb the deficit (Holtz-Eakin). ... Children raised in same-sex marriage are not any different than the one...

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What is feminine is created by men because females are inferior to males in the social hierarchy. ... This is exactly what Nora performed to the social audience. ... Thus, typical housewives obviously had a higher social status than working women like Mrs. ... Money and economic issues were not something that a woman was to worry herself with. ... In A Doll's House, Ibsen tried to present this as an issue to be dealt with. ...

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There are also many academic and social problems teens face while parents are divorcing. One social problem of teens is fear of commitment in a relationship. ... A common social outcome for females is having trouble finding a realistic view of men. ... In one survey, 113 teens were tracked and found that some still struggled with issues from their parents divorce 15 years later (Ellis 2). ... If two people are pondering the issue of divorce, they should first think of their children. ...

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After marriage, parenthood becomes a new issue in itself for most couples. ... Families and work are another issue in contemporary American society. ... On the opposite end of the spectrum from marriage, we are presented with the issue of divorce. ... This issue encompasses life after divorce and the extended family. ... Unfortunately, family violence is also another issue facing societies of today and the future. ...

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