Sexual Misconduct Policies: Secretly Biased? ... Additionally, the University of Maryland's sexual harassment policy includes the fact that "sexual harassment is offensive sexual behavior by persons in authority towards those who can be benefited or injured in an official capacity. Therefore, it is primarily an issue of abuse of power, not sex" ("Sexual"). ... This clearly implies an attitude towards sexual harassment consisting of the idea that rape and other sexual misconduct only happens to women. ... According to Disciplinary Council, Lack was guilty of sexual misconduct" (Gose). ...

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Sexual abuse in prisons is a serious problem and needs a solution. Here are some facts to show that sexual abuse is a problem in prisons. ... These facts show how there is a dilemma of sexual abuse in the prison system. ... It has been said that it seems in prison there is this "whole culture of abuse." ... This way even if because of sexual discrimination males must be allowed to guard women there will still not be sexual assault amongst inmates. ...

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As for men substance abuse, conduct disorder, personality disorders, Intermittent explosive disorder, and Pathological gambling were more commonly diagnosed. ... As a group gays and lesbians have somewhat higher rates of depression, substance abuse, and attempted suicide. ... And that any resort to sexual reassignment surgery. ...

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Men have sexual relationships with women only for the purpose to procreate, and they do not engage in sexual activities with women for recreational purposes. ... This is a disadvantage for women because they are only seen as a sexual or reproductive property. ... Types of abuse included, being hit, bashed, punched and their husband or partner fighting them. ... Women that had been emotionally abused also gave descriptions of verbal abuse. ... She was sexually harassed and tortured, and then burned alive in front of a large crowd (Lynch 2015). ...

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The most troubling aspect of being a female slave was the sexual abuse they received with their masters. They would mostly demand sexual relations with these women. ... The women who were sexually abused suffered a more mental breakdown then the men. ... Most of the male slave narratives focused on the physical beatings they received and the backbreaking work they were put to do, while the female narratives focused on the sexual abuse, the jealousy of the mistresses and the mental breakdown of being away from their child and being used against their will....

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Men were physically abused while women were emotionally, mentally, and physically oppressed by their masters and mistresses. ... Black women were prohibited from defending themselves against any type of abuse, including sexual, at the hands of white men. ... Even though females went through a lot of abuse, they tried to stay true to their religious faith and morals. ... Their masters controlled everything from whom the slaves married to whom they had sexual relations with. ... The abuse these slaves went through destroyed them emotionally, mentally, and physically. ...

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Womanist theology stands against all oppression on the basis of race, gender, class, sexual preferences and physical abilities.... The black men in the novel are portrayed as bitter and sullen, influenced by the "white supremacist capitalist patriarchy" of the white men, besides the color of their skin, they are both abusers. ... "7 In the beginning of the novel, fourteen year-old Celie is sexually abused by the person who she believes to be her father. ... The experience of getting sexually abused is so horrifying for Celie that she could not confess it to anyone but God via th...

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In Mary Wollstonecraft's "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman," she attacks the sexual double standard that exists between men and women. ... Where these common characteristics end, sexual inequalities begin. By the sameness/difference approach these sexual inequalities should not be ignored by the law; however, they should be taken into account. ... This approach does not allow the abuse of women (i.e., rape, prostitution, battery, pornography) to be dismissed by the legal system. ... As a living example of the future generations I can definitely speculate that dismissal of abuse agains...

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(p.3)net www.spinneypress Current information obtained state that females develop the disease at a higher rate than males; however it is estimated that 17% of males are on some form of diet and that steroid abuse and exercise disorders are increasing in the young male population. ... Current health information collected report that more than half of anorexia sufferers have been sexually abused or experienced some other major trauma. ...

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The abuse is pass down from one generation to the next. ... In order to escape from Fonso, she marries Mr. _______, who is an abusive husband that values her only as a sexual object and a caretaker for his children. ... Sofia also escapes her abuse by leaving Harpo. ... Others are seen as mentors, sexual relationships, or friendships. ... She reveals how Celie is always unable to resist those who abuse her. ...

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The decisions that men make are bounded by their sexual and emotional need for women. ... The sexual dependence of men for women is a reason why women can exercise control over men. ... However, it is this same sexual need that allows the women to be in control. ... Even though the Nasar family had physically abused both her, and her daughter, she successfully selects his fate for him, by not warning him of his death. This disentangles the squirmy feeling the reader has toward the unjust sexual bias. ...

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Besides those disadvantages, single sex schools can also increase sexual abuse for both males and females. For example in an, 'all boy's school' their sexual urge for female can lead to inappropriate behavior of forcing girls against their intentions, which can lead to the extent of criminality. ...

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In fact, Sax claims that ignoring sex differences has led to the proliferation of alcohol abuse in girls and drug abuse in boys. ... Gender is a characteristic that is even more fundamental than age or sexual orientation. ... As well, males have a more aggressive tendency when it comes to their sexual self-concept. ... They asked both men and women of both sexual orientations if they would like to have more than one sexual partner. ... Males consistently said yes more than females, regardless of sexual orientation. ...

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Nicole Newman English 1101 March 20, 2003 Boys Don't Cry The movie Boy's Don't Cry is based on the real story of a young woman named Teena Brandon who has a sexual identity crisis. ... Teena Brandon had gone through great lengths to hide her sexual orientation because of what society today does and does not accept in human behavior. I believe like Teena Brandon, a lot of people who share her feelings do hide or try to become someone else for fear of being accused of flaunting, being verbally abused, or physically attacked as was Teena Brandon when her secret identity had b...

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Women were vulnerable to male violence ranging from sexual abuse, wife beating and rape to culturally enforced heterosexuality (LeGates, 2001: 17). Women were legally bound to submit to their husbands" sexual demands, and slaves were vulnerable to both owners and husbands, with the demand of owners overriding those of husbands (LeGates, 2001: 19). ... As seen throughout history, political and cultural invisibility, intellectual restrictions, sexual vulnerability and economic exploitation, all justified in the name of God have shaped he lives of women and have both stimulated and hindered the...

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Robinson could not be forced to leave an area because men wished to tell sexual jokes or hang sexual calendars if what she was doing was one of her job's duties. ... By being surrounded by sexual elements, a sexual atmosphere is created. ... Therefore, if in a sexual environment, the people begin to act in sexual ways. ... Abusing the dignity of anyone thought ethnic, sexist or racial slurs, suggestive remarks, physical advances or intimidations, sexual or otherwise, is not the kind of conduct that can be tolerated" (2). ... They did not take the appropriate action (Sexual Harassment ...

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Persons whose gender identities are ambiguous, transitional, or androgynous challenge the traditional sexual orientation categories of attraction to "same sex" or "opposite sex." For this reason, it is important not to make generalizations regarding the sexual orientation or preference of members of the transgender community. ... First and foremost, while intolerance is allowed in our society, transgender people will continue to be at risk for psychological and physical abuse. ... According to "Healthy People 2010" the transgender community is at a high risk for ...

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It specifically addresses such questions as family and marriage relationships, reproductive concerns, career issues, the role of violence and fear in their lives, physical and sexual abuse, body image and eating disorders, and self-esteem. ... It was crucial and revolutionary when women called attention to the reality that male domination in the home creates an autocracy where men sexually abuse children. Verbal abuse of children is done by both men and women. ... The abuse is life threatening and that is why there are so many cases where children die. ...

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From early in the Prologue we clearly see that The Wife of Bath is not afraid to use her wit and sexual prowess to get men and in turn make them follow her every wish. ... It is comical how he is completely transformed from, the Knight who abuses his strength on the woman in the beginning, to the weak man completely at the mercy of the old woman who becomes his wife. ...

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Chances are no one factor or study can alone explicate and clarify the human sexual orientation. ... Such sex differentiation of the brain's structure is called sexual dimorphism. . (LeVay/ Hamer 22) The first significant observation of sexual dimorphism performed in an animal laboratory. ... More interestingly, Gorski's finding applied to the sexual orientation between males and females. That particular group of cell is known as the medial preoptic are has been involved in the sexual behaviors typically displayed in males. ...

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Chances are no one factor or study can alone explicate and clarify the human sexual orientation. ... Such sex differentiation of the brain's structure is called sexual dimorphism. . (LeVay/ Hamer 22) The first significant observation of sexual dimorphism performed in an animal laboratory. ... More interestingly, Gorski's finding applied to the sexual orientation between males and females. That particular group of cell is known as the medial preoptic are has been involved in the sexual behaviors typically displayed in males. ...

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The sexual revolution of the 1960s brought a shift in power. ... The characters Thelma and Louise have many bad experiences with men including rape, abuse, and murder. ... Humbert truly loves Lolita, he is being selfish by starting a sexual relationship with her. ...

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Some of which include, a dysfunctional family life, relationship difficulties with peers, family mental health problems, social sensitivity a bereavement, sexual abuse, early socialization and prenatal hormones . ... Some obvious symtoms of gender identity disorder are the desire to be of the opposite sex, cross-dressing, playmates of the opposite sex, enjoying activities that are usually enjoyed by the opposite sex, avoidance and rejection of same-sex stereotypical games, Dislike of bodily sexual characteristics and functions and activities and the desire to live as and ...

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In the novel Speak, there are many recurring themes such as: mental health, communication, sexual abuse and violence, to name a few topics of discussion. ... "(Anderson Pg.51) This quote informs the reader that even though getting raped was not Melinda's fault, she still blames herself for the sexual abuse. ... The young lady feels that the society that she lives in would accuse her for the rape, instead of blaming the one who abused her. ...

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Both Harry and Tom disapprove of Stanley's anger toward the woman, Harry out of a protective fatherly attitude, having three grown children, and Tom for less honourable reasons, for he has been secretly fantasizing a relationship with the woman, objectifying her as a sexual object catering to him, bringing exotic liquor to him while he sits "lordly" in her bed. ... While Stanley presents the stronger trait of male aggression through violent language and acts, young Tom diminishes her validity as an independent being by objectifying her sexually, dreaming, "she [has] been tender with him&q...

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