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- 651: Computer Pornography
- ... part of the bill arose because of the recent surge of pornography on the Infobahn. The CDA criminalizes indecent speech on the Internet(Wallace: 1). The CDA describes indecent speech as anything "depicting or describing sexual or excretory acts or organs in patently offensive fashion under contemporary community standards." First take the word "indecent". This word is used because of its vague definition. Not only does this word ban sexually explicit ... the Internet with outspoken words or phrases. This goes against the first amendment. Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer and James Joyce's Ulysses would not be able to possibly be posted online(Wallace: 2). "Sexual or excretory acts or functions": This would relieve anything from sleazy bestsellers to 19th century classics, such as Zola's LaTerre and Flouber's Madam Bovary, to nonfiction books on disease, rape, health, and sexual intercourse from our shelves. This phrase is again unconstitutional(Wallace: 2). Another phrase in there is "Patently Offensive". This is very subjective. These words mean that a jury can decide on what is offensive ...
- 652: Essay On Women In The Work Pla
- ... family. Which was the reason of their low wages to disapprove of women working. This traditions reflected their wages and the positions people were willing to offer to women. Working women experience problems such as sexual harassment and being fired because of pregnancy. Most of the people want to correct the unequal treatment of women in the work force and make it equal for everyone. Some of the methods which can be ...
- 653: Teen Pregnancy
- ... as sex education and birth control. All of these things are essential in the helpful prevention of teen pregnancy. Abstinence is when you give up something you desire or of pleasure to you. Abstaining from sexual activities is a great way to prevent teen pregnancy, and the risk of getting a disease. In the past years less sex and more condoms use has meant lower rates of teenage pregnancy and sexually ... sex. In conclusion teen pregnancy has hard an effect on society, in many ways. Most teen pregnancies were not planned. CDS's says about 65% of teen pregnancy's were not even discussed with their sexual partners. All of the other percentage of teen pregnancy's were not planned either, but it had been discussed with the teen's sexual partner at some point in time. Most teens began having sex without knowing the consequences. Teenagers need to take responsibility and remember to keep safe, because there are various ways to prevent teen pregnancy, ...
- 654: To Kill A Mocking Bird: Tom Robinson's Trial
- ... that children were beginning to encounter at a younger age. During Tom Robinson’s trial, Reverend Sykes says ‘this ain’t fit for Miss. Jean Louise or you boys either’, thinking that the description of sexual harassment was a subject too mature for their age. The children’s innocence allows them to see through the artificial barrier of colour and to accept and individual for what they are. Harper Lee uses Atticus ...
- 655: Frankenstein Biography, Settin
- ... to life with his kiss . As literary fiction critic E.W. Pitcher noted, "One can argue for... Gothic fragments that the dream-death-stasis was also the expedient retreat of innocence from the awareness of sexual appetite, and the differentiating attraction to the other. Many Gothic fragments figured forth the struggles of sexual urgings (emergence into a mature self) with withdrawal into innocence (submergence in the old self)" (35). Victor s wedding night was supposed to represent the satisfaction of his sexual desire for the virginal Elizabeth. But, instead, Elizabeth is killed by Victor s monster, which may have, perhaps, been an extension of his own perversions. By now completely consumed by guilt, and realizing he ...
- 656: Frankenstein
- ... with his kiss (Pitcher 35). As literary fiction critic E.W. Pitcher noted, One can argue for... Gothic fragments that the dream-death-stasis was also the expedient retreat of innocence from the awareness of sexual appetite, and the differentiating attraction to the other. Many Gothic fragments figured forth the struggles of sexual urgings (emergence into a mature self) with withdrawal into innocence (submergence in the old self) (35). Victor s wedding night was supposed to represent the satisfaction of his sexual desire for the virginal Elizabeth. But, instead, Elizabeth is killed by Victor s monster, which may have, perhaps, been an extension of his own perversions. By now completely consumed by guilt, and realizing he ...
- 657: The "Hemingway Hero"
- ... declines Jake's pointless attempt at being together. Both Brett and Jake know that any relationship beyond a friendship cannot be pursued. Jake is still adjusting to his impotence while Brett will not sacrifice a sexual relationship for the man she loves. Since Jake can never be Brett's lover, they are forced to create a new relationship for themselves, perhaps one far more dangerous than that of mere lovers- they ... Brett appears with her fiancé Mike, Cohn still believes that they are destined for an ideal love despite her blatant coldness to him. However, it is apparent that Brett simply used Cohn to satisfy her sexual cravings: "'He behaved rather well'" (83, Ch. 9). Cohn does not understand the triviality of their trip to San Sebastian in Brett's mind and has become dependent on her attention and affection. In his ... least like the Hemingway man, has slept with Brett while Jake will never be able to accomplish this feat. However, because Cohn so inadequately fulfills the roles of a true man, Hemingway implies that the sexual conquest of a woman does not alone satisfy the definition of masculinity. Nevertheless, Jake fails to fulfill other requisites of the Hemingway man as he deviates from his own ethical standards. Jake sees that ...
- 658: The Repressive Governments of Zamiatin's We and Orwell's 1984
- ... are about it, demonstrates exactly how the Well Doer is able to subtlety take away other rights. The most startling effect of the United State's control of all actions is their regulation governing the sexual act. "The United State, having mathematically conquered hunger, directed its attack against the second ruler of the world, against love." (Richards 547) The immortal Well Doer decreed over one thousand years prior to the current time of the novel that, "A Number may obtain a permit to use any other Number as a sexual product." (Zamiatin 22) This proclamation allowed any Number to file an application to enjoy the services of another without their knowledge or consent. The Number would receive a passbook by which he could visit the ... every activity in every apartment to the Bureau of Guardians where it is watched constantly. The purpose of this tyranny is to eliminate the human emotions of envy or jealousy that naturally arise from human sexual relations. (Richards 546) But by doing away with jealousy, love also is taken away, and thus the institution of marriage. The Numbers are free to pursue their lives free of any thought to the ...
- 659: Catcher in the Rye: Holden Caulfield
- ... better. Another characteristic of a teenager, usually of the male gender, would be the widespread subject of sex. As everyone knows, during and after puberty, males have a stronger desire to fantasize about and perform sexual acts. Holden is no different. In my mind, I'm the biggest sex maniac you ever saw. Sometimes I can think of very crumby stuff I wouldn't mind doing if the opportunity came up. (Pg. 62) Although Holden honestly states to the reader that he is a virgin, he still has encounters associated with sexual activity. First and foremost, Holden actually obtains a prostitute during a brief stay at a hotel room. Holden never has sexual intercourse with this woman, but it does show that he is a teenager looking for affection and pleasure. Also, he proclaimed that he had plenty of opportunities to "give the time" to other woman, ...
- 660: 1984: Summary
- ... girl that will play a big part in the book most likely. We discover that people have a bond when it comes to sexuality that the party can’t control, even thought the party rejects sexual relationships between its members. Sexual experience is no longer allowed in the society and Winston longs for one. He confesses in his Diary about his last experience but it does not help. We find he has faith in the proles ... revolt with the thought police detecting every thought. Winston reaches a crises with the thought police. He is ready for Julia but is worried about a possible trap. His negative approach to life and his sexual frustration make him ready anyhow. Once he commits to her he can’t go back and he is committing though crimes. This may be the beginning of the end. He was happy to find ...
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