Legalization of same-sex marriages is a great idea and noble cause. ... Bush, signed a plege promising to fight same-sex marriages. ... Due to Non-Vermont couples turning to the courts in their own state's ban on same-sex marriages. ... Violence, known as Gay-Bashing, will become more prevelent if same-sex marriages become legal. ... Numerous hate-crimes have occurred making open same-sex marriages dangerous. ...

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The stereotype has it that homosexuality is only about "dirty" sex. ... People in love get married everyday so what harm is done to society if a law is passed legalizing same sex marriages? ... ("What do we know about the effects of same-sex parenting?") ... The Californians for same-sex marriage organization posted the following amendment, which gay Californians propose. ... (a) Two people of the same sex may lawfully marry in California. ...

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Should same sex marriage be legal? ... There are several states in the United States that do not allow same sex marriage it is unclear as to why they do not allow same sex marriages in their states. Many people in those states often protest the right to allow same sex marriage legal in those states. ... Whereas numerous people grew up believing that same sex families is not the normal and ideal life. ... Like women state to men, "just because you are a couple does not mean you must have sex....

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In the society we live in today, sex is the number one favored topic. ... All sex education in schools has led to is simply showing teenagers how to have sex safely. ... On prime time TV, the occurrence of premarital and extramarital sex far outnumbers sex between spouses, with the rate soaring to 24:1 in soap operas [ ]. ... Whether it is guys and girls, guys and guys, girls and girls, or multiple persons of each sex, the sex act itself is a major conflict. ... For example movies, such as "Cruel Intentions", portray sex as a game. ...

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The sex education debate in America takes on special relevance because sex and its related health implications are a reality in the lives of many young people. ... Schools receiving these funds must teach students that they should "just say no" to sex and are not allowed to teach about safe sex. ... Comprehensive sex education provides student with a full outlook on sexuality. ... It must be understood that comprehensive sex education promotes abstinence until marriage, but also effectively tackles the serious concerns of health issues associated with having unprotected sex. Sex edu...

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This has some people up in arms about the privacy rights of their children who commit sex crimes and the stigma it involves. A Detroit Press Article released on Oct. 15, 2001 entitled "Teen Sex Offenders Face Years of Stigma. ... As a result, the boy will be branded as a sex criminal until the year 2024. ... Furthermore, while most juvenile sex offenders are male (aprox. 98%), there are growing reports of females perpetrating these crimes. ... In many cases of sex abuse from children, the child grows out of his or her deviant desires at adulthood. ...

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Many teenagers will have sex simply to rebel against their parents and teachers who are telling them what not to do. ... This all led up to the production of the "sex education series" pamphlets by the American Medical Association that are still found in schools today("Facts on American Teens' Sources of Information About Sex"). ... Conservatives argued ferociously against having any sex related subject in schools. The Christian Crusade stated that any sexual education taught in schools was "smut" and "raw sex.... Unprotected sex with partn...

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Same sex marriage is a pressing issue in today's modern society. People of the same sex deserve the right to marriage, given that people of opposite sex are allowed the right to marriage. Same sex couples are denied important benefits that are given to heterosexual couples. Personal moral disapproval of gay marriage is not a legitimate reason to deny same sex marriage. ... America needs to allow same sex marriage for the good of our people and our country....

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Not only would same sex families deal with negative allegations in conditions of their children, but most religions in North America frown upon the joining together of same sex relationships and limit marriage to one man and one woman. Many critics hold conflicting views, arguing that same sex marriages harm no one and that to deny them the right to marry is unconstitutional. ... This choice forces many same sex couples to forego legal marriage and recognize their union themselves. ... All of these reasons cancel out the damaged reasoning in stating that same sex marriages harm no one. ......

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For centuries, worldly cultures have considered women to be the lesser, subservient sex. ... To equalize salaries in the workforce, a solution that would be extremely beneficial is the enacting of a law to prohibit disproportionate salaries for equal work on the basis of sex. ... When privacy within military settings is concerned, the military should make arrangements to allow equal access for both sexes based upon that principle that every citizen should have the right to serve their country. ... Overall, the social roles of the past were substantially different; women were by far thought ...

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Same-sex marriage has been one of the most controversial and divisive topics in the United States since the 1970s. ... Obergefell vs Hodges required states to recognize same-sex marriages that were formed in other states (Oyez). ... The ruling stated that Ohio must recognize same-sex couples married in other state jurisdictions. ... The plaintiffs consisted of four legally married same-sex couples and their children in Kentucky (Perry). ... This is the first of two significant rulings passed down by Judge Heyburn in regards to same-sex marriage. ...

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These advances have come in the form of employment and housing non-discrimination laws along with equal recognition of same-sex relationships through civil unions or legalized marriage in some jurisdictions. ... Many states still have laws in place specifically barring same-sex couples the dignity of having their relationships publicly recognized. ... Studies have shown that children of same-sex couples fare no worse than their peers in the areas of mental health, social functioning, and school performance (Pappas 3). ... The other commonly provided rationale is that it takes a man and a woma...

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"When same sex couples first claimed an equal legal right to marry in the 1970s, their claims were quickly rejected. ... The thoughts/concepts of these cultural changes caused voters and legislatures to enact new legal measures in order to ban same-sex marriages. ... In 2005 though, California legislatures enacted law to legalize same sex marriage but it is vetoed by Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (Pearson 182). ... Around the same time, the President Announced his position, the voters of North Carolina passed a measure to ban same-sex marriages. ... This is how the United States politic...

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The first argument against same sex marriage is often made from the religious standpoint. ... This means that the same-sex marriage subject should be decided by the powers of the states and the populaces within. ... " Another two post-Stonewall same-sex marriage cases, paraded in Kentucky by a lesbian couple. ... Lewin in 1993, a case brought by six same-sex couples in quest of the right to marry. ... In a 1996 decision the trial court determined that "same-sex couples can, and do, have successful, loving and dyed-in-the-wool (committed) relationships," and "Gay/ lesbian parents and same-se...

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Abortion is the ending of pregnancy by the removal or forcing out from the womb of a fetus or embryo before it is able to survive on its own. surgical methods appear to have a lower risk of side effects. Abortion in the developed world has a long history of being among the safest procedures in medicine when allowed by local law. Uncomplicated abortions do not cause either long term mental health or physical problems. Unsafe abortions, however, result in approximately 47,000 maternal deaths and 5 million hospital admissions per year globally. An estimated 44 million abortions are performed glob...

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School based sex education is an important and effective way in order to enhance young people's knowledge, attitudes and behavior towards the topic of sex. ... Sex education is not only necessary to communicate the relationship between alcohol and sex; it is necessary to provide information and guidance to teens about all the risks and effects of teen pregnancies. ... The comprehensive sex education program is the one that is proven to delay initiation of sex, reduce frequency of sex and increase contraceptive use all together. The availability of sex education and condoms do not incre...

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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. ... Sex is viewed different in most cultures. ... In association with premarital sex 41.9 % of adults feel that it is not wrong. ... Sexual orientation is referring to a person's preference in terms of sexual partners: same sex, other sex, either sex, or no sex. ...

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Benefits for Veterans' Same-Sex Spouses It's unclear if all legally married veterans will receive spousal benefits. Until the Department of Veterans Affairs issues guidance on the implementation of DOMA repeal, it remains unclear whether veterans in same-sex marriages will be eligible for federal benefits if they reside in a state that does not recognize their marriage. For example, if a veteran travels to Maryland in order to get married, then returns home to Virginia, a state that does not recognize same-sex marriage, that veteran may still not receive any veteran spousal benefit...

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(Sex) This would mean if we applied the same principal that on average sex offenders re-offend after release "about 9-10% after 21 years." (Sex) That would average to a "reconviction rate for sex offenders released from prison May therefore be about 12%." (Sex)  The total two year reconviction rate for sex offenders is about 17%.  However sex offenders are much more likely to be reconvicted of non-sex offences than sex offences.  The two year reconviction rate of sex offenders for sex offences is between 2% and 3%.  So between 1 in 30 and 1 in 50 sex ...

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Gender may be often associated with sex but it is quite different. ... Same-sex couples are a great example of how stereotyped gender roles do not work when associated with someone's physical sex. ... These are terms that define behaviors, not physical sex. ... Even physically a same-sex relationship can be confusing merely for the reason that both members of the relationship have the same "parts-; how does one physically consummate sex when one's partner has the same sexual organs? ... Same-sex relationship were different people of the same sex possess different gender is one of the...

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In 8th grade we had our first talk about sex and abstinence. ... I think that a combination of teaching safe sex and abstinence is a good way to teach sex-ed. ... These groups of people are the ones that will say no to sex. What about the one's that will have sex? ... Comprehensive sex education is the blending of teaching abstinence and teaching ways to have sex. ...

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One problem with sex talks from parents is that they often become vague because the parent becomes uncomfortable. ... Some parents may shut out their teens, causing their teen to go elsewhere for advice and/or education on sex and topics related to sex. ... The "Sex Talk " is considered to be that awkward moment when a parent sits down with their teenager and tells them about sex. In an article by Time Magazine, "The sex talk is never easy. ... It is important for teens to try to be open minded and engaging socially to their parents regarding sex due to the fact that those who share this matte...

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Public schools should be required to have sex education classes for their students that preach abstinence, but also have them educate the students on sex and what is safe and unsafe. ... Sex in today's society is not thought of as it was ten or twenty years ago. ... Rebuttal The idea that having condoms available to students in schools encourages them to have premarital sex is false. ... The number of students having sex did not seem to change whether condoms were available to them or not. ... Sex education classes should teach students issues such as sexual health, sexual orientation ...

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This act prohibits paying wages based on sex by employers and unions. ... They include: • refusal to hire, discharge, or otherwise discriminate against any individual with regards to compensation, terms, conditions, or privileges because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. • Limit, segregate, or classify employees or applicants for employment in any way which would deprive any individual of employment opportunities, or adversely affect their status because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. • To print or publish any notice or advertisement r...

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In 1986, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled for the first time that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination forbidden by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. ... Canada's Supreme Court ruled in 1989 that sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination. Federal and provincial laws prohibit sex discrimination throughout Canada. ...

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