Sex Preference And Family

Author : David M. Estlund,Martha C. Nussbaum
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 366 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 1998-06-18
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780195352696

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Sex, Preference, and Family by David M. Estlund,Martha C. Nussbaum Pdf

The public furor over issues of same sex marriages, gay rights, pornography, and single-parent families has erupted with a passion not seen since the 1960s. This book gathers seventeen eminent philosophers and legal scholars who offer commentary on sexuality (including sexual behavior, sexual orientation, and the role of pornography in shaping sexuality), on the family (including both same-sex and single-parent families), and on the proper role of law in these areas. The essayists are all fiercely independent thinkers and offer the reader a range of bold and thought-provoking proposals. Susan Moller Okin argues, for instance, that gender ought to be done away with--that differences in biological sex ought to have "no more social relevance than one's eye color or the length of one's toes"--and she urges that we look to same-sex couples as a model for households and families in a gender-free society. And Cass Sunstein suggests that the Supreme Court case Loving vs. Virginia (which overthrew the ban on interracial marriages in Virginia) might be a precedent for overturning laws that bar same-sex marriage: just as Loving overturned miscegenation laws because they were at the service of white supremacy, Sunstein shows, the laws against same-sex marriages and homosexuality are at the service of male supremacy, and might also be overturned. Of vital importance to anyone interested in sexuality, homosexuality, gender, feminism, and the family. Sex, Preference, and the Family both clarifies the current debate and points the way toward a less divisive future.

Author : Alan Paul Bell,Martin S. Weinberg,Sue Kiefer Hammersmith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : NWU:35556002060234

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Sexual Preference, Its Development in Men and Women by Alan Paul Bell,Martin S. Weinberg,Sue Kiefer Hammersmith Pdf

An official publication of the Alfred C. Kinsey Institute for Sex Research.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 234 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Birth control
ISBN : IND:30000099777736

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Family Planning Digest by Anonim Pdf

Author : Alfred Hurlstone Pollard,Farhat Yusuf,G. N. Pollard
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 15 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Sex of children, Parental preferences for
ISBN : 0858373521

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Survey of Family Formation in Australia. 3. Sex Preference in Children by Alfred Hurlstone Pollard,Farhat Yusuf,G. N. Pollard Pdf

Author : Catherine Donovan,Brian Heaphy,Jeffrey Weeks
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 255 pages
File Size : 49,6 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134576494

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Same Sex Intimacies by Catherine Donovan,Brian Heaphy,Jeffrey Weeks Pdf

Our families are increasingly a matter of choice, and the choices are widening all the time. This is particularly true of the non-heterosexual world, where the last ten years have seen a popular acceptance of same sex partnerships and, to a lesser extent, of same sex parenting. Based on extensive interviews with people in a variety of non-traditional relationships, this fascinating new book argues that these developments in the non-heterosexual world are closely linked to wider changes in the meaning of family in society at large, and that each can cast light on the other. Same Sex Intimacies gives vivid accounts of the different ways non-heterosexual people have been able to create meaningful intimate relationships for themselves, and highlights the role of individual agency and collective endeavour in forging these roles: as friends, partners, parents and as members of communities. This topical book will provide compelling reading for students of the family, sexuality and lesbian and gay studies.

Author : Gerald E. Markle,Robert F. Wait
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 1976
Category : Children
ISBN : IND:30000113983716

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The Development of Family Size and Sex Composition Norms Among U.S. Children by Gerald E. Markle,Robert F. Wait Pdf

Author : Brian Powell,Catherine Blozendahl,Claudia Geist,Lala Carr Steelman
Publisher : Russell Sage Foundation
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-09-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781610447201

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Counted Out by Brian Powell,Catherine Blozendahl,Claudia Geist,Lala Carr Steelman Pdf

When state voters passed the California Marriage Protection Act (Proposition 8) in 2008, it restricted the definition of marriage to a legal union between a man and a woman. The act's passage further agitated an already roiling national debate about whether American notions of family could or should expand to include, for example, same-sex marriage, unmarried cohabitation, and gay adoption. But how do Americans really define family? The first study to explore this largely overlooked question, Counted Out examines currents in public opinion to assess their policy implications and predict how Americans' definitions of family may change in the future. Counted Out broadens the scope of previous studies by moving beyond efforts to understand how Americans view their own families to examine the way Americans characterize the concept of family in general. The book reports on and analyzes the results of the authors' Constructing the Family Surveys (2003 and 2006), which asked more than 1,500 people to explain their stances on a broad range of issues, including gay marriage and adoption, single parenthood, the influence of biological and social factors in child development, religious ideology, and the legal rights of unmarried partners. Not surprisingly, the authors find that the standard bearer for public conceptions of family continues to be a married, heterosexual couple with children. More than half of Americans also consider same-sex couples with children as family, and from 2003 to 2006 the percentages of those who believe so increased significantly—up 6 percent for lesbian couples and 5 percent for gay couples. The presence of children in any living arrangement meets with a notable degree of public approval. Less than 30 percent of Americans view heterosexual cohabitating couples without children as family, while similar couples with children count as family for nearly 80 percent. Counted Out shows that for most Americans, however, the boundaries around what they define as family are becoming more malleable with time. Counted Out demonstrates that American definitions of family are becoming more expansive. Who counts as family has far-reaching implications for policy, including health insurance coverage, end-of-life decisions, estate rights, and child custody. Public opinion matters. As lawmakers consider the future of family policy, they will want to consider the evolution in American opinion represented in this groundbreaking book. A Volume in the American Sociological Association's Rose Series in Sociology

Author : Robie H. Harris
Publisher : Candlewick Press
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 2021-05-18
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781536216127

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It's Perfectly Normal by Robie H. Harris Pdf

Fully and fearlessly updated, this vital new edition of the acclaimed book on sex, sexuality, bodies, and puberty deserves a spot in every family’s library. With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It’s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art. Updates include: * A shift to gender-neutral vocabulary throughout * An expansion on LGBTQIA topics, gender identity, sex, and sexuality—making this a sexual health book for all readers * Coverage of recent advances in methods of sexual safety and contraception with corresponding illustrations * A revised section on abortion, including developments in the shifting politics and legislation as well as an accurate, honest overview * A sensitive and detailed expansion on the topics of sexual abuse, the importance of consent, and destigmatizing HIV/AIDS * A modern understanding of social media and the internet that tackles rapidly changing technology to highlight its benefits and pitfalls and ways to stay safe online Inclusive and accessible, this newest edition of It’s Perfectly Normal provides young people with the knowledge and vocabulary they need to understand their bodies, relationships, and identities in order to make responsible decisions and stay healthy.

Author : Neil G. Bennett
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 277 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2012-12-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780323158251

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Sex Selection of Children by Neil G. Bennett Pdf

Sex Selection of Children explores the strategies used to control the sex of children, the conditions under which a couple would employ a given technique, and the technology to achieve their desired family composition. It also considers the social consequences of sex-selection techniques, the legal factors that might impinge on the use of such a technology, and the ethical considerations associated with its use. Organized into 10 chapters, this book begins with an overview of some of the more humorous past approaches to sex selection. It then discusses the effects of sex selection on fertility, sex selection by means of amniocentesis and selective abortion, and the theorized link between the timing of fertilization and the sex ratio of offspring. A chapter considers a decision-making model that describes the use of sex-selection techniques by couples who wish to have a specific number of children over their entire childbearing period, while another chapter analyzes the economics of sex preference and selection. The remaining chapters address the parental preferences about the sexes of their offspring in different societies, the legal aspects of prenatal sex selection, a moral policy for sex choice, and the ethics and public policy on sex choice. This book is a valuable resource for specialists involved in fields ranging from sociology and economics to biology, public health, law, and ethics.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Women
ISBN : STANFORD:36105063222835

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Women's Rights Law Reporter by Anonim Pdf

Author : Frederick W. Bozett
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : PSU:000031153850

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Homosexuality and the Family by Frederick W. Bozett Pdf

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Author : Esther Redmount
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Page : 593 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2014-12-02
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781440800566

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The Economics of the Family by Esther Redmount Pdf

A fascinating look at the role that households—and the dynamics of families, in particular—play in creating economic growth and social stability in modern economies and markets. This timely compilation of essays examines the paradigm of family in the 21st century, delving into cohabitation, marriage, and divorce; the effects of modern family units on work and consumption; and the ramifications of life choices on economic growth and stability. The text ponders highly personal yet societal topics, such as who lives with whom and why; the reasons for low birth rates among highly educated, high-income women; and strategies busy parents use to balance career, parenthood, and personal life. Volume I explores the various profiles of families today, covering multi- or single-generational, single or dual parent, and same- or opposite-sex couples. Volume II considers how time and money are shared among family members and what impact this distribution of resources has on occupations, technology, and markets. The text scrutinizes the factors that drive family formation and dissolution, control population in countries all over the world, and contribute to a family's well-being and fortitude.

Author : Charles Silverstein
Publisher : McGraw-Hill Companies
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 1978
Category : Family & Relationships
ISBN : 0070574529

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A Family Matter by Charles Silverstein Pdf

Case histories, demonstrating ways in which parents of gay children have dealt with their fears and guilt are included in this discussion of the problems that often follow the discovery of a son's or daughter's homosexuality.

Author : Bolaji Fapohunda
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 542 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Family size
ISBN : CORNELL:31924074175641

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The Effect of Sex Preference and Women's Status on Fertility by Bolaji Fapohunda Pdf

Author : Andrée Michel
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter GmbH & Co KG
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2019-05-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110880137

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The Modernization of North African Families in the Paris Area by Andrée Michel Pdf

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