"I, Olga, take you, Craig, to be my husband, to have and to hold from this day forward, for better, for worse, for richer and for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish till death do us apart" were the words I said in a courthouse couple of years ago when I decided to marry my boyfriend at the time. ... How would you feel to get strange and criticizing looks every time you walk down the street with the person you love? How would you feel if people around you said that you were not normal? That's exactly what our American Laws do by denying same-sex marriage. ... We are ...

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But as a matter of fact, history does repeat itself because we tend to never correct our faults and fatal flaws. ... Not only does education play a role in self-awareness, but education is also the key to solving sex trafficking as a whole. ... But besides learning how to identify victims better and applying different training methods, public education and awareness is equally essential. ... Health clinics, hospital personnel, sexual assault shelters, social workers, school personnel, and much more places often encounter some kind of victim of sex trafficking in their work force; however, due ...

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Girls do not have to worry about answering a question wrong in front of the boy she might think is cute. ... Single sex schools frequently have relationships with nearby single sex schools. ... Public schools' funds have to be evenly distributed throughout the departments so they do not spend as much money on social events and student involvement. ... The parents are able to have more of an impact on how their children are raised, and how they want their children to act in public (Associated Press, 2002) The parents of single sex school students are able to control more of what the child...

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Without the legal right to marry, same-sex couples do not have rights like family health coverage, medical and bereavement leave, child custody, tax benefits and pension plans. ... Many moral and legal issues come with the controversial subject of same-sex marriages and civil unions and do add weight to the argument. ... Morally you should have the right to be able to marry whom so ever you choose, providing neither they nor you are currently engaged in another marriage. ... If I loved them how could I let them go to hell? ... While some religions provide ceremonial services for same-sex coup...

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Pro Same-Sex Marriage When it comes to marriage, I feel everyone should have that right. ... Moreover, how can you deny someone the right to marry because "God says it is wrong" did they actually have a discussion with him yesterday or even today for that matter. ... It is apparent that the government does not condone same-sex marriages. ... Like a saying I heard "You fear what you do not know." And this holds true, if you do not agree with something hear the other arguments side first before you cast your judgement. ...

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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 believe that same sex couples should not have the right to have, raise nor adopt children. ... Same sex couples would like to have the same rights and opportunities that heterosexual couples have. ... Homosexual couples do not have any legal rights regardless of the length of time they have been living together just because they do not have a civil union. ... Like women state to men, "just because you are a couple...

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How does the idea of "sex" sell and why do these companies dominate the world of advertisements? ... How does Advertising play an important role in the pricing of the items they are selling? ... The commercials as they are called usually do not show nudity but they do have sex written all over them. ... They sell products by how much of it that you get, quantity is better than quality. ... Sex in advertisements threatens our culture by changing how the population views sex. ...

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I have experienced the mental, emotional, & physical trauma that the sex industry has to offer. ... Predators and victims alike have had years of practice learning how to camouflage what they are doing. ... How many times have you seen a prostitute walking down the street and you've turned your nose up at her? When hearing a young woman is an exotic dancer, do you wonder how she got into that lifestyle? ... We want them to quit and find jobs, but how are they going to do that with these ridiculous charges on their records that aren't even their fault? ...

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Sex education does encourage sexual behavior in young people. ... If you present children with a "do it" attitude, then they will be open about their practices meaning, it would not be taboo and parents would not be more involved. ... If you present children with a "don't do it" attitude then it will regulate the amount of activity going on. ... This may not seem like a problem at first glance, but when you look at the circumstances surrounding young girls having sex the problem becomes clear. ... I feel that sex education does not effectively protect teens from the consequences of...

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When you get caught doing something wrong what is the first thing you do? Is your first instinct to own up to what ever it is you did wrong or do you come up with an elaborate excuse? ... Too much sex is not bad for you and it certainly will not kill you; unless you are having sex with someone who has a sexually transmitted disease, then you might be in trouble. ... For people who are stressed out, having sex is just something they can do to take their mind off of the problems they are having; it is not something they must do or else. ... No matter how many articles are written, how much resea...

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Having said that, Joyce Carol Oates, "Where are you going, Where Have you been?" ... Arnold lets Connie know in a round about way that he is going to have sex with her. ... He even tells her how he will have sex with her: "I"ll hold you so tight you won't think you have to try to get away or pretend anything because you"ll know you can't. ... He's not only threading Connie, he threatens to hurt her family: "This is how it is, honey: you come out and we"ll drive away, have a nice ride. ... Therefore, in reality, Arnold gets Connie, but he does not have her....

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If we were to just have abstinence only classes, it could have the effect of teens just wanting to do the opposite because being teen if somebody just tells you "no" and gives you no information on why, you want to experience it for yourself. ... This study was done over a nine-year period on abstinence only programs and it shows that even if students are taught only abstinence education that it does not stop them from having sex, and it definitely does not inform them on how to protect themselves from STD's and teen pregnancy. ... The reason why they do not want it taught is ...

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It's amazing what a little skin can do. ... Those waitresses don't have to wear those tiny cloths, but they do. ... Beer ads have been using sex appeal for years. ... Take a look some time and see how many ugly people you see in a commercial with sex appeal. ... So if you have good breath, you are going to have a good night. ...

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Now, you may not think this is a great idea, as you don't want your child going out in the world thinking that sex is positive so they should be doing it all the time. However, if you were to reinforce sex as negative with a "Don't do it" attitude, your child will be more likely to tune you out and ignore what you have to say. ... This is the stage when you realize just like you in your teenage years, your feelings will control what you do when it comes to sex. ... From parentsoup.com, "How does someone decide it's right to have sexual intercourse? ... Explain how it bonds pe...

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As society often does, we have evolved and adapted over the last century, along with the ever changing world sex and gender are right at the top of concepts that do not mean the same thing as they have in the past. ... In contrast to how sex use to be viewed pre-birth control, current sex education explores all the different reasons people have sex, the main being strictly for pleasure. Another major difference in how sex and gender have evolved is due to the television. ... An increase in condoms advertisements, showing that we support safe sex and sending a message that "hey as long as y...

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Pre-marital sex, young Catholics know it is wrong., so why do they do it? Most teenagers have heard the phrases "everyone's doing it", "If you loved me you"d do it" and also "It's okay I have a condom." ... What do you, as a boy or girl or man or women have to gain that is lastingly good from sexual activity? ... Some students fall into immoral behavior without even recognizing just how far they have fallen. ... We are told that the commitment will always be there but if you are committed you do not have to express it throw sexual intercourse. ...

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All Americans have equal rights. ... No, (you'd think that though, wouldn't you? I mean it's in the constitution, but then again what does the constitution, or any law or political documentation for that matter mean to me?) ... On the right side of the wall you have a happy little couple, just married. ... (Imagine this scenario If you will) Two people fall in love and want to get married, but there gay and the current laws in US will not allow same-sex marriages. ...

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(R U sure that is how they wrote it) However, sexuality education also aims to provide children information that they could not have obtained or discussed at home with their parents. ... Schools are the second place from home that children learn how to live in society. ... Yet, what if schools do not teach young people about sexuality knowledge do you think they will not have sex? ... It should be noted that the sexuality education helps people to have a better understanding about safer sex not about how to have sex only. ... In addition, the fact has shown there were a number of casts that...

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"The question is no longer should sex education be taught, but rather how it should be taught" (DeCarlo). ... Two Students are taught about the anatomy of the human body and how and why it works the way it does. ... "You can't prevent teenagers from having sex, no matter what you preach. If students are having sex they might as well do it the safe way. ... There are many reasons why people feel like this, two of which are they feel as if sex education does no good at all and another is that people feel that it is influencing students to have sex. ...

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Sex in the Decameron I do not think it would be too far off the mark if someone said that Giovanni Boccaccio's Decameron could be summed up in one word - sex. ... And thirdly, Boccaccio's personal beliefs must have played an important role in the construction of sex within the tales. ... This is evident as Boccaccio questions, "Are you not aware because of the chaos of the present age, the judges have deserted the courts, the laws of God and man are in abeyance, and everyone is given ample license to preserve his life as best he may (478)?" ... The men upon seeing the beauty ...

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When you lift those "worries" of your mind, you concentrate on what's really important like good grades and paying attention in class. ... I was never told that I couldn't do something because of my gender and I got to grow up and learn among amazing and talented women who supported each other's success. ... When Jackson emphasizes society's "misrepresentations regarding the number of humans who do not conform to [society's] sexed expectations, intersex individuals are seen as 'outliers', 'mistakes'.... Being around girls at schoo...

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Also, the ethical aspects of this procedure and related issues will be explained and how this relates to a larger global problem regarding discrimination rather than simply a choice in westernized countries. To conclude, I will present my personal point of view weather or not gender selection is the right thing to do. ... In fact, technology has actually come this far and you can now find out the gender and now you can even choose the gender in a process called preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD). ... Consequently, as we all know, you can't have the good without the bad. ... Others...

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Many of these states, including Texas, have informational classes concerning sex, but they are not medically accurate. ... Proposal So how can young adolescents be educated about alternatives to abstinence? ... The only reason you would want to have sex ed is if you want people to have sex.... Counterarguments The first comment seems logical for parents that do want to have that one on one time with their child about that subject, but what about the parents that do not know how to approach this subject with their children? ... The class does not promote sex, but it is actually a way of keepin...

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In this individual case however, you will not be able to use all these materials as you don't know how to extract fragrant oils from many of the listed ingredients as the process requires technological intervention. ... If you mix the contents with alcohol (pure vodka will do) the ultimate fragrance effect will be higher and more odors will be drawn out of the original components. ... As well as this, various anthropological studies have also proven the tendency of diverse cultures towards manipulation of fragrances which proves that wearing perfumes is a universal human phenomenon (Cl...

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Since the ninety's teenagers think they are mature, that they know how to handle every problem, that they are independent, and that they know the meaning of love and know the responsablities that come with having sex, but they don't. ... Pre-martial sex is to engage in sexual intercourse with someone before you are married to that person. ... Some do drugs, others deal drugs, but many engage in sex. ... Catholic, vol. 61 p32-34) Before you engage in anything you have to be sure of what you are doing. ... Because if they are old and mature enough to engage in the sex then they ha...

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