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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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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(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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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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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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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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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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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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Incidents in the Life of Slave Girl focus on the challenges Brent faced as a female slave and emphasizes the sexual harassment she experiences working in the home of Dr.Flint. ... Flint begins his sexual pursuit of her. ... Jacobs discusses the abuse and resulting oppression she experiences from Mrs. ... The sexual harassment continues even after Jacobs bears two children by Mr. ... The male narrator could write his tale as reclamation of his manhood, but under the terms of white society's ideals of sexual ignorance for women Brent cannot claim "true" womanhood. ...

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Women are often hesitant to start a relationship with a man; with all the abuse and mistreating of women by men that they hear about and experience in "real life," makes finding or even trying to find a decent man in which to share their time a real challenge for them. ... This attitude from a man is a result of verbal abuse. In some instances, the verbal abuse is just the beginning of the woman's problems. ... According to RAINN Statistics, in 2002, there were 247,730 victims of rape, attempted rape, and sexual abuse. ...

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The recipe of demanding women to fit into a size 00 and then conversely sexualizing fatty, sugar-filled foods encourages women to treat them selves with food at the same time punishing them for gaining weight as a result. ... When exercised in media or everyday life these forms of sexism perpetuate the divide between the sexes and promote the idea that women are inferior to men thereby creating an imbalance in equality and a culture of abuse and injustice. ...

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In the article "Incarcerated Mothers" a lot of valid points and strong arguments are made. We learn in the beginning of the article that majority of the women in prison are mothers, and their needs are often neglected. Women's healthcare needs and services are often ignored compared to male inmate...

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This leads to the negative effect in their physical health, which includes their reproductive and sexual health. This increases emotional and physical abuse by their husbands and even in-laws. ... Nujood also encounters the physical abuse of her mother-in-law. ... This reinforces how women are more likely to be emotionally and physically abused, such as Nujood. ...

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He reveals through the men in the play that women are unimportant as they rely on men, are extremely weak and abuse the power of their sexuality to seduce men. ... This concern about women being pure reveals that a women's sexual activities are strongly judged in society. ... Gertrude is a very sexual being to the extent that it causes Hamlet to lose all respect for women. ...

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In Alifa Rifaat's short story "Another Evening at the Club", the protagonist is Samia and her husband, Abboud Bey is the antagonist. The story takes place in Egypt near the Nile River. The conflict arises when Samia loses the emerald ring that her husband gave her. The story suggests that often in o...

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Any denial of equality and opportunity on the basis of gender is gender discrimination. Gender discrimination has been a part of the Indian society for a very long time and has affected both the genders, but more so over women. In the present time, gender discrimination has comparatively decreased w...

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The essay also reveals the violence exercised between Cadets.The freshmen are forced to endure many different types of sexual and physical harassment in order for these young men to reinforce the ideas formed by the public norms. ... The performances of abuse in the academy are a result of the pressures applied by our common day society. ...

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Her voice throughout the "Wyll" promotes feminine participation in social, sexual and economic relations, by making and acting upon one's own feelings and choices. ... Lanyer states that "although the Serpents craft had her abused, Gods holy word ought all his actions frame, for he was Lord and King of all the earth, before Eve had either life of breath" ("Salve", Eve's Apologie, l. 21-23) and therefore Eve simply disobeyed Adam, and only indirectly God, whereas Adam, in eating the apple, directly disobeyed God. ...

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Therefore most men turn to violence or verbal abuse to make them look good. ... Now the term might now have been around but there have definitely always been opposite sex attraction and sexual pleasure. ...

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