Articles related to "Sexual Orientation"
Inadequate Legal Protection
Anti-discrimination legislation can be under-inclusive if it fails to provide a ground of discrimination that adequately reflects the adverse treatment suffered.
under-inclusive grounds of discrimination • multiple discrimination • sexual discrimination • racial discrimination • pearce v governing body of mayfield school
Anti-discrimination legislation can be under-inclusive if it fails to provide a ground of discrimination that adequately reflects the adverse treatment suffered.
under-inclusive grounds of discrimination • multiple discrimination • sexual discrimination • racial discrimination • pearce v governing body of mayfield school
Anorexia and Sexual Orientation
Recent studies indicate that while male homosexuals have a greater risk of developing anorexia than their "straight" counterparts, lesbian populations show less incidence of the illness than heterosexual women.
anorexia • sexual orientation • homosexual • lesbian • eating disorder
Recent studies indicate that while male homosexuals have a greater risk of developing anorexia than their "straight" counterparts, lesbian populations show less incidence of the illness than heterosexual women.
anorexia • sexual orientation • homosexual • lesbian • eating disorder
Bisexuality: Information and Resources
Offers information on bisexuality and some good online resources for people interested in learning more.
bisexual • bisexuality • resources • sexual orientation • sexual identity
Offers information on bisexuality and some good online resources for people interested in learning more.
bisexual • bisexuality • resources • sexual orientation • sexual identity
Maine Won't Discriminate
The Maine legislature, like many other state legislatures, decided that they should have the same equal protection as any other Maine citizen. In March 2005, Maine's legislature voted to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in areas of housing, employment, credit, accommodations, and education.
maine • maine won't discriminate • sexual orientation • discrimination • gay rights
The Maine legislature, like many other state legislatures, decided that they should have the same equal protection as any other Maine citizen. In March 2005, Maine's legislature voted to end discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation in areas of housing, employment, credit, accommodations, and education.
maine • maine won't discriminate • sexual orientation • discrimination • gay rights
The Perfect Therapist: Homophobes Need NOT Apply!
Anyone seeking mental health counseling has many issues to consider: cost, compatability, the therapist's competence, etc. Lesbigays have an additional worry: homophobia. Here are some ideas for identifying and avoiding homophobic counselors and therapists.
mental health • substance abuse • treatment • lesbian • lesbians
Anyone seeking mental health counseling has many issues to consider: cost, compatability, the therapist's competence, etc. Lesbigays have an additional worry: homophobia. Here are some ideas for identifying and avoiding homophobic counselors and therapists.
mental health • substance abuse • treatment • lesbian • lesbians
Illegal Workplace Harassment: It's Not Just Sexual!
Although harassment of a sexual nature is the most common form of illegal workplace harassment, harassment by supervisors, coworkers, and non-employees also occurs as a result of an individual's age, color, citizenship, disability, military status, national origin, race, or religion. This article explores all forms of workplace harassment.
anti-discrimination statutes • u. s. supreme court • meritor savings bank v. vinson • circuit court • quid pro quo
Although harassment of a sexual nature is the most common form of illegal workplace harassment, harassment by supervisors, coworkers, and non-employees also occurs as a result of an individual's age, color, citizenship, disability, military status, national origin, race, or religion. This article explores all forms of workplace harassment.
anti-discrimination statutes • u. s. supreme court • meritor savings bank v. vinson • circuit court • quid pro quo
California and Gay Marriage
The California Supreme Court's decision affecting homosexuals' right to marry leaves many conservatives criticizing the case, again making gay marriage a campaign issue.
california gay marriage • california supreme court • california constitution sexual orientation • california homosexual marriage • gay marriage john mccain
The California Supreme Court's decision affecting homosexuals' right to marry leaves many conservatives criticizing the case, again making gay marriage a campaign issue.
california gay marriage • california supreme court • california constitution sexual orientation • california homosexual marriage • gay marriage john mccain
Obama and McCain on Gay Issues
Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues.
2008 election gay issues • 2008 election lgbt issues • obama gay issues • obama lgbt issues • obama gay marriage
Find out what Barack Obama and John McCain say on the record about hate crimes, same-sex marriage, "don't ask, don't tell," and other queer issues.
2008 election gay issues • 2008 election lgbt issues • obama gay issues • obama lgbt issues • obama gay marriage
Abstinence Teaching Ignores LGBTs
Abstinence-only-until-marriage education defines heterosexual marriage as the ideal for all students and prevents discussion of gay issues in the classroom.
abstinence teaching ignores lgbt students • abstinence-only-until-marriage education • sex education • sexual orientation in schools • us federal guidelines exclude homosexuality
Abstinence-only-until-marriage education defines heterosexual marriage as the ideal for all students and prevents discussion of gay issues in the classroom.
abstinence teaching ignores lgbt students • abstinence-only-until-marriage education • sex education • sexual orientation in schools • us federal guidelines exclude homosexuality
Discrimination Against LGBT People
Is discrimination against gays & lesbians sex discrimination? Robert Wintemute says yes - but poor legal analysis can make the orientation-gender link easy to miss.
gay and lesbian discrimination • lgbt discrimination • sex discrimination • sexual orientation discrimination • orientation and sex discrimination
Is discrimination against gays & lesbians sex discrimination? Robert Wintemute says yes - but poor legal analysis can make the orientation-gender link easy to miss.
gay and lesbian discrimination • lgbt discrimination • sex discrimination • sexual orientation discrimination • orientation and sex discrimination
From Queers To Convicts
The Don't Ask, Don't Tell military policy is driving homosexual servicemen and women out in droves only to be replaced by prisoners with criminal records.
don't ask don't tell • gay soldiers • dadt • homosexuality • sexual orientation
The Don't Ask, Don't Tell military policy is driving homosexual servicemen and women out in droves only to be replaced by prisoners with criminal records.
don't ask don't tell • gay soldiers • dadt • homosexuality • sexual orientation
Three Genders In Japan and India
Japan's lady boys and India's hijras represent two populations that recognize and accept a third gender beyond man and woman, proving the gender binary wrong.
transgender • lgbt • hijras • lady boys • japan
Japan's lady boys and India's hijras represent two populations that recognize and accept a third gender beyond man and woman, proving the gender binary wrong.
transgender • lgbt • hijras • lady boys • japan
Book Details Psychiatric Abuse of Queer Teen
This article is a review of <i>The Last Time I Wore a Dress</i>, a gut-wrenching, well-written account of psychiatric abuse by Daphne Scholinski and Jane Meredith Adams.
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • transgendered
This article is a review of <i>The Last Time I Wore a Dress</i>, a gut-wrenching, well-written account of psychiatric abuse by Daphne Scholinski and Jane Meredith Adams.
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • transgendered
Hate-Motivated Crimes in Schools
Hate crimes committed in a school setting can quickly affect the school climate and relationships among students. Incidents can lead to retaliation or confrontations.
hate-motivated crimes • bias crimes • racial bias • bias-motivated threats • school bullying
Hate crimes committed in a school setting can quickly affect the school climate and relationships among students. Incidents can lead to retaliation or confrontations.
hate-motivated crimes • bias crimes • racial bias • bias-motivated threats • school bullying
What Are the Implications of Finding a Gay Gene?
Finding a genetic cause for homosexuality, a "gay gene", could pose serious global human rights questions as it becomes possible to identify a gay child prenatally.
causes for homosexuality • gay gene identified • abortion of gay foetus • identifying gay gene and the law • is being gay in your dna
Finding a genetic cause for homosexuality, a "gay gene", could pose serious global human rights questions as it becomes possible to identify a gay child prenatally.
causes for homosexuality • gay gene identified • abortion of gay foetus • identifying gay gene and the law • is being gay in your dna
Exhibition of Orientation
Pretty controversial article. In fact, I might lose some friends because of this.
animated films • animation • studios
Pretty controversial article. In fact, I might lose some friends because of this.
animated films • animation • studios
Out! Out! Comming Out To Your Kids
Coming out to your kids can be scary. But it is very necessary to help them feel a sense of belonging and self worth. This article explores different ways to answer your children's inquiries or to instigate the conversations. Included are quotes and stories from gay family's coming out experiences.
coming-out • children • family communication • gay issues • family issues
Coming out to your kids can be scary. But it is very necessary to help them feel a sense of belonging and self worth. This article explores different ways to answer your children's inquiries or to instigate the conversations. Included are quotes and stories from gay family's coming out experiences.
coming-out • children • family communication • gay issues • family issues
Gay as animals
Wild kingdom is coming out of the closet. The long-suppressed evidence of homosexual behaviour in other animals forces us to reconsider what it means to be gay, and its place in society.
homosexuality behaviour in animals • gay men • lesbians • compassion • self-acceptance
Wild kingdom is coming out of the closet. The long-suppressed evidence of homosexual behaviour in other animals forces us to reconsider what it means to be gay, and its place in society.
homosexuality behaviour in animals • gay men • lesbians • compassion • self-acceptance
Selecting a Comparator
One of the most basic principles of British anti-discrimination legislation is that likes must be treated alike.
comparator • selecting a comparator • treating likes alike • anti-discrimination • sexual discrimination
One of the most basic principles of British anti-discrimination legislation is that likes must be treated alike.
comparator • selecting a comparator • treating likes alike • anti-discrimination • sexual discrimination
The Politics of Sex Education
The Surgeon General of the United States release a stinging report on the state of America's sexual health. The response by the Bush White House has been sadly predictable and woefully inadequate.
sex • surgeon general • abortion • bush • rape
The Surgeon General of the United States release a stinging report on the state of America's sexual health. The response by the Bush White House has been sadly predictable and woefully inadequate.
sex • surgeon general • abortion • bush • rape
Children and Gender Identity
How do kids learn about our culturally-based ideas about gender? How can we help them without supporting sexist assumptions? Links to help us figure it out!
How do kids learn about our culturally-based ideas about gender? How can we help them without supporting sexist assumptions? Links to help us figure it out!
Lean's Historical War Epic "Lawrence of Arabia"
David Lean's epic portrait of the controversial and complex T. E. Lawrence entitled "Lawrence of Arabia" is one of the most enduring and stunning classics on celluloid.
historical figure of lawrence of arabia • lawrence's sexual orientation • british-arab war and conflict • searching for own cultural identity • historical and classical oscar-awarded movie
David Lean's epic portrait of the controversial and complex T. E. Lawrence entitled "Lawrence of Arabia" is one of the most enduring and stunning classics on celluloid.
historical figure of lawrence of arabia • lawrence's sexual orientation • british-arab war and conflict • searching for own cultural identity • historical and classical oscar-awarded movie
Outing: Socially Responsible or Socially Reprehensible? Part I
This article defines outing (revealing that another person is lesbigay without his or her consent) and explores some of the reasons why people engage in outing. Part I of II.
gay • lesbian • bisexual • homophobia • outing
This article defines outing (revealing that another person is lesbigay without his or her consent) and explores some of the reasons why people engage in outing. Part I of II.
gay • lesbian • bisexual • homophobia • outing
Sex and Sexuality
A place to find out where to go on the web with all your concerns or questions about sexuality and some fun stuff about these topics.
sex • sexuality • bisexual • homosexual • gay
A place to find out where to go on the web with all your concerns or questions about sexuality and some fun stuff about these topics.
sex • sexuality • bisexual • homosexual • gay
Alcoholic Authors: John Cheever
John Cheever was one of the few authors with alcohol and drug problems who overcame the addiction while still struggling with his bisexuality.
john cheever • john cheever author • john cheever alcoholic • john cheever drug addiction • john cheever bisexual
John Cheever was one of the few authors with alcohol and drug problems who overcame the addiction while still struggling with his bisexuality.
john cheever • john cheever author • john cheever alcoholic • john cheever drug addiction • john cheever bisexual
CyberBullying Can Kill
Cyberbullying is not a minor silly teenage problem. Some kids become so upset from the bullying that they kill themselves over it.
children and cyber bullying • stop bullying • electronic bullying • teenage suicide • harassment
Cyberbullying is not a minor silly teenage problem. Some kids become so upset from the bullying that they kill themselves over it.
children and cyber bullying • stop bullying • electronic bullying • teenage suicide • harassment
Rape of Lesbians a Crisis in South Africa
Though it's one of the most liberal nations in the world on gay equality, South Africa suffers from an epidemic of rape against black lesbians in working-class townships.
corrective rape in south africa • lesbians in south africa • rape crisis in south africa • lgbt equality in south africa • lesbians raped by men
Though it's one of the most liberal nations in the world on gay equality, South Africa suffers from an epidemic of rape against black lesbians in working-class townships.
corrective rape in south africa • lesbians in south africa • rape crisis in south africa • lgbt equality in south africa • lesbians raped by men
Teetering on the Brink of Destruction
The issue of homosexuality is no stranger to the Anglican Communion. Indeed, how Anglicans handle the controversy may turn out to be a test case for other mainline churches, the consequences of which are still far from sight.
episcopal church • gay • lesbian • homosexuality • ordination
The issue of homosexuality is no stranger to the Anglican Communion. Indeed, how Anglicans handle the controversy may turn out to be a test case for other mainline churches, the consequences of which are still far from sight.
episcopal church • gay • lesbian • homosexuality • ordination
The Roots of Adult Sibling Rivalry
Adult sibling rivalry affects your relationships, discussions, argument styles - and even your sexual orientation. Here's why we fight with grown brothers & sisters.
roots of adult sibling rivalry • fighting with grown brothers sisters • mark feinberg • unresolved childhood conflict • birth order
Adult sibling rivalry affects your relationships, discussions, argument styles - and even your sexual orientation. Here's why we fight with grown brothers & sisters.
roots of adult sibling rivalry • fighting with grown brothers sisters • mark feinberg • unresolved childhood conflict • birth order
US Military's 'Don't Ask Don't Tell'
The top Democratic presidential candidates advocate a repeal of the anti-gay U.S. military policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and gay voters are listening.
don't ask don't tell • democratic presidential candidates' views on gays • repeal of anti-gay u.s. military policy • gays in the military • hillary clinton's position on dadt
The top Democratic presidential candidates advocate a repeal of the anti-gay U.S. military policy known as "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," and gay voters are listening.
don't ask don't tell • democratic presidential candidates' views on gays • repeal of anti-gay u.s. military policy • gays in the military • hillary clinton's position on dadt
Book Offers Stellar Advice "For Lesbian Parents"
Review of <i>For Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping Your Family Grow Up Happy, Healthy, and Proud</i> by Suzanne M. Johnson PhD and Elizabeth O'Connor, PhD.
lesbians • gays • parenting • parents • children
Review of <i>For Lesbian Parents: Your Guide to Helping Your Family Grow Up Happy, Healthy, and Proud</i> by Suzanne M. Johnson PhD and Elizabeth O'Connor, PhD.
lesbians • gays • parenting • parents • children
Debate rages on over same-sex marriage
Despite a decisive response from the Supreme Court essentially rendering the debate redundant, Conservative leader Stephen Harper rails on against what he sees as the nation's most important issue.
same-sex marriage • gay • lesbian • parliament • stephen harper
Despite a decisive response from the Supreme Court essentially rendering the debate redundant, Conservative leader Stephen Harper rails on against what he sees as the nation's most important issue.
same-sex marriage • gay • lesbian • parliament • stephen harper
Girl Scouts of the USA
Unless you've been on a deserted island for the past year, you know how Boy Scouts of America feels about gay scouts. (Hint: Thumbs Down.) Do Girl Scouts of the USA hold similar views? Read on...
boy scouts • girl scouts • lesbian • bisexual • gay
Unless you've been on a deserted island for the past year, you know how Boy Scouts of America feels about gay scouts. (Hint: Thumbs Down.) Do Girl Scouts of the USA hold similar views? Read on...
boy scouts • girl scouts • lesbian • bisexual • gay
Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: A Lesbian Health Issue
A little less than a year ago, I was shocked to learn that my irregular periods, weight gain, and thinning hair were caused by an illness I'd never even heard of. I am not alone. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects twice as many lesbians as heterosexual women. Read on to find out what it is, if you have it, and what you can do about it.
ovaries • polycystic ovarian syndrome • pcos • infertility • lesbian health
A little less than a year ago, I was shocked to learn that my irregular periods, weight gain, and thinning hair were caused by an illness I'd never even heard of. I am not alone. Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome affects twice as many lesbians as heterosexual women. Read on to find out what it is, if you have it, and what you can do about it.
ovaries • polycystic ovarian syndrome • pcos • infertility • lesbian health
Hate Crimes and Holidays: Give a Gift of Hope
Want to give a very special holiday gift that will only take a few moments of your time? Read on...
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • hate crimes
Want to give a very special holiday gift that will only take a few moments of your time? Read on...
lesbian • lesbians • gay • gays • hate crimes
The Real Truth About Lesbian Love
How many lesbians does it take to change a lightbulb? And what do lesbians <i>really</i> do in bed? Whatever your question, you'll find the answer here!
lesbian • lesbians • lifestyle • sappho
How many lesbians does it take to change a lightbulb? And what do lesbians <i>really</i> do in bed? Whatever your question, you'll find the answer here!
lesbian • lesbians • lifestyle • sappho
The Way We Were: Lesbians in the 1950s
Ward and June Cleaver were only part of the story of the United States in the 1950s. Read on to find out what your high school history teacher never told you.
gay • lesbian • history • 1950s • mccarthy
Ward and June Cleaver were only part of the story of the United States in the 1950s. Read on to find out what your high school history teacher never told you.
gay • lesbian • history • 1950s • mccarthy
Depressed Dykes
A discussion of depression targeted to lesbians.
mental health issues • depression • lesbian • lesbians • suicide
A discussion of depression targeted to lesbians.
mental health issues • depression • lesbian • lesbians • suicide
For Teens: How to Come Out to Your Mom and Dad
A few ideas for coming out to your parents...
lbgt youth • teenagers • gay • lesbian • bisexual
A few ideas for coming out to your parents...
lbgt youth • teenagers • gay • lesbian • bisexual
Foundation series : Enlightened morality (II)
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
In the second half of this article on the fundamentals of morality, I examine two complex spiritual issues.
individualism • individual • self • time • temporal
On Tantric Sexuality
Provides the literal meaning of tantra as well as a definition of tantric sexuality and helpful links to related sites.
tantra • tantric sexuality • sacred sexuality • yoga of sex • expansion of consciousness
Provides the literal meaning of tantra as well as a definition of tantric sexuality and helpful links to related sites.
tantra • tantric sexuality • sacred sexuality • yoga of sex • expansion of consciousness
South Park gets Emmy nomination
Emmy courts controversy with South Park nomination, going up against Family Guy and The Simpsons.
south park • emmy • nomination • trapped in the closet • tom cruise
Emmy courts controversy with South Park nomination, going up against Family Guy and The Simpsons.
south park • emmy • nomination • trapped in the closet • tom cruise
A Young Man Comes Out
Summer helps her gay brother in his fight with AIDS, while counseling a young student who is "coming out"
gay • youth • psychology
Summer helps her gay brother in his fight with AIDS, while counseling a young student who is "coming out"
gay • youth • psychology
C-38 passes Third reading.
Bill C-38, recognising the only legal definition of marriage has passed third reading in the House of Commons.
canada • ssm • house of commons • same-sex marriage • marriage
Bill C-38, recognising the only legal definition of marriage has passed third reading in the House of Commons.
canada • ssm • house of commons • same-sex marriage • marriage
Coffee, tea or Harry?
Flight attendant Harry must choose between the man he loves and a rich inheritance.
gay • couples • heterosexual • women • marriage
Flight attendant Harry must choose between the man he loves and a rich inheritance.
gay • couples • heterosexual • women • marriage
ENVIRONMENTAL INJUSTICE: An Introduction
Linda takes a look at Environmental Injustice and the fact that the environment we have is often based on what we earn or where we live.
environment • green • environmental injustice
Linda takes a look at Environmental Injustice and the fact that the environment we have is often based on what we earn or where we live.
environment • green • environmental injustice
Georg Friedrich Handel's Romances
A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.
georg friedrich hendel • unmarried composers • handel's romances • franz schubert • frederic chopin
A brief look at the romantic life of the great German composer Georg Friedrich Handel.
georg friedrich hendel • unmarried composers • handel's romances • franz schubert • frederic chopin
Hope's Resilience
This is an article for people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed or depressed by the social and political reality in which we live.
politics • economy • spirituality
This is an article for people who feel frustrated, overwhelmed or depressed by the social and political reality in which we live.
politics • economy • spirituality
Overweight Women Have More Sex
Does weight affect sexual behavior in women? Apparently not, according to a recent journal containing research of scientists at several universities.
overweight women have more sex • studies of obesity and sexual intercourse • weight and sexual behavior • sexual behavior • women weight loss
Does weight affect sexual behavior in women? Apparently not, according to a recent journal containing research of scientists at several universities.
overweight women have more sex • studies of obesity and sexual intercourse • weight and sexual behavior • sexual behavior • women weight loss
Pagan/Wikkan Culture
Discussion on some of the various aspect of Pagan/Wikkan Culture. An introduction to the Rede.
pagan • wikkan • culture • practice • rede
Discussion on some of the various aspect of Pagan/Wikkan Culture. An introduction to the Rede.
pagan • wikkan • culture • practice • rede
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