Academic papers on Gay & Lesbian Studies / Aids

Bruce Bowers, "A Place at the Table":
This 3 page paper is a critique of "A Place at the Table" and a reaction to the content. This paper considers the biases of the author, the most thought-provoking passages, and other aspects of how gay culture is perceived and manifested in...
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Paul Farmer's, "AIDS and Accusations: Haiti and the Geography of Blame":
This 7 page paper examines the social inequalities that have shaped the epidemiology of AIDS. Furthermore, this paper examines the cultural implications of the disease as well as the specific problems associated with the Haitian population. ...
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Gays and Lesbians in the Military: The Moral and Ethical Impact of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Policy
A 14 page examination of a very complex issue. The author asserts the military's approach is short-sited. The military must open its eyes and look to other professional arenas where the issue of homosexuality has taken a more visible stance. ...
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The Physical, Spiritual and Emotional Entombment Caused by the Social Stigma of HIV/AIDS
7 pages in length. The silent sepulcher of stigma in HIV/AIDS reflects the physical, spiritual and emotional entombment faced by those who are ousted by virtue of the social ignorance inherent to their illness. The extent to which this...
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The Changing Definition of Marriage
This 4 page paper attempts to define marriage and looks at how families have changed over the years. The paper addressees new issues as gay couples fight for the right to be legally married. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Population Control: A Necessary Concern
A 4 page paper which researches population statistics and argues that population control is necessary in many regions and for many reasons. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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PREJUDICE AGAINST HOMOSEXUALS IN THE UNITED STATES
This 6 page paper discusses the various forms of prejudice, past and present, that homosexuals in the United States face. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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WE ARE ALL QUEER: ARLENE STEIN
This 3 page paper discusses the book by Arlene Stein The Stranger Next Door and issues relating, specifically, to Chapter 7: We are all queer. Quotes cited from text. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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Gay Marriage
This 10 page paper examines the concept of gay marriage through questions submitted by a student. Portions of the paper are in Q & A format. The issue is addressed in respect to the United States but other countries are examined as well. A global...
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Gay Parenting
This 8 page paper examines many controversial issues related to gay parenting. Both sides of the issue are discussed. Poll results are included. The research shows that gay families are not harming the children. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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HIV Today
A 7 page outline of the state of knowledge that exists today concerning AIDS and HIV. This paper describes the etiology of this disease, its mechanism of spread, its prevalence, and the current efforts to find a cure. Bibliography lists 9...
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Same Sex Marriage
An 8 page research paper that offers an overview of the "gay" marriage debate. In his 2005 State of the Union Address, President George W. Bush, again, reiterated his endorsement of an Amendment to the Constitution to prohibit same-sex marriage. On...
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Same Sex Marriage: Differing Viewpoints
A 6 page overview of the issues surrounding gay marriage. This paper contends that as the issue of same sex marriage continues to mature more and more organizations are beginning to yield in favor of allowing for the sentiments of their members. ...
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Gay Identity
An 11 page research paper that explores the processes involved in developing a positive gay/lesbian identity. David Leavitt's short story "Territory" describes and suggests a great deal about the problematic nature of relationships that young gays...
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Where Angels Fear to Tread: Philip
A character analysis of Philip, in Forster's novel "Where Angels Fear to Tread", with particular reference to the Freudian elements of his interaction with Gino, and the homoerotic subtext of the narrative.
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