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    In the blog Bitch Media, they look over Callie’s bisexuality and make a point that Grey’s Anatomy was being extremely progressive by having a, “ loving relationship between a lesbian and a bisexual woman rather than a bisexual woman being rejected by lesbian lovers on the basis of her non-monosexual identity”

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    The Aversion Project

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    What if neuroscience had no limits? This was likely the thought of clinical psychiatrist Dr. Audrey Levin, when he led the Aversion Project during South Africa`s apartheid in the late 1900`s. The trials identified and attempted to “cure” homosexuals. The over 900 men and women were forced to undergo various “treatments” including chemical castration, aversion shock therapy, and even nonconsensual sex changes. This project was so emotionally unbearable that many of the patients committed suicide

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    The funny thing about choices is that people have the ability to change their thoughts on something, but not their feelings toward it. The human race is filled with passion and lust, and to coin terms like heterosexuality, homosexuality or even bisexuality, makes no sense. Oscar Wilde said, “It is a deep, spiritual affection that is as pure as it is perfect. Homosexuality dictates and pervades great works of art . . .. In this century, the word ‘love’ is misunderstood. Love that dare not speak its

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    Eye”of Carson McCullers drew a lot of criticism, but was anything but unsuccessful. Carson McCullers’ problems with her health and family brought upon manors of writing, she expressed her loneliness and isolation, showing issues relating to bisexuality, infidelity, hostility, and murder. Lastly she made a large impact in the readers and other writers that became familiar with her work. By exploring the depths of Carson McCullers’ work, one can come to realization that it made such an impact

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    In fact, all that any study can definitively say is that scientific "suggestions," that homosexuality and heterosexuality (bisexuality is far-less explored, or often placed within the former categories) can be partially determined by genetics exist; the essential contradiction of these suggestions and the definitive ideal that the public identifies with science is inherent within

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    Gender Identity In Camille Paglia’s book, Sex, Art, and American Culture, she writes her opinions about many different topics such as feminism, sex/gender responsibility, education, and gender identity. My focus in this paper will be about gender identity and the summary of her ideas about such a new and fascinating topic. Paglia’s explicit comments are entertaining; she engages the reader with her passion towards this subject. She talks about homosexuality, hormones, and her experiences being lesbian

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    Sharon Dale Stone , a Canadian sociology professor, first found her place and passion for gender studies in the Lesbian Organization of Toronto in the 1970s. Together with other lesbian women, they carved a safe space for themselves away from the homophobic and sexist world they were living in. For the first time in her life, Stone experienced clarity; her sexual identity was valid and she was part of a wonderful movement that was working towards the liberation of women (6). Liberation of all women

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    In the United States of America, 1.8 percent of men and 1.5 percent of women identify themselves as homosexuals (Volokh 1). This means that in a group of one hundred men, around two of them are homosexuals, and the same goes for women. The background regarding sexual orientation is vast, and a lot of different definitions of the concept have been introduced throughout time. Nevertheless, although homosexuality is fairly common in the United States, many people still misunderstand it. The different

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    There are many topics prevalent shown throughout history. History books in today’s society highlight the majority of groups of people and historical events. This essay will prove that there is a problematic issue where LGBT lives and existences are being erased throughout history and the modern era. Throughout, it will be explained how these groups of people are being underrepresented within history, major wars, and the modern era. History covers a very broad spectrum of time, with recorded history

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    the country. Important Notes The term “minority sexuality” refers to any type of attraction that differs from heterosexuality and includes homosexuality and bisexuality. Homosexuality refers to the attraction of a person towards a member of the same gender; it commonly includes people who define themselves as gay or lesbian. Bisexuality refers to the attraction of a person who can/does feel attracted to multiple genders. There are many terms used to describe an individual’s romantic attraction

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