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Arts & culture.

• queer performance art
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• bullying in schools; opposition to anti-bullying efforts by those who want to maintain traditional gender roles and stereotypes
• gender nonconforming children in schools
• how people who identify as non-binary navigate a world that sees gender in binary terms
• how nonbinary and transgender identities are similar and different
• legal rights of transgender people
• transgender visibility and "passing"
• how sexual orientation (who you're attracted to) differs from gender identity (who you are)
• LGBTQIA+ marches and political movements
• LGBTQIA+ pioneers and activists
• transgender history-- e.g., search transgender history in San Francisco
• lesbian and gay history-- at what point did sexual behavior come to be seen as an identity?
• history of bisexuality-- at what point was it recognized as an identity?
• the influence of cultural norms and attitudes of a specific century or decade, and how/why people hid their feelings of same-sex attraction
• was there a time period and location in which the social climate was more accepting of same-sex attraction and desire?
• biography of a specific person in history whose trans identity or same-sex attraction was known or documented
• Important Legislation for LGBTQIA+ people

International

• contrast how LGBTQIA+ people experience life in other countries outside of the United States
• compare and contrast laws and culture within the Asian continent
• which countries are the most and least accepting of LGBTQIA+ people
• LGBTQIA+ couples of differing nationalities-- can they live in the same country?
• LGBTQIA+ rights worldwide (focusing on the "LGBTQIA+ climate" in a specific country or region)
• how are transgender people transforming the medical establishment?
• sexual orientation-- what does biological research tell us about it?
• LGBTQIA+ mental health; research shows LGBTQIA+ people have higher overall rates of depression, anxiety, and substance abuse disorders
• the diagnosis of "gender dysphoria" and how it has been reframed and is no longer a pathology
• parenting as a trans, nonbinary or gender fluid person
• lesbian and gay parenting and adoption
• new reproductive technologies for LGBTQIA+ people
• the history of how LGBTQIA+ people have or have not been integrated into the priesthood of a particular faith
• what new elements have LGBTQIA+ people brought to a particular faith
• LGBTQIA+ themes in the Bible;
• use of the Bible to justify mistreatment of LGBTQIA people
• What it's like to be gay and Muslim
• Gay and Lesbian - Does God Love you?
• 10 Reasons God Loves Gay Christians

Sexual Orientation

• bisexuality and issues that are unique to bisexual people
• asexuality-- what is means, how it is often misunderstood;
• new efforts at asexual visibility coming out stories/ coming out process;
• challenges to the concept of "coming out"

Society & Politics

• recent backlash against LGBTQIA+ people
• gender identity and America's (or another nation's) changing cultural norms
• opposition to gay rights
• discrimination and treatment in the workplace (search also phrases such as "openly gay teachers")
• violence and bullying of LGBTQIA+ people
• marriage of LGBTQIA+ people to heterosexuals in order to "pass" (especially in traditional cultures)
• queer film festivals as a step toward visibility
• same-sex marriage -- who supports it, who opposes it, and which countries have legalized it
• Rainbow capitalism

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Women's and Gender Studies Theses and Dissertations

Theses/dissertations from 2023 2023.

Social Media and Women Empowerment in Nigeria: A Study of the #BreakTheBias Campaign on Facebook , Deborah Osaro Omontese

Theses/Dissertations from 2022 2022

Going Flat: Challenging Gender, Stigma, and Cure through Lesbian Breast Cancer Experience , Beth Gaines

Incorrect Athlete, Incorrect Woman: IOC Gender Regulations and the Boundaries of Womanhood in Professional Sports , Sabeehah Ravat

Transnational Perspectives on the #MeToo and Anti-Base Movements in Japan , Alisha Romano

Theses/Dissertations from 2021 2021

Criminalizing LGBTQ+ Jamaicans: Social, Legal, and Colonial Influences on Homophobic Policy , Zoe C. Knowles

Dismantling Hegemony through Inclusive Sexual Health Education , Lauren Wright

Theses/Dissertations from 2020 2020

Transfat Representation , Jessica "Fyn" Asay

Theses/Dissertations from 2019 2019

Ain't I a Woman, Too? Depictions of Toxic Femininity, Transmisogynoir, and Violence on STAR , Sunahtah D. Jones

“The Most Muscular Woman I Have Ever Seen”: Bev FrancisPerformance of Gender in Pumping Iron II: The Women , Cera R. Shain

"Roll" Models: Fat Sexuality and Its Representations in Pornographic Imagery , Leah Marie Turner

Theses/Dissertations from 2018 2018

Reproducing Intersex Trouble: An Analysis of the M.C. Case in the Media , Jamie M. Lane

Race and Gender in (Re)integration of Victim-Survivors of CSEC in a Community Advocacy Context , Joshlyn Lawhorn

Penalizing Pregnancy: A Feminist Legal Studies Analysis of Purvi Patel's Criminalization , Abby Schneller

A Queer and Crip Grotesque: Katherine Dunn's , Megan Wiedeman

Theses/Dissertations from 2017 2017

"Mothers like Us Think Differently": Mothers' Negotiations of Virginity in Contemporary Turkey , Asli Aygunes

Surveilling Hate/Obscuring Racism?: Hate Group Surveillance and the Southern Poverty Law Center's "Hate Map" , Mary McKelvie

“Ya I have a disability, but that’s only one part of me”: Formative Experiences of Young Women with Physical Disabilities , Victoria Peer

Resistance from Within: Domestic violence and rape crisis centers that serve Black/African American populations , Jessica Marie Pinto

(Dis)Enchanted: (Re)constructing Love and Creating Community in the , Shannon A. Suddeth

Theses/Dissertations from 2016 2016

"The Afro that Ate Kentucky": Appalachian Racial Formation, Lived Experience, and Intersectional Feminist Interventions , Sandra Louise Carpenter

“Even Five Years Ago this Would Have Been Impossible:” Health Care Providers’ Perspectives on Trans* Health Care , Richard S. Henry

Tough Guy, Sensitive Vas: Analyzing Masculinity, Male Contraceptives & the Sexual Division of Labor , Kaeleen Kosmo

Theses/Dissertations from 2015 2015

Let’s Move! Biocitizens and the Fat Kids on the Block , Mary Catherine Dickman

Interpretations of Educational Experiences of Women in Chitral, Pakistan , Rakshinda Shah

Theses/Dissertations from 2014 2014

Incredi-bull-ly Inclusive?: Assessing the Climate on a College Campus , Aubrey Lynne Hall

Her-Storicizing Baldness: Situating Women's Experiences with Baldness from Skin and Hair Disorders , Kasie Holmes

In the (Radical) Pursuit of Self-Care: Feminist Participatory Action Research with Victim Advocates , Robyn L. Homer

Theses/Dissertations from 2013 2013

Significance is Bliss: A Global Feminist Analysis of the Liberian Truth and Reconciliation Commission and its Privileging of Americo-Liberian over Indigenous Liberian Women's Voices , Morgan Lea Eubank

Monsters Under the Bed: An Analysis of Torture Scenes in Three Pixar Films , Heidi Tilney Kramer

Theses/Dissertations from 2012 2012

Can You Believe She Did THAT?!:Breaking the Codes of "Good" Mothering in 1970s Horror Films , Jessica Michelle Collard

Don't Blame It on My Ovaries: Exploring the Lived Experience of Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome and the Creation of Discourse , Jennifer Lynn Ellerman

Valanced Voices: Student Experiences with Learning Disabilities & Differences , Zoe DuPree Fine

An Interactive Guide to Self-Discovery for Women , Elaine J. Taylor

Selling the Third Wave: The Commodification and Consumption of the Flat Track Roller Girl , Mary Catherine Whitlock

Theses/Dissertations from 2010 2010

Beyond Survival: An Exploration of Narrative Healing and Forgiveness in Healing from Rape , Heather Curry

Theses/Dissertations from 2009 2009

Gender Trouble In Northern Ireland: An Examination Of Gender And Bodies Within The 1970s And 1980s Provisional Irish Republican Army In Northern Ireland , Jennifer Earles

"You're going to Hollywood"!: Gender and race surveillance and accountability in American Idol contestant's performances , Amanda LeBlanc

From the academy to the streets: Documenting the healing power of black feminist creative expression , Tunisia L. Riley

Developing Feminist Activist Pedagogy: A Case Study Approach in the Women's Studies Department at the University of South Florida , Stacy Tessier

Women in Wargasm: The Politics of Womenís Liberation in the Weather Underground Organization , Cyrana B. Wyker

Theses/Dissertations from 2008 2008

Opportunities for Spiritual Awakening and Growth in Mothering , Melissa J. Albee

A Constant Struggle: Renegotiating Identity in the Aftermath of Rape , Jo Aine Clarke

I am Warrior Woman, Hear Me Roar: The Challenge and Reproduction of Heteronormativity in Speculative Television Programs , Leisa Anne Clark

Theses/Dissertations from 2007 2007

Reforming Dance Pedagogy: A Feminist Perspective on the Art of Performance and Dance Education , Jennifer Clement

Narratives of lesbian transformation: Coming out stories of women who transition from heterosexual marriage to lesbian identity , Clare F. Walsh

The Conundrum of Women’s Studies as Institutional: New Niches, Undergraduate Concerns, and the Move Towards Contemporary Feminist Theory and Action , Rebecca K. Willman

Theses/Dissertations from 2006 2006

A Feminist Perspective on the Precautionary Principle and the Problem of Endocrine Disruptors under Neoliberal Globalization Policies , Erica Hesch Anstey

Asymptotes and metaphors: Teaching feminist theory , Michael Eugene Gipson

Postcolonial Herstory: The Novels of Assia Djebar (Algeria) and Oksana Zabuzhko (Ukraine): A Comparative Analysis , Oksana Lutsyshyna

Theses/Dissertations from 2005 2005

Loving Loving? Problematizing Pedagogies of Care and Chéla Sandoval’s Love as a Hermeneutic , Allison Brimmer

Exploring Women’s Complex Relationship with Political Violence: A Study of the Weathermen, Radical Feminism and the New Left , Lindsey Blake Churchill

The Voices of Sex Workers (prostitutes?) and the Dilemma of Feminist Discourse , Justine L. Kessler

Reconstructing Women's Identities: The Phenomenon Of Cosmetic Surgery In The United States , Cara L. Okopny

Fantastic Visions: On the Necessity of Feminist Utopian Narrative , Tracie Anne Welser

Theses/Dissertations from 2004 2004

The Politics of Being an Egg “Donor” and Shifting Notions of Reproductive Freedom , Elizabeth A. Dedrick

Women, Domestic Abuse, And Dreams: Analyzing Dreams To Uncover Hidden Traumas And Unacknowledged Strengths , Mindy Stokes

Theses/Dissertations from 2001 2001

Safe at Home: Agoraphobia and the Discourse on Women’s Place , Suzie Siegel

Theses/Dissertations from 2000 2000

Women, Environment and Development: Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin America , Evaline Tiondi

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If you're interested in learning more about recent and past Women's Studies/Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies graduate students' dissertation and thesis research, please click the following links to view more information on OhioLink Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Center . 

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Morrison, Shannon (MA) Navigating Secret Societies: Black Women in the Commercial Airline Industry

Tobin, Erin Campy Feminisms: The Feminist Camp Gaze in Independent Film

Branfman, Jonathan Millennial Jewish Stars: Masculinity, Racial Ambiguity, and Public Allure

Lee, Juwon (MA) The Globality of the Seoul Queer Culture Festival: Subverting the Neocolonial Queer Narrative

Strand, Lauren   Toward the Transformative Inclusion of Students with Nonvisible Disabilities in STEM: An Intersectional Exploration of Stigma Management and Self-Advocacy Enactments

Austin, Sierra   Black Girl Genius: Theorizing Girlhood, Identity and Knowledge Production

Cumpstone, Tess (MA)  Acts of Public Survival: The Role of Artivism in Exposing the Sexist-Ableist Nexus in Campus Rape Culture

Demiri, Lirika (MA)  Stories of Everyday Resistance, Counter-memory, and Regional Solidarity: Oral Histories of Women Activists in Kosova

Rodriguez-Arguelles Riva, Sara Thickening Borders: Deterrence, Punishment, and Confinement of Refugees at the U.S. Border

Serpico, Jaclyn (MA)  Age, Race, Parity, and Access to Same-Day IUD Insertion at Obstetrician-Gynecology Practices in Ohio: A Mystery Client Study

Benson, Krista   Generations of Removal: Child Removal of Native Children in Eastern Washinton State Through Compulsory Education, Foster Care, Adoption, and Juvenile Justice

Fuller, Denise A.   Creating Resistance on the Border: Coalitions and Counternarratives to S.B. 1070

Isoke, Saidah (MA)   “Thank God for Hip-hop”: Black Female Masculinity in Hip-hop Culture

Gabbard, Sonnet D.   Old Ties and New Binds: LGBT Rights, Homonationalisms, Europeanization and Post-War Legacies in Serbia

Sengupta, Anindita   The Desired Baby: Assisted Reproductive Technology, Secrecy, and a Cultural Account of Family Building in India

DasGupta, Debanuj   Racial Regulations and Queer Claims to Livable Lives

Livingston, Katherine G.   Adoptee Access to Original Birth Certificates and the Politics of Birthmotherhood in Ohio, 1963-2014

Swenson, Haley S.   Reproducing Inequality: Cooking, Cleaning, and Caring in the Austerity Age

Tai, Yu-Chen   (W)holistic Feminism: Decolonial Healing in Women of Color Literature  

Tu, Angela Wen-Chun (MA) The Construction of Legal Credibility for Rape Survivors Who Are International Students

Husain, Taneem   Empty Diversity in Muslim America: Religion, Race, and the Politics of U.S. Inclusion

Dean, MacRorie (MA)  Affective Intervention: Beyond Campus Rape Prevention

Nieto, Nicole   Recipes of Recovery and Rebuilding: The Role of Cookbooks in Post-Katrina New Orleans

Chitnis, Varsha Sanjeev  Women’s Lives, Women’s Stories: Examining Caste Through Life History Interviews in Baroda

Day, Allyson L.   The Ability Contract The Ideological, Affective, and Material Negotiations of Women Living with HIV

Kaedbey, Dima   Building Theory Across Struggles: Queer Feminist Thought from Lebanon

Rossie, Amanda   New Media, New Maternities: Representations of Maternal Femininity in Postfeminist Popular Culture

McKee, Kimberly Devon   The Transnational Adoption Industrial Complex: An Analysis of Nation, Citizenship, and the Korean Diaspora

Roy, Raili   ”Jagoron: Awakening” to Gender in Non Governmental Organizations in Contemporary Bengal

Genetin, Victoria A.   Shifting Toward A Spiritualized Feminist Pedagogy: Gloria E. Anzaldúa And Thich Nhat Hanh in Dialogue

Mkhize, Gabisile Promise   African Women: An Examination of Collective Organizing Among Grassroots Women in Post Apartheid South Africa

Popielinski, Lea Marie   Noncorporeal Embodiment and Gendered Virtual Identity

Brown, Adriane J.   Distinctly Digital: Subjectivity and Recognition in Teenage Girls' Online Self-Presentations  (2011)

Kock, Stacia L.   Towards Inclusion: Expanding And Challenging Citizenship Through Intersectional Antipoverty Activism  (2011)

Linder, Kathryn E.   Narratives of Violence, Myths of Youth: American Youth Identity in Fictional Narratives of School Shootings  (2011)

Brennan, Susan Catherin e  Cinematic Adaptation and the Problem of Citizenship: Mapping Women’s Diasporic Authorship in a Post-9/11 World

Cochran, Shannon M.   Corporeal (isms): Race, Gender, and Corpulence Performativity in Visual and Narrative Cultures

Holmes, Christina M.   Chicana Environmentalisms: Deterritorialization as a Practice of Decolonization

Mitchell, Anne Michelle   Civil Rights Subjectivities and African American Women’s Autobiographies: The Life-Writings of Daisy Bates, Melba Patillo Beals, and Anne Moody

Isbister, Dong   The “Sent-Down Body” Remembers: Contemporary Chinese Immigrant Women’s Visual and Literary Narratives

Smith, Sarah Anne   Love, Sex, and Disability: The Ethics and Politics of Care in Intimate Relationships

Heo, Min Sook Globally Agreed Upon, Locally Troubled: The Construction of Anti-Violence Legislation, Human Rights Discourse, and Domestic Violence in South Korea

Johnson, Lakesia Denise   The Iconography of the Black Female Revolutionary and New Narratives of Justice

Schrock, Richelle D. Cultural Divides, Cultural Transitions: The Role of Gendered and Racialized Narratives of Alienation in the Lives of Somali Muslim Refugees in Columbus, Ohio

Zhang, Lu Transnational Feminisms in Translation: The Making of a Women’s Anti-Domestic Violence Movement in China

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Studying Sex: A Content Analysis of Sexuality Research in Counseling Psychology

Using a sex positive framework, the authors conducted a 61-year (1954–2015) content analysis of sexuality research in the flagship counseling psychology journals, the Journal of Counseling Psychology and The Counseling Psychologist . Given counseling psychology’s core strengths- and multiculturalism-related values, this study aimed to uncover which human sexuality topics were published most, whether publications aligned with a sex positive, neutral, or negative discourse, what methodologies were used, and differences in how populations were investigated across race. Researchers used an integrative approach to content analysis and human coding ( Neuendorf, 2011 ). Results highlighted that out of 188 articles meeting criteria, a slight majority (38.05%) focused on sexual orientation, identity, and minorities topics. Only 4.78% utilized a sex-positive perspective. Quantitative and conceptual pieces were most published, and publications disproportionately focused on primarily White populations. When people of color were included, the discourse was sex negative. Implications for research and practice are discussed.

Outside of a special issue on sex counseling ( Jacobs & Whitley, 1975 ) in The Counseling Psychologist over four decades ago, sexuality research in counseling psychology (CP) has been scant. While counseling psychologists have made important contributions to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual (LGBTQIA) research ( Atkinson, Brady, & Casas, 1981 ; Rostosky, Riggle, Horne, & Miller, 2009 ; Shelton & Delgado-Romero, 2011 ), sexuality research has been otherwise limited in the field of CP. This mirrors psychology’s overall commitment to sex research. Via the search term “sex research” on Springer Link, with the content type set to “articles,” other fields, including medicine (166,944), biomedical sciences (82,859), life sciences (76,949), and social sciences (41,839), dedicate more measureable attention to sexology than psychology at large (40,399). Despite values that presuppose a natural alignment with sexuality research in general, and sex positive sexology specifically, there are gaps in the type of sexuality research counseling psychologists conduct and publish in The Counseling Psychologist and the Journal of Counseling Psychology . The published research also differs in methodology and discourses engaged, based on race.

This content analysis described sexuality research in CP and explored gaps in the extant literature. While the American Psychological Association’s (APA) Public Interest Directorate has focused on sexuality, as it relates to sexual orientation ( APA, 2011 ), HIV and AIDS (APA, n.d.), prevention of sexual abuse/assault/trafficking ( Taskforce on Trafficking of Women and Girls, 2014 ), and sexualization of girls ( APA, 2010 ), these interest areas overwhelmingly contribute to sex negative, preventative sexual health discourses, which focus on disease prevention and risk aspects of sexuality (Arakawa, Flanders, Hatfield, & Heck, 2013; Lewis, 2004 ). There is no APA division dedicated to sex and psychology, yet counseling psychologists endorse values that could shift sexuality research towards more eudaemonic, or sex positive, discourses. For example, across race and ethnicity, people of color are more likely to be the subjects of preventative discourses than eudaemonic discourses ( Lewis, 2004 ). One goal of this study was to determine whether this was also the case in CP journals, where our value of multiculturalism proposes to guide our research. Another goal sought to determine the methodologies and samples in CP’s sexuality research. The current analysis described the sexuality research published in the two flagship journals of counseling psychology, The Counseling Psychologist ( TCP ) and the Journal of Counseling Psychology ( JCP ) ( Reimers & Stabb, 2015 ) through July 2015. As there has been no previous content analysis of all sexuality research in CP, there were no limits to the year-span of the search.

Sexuality research, or sexology , encompasses terms such as sex, sexuality, and sexual health, often used interchangeably. The definitions of these terms have shifted over time, with little consensus among researchers. The World Health Organization (WHO) published the first international definition of sexual health the same year the aforementioned Major Contribution was published, making a national, if not global, statement about what sexual health was and was not ( Edwards & Coleman, 2004 ). In addition to the right to accurate information about sex and sexual pleasure, three elements were at the WHO (1975) definition’s core: (1) a capacity to enjoy sexual and reproductive behavior in accordance with a social and personal ethic; (2) freedom from fear, shame, guilt, false beliefs, and other psychological factors inhibiting sexual response and relationships, and (3) freedom from organic disorders, diseases, and deficiencies that interfere with sexual and reproductive functions (p. 191). This sex positive definition of sexual health aligned well with the research published in the 1975 Major Contribution, and it resonates with what the CP field, by professional identity, proposes to endorse today.

WHO (2006) later advanced sexology definitions by delineating between sex, sexuality, and sexual health in sexuality research. Sex is distinguished from sexual behavior, as the birth assignment of male or female based on genital markers ( WHO, 2006 ). Sexuality is characterized by its role as a central organizing construct for humans that reflects not only the attitudes, behaviors, and values aligned with one’s sex, gender, and sexual identities, but also by eroticism, pleasure, intimacy, reproduction, desire, and the like. Importantly, this definition of sexuality attends to who one is on a biopsychosocial level with respect to other intersecting social identities and contexts. This inclusive definition emphasizes one’s right to make choices regarding their bodies and their abstention from or involvement in intimate relationships and sexual behaviors. Thus, sexuality research encompasses both sex and sexual health. These defining, comprehensive terms made for appropriate search stems to guide this inquiry within counseling psychology journals.

Counseling Psychology Values and Sexuality Research

Counseling psychologists are distinguished and guided by their core values. For many counseling psychologists, it is difficult to view any social condition without attending to those aspects that comprise the core of their professional, and often personal, identity ( Packard, 2009 ). Several of the values, including the focus on a) strengths, b) healthy development across the lifespan, c) respect for diversity, d) the influence of sociocultural context, e) considerations of the whole self, and f) social justice ( Packard, 2009 ), can serve as a useful framework when examining human sexuality research ( Author, Author, & Author, 2016a ). As early as 1954, CP journals published sex research, but at what point did the values that represent the counseling psychologist identity begin to inform these studies? Inversely, despite early inquiry in the field, it is important to determine the extent and manner in which counseling psychologists studied sex at all. The two flagship journals, TCP and JCP, point to an initial space for literature review and analysis.

A CP values-based perspective of human sexuality research engenders one to consider the good, the positive, and the strengths associated with healthy sexuality. Sexual health and wellness, as it relates to one’s quality of life, are then key points of analysis. Importantly, this attention to eudaemonic sexual health is considered vital to counseling psychologists in addition to the prevailing discourses on prevention, not in lieu of them. Essentially, the values of CP encourage the amplification of balanced, holistic accounts of sexuality, not just the risk-related aspects. Further, CP values require an exploration of healthy sexual and gender development in nuanced ways. Since holism and development across the lifespan are important components, this means counseling psychologists’ publications should exemplify how sexual health can be promoted across the varying stages of a person’s life with respect to the biological, psychological, cultural, and social impact it may have for them and others. Holistic and multicultural foci attune counseling psychologists to the broad areas of eudaemonic sexual health such as sexuality, gender roles and expression, and relational functioning, especially for marginalized cultural groups. Counseling psychologists are uniquely positioned and equipped to address issues around sexual pleasure ( Syme, Mona, & Cameron, 2013 ). CP’s strengths-based background may encourage a sex-positive framework; therefore it is imperative to uncover whether CP publications represent this framework.

Sex positivity, as a theoretical framework, acknowledges pleasure, freedom, and diversity ( Williams, Thomas, Prior, & Walters, 2015 ). The framework is comprised of eight dimensions of sex positivity: (1) “Positive” Refers to Strengths, Wellbeing, and Happiness; (2) Individual Sexuality is Unique and Multifaceted; (3) Positive Sexuality Embraces Multiple Ways of Knowing; (4) Positive Sexuality Reflects Professional Ethics; (5) Positive Sexuality Promotes Open, Honest Communication; (6) Positive Sexuality is Humanizing; (7) Positive Sexuality Encourages Peacemaking; (8) Positive Sexuality is Applicable across all Levels of Social Structure. This eudaemonic discourse emphasizes sexual pleasure and sexual functioning, as an important component of human life ( Lewis, 2004 ). An explication of these dimensions follows, to clarify how this study determined which manuscripts aligned with sex positive or preventative discourses.

The first dimension of sex positivity elucidates a near perfect alignment with CP’s value of strengths. This dimension encourages empowerment of participants or clients, particularly those who are marginalized and sexually diverse, to see and use their strengths in the development and expression of their sexual identities ( Williams, Thomas, Prior, & Walters, 2015 ). The second dimension normalizes the fluidity and unique experience/expression of sexuality among individuals, across the lifespan and across culture. This dimension calls for appreciation and respect of those differences, as all people across cultures, levels of wellness, and sexual praxis are seen as human and deemed valuable in a sex positive lens, on par with CP’s values of multiculturalism and inclusion. The third dimension reinforces that positive sexuality can be explored through many methodologies and research paradigms, to answer myriad questions related to sex. They borrow the term “theoretical polyamory” ( Shannon & Willis, 2010 ) to encourage the use of various theories to inform sex research. Building on the prior dimension, the fourth dimension states that research, training, and practice around sex and sexuality is done ethically and comprehensively, with respect for diversity. The American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselor, and Therapists ethics code ( AASECT, 2014 ) that guides sex positive practitioners are to be met at the level of the highest aspiration to do good and benefit those with whom we work. The fifth dimension notes that sex positive scholarship promotes open communication as it relates to sexuality, including disclosures about STI status, preferences, desires, and behaviors. An emphasis on freedom of ideas and language in sexual communication intends to create a safe space for developing and maintaining a healthy sex life.

Connected to language, humanization is the crux of the sixth dimension, which promotes that all people are treated humanely, even when their behaviors may be “problematic, even atrocious” (p. 9). Even people who offend are still people first. Furthermore, it is important to avoid derogatory terminology and language when describing people who are marginalized by sexual identity or STI status. Sex positivity and social justice are inextricably linked. The seventh dimension suggests that peace making serves as the intention behind our interventions and scholarship, which includes a shift from “war” and “fight” paradigms aligned with preventative discourses to “bridge building,” understanding, and peaceful outreach (p. 9). Relatedly, the eighth dimension acknowledges that interpersonal, familial, community, and societal contexts are inextricably linked to sexuality and serve as important sites of inquiry and influence ( Williams, Thomas, Prior, & Walters, 2015 ). With these established tenets of sex positivity available to inform sexuality research, the scope of sexuality studies in counseling psychology can now fill several gaps.

Studies of human sexuality run the gamut from LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual) concerns to sexual decision-making. Several disciplines conduct sex research, including sociology, gender studies, public health, nursing, and medicine. There is also a specific field dedicated to sex research: sexology. The field of CP, with its emphasis on strengths-based perspectives, prevention, and multiculturalism, is especially poised to conduct important research of human sexuality, a subject area that has been wrought with taboo and stigma. The purpose of this study is to determine the scope, methods, topics, and populations of sexuality research published in TCP and JCP . While counseling psychologists present their research in myriad journals, JCP and TCP best represent the values of CP, as flagship publications ( Reimers & Stabb, 2015 ). The journals selected for this content analysis are known to reflect the prevailing “zeitgeist, values, beliefs, and perceptions” of CP ( Reimers & Stabb, 2015 , p. 802). This study answered the following research questions: (a) Which human sexuality topics were published most? (b) How many of these articles aligned with a sex positive, neutral, or negative discourse? (c) What methodologies were used in human sexuality studies?, and (d) Were there differences in how populations were investigated (methods or framework) across race/ethnicity?

This content analysis examined the sexual health discourses, methodologies, topics, and participant demographics in sex research within CP literature from the inception of the journals until July 2015. The study employed human coding, where the first author conducted the initial search and coding in 2013. In 2015, the second author conducted a follow-up search of JCP and TCP . The research team performed a tertiary literature review, with each team member rechecking both journals. Search terms included sexual*, condom*, HIV, AIDS, and contraception, which resulted in 190 articles ( JCP , n = 91; TCP , n = 99). These search term stems were selected based on the aforementioned WHO’s (2005) definitions of sex, sexual health, and sexuality, which mark sexuality (sexual*) as an encompassing, comprehensive term for sexology research topics. Terms such as condom, HIV, AIDS, and contraception were added through review of other search terms within the selected articles. Upon review, two articles (Stracuzzi, Mohr, & Fuertes, 2011; Zea, 2010) were excluded because they were duplicates of previously identified articles. The remaining 188 articles ( JCP , n = 90; TCP , n = 98) were coded by sexual health discourses (sex positive [eudaemonic], neutral, or negative [preventative]), methodology (qualitative, quantitative, or conceptual), racial/ethnic makeup of the participants, and human sexuality topics. The first author made the final determination on categorization, after discussion among the group.

The analysis of these articles followed Neuendorf’s (2011) six recommendations for content analysis preparation: theoretical backing; a plan for the scope of investigation; review of past research and development of measures; defining the population of messages to be analyzed; immersion in the message pool; and decision to use human vs. computer assisted coding. This content analysis used a sex-positive theoretical framework ( Williams, Thomas, Prior, & Walters, 2015 ), clearly articulated above. In the plan for this investigation’s scope, the researchers employed an integrative approach to content analysis that described the message content (sex research) and combined “message data with data about the message source” ( Neuendorf, 2011 ; p. 278). For this study, the message data were related specifically to descriptions of the article topics, discourses employed, and demographics investigated. These data represented what the article intended to convey and about whom. The message sources were the flagship journals of CP, and the associated CP values were data about the message source, because they represent who we are or aspire to be through the content of our publications.

The first author’s comprehensive review of the sex research in counseling psychology journals resulted in a code book to guide the secondary and tertiary reviews, meeting criteria for Neuendorf’s (2011) third recommendation. Taking an availability-based approach, we addressed Neuendorf’s (2011) fourth and fifth recommendations by reviewing and including all sex research published in the flagship journals from their inception until the point of manuscript preparation in July 2015. Finally, the selection and use of human coding met criteria for recommendation six.

Whereas an article may have been assigned to multiple topics, they were trichotomously coded by discourse. The researchers initially coded article discourses as eudaemonic and preventative, following Lewis’ (2004) descriptions. We later expanded coding to positive, neutral, or negative, based on a description of those types of discourses outlined in the only other sex research content analysis conducted to date (Arakawa, Flanders, Hatfield, & Heck, 2013). The Arakawa, Flanders, and Heck (2013) article made the case that there is a spectrum from sex positive to sex negative, not a dichotomy. Their categorization highlighted that some articles about sexuality may encompass both or neither positions, as it relates to the purpose of their study and the results. Our findings concurred with their assessment of the literature and our coding process reflects this.

While preventative discourses typically aligned with the sex negative code, and eudaemonic discourses typically aligned with sex positive codes, there was some variation that required greater specificity in the coding process and inclusion of the neutral category. For example, an article about the sex therapy process could be sex negative, neutral, or positive: the history of sex therapy would be coded as neutral, whereas an article about using sex therapy to eliminate dysfunction would be sex negative.

Arakawa, Flanders, Hatfield, and Heck (2013) operationalized sex positive articles as those “focused on such topics as, but not limited to: positive attitudes toward sex, sexual desire, sexual fantasy, sexual excitement, sexual pleasure, sex and happiness, orgasm, sex and intimacy, sexual satisfaction, positive and/or healthy relationships” (p. 311). Sex-neutral articles included topics such as “identity formation, prevalence of various sexual identities, or sexual behavior, or comprehensive sex education” (p. 311–312). Sex-negative articles included those that used preventative discourses or emphasized disease or problem models. They included “mental health problems, sexual dysfunction associated with sex, the dangers of sex, sexual stigma or shame, risky sexual behaviors, STIs, HIV/AIDS, teen pregnancy, homophobia, sexual harassment, trafficking in women, forced prostitution, biphobia, transphobia, negative attitudes, and sexual violence/abuse” (p. 311). Eight original article topic codes were inductively developed for the research team to follow, by reviewing and grouping article topics by theme. After collapsing topics, based on lack of occurrence, recurrence, or similarity, six topic codes remained. The final categorization is detailed in Table 1 .

Content Analysis Codebook

After organizing based on discourse and topic, we coded methodology (quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods, or conceptual). Articles were assigned to only one methodology. Conceptual articles, such as literature reviews, commentary, and introductions, were included following the Reimers and Stabbs’ (2015) content analysis example that determined the subject of inquiry, sexuality, was often discussed in theory as much as it was studied empirically.

All articles were reviewed to determine the racial/ethnic makeup of the samples in qualitative and quantitative studies. Articles were coded as all People of Color (APOC), predominantly People of Color (PPOC), predominantly White (PW), and all White (AW). Where more than half, but not all, of the sample were People of Color, articles received a PPOC code. Where more than half, but not all, of the sample were White, articles received a PW code. Conceptual articles received a not applicable (NA) code for this stage of assignment.

Research Question I

The first research question asked: Which human sexuality topics were published most in the two main CP journals? One hundred and eighty-eight human sexuality research articles were found within the Journal of Counseling Psychology ( JCP ) and The Counseling Psychologist ( TCP ) between 1954 and July 2015. There were six main topic areas found, with the overwhelming majority of articles falling under sexual orientation, identity, and minorities ( n = 78; 41%). Several TCP Major Contributions (1991, 1998, 2004, 2010) contributed to this number of publications. Some articles related to more than one category, so the total numbers equal more than 188 (See Table 2 ).

Human Sexuality Topics Published in JCP and TCP

Articles about sexual abuse, objectification, or victimization ( n = 51; 27.13%) and sexually transmitted infections and sexual risk ( n = 32; 17.02%) made up the second and third most published. These topics were relatively highly published because of special issues on sexual objectification ( Szymanski, Moffitt, & Carr, 2011 ) and HIV ( Hoffman, 1991 ). Very few STI articles mentioned diseases outside of HIV/AIDS. The sexual risk research was limited in pregnancy prevention studies as well.

Research Question II

The second question statedasked, “How many of these articles aligned with a sex positive, neutral, or negative discourse?” Articles that aligned with the sex negative discourse made up a large majority at 70.21% ( n = 132). These articles largely included topics about sexual minorities, followed by sexual functioning, sexual abuse and victimization, HIV, and sex counseling and therapy. Neutral articles, those including topics about sexual identity and sex education, represented 25% of the sample ( n = 47). Articles contributing to sex positive discourses on sexual health were few (4.78%, n = 9) and reported on sexual health and sex counseling.

Research Question III

The third research question asked, “What methodologies were used in human sexuality studies?” Of empirical studies, quantitative methods represented the majority ( n = 91; 48.40%). There were 77 (40.96%) conceptual articles, including commentary, introductions, and reactions, as well as literature reviews and intervention descriptions. Eighteen qualitative studies and two mixed methods studies were also found. The Journal of Counseling Psychology published the large majority of the quantitative articles ( n = 78), while The Counseling Psychologist published the large majority of the conceptual articles ( n = 76).

Research Question IV

The final question asked, “Were there differences in how populations were investigated (methods or framework) across race?” The four categories for organizing the racial and ethnic demographic data were all White (AW), predominantly White (PW), predominantly People of Color (PPOC), all People of Color (APOC; See Figure 1 ). Eighteen studies did not specify the racial or ethnic demographics of their samples. They were not included in the count, although it could be reasonably assumed that those samples were all White or predominantly White, based on the historical context in which the articles were published (1958–1987). Five conceptual articles were written specifically about People of Color, but as they did not include a sample, they were not included in the count.

Demographics of Sex Research Studies. This bar graph illustrates the number of studies in the content analysis that included the outlined demographic categories.

A total of 94 articles had samples with explicitly stated racial demographics. One study had exactly 50% People of Color (POC) and White people. Studies with PPOC ( n = 5; 5.31%) and APOC ( n = 7; 7.45%) were nearly equal. There were also six AW participant studies (6.38%). Studies with PW participants were the most frequent ( n = 75; 79.79%). PW studies were published over ten times more than any other subject group. The APOC studies focused on sex negative, preventative discourses exclusively, with topics such as sexual abuse, sexual objectification, HIV, and pregnancy prevention. Methodologies included two qualitative studies and five quantitative studies. Among the six AW studies, four aligned with sex negative discourses. Topics included sexual abuse and sexual identity. The remaining two articles were neutral, with topics related to sexual orientation. Methodologies represented across these six AW articles were an equal split of quantitative and qualitative.

The results from this study demonstrate that out of all six main topics of sexuality research in counseling psychology, articles about sexual orientation, identity, and minorities make up the majority. This category contains 53% more articles than those in the next main category: sexual abuse, objectification, and victimization. Representative of the Society of Counseling Psychology’s (SCP) stated values of multiculturalism and inclusion, this focus on sexual minorities is one way that researchers in the field attempts appear to publish research congruent to said values. Despite a focus on studying sexual minority populations, few eudaemonic, sex positive studies have been published. Further, none of the articles focused on consensual non-monogamy, polyamory or kink ( Author, Author, & Author, 2016a ). Articles contributing to the sex negative, preventative discourses in sexual health make up the majority of the field’s foci, as sex positive articles represent less than five percent of research published in the flagship journals. Although prevention is also a value of the Society of Counseling Psychology, the enhancement and enrichment of sexual experiences has mental health benefits that require additional exploration ( Bridges, Lease, & Ellison, 2004 ). The only other sexuality research content analysis found similar results. Although Arakawa and colleagues (2013) surveyed a sample of journals within sexology at large and medicine, sex positive articles represented just seven percent of the articles published in their sample. The type of journal was significant, in that sexology journals such as The Journal of Sex Research and Archives of Sexual Behavior published more sex positive research than the medical journals, The New England Journal of Medicine and Obstetrics and Gynecology . However, counseling psychology’s percentages aligned more with the medical journals than the sexology journals’ trends toward sex positivity.

This study also found that counseling psychologists largely rely on quantitative methods to empirically investigate human sexuality, or they conceptually synthesize, review and address other human sexuality research. As such an intimate and integral aspect of living, expanding methods of inquiry can contribute to sex positive discourses more vividly. Finally, there is a glaring difference in the number of studies sampling predominantly White (PW) people. Greater than ten times more articles with PW samples have been published, and this estimate is conservative given that some articles published prior to the millennium did not specify the race or ethnicity of their samples. None of the studies with APOC or PPOC samples were sex positive, thus we miss a chance to extend multiculturalism beyond merely including POC. Choosing sex positive investigative frameworks with racial minorities relocates the discursive trend toward risk to pleasure and strength in a humanizing manner: a social justice opportunity.

Implications for Research

Although seven percent of the articles reviewed for this content analysis contribute to eudaemonic, or sex positive, discourses, only one explicitly stated that they were guided by a sex positive framework ( Syme, Mona, & Cameron, 2013 ). As counseling psychologists undertake sexuality research, sex positivity exemplifies a value-congruent match for guiding this inquiry. Since 1981, counseling psychologists who identify as sexual minorities and some LGBTQIA allies contributed the most to sexuality research published in the flagship journal with their important work ( Atkinson, Brady, & Casas, 1981 ; Rostosky, Riggle, Horne, & Miller, 2009 ; Shelton & Delgado-Romero, 2011 ), much of it within the past decade. Still, there is more to be done as it relates to talking about sexual behavior, attitudes, and pleasure through a positive lens.

In the two flagship journals, counseling psychology researchers conceptualize and write about sex differently based on the identities of their samples. LGBTQIA people are receiving more attention in sex research in the past decade than they have in forty years. Yet, despite an increase in published research on one marginalized group, LGBTQIA samples, along with people of color, are overwhelmingly examined through risk and medical models ( Tolaymat & Moradi, 2011 ; Wang & Heppner, 2011 ; Simoni, Martone, & Kerwin, 2002 ). Arguably, sexuality research in counseling psychology misses the mark when it comes to marginalized groups, and when the focus turns away from prevention, the literature becomes even more scant for people of color. If counseling psychologists are to embrace sex positivity, attention to diversity must underscore the research more broadly. The current oversight presents a challenge to the multicultural paradigm, in that it ignores pleasure and sexual functioning among marginalized groups ( Lewis, 2004 ). Sexual stereotypes, myths, religious beliefs, and health concerns may limit the pleasure and subsequent sex-related mental health benefits of People of Color ( Bowleg, 2004 ), and counseling psychology continues to perpetuate foreclosed discourses around positive sexuality among racial/ethnic minorities. Undertaking research that presents both sides of the sexual health coin for racial/ethnic minorities is an important future direction for counseling psychologists, using a variety of methodologies and a strengths-based focus, in addition to emphasized commitment to multiculturalism and social justice. Although the scope of this study did not investigate other social locations, people with disabilities are also minimally considered in sex research, and lower social class is presented as a demographic or risk-variable, rather than an identity to explore further.

Qualitative and mixed methods studies offer especially useful options for explicating many sexuality topics. Like most journals, counseling psychology journals have privileged quantitative methods. Sexuality literature reviews and conceptual works add considerably to the body of research, but extending on the recommendations of these articles through qualitative inquiry gives voice to the lived experiences of sexuality across, race, class, gender, ability, and the lifespan. It also provides an opportunity for participants to articulate the positive aspects of sex that remain under-investigated in counseling psychology journals. A qualitative approach can also help researchers uncover how cultural messages differ and influence sexuality within international populations as well. For example, in a qualitative study on heterosexual Black men of Caribbean descent ( n = 11), participants identified pleasure as an important part of their definition of sexual health (Crowell, Delgado-Romero, Mosley, & Huynh, 2016). Future studies should explore sexual experiences of racial, gender, class, ability status, and other minorities through a sex positive lens, employing a wider range of research methods.

Implications for Practice

With the exception of the 1975 special issue, the TCP and JCP are especially lacking in research about sex counseling, therapy, and other interventions to enhance sex. Counseling psychologists have an opportunity to bolster sex positive sexuality research as scientist-practitioners in a way that medical journals have yet to (Arakawa et al., 2013). Sex positive research can inform sex therapy, and sex therapy requires the strengths-based, developmental perspective that counseling psychology programs integrate into their trainings. Current training deficits include the actual presence of human sexuality coursework ( Author, Author, & Author, 2016b ). Increasing production and publication of sexuality research in counseling psychology journals, then, also provides literature upon which programs can develop the courses that better prepare trainees to intervene on sexual issues. This challenge is further explored in this special issue ( Author et al., 2016b ).

Furthermore, at a baseline level, counseling psychologists need to be able to use a sex-positive framework when talking about sexuality with clients from initial assessment, including open-ended questions about how clients identify, the nature of their sex lives, as it relates to the presenting problem, sexual health promotion practices, such as condom use, and changes in desire, arousal, and ability to reach orgasm. To increase the comfort level of trainees and licensed practitioners when talking about sex, extensive treatment of human sexuality and sex therapy should be intentionally integrated into continuing education opportunities presented by SCP during convention, the Great Lakes Convention, and the National Multicultural Summit. An intersectional, multicultural perspective should inform both the science and practice. Additionally, developing internships and post-doctoral fellowships that focus on sex positive sex therapy may be a new direction for counseling psychology practitioners. The Society of Counseling can develop a Special Interest Group for members interested in furthering sexuality practice within the division.

Limitations and Future Research

The present study examined sexuality research in the two main counseling psychology journals in the U.S. It could be that counseling psychology sexologists publish their research in other journals that specifically focus on sexuality or ethnic minorities. However, the findings of the present study highlight the foci, samples, and methodologies that have received the greatest attention in the top CP journals while noting those that have been ignored. Errors in categorization were checked thrice through secondary and tertiary reviews by the co-authors and the research team; however, there may be remaining errors given the human coding process ( Neuendorf, 2011 ).

Future research should utilize sex positive frameworks to explore and examine topics such as sexual pleasure, behavior, functioning, and attitudes among all groups. For example, exploring difference in the topics and framework of sex research across gender. Continuing to study sexual minorities, researchers should begin to include sexuality in other marginalized groups, including people of color, people with disabilities, and people from low socioeconomic status backgrounds. An intersectional approach would bolster the studies, rather than isolating specific aspects of one’s possible identities, and a eudaemonic perspective should inform these inquiries, rather than a preventative perspective. Counseling psychologists who study sexuality should collaborate to develop a sexual health course syllabus to implement sexuality research into the model program. Increasing mixed methods and qualitative research about these topics would improve the scientific basis for these trainings. Training programs, such as practica and internships, would benefit from more direct dialogues about human sexuality with trainees, using sexuality research as an evidence-based framework. Additionally, sex positive sexuality research, and training informed by this research, should attend to topics like kink and polyamory, as these areas continue to be excluded from the published research in our flagship journals.

Sexuality research encompasses a broad scope of empirical and conceptual literature. As a behavior that can indicate and improve psychological well-being, sex is a shared experience across race, class, gender, ability, and sexual orientation. The field of counseling psychology needs an intentional focus on sex positive sexuality research. The present study highlights the need for a eudaemonic discourse in the study of sexuality, specifically among racial and ethnic minorities, a population that has historically been the source for risk and deficit models. It is important to note that focusing on pleasure does not mean ignoring risk, but rather provides a context for which sexual behavior occurs. Furthermore, a sex-positive focus could be a way to minimize the stigma and promote humanity. Counseling psychologists are uniquely positioned to lead in sex-positive research with diverse samples, utilizing culture as a context for understanding sexual health and well-being.

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100 Gender Research Topics For Academic Papers

Gender research topics are very popular across the world. Students in different academic disciplines are often asked to write papers and essays about these topics. Some of the disciplines that require learners to write about gender topics include:

Sociology Psychology Gender studies Business studies

When pursuing higher education in these disciplines, learners can choose what to write about from a wide range of gender issues topics. However, the wide range of issues that learners can research and write about when it comes to gender makes choosing what to write about difficult. Here is a list of the top 100 gender and sexuality topics that students can consider.

Controversial Gender Research Topics

Do you like the idea of writing about something controversial? If yes, this category has some of the best gender topics to write about. They touch on issues like gender stereotypes and issues that are generally associated with members of a specific gender. Here are some of the best controversial gender topics that you can write about.

• How human behavior is affected by gender misconceptions
• How are straight marriages influenced by gay marriages
• Explain the most common sex-role stereotypes
• What are the effects of workplace stereotypes?
• What issues affect modern feminism?
• How sexuality affects sex-role stereotyping
• How does the media break sex-role stereotypes
• Explain the dual approach to equality between women and men
• What are the most outdated sex-role stereotypes
• Are men better than women?
• How equal are men and women?
• How do politics and sexuality relate?
• How can films defy gender-based stereotypes
• What are the advantages of being a woman?
• What are the disadvantages of being a woman?
• What are the advantages of being a man?
• Discuss the disadvantages of being a woman
• Should governments legalize prostitution?
• Explain how sexual orientation came about?
• Women communicate better than men
• Women are the stronger sex
• Explain how the world can be made better for women
• Discuss the future gender norms
• How important are sex roles in society
• Discuss the transgender and feminism theory
• How does feminism help in the creation of alternative women’s culture?
• Gender stereotypes in education and science
• Discuss racial variations when it comes to gender-related attitudes
• Women are better leaders
• Men can’t survive without women

This category also has some of the best gender debate topics. However, learners should be keen to pick topics they are interested in. This will enable them to ensure that they enjoy the research and writing process.

Interesting Gender Inequality Topics

Gender-based inequality is witnessed almost every day. As such, most learners are conversant with gender inequality research paper topics. However, it’s crucial to pick topics that are devoid of discrimination of members of a specific gender. Here are examples of gender inequality essay topics.

• Sex discrimination aspects in schools
• How to identify inequality between sexes
• Sex discrimination causes
• The inferior role played by women in relationships
• Discuss sex differences in the education system
• How can gender discrimination be identified in sports?
• Can inequality issues between men and women be solved through education?
• Why are professional opportunities for women in sports limited?
• Why are there fewer women in leadership positions?
• Discuss gender inequality when it comes to work-family balance
• How does gender-based discrimination affect early childhood development?
• Can sex discrimination be reduced by technology?
• How can sex discrimination be identified in a marriage?
• Explain where sex discrimination originates from
• Discuss segregation and motherhood in labor markets
• Explain classroom sex discrimination
• How can inequality in American history be justified?
• Discuss different types of sex discrimination in modern society
• Discuss various factors that cause gender-based inequality
• Discuss inequality in human resource practices and processes
• Why is inequality between women and men so rampant in developing countries?
• How can governments bridge gender gaps between women and men?
• Work-home conflict is a sign of inequality between women and men
• Explain why women are less wealthy than men
• How can workplace gender-based inequality be addressed?

After choosing the gender inequality essay topics they like, students should research, brainstorm ideas, and come up with an outline before they start writing. This will ensure that their essays have engaging introductions and convincing bodies, as well as, strong conclusions.

Amazing Gender Roles Topics for Academic Papers and Essays

This category has ideas that slightly differ from gender equality topics. That’s because equality or lack of it can be measured by considering the representation of both genders in different roles. As such, some gender roles essay topics might not require tiresome and extensive research to write about. Nevertheless, learners should take time to gather the necessary information required to write about these topics. Here are some of the best gender topics for discussion when it comes to the roles played by men and women in society.

• Describe gender identity
• Describe how a women-dominated society would be
• Compare gender development theories
• How equally important are maternity and paternity levees for babies?
• How can gender-parity be achieved when it comes to parenting?
• Discuss the issues faced by modern feminism
• How do men differ from women emotionally?
• Discuss gender identity and sexual orientation
• Is investing in the education of girls beneficial?
• Explain the adoption of gender-role stereotyped behaviors
• Discuss games and toys for boys and girls
• Describe patriarchal attitudes in families
• Explain patriarchal stereotypes in family relationships
• What roles do women and men play in politics?
• Discuss sex equity and academic careers
• Compare military career opportunities for both genders
• Discuss the perception of women in the military
• Describe feminine traits
• Discus gender-related issues faced by women in gaming
• Men should play major roles in the welfare of their children
• Explain how the aging population affects the economic welfare of women?
• What has historically determined modern differences in gender roles?
• Does society need stereotyped gender roles?
• Does nature have a role to play in stereotyped gender roles?
• The development and adoption of gender roles

The list of gender essay topics that are based on the roles of each sex can be quite extensive. Nevertheless, students should be keen to pick interesting gender topics in this category.

Important Gender Issues Topics for Research Paper

If you want to write a paper or essay on an important gender issue, this category has the best ideas for you. Students can write about different issues that affect individuals of different genders. For instance, this category can include gender wage gap essay topics. Wage variation is a common issue that affects women in different countries. Some of the best gender research paper topics in this category include:

• Discuss gender mainstreaming purpose
• Discuss the issue of gender-based violence
• Why is the wage gap so common in most countries?
• How can society promote equality in opportunities for women and men in sports?
• Explain what it means to be transgender
• Discuss the best practices of gender-neutral management
• What is women’s empowerment?
• Discuss how human trafficking affects women
• How problematic is gender-blindness for women?
• What does the glass ceiling mean in management?
• Why are women at a higher risk of sexual exploitation and violence?
• Why is STEM uptake low among women?
• How does ideology affect the determination of relations between genders
• How are sporting women fighting for equality?
• Discuss sports, women, and media institutions
• How can cities be made safer for girls and women?
• Discuss international trends in the empowerment of women
• How do women contribute to the world economy?
• Explain how feminism on different social relations unites men and women as groups
• Explain how gender diversity influence scientific discovery and innovation

This category has some of the most interesting women’s and gender studies paper topics. However, most of them require extensive research to come up with hard facts and figures that will make academic papers or essays more interesting.

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188 Best Human Sexuality Research Topics For Your Assignment

The key to writing a great research project is coming up with a great idea that is original and interesting to both yourself and the reading audience. Professors are always looking to find projects that thoroughly answer questions with evidence-based facts and examples in support of a well-thought thesis argument.

In the field of human sexuality, it is very important to brainstorm several interesting topics for a research project at any level (i.e., high school through graduate school). Our expert writers have put together this list of human sexuality research topics that may provide you with some inspiration to build a great project for a high school, college, or graduate assignment.

What Is Human Sexuality?

The subject of human sexuality is a broad term that is best defined as the way people express themselves and experience sexuality, including biological, erotic, physical, emotional, social and spiritual behaviors and feelings.

The subject has had varied and historical contexts over time, and because there are so many directions one takes in researching and writing an assignment in this subject, you should do your due diligence in exploring several options before starting on a project.

How to Choose Research Topics on Human Sexuality?

Here are five simple steps to follow when selecting a topic in this area of study. If you get started early (within a day or two of receiving the assignment prompt) you should have no trouble narrowing your options to one or two related ideas that you can build upon:

• Brainstorm 4 – 5 Research Ideas: The easiest step in the process is brainstorming. You can write a list of ideas taken from class lectures, assigned readings, interesting articles from journals, or the internet. Your goal should be to write on something in which you learn something new by pushing the envelope.
• Select a Manageable Research Topic: Choose a broad subject and extract a few ideas and formulate a few questions you would like to explore. This will help you bring your topic down to earth so that you aren’t overwhelmed by having to write a comprehensive paper on the entire scope of human sexuality.
• Narrow the Focus of Your Topic: You need to take your broad idea and make it more specific. Even if you find yourself changing your mind, you will be getting closer to a topic that is worth the effort you will put into completing the assignment.
• Define Your Topic as a Question: Once you have focused your topic on something clear and concise, it would be helpful to define your idea into a specific research question that will put your paper into context and that will guide you when crafting your thesis statement.
• Conduct Background Research: At this point, you should a great idea of the content you will need to search for to craft your research paper. Spend a few hours searching the web for background information. Start building an outline and keep detailed lists of in-depth academic research you will need to do.

Human Sexuality Research Paper Topics For High School Students

Many high school students are just developing their researching and writing skills. Research projects at this level are usually 5 pages long and require about two weeks to complete. The following ideas are manageable and appropriate for this level:

• How do bad habits impact healthy sexuality in teenagers?
• How do sex laws in the U.S. affect how people view sexuality?
• How do biochemistry and medication affect sexual behaviors in adults?
• Should society promote greater awareness of the importance of good sexual health?
• How do teenage bisexuals internalize their feelings as it relates to sexual stigmas?
• What are some of the physical changes that contribute to reduced sexual desire in men?
• How can one better understand human sexuality through the lifecycle?
• How to safely navigate the hookup culture among millennials?
• What are the negative effects of sexting in young adults?
• What do young people know about gender identification?
• At what age should students learn about human sexuality?
• How have sexual behaviors changed in young adults in the 21st century?
• How to deal with the social stigma that comes with identifying as LGBTQ?
• How can therapy help in situations where a partner has indulged in extramarital sex?
• What are some of the physical changes that contribute to reduced sexual desire in women?
• What are some of the biggest concerns young people have about gender?
• Has the majority of society accepted same-sex marriages?
• How do young people view consensual and non-consensual sexual experiences?
• How are the sex lives negatively impacted by couples going through midlife crises?
• Why is there a stigma for being sexually inexperienced before turning 18?
• Are schools adequately providing enough education about human sexuality?
• What impact has the internet had on sexual behaviors in young adults?
• How important are sexual stimuli in creating sexual responses among married couples?
• What are the major milestones males will experience in their lifespan?
• How has human sexuality evolved over the generations?
• Are sex educators adequately prepared to instruct today’s youth?
• How does healthy and happiness affect the way teenagers feel about their sexuality?
• How prevalent is extramarital sex in couples between the ages of 30 and 40?
• What role do parents play in explaining human sexuality to their children?
• What are the major milestones females will experience in their lifespan?
• What role does religion play in the way people perceive human sexuality?
• What are the most common questions young people have about sexual orientation?

Human Sexuality Psychology Research Paper Topics For College Students

These human sexuality topics for a research paper are more difficult than the ones listed above. At the college level, most students will write 1 or 2 research papers per semester (a midterm and a final) and will require about a month to complete. Here are some great ideas to consider:

• How do psychological interpretations impact how young people view sexuality?
• What are the psychological changes towards sexuality that occur with age?
• In what ways does a person’s environment affect human sexuality?
• What are the most common psychological dimensions in sexual behavioral health?
• What are some of the biggest factors that cause reduced sexual desire in men?
• Can marriages remain healthy despite sexual inactivity for prolonged periods?
• How are sexual behavior patterns different in men and women?
• How does the desire for being a parent influence sexual behavior in adults?
• How do sexual images affect attention bias and recognition?
• How have historical investigations on sexuality influenced modern perceptions of sex?
• What are some mental health issues that influence sexual violence in adults?
• What effects do anti-depressants have on sexual behaviors?
• How do sexual practices in people affect behavioral changes?
• How does the loss of a partner influence change in sexual desire in males and females?
• What are the best or most effective treatments for sex addicts?
• How do married couples and non-married couples view sexuality differently?
• What are some of the biggest factors that cause reduced sexual desire in women?
• How does infidelity impact human sexuality in married couples?
• How has the definition of human sexuality changed over the last century?
• How has the way we define sex addiction changed in the 21st century?
• How do psychological needs influence sexual behaviors in young adults?
• How can people overcome destructive sexual behaviors?
• How are common and alternative sexual behaviors different across age groups?
• How does infertility affect sexual desire in adults?
• What impact does the media have on the way people perceive sexuality?
• How do different typologies of adherence influence sexual satisfaction?
• How do people become addicted to sex?
• What impact have psychologists had in advancing the study of human sexuality?
• Should psychological assessments be mandatory before sentencing sexual offenders?
• What are the biggest social prohibitions against human sexuality?
• What role do gender definitions have on a child’s understanding of sexuality?
• What are the psychological dimensions of human sexual health and behaviors?

Good Human Sexuality Research Topics For Graduate School Students

Graduate research projects are significantly harder and often become a starting point for future studies if students wish to pursue a degree that incorporates human sexuality. These ideas require a lot of research, so students need to get started on these projects as early as possible:

• How does school-based education on condom use influence sexual behaviors?
• What effect does alcohol and/or drug use have on human sexuality?
• What is the correlation between condom use and erection problems in young men?
• Should comprehensive sex education be mandatory in all U.S. public schools?
• What has sexual behavior increased among adolescents in the U.S.?
• How has human sexuality been depicted in major art pieces of the 20th century?
• What impact has the feminist movement had on our perceptions of human sexuality?
• Should we learn more about the rise of sexuality among children in modern society?
• What are the major characteristics of people that identify as asexual?
• What can neurobiology tell us about sexual behaviors in adults?
• Should sexual education classes encourage abstinence more than they do now?
• How did England’s Victorian society control female sexuality?
• Has modern technology caused virginity to lose its sense of virtue among young people?
• How have birth control policies changed in the U.S. over the last 50 years?
• Is abstinence-only sex education a great tactic to reduce the number of unwanted pregnancies?
• How important is sex education in public and private schools?
• How did ancient societies view human sexuality differently than we do today?
• In what ways does gender sexuality matter as it relates to human rights?
• What do people in the military forces feel about human sexuality perceptions?
• How is sexual orientation depicted in the Bible?
• How can we use sex education to help promote sexual violence?
• What are the perceived sexual and emotional satisfaction across different contexts?
• How do people of different ethnic groups perceive human sexual experiences differently?
• How do people view flirting and seduction differently in the U.S. versus the U.K.?
• What do understand about gender identification among children?
• How are sex education school policies different across the United States?
• How can parents handle child sexuality choices without discouraging personal choices?
• What role should politics play in determining sexual behavior in people?
• What are the implications for how women define their experiences with rape?
• How should high school teachers orient young people about sexual orientation?
• How can we effectively measure sexual inhibition and excitation proneness in men?
• How does cultural background affect the way people view human sexuality?

Current Human Sexuality Popular Topics Of Research For Any Level

A great way to capture your reading audience’s attention is to connect with them by writing about something current. You can turn to the web or recently published journals to find what others are currently discussing in the field of human sexuality. Choose something you find interesting from the list below or customize an idea to suit your needs more adequately:

• What can we learn from examining the validity of compulsive sexual behavior?
• Is the romantic kiss a near-human universal in expressing sexuality?
• Why has compulsive sexual behavior increased in adults in the last decade?
• Has television had too much of a negative impact on the way teenagers view human sexuality?
• How have sexual behaviors among single parents of young children changed in the U.K.?
• Would television censorship decrease sexual activity among teenagers?
• In what ways has the pandemic limited safe access to sexual health services?
• Why do young people continue to put themselves at risk of contracting an STD?
• Do young people find it important to express how they identify sexually?
• How influential are the early human sexuality studies of the 19th century to today’s research?
• How are teenagers expressing sexuality differently now than a decade ago?
• How do people perceive PDA differently today than 20 years ago?
• Does access to better health services improve sexual health among teenagers?
• What are the best techniques for teaching sexuality to teenagers?
• Why are adult men attracted to adolescent girls?
• In what ways should researchers reshape sexual studies for the 21st century?
• What are some of the biggest sexual taboos around the world?
• How can we shorten the gap in sexual understanding between parents and teens?
• How does the LGBTQ community view virginity differently than the hetero community?
• How can technology be used to better understand human sexuality?
• How is gender expression in same-sex relationships different than in other relationships?
• Are teenagers being sexualized on television and what impact does this have?
• What can we learn about sexual needs during the Covid-19 pandemic?
• What are some of the factors that affect sexuality in older women?
• What factors affect a woman’s sexual arousal in the workplace?
• What does it mean to “experiment sexually” in today’s society?
• What does it mean to be positive about one’s sexual behaviors?
• What are the major factors that affect sexuality in men over 50?
• What are today’s biggest myths about human sexuality?
• What impact has Covid-19 had on sexual health?
• How does the media influence compulsive sexual behavior among teens?
• What are the negative effects of engaging in cybersex?

Current Human Sexuality Research Topics In Psychology

There are a lot of topics in human sexuality for research you can find by watching the news, reading newspaper, journal, and magazine articles, and checking the web. The latest topics have a lot of information readily available on the web, but you must be sure the information you use in your research paper comes from reputable and trustworthy sources:

• How effective has sex therapy been in treating people who find no pleasure in intercourse?
• How has the stigma of having multiple partners led to low self-esteem in adults?
• How does an abusive childhood affect sexual health as an adult?
• In what ways have people changed their perceptions about having a healthy sex life?
• What does it mean to have a healthy sex life in the 21st century?
• How have advancements in sex therapy methods helped mental health?
• What are some stereotypes that affect the way people view their sexual orientation?
• Can pornography be used to help stimulate sexual desire in married couples?
• What do we know about the influences sex predators have that cause them to behave in certain ways?
• What influence do the fears of contracting an STD have on sexual orientation?
• What do we know about human sexuality that can be used to prevent sexual predators from acting on their desires?
• How much influence do parents have on their children’s sexual orientations?
• How is sexual attraction affected by psychological characteristics developed at an early age?
• How much influence did Sigmund Freud have on today’s study of human sexuality?
• What effects can sexual play during childhood have on mental development?
• What are some anomalies of reproductive organs that affect self-confidence?
• What significance does sexual health have in determining a person’s mental health?
• How does mental health affect the way a person approaches sexual relationships?
• What are some factors that contribute to instances of pedophilia?
• What are the biggest psychological issues related to human sexuality?
• How does race affect how people view human sexuality?
• How has the fluidity of sexual orientation changed in the last half-century?
• How do covert rendezvous help stimulate sexual experiences?
• How has collaborative pornography viewing impacted the quality of relationships?
• What are the biggest links between sexual behaviors and violent behaviors?
• Can sexual therapy have a positive effect on sexual predators?
• How is the sexual psychology of women different from that of men?
• What is the safest way to talk to our children about pornography?
• How do rape victims cope with the stigma that comes from revealing clothing?
• Is there such a thing as too much porn for our sexual health?
• What can victims of child sexual abuse suffer from mentally as adults?
• What is the psychological impact of traveling long distances for sex?

Hot Research Topics In Human Sexuality For A Large Project

Sometimes you will find hot topics being discussed everywhere you go. These can stem from a social or legal issue that you hear about in the news and that has drawn a lot of attention. Here are some ideas our experts have found that are currently being discussed:

• How do personal finances influence people’s use of internet dating sites?
• What does it mean to have sex in the 21st century?
• How common is infidelity in the United Kingdom versus the United States?
• What are the challenges in having a healthy sex life after a serious physical injury?
• What is the difference between love and sexual attraction?
• What is the best way to keep their children safe from sexual abuse?
• What are the similarities and differences in courtship practices across cultures?
• Is it ethical to prevent underage marriages in sovereign nations?
• What does it mean to be sexually “normal” in today’s society?
• What are the major stereotypes associated with aging and sexual health?
• How effective are HIV awareness campaigns that target women in the U.S.?
• How has literature changed in the way it expresses human sexual behavior?
• What challenges do women face when identifying nonconsensual sexual experiences?
• Should same-sex couples be given the same adoption rights as mixed-sex couples?
• How do people perceive sex workers in terms of sexual and mental health?
• Is there a link between pornography consumption and violence during sex?
• How has communication changed to express sexual desires more accurately?
• Do people with multiple partners have more satisfactory sexual lives?
• What are the similarities and differences between same-sex and mixed-sex couples?
• Should teenagers turn to the internet to find answers to question about sexuality?
• How can we best protect LGBTQ workers against discrimination?
• What does it mean to consent to sex legally in the U.S.?
• What do we know about the anatomies of male and female orgasms?
• Are male and female-specific gender roles nearing an end?
• What influence does pregnancy have on a woman’s sexual desires?
• What do the latest advancements in female sexuality research say?
• What factors impact the way people develop attitudes toward asexuality?
• How can we prevent unwanted teenage pregnancy in third-world countries?

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256 LGBTQ+ Research Topics & Paper Ideas

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LGBTQ+ research paper topics span numerous disciplines, touching on societal, psychological, legal, and health-related aspects. Some themes include the exploration of historical changes in societal attitudes toward lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and more (LGBTQ+) rights, an analysis of mental health issues prevalent in the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) community, or the legal evolution and impacts of same-sex marriage. There also can be the roles that media and culture play in shaping perceptions of various identities or investigating the challenges faced in healthcare settings. Other topics may cover intersectionality within the LGBT community, dissecting influences of race, gender, and socioeconomic status. Hence, LGBTQ+ research paper topics can contribute to a better understanding of the complexities, triumphs, and challenges inherent in the LGBT experience.

Best LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics

• Examination of Mental Health Disparities Within the LGBTQ+ Community
• Transgender Identity Development: An Exploratory Study
• Media Representation of LGBTQ+ Characters: Impacts on Identity Formation
• Influence of Religion on Attitudes Toward the LGBT Community
• Employment Discrimination Experienced by Transgender Individuals
• Changing Landscapes: Same-Sex Marriage and Societal Shifts
• Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Navigating Coming Out in a Digital Age
• Queer Theory: Origins, Evolution, and Applications
• Psychological Impact of Gender Dysphoria Among Adolescents
• Bisexuality: Erasure and Misunderstandings in Society
• Intersectionality in LGBT Rights: Analyzing the Influence of Race and Class
• Transformative Legal Milestones in the LGBTQ+ Civil Rights Movement
• Gender Affirmation Surgery: A Study of Medical, Psychological, and Societal Aspects
• Homonationalism: Its Role in LGBTQ+ Politics
• Inclusion of LGBT Topics in School Curriculum: Effects and Controversies
• Assimilation Versus Separation: Diverse Strategies in the Gay Rights Movement
• Parental Acceptance: Its Effect on LGBT Youth Mental Health
• Senior LGBTQ+ Individuals: Challenges and Needs
• Safe Spaces: The Necessity and Creation in the LGBT Community
• LGBTQ+ Individuals in Professional Sports: Representation and Reception
• Impacts of Health Care Policies on Transgender Individuals

Easy LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics

• Body Image Concerns Among Gay Men: A Comprehensive Analysis
• Influence of LGBT Representation in Children’s Media
• Queer Immigrants: Unique Struggles and Contributions
• Discrimination Faced by LGBT People in the Housing Market
• Heteronormativity: Its Effects on LGBTQ+ Identity and Society
• Same-Sex Parenting: A Study on Children’s Development and Well-being
• Transgender Individuals in the Military: Policies and Experiences
• Transphobia in Feminist Movements: Causes and Consequences
• Cultural Differences in Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Substance Use Disorders in the LGBT Community: Prevalence and Factors
• Artistic Expression in the LGBTQ+ Community: Influence and Impact
• Global Perspectives on Transgender Rights and Protections
• Resilience Factors among LGBT Youth: An In-Depth Study
• Decriminalizing Homosexuality: The Global Landscape
• Queer Coding in Hollywood Cinema: History and Implications
• Exploring Gender Fluidity: Personal Narratives and Social Perceptions
• Roles of LGBT Activism in the HIV/AIDS Epidemic
• Exploring Identity: The Interplay of Ethnicity and Sexuality
• Mental Health Supports for LGBT College Students
• Queer Spaces in Urban Landscapes: Significance and Transformation

Interesting LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics

• History of the Pink Triangle: From Persecution to Empowerment
• Two-Spirit People: Indigenous Perspectives on Gender and Sexuality
• The Stonewall Riots: Legacy and Impact on the LGBTQ+ Movement
• Social Support Systems and Their Role in LGBT Mental Health
• The Intersection of LGBT Rights and Religious Freedom: A Critical Analysis
• Medical Professionals’ Knowledge and Attitudes Toward Transgender Health Care
• Influence of the Internet on LGBTQ+ Youth: Risks and Opportunities
• The Evolution of LGBT Terminology: Reflecting Social Change
• Homophobia in Sports: Causes, Consequences, and Mitigation Strategies
• Transgender Representation in Literature: A Historical Overview
• Coming Out at Work: Experiences and Implications for Career Progression
• Studying Sexual Orientation: The Evolution of Scientific Understanding
• Visibility and Representation of Intersex Individuals in Society
• The Psychology of Bisexual Erasure: Causes and Consequences
• LGBTQ+ Activists and Their Role in Shaping Modern Civil Rights
• Legal Challenges and Advances in Transgender Rights Globally
• The Role of Community Centers in LGBTQ+ Well-Being
• Bullying Experiences of LGBT Students: Impacts on Academic Achievement
• Intersection of Disability and LGBTQ+ Identity: Unique Challenges and Experiences
• Homosexuality in Animals: What Can It Tell Us About Human Sexuality?
• Understanding the Needs of Transgender Elders
• The Role of Pride Parades in Shaping LGBT Identity and Community

LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics for High School

• Comparing Societal Acceptance of the LGBT Community Across Different Cultures
• Influence of Social Media on LGBT Youth: A Closer Examination
• Understanding Bisexuality: Prevalence, Perceptions, and Challenges
• Representation of LGBT Characters in Modern Literature: Progress or Stereotypes?
• Legal Struggles: The Evolution of LGBT Rights Over the Years
• Roles of Education in Developing an LGBT-Inclusive Curriculum
• Adoption Rights for LGBT Couples: A Comparative Study
• Transgender People in Sports: Equity, Participation, and Policy
• Intersectionality: Exploring the Overlap of Race and LGBT Identity
• The Influence of Religion on LGBT Acceptance and Rejection
• Mental Health Concerns within the LGBT Community: Causes and Solutions
• Homophobia and Transphobia in Schools: Measures to Counteract
• LGBT Seniors: Unique Challenges and Needs
• Impact of Public Figures Coming Out on LGBT Visibility and Acceptance
• Exploring Gay and Lesbian Language: A Study on Linguistic Identity
• The Role of Art and Culture in LGBT Activism
• Medical Perspectives: Healthcare Needs and Challenges of the LGBT Community
• History of the Gay Rights Movement: Key Events and Turning Points
• Exploring the Heterogeneity Within the LGBT Community: Differences and Similarities
• Bisexual Erasure in the LGBT Community: Causes and Impacts

LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics for College Students

• Examining the Depiction of LGBTQ+ Characters in Modern Literature
• Impacts of Laws on Transgender Individuals in Sports
• Effects of LGBTQ+ Representation in Hollywood
• The Psychological Impact of Coming Out: A Comprehensive Study
• Health Care Inequalities Experienced by the LGBTQ+ Community
• Attitudes Toward Homosexuality in Different Cultures
• Examination of Gender Identity in Adolescence
• Unveiling the History of the LGBTQ+ Rights Movement
• Legal Challenges Faced by Transgender People
• Analysis of Queer Themes in the Music Industry
• Intersectionality of Race and Sexual Orientation in Discrimination
• Same-Sex Marriage Laws and their Societal Impact
• Parenting Styles in LGBTQ+ Families: A Comparative Study
• Roles of Schools in Facilitating LGBTQ+ Inclusion
• Religion’s Influence on Attitudes Toward Homosexuality
• Transgender Youth and Mental Health: An In-Depth Study
• Representation of Queer Characters in Video Games
• Evaluating the Impact of Non-Binary Gender Recognition
• Social Perceptions of Homosexuality in Sports
• Effects of Workplace Discrimination on LGBTQ+ Employees
• The Influence of Popular Culture on the Gay Rights Movement

LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics for University

• Implications of HIV/AIDS Stigma on the LGBTQ+ Community
• Disparity in Substance Abuse Treatment for LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Heteronormativity and Its Influence on LGBTQ+ Self-Perception
• Aging in the LGBTQ+ Community: A Sociopsychological Study
• Impacts of Gender-Affirming Healthcare on Transgender Individuals
• Roles of Art and Theatre in LGBTQ+ Activism
• Homophobia in the Military: Causes and Consequences
• Public Opinion and Policy Making for LGBTQ+ Rights
• Decriminalization of Homosexuality: Global Progress and Challenges
• Understanding Asexuality: Overcoming Ignorance and Prejudice
• Evolution of Queer Representation in Animated Series
• LGBTQ+ Refugees: Issues of Acceptance and Integration
• Same-Sex Parenting: Impacts on Child Development
• Conversion Therapy and its Psychological Ramifications
• Queer Coding in Cinema: Subtle Messages and Impacts
• Transgender Individuals in Prison: Rights and Realities
• Experiences of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Faith-Based Communities
• Importance of Comprehensive Sex Education for LGBTQ+ Youth
• Queer Theory: A Comprehensive Overview and Discussion
• Adoption Rights for LGBTQ+ Couples: A Global Perspective
• Understanding Bisexuality: Erasing Stereotypes and Misconceptions
• Decoding the Transgender Narrative in Fashion Industry

LGBTQ+ Research Paper Topics on Transgender

• Historical Evolution of Transgender Rights Movements
• Social and Psychological Impacts of Transitioning for Transgender Individuals
• Legal Frameworks for Transgender Rights: A Comparative Analysis
• Intersectionality: Exploring Experiences of Transgender People of Color
• Healthcare Disparities for Transgender Individuals: Challenges and Solutions
• Understanding the Challenges and Supportive Approaches for Transgender Youth
• Media and Pop Culture Representation of Transgender People: Progress and Pitfalls
• Non-Binary Gender Spectrum: Exploring Transgender Identities
• Navigating Parenthood and Family Dynamics: Transgender Parenting
• Addressing Stigma and Promoting Well-Being: Transgender Mental Health
• Employment Discrimination Against Transgender Individuals: Legal Perspectives
• Unique Experiences and Care Needs: Transgender Aging
• Challenges and Human Rights Issues for Transgender Refugees
• Empowerment and Expression: Transgender Narratives in Literature and Art
• Exploring Faith and Acceptance: Transgender Identity and Religion
• Policies and Implications: Transgender Military Service
• Equality, Fairness, and Inclusion: Transgender Sports Participation
• Strategies and Successes: Transgender Rights Advocacy
• Support Networks and Activism: Transgender Community Building
• Inclusive Curriculum and Safe Learning Environments: Transgender Education

LGBTQ+ Research Topics About Gay Rights

• The Impact of Same-Sex Marriage on Societal Attitudes and Norms
• Examining the Role of Media Representation in Shaping LGBTQ+ Perceptions
• Analyzing the Economic Benefits of LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusivity
• Exploring the Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Youth in Educational Institutions
• Investigating the Psychological Effects of Conversion Therapy on LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Understanding the Intersectionality of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
• Assessing the Legal Protections for Transgender Individuals in Employment
• Examining the Relationship Between Religion and LGBTQ+ Acceptance
• Investigating the Health Disparities Faced by LGBTQ+ Communities
• Analyzing the Historical Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights Movements
• Exploring the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Individuals in Foster Care Systems
• Assessing the Impact of Anti-Discrimination Laws on LGBTQ+ Mental Health
• Understanding the Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Immigrants and Refugees
• Investigating the Role of LGBTQ+ Supportive Families in Promoting Well-Being
• Analyzing the Impact of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Sex Education on Teenage Pregnancy Rates
• Exploring the Relationship Between LGBTQ+ Activism and Social Change
• Understanding the Psychological Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Elderly Individuals
• Investigating the Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals in Sports
• Analyzing the Role of LGBTQ+ Community Centers in Providing Support Services
• Exploring the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Rights and Reproductive Rights
• Assessing the Impact of LGBTQ+ Visibility in Popular Culture on Acceptance
• Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Criminal Justice System
• Investigating the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Rights and Disability Rights
• Analyzing the Influence of LGBTQ+ Representation in Literature on Identity Formation

LGBTQ+ Research Topics About Human Sexuality

• Exploring the Impact of LGBTQ+ Representation in Mainstream Media
• Analyzing the Effects of Conversion Therapy on LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Investigating the Role of Sexual Orientation in Mental Health Disorders
• Examining the Intersectionality of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
• Uncovering the Historical Evolution of LGBTQ+ Rights Movements
• Understanding the Relationship Between Religion and LGBTQ+ Acceptance
• Assessing the Psychological Well-Being of Transgender Youth
• Evaluating the Influence of Parental Support on the Coming Out Process
• Investigating the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Workplace
• Analyzing the Impact of Homophobia on Health Outcomes in LGBTQ+ Communities
• Exploring the Relationship Between Sexual Orientation and Substance Abuse
• Examining the Role of LGBTQ+ Supportive Policies in Educational Institutions
• Investigating the Factors Influencing LGBTQ+ Individuals’ Decision to Disclose Their Sexual Orientation
• Analyzing the Mental Health Challenges Faced by Bisexual Individuals
• Understanding the Experiences of LGBTQ+ Elders and Ageing Issues
• Evaluating the Impact of LGBTQ+ Inclusive Sex Education on Teenagers
• Investigating the Psychological Effects of Bullying on LGBTQ+ Youth
• Exploring the Relationship Between Gender Identity and Body Image Satisfaction
• Analyzing the Health Disparities Experienced by LGBTQ+ People of Color
• Investigating the Stigma and Discrimination Faced by LGBTQ+ Immigrants
• Examining the Impact of Transgender Healthcare Access on Overall Well-Being
• Evaluating the Intersection of LGBTQ+ Identities and Disability

Discussion LGBTQ+ Research Topics

• Impacts of Same-Sex Marriage on Society: A Comparative Analysis
• Unveiling the Challenges Faced by Transgender Individuals in Healthcare Systems
• Roles of Media Representation in Shaping Perceptions of LGBTQ+ Identities
• Intersectionality of Race and Sexual Orientation in Contemporary Society
• Psychological Effects of Conversion Therapy on LGBTQ+ Individuals
• The Impact of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Sex Education Programs on Teenagers’ Well-Being
• Economic Disparities Faced by LGBTQ+ Communities: An Intersectional Approach
• Relationship Between Religious Beliefs and Acceptance of LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Elders in Long-Term Care Facilities
• The Impact of LGBTQ+ Representation in Children’s Literature on Social Attitudes
• Understanding the Health Disparities Among LGBTQ+ Individuals: A Comprehensive Review
• The Role of LGBTQ+ Supportive Organizations in Promoting Social Change
• Stigmatization of Bisexuality in Heteronormative Society
• The Impact of LGBTQ+ Rights Policies on the Global Tourism and Travel Industry
• Experiences of LGBTQ+ Parents in Raising Children in Contemporary Society
• The Role of Queer Spaces in Fostering LGBTQ+ Community Building and Resilience
• Influence of Social Media on LGBTQ+ Identity Formation
• Challenges Faced by LGBTQ+ Individuals in the Workplace: A Comparative Study
• Health Disparities Among LGBTQ+ People of Color
• The Impact of LGBTQ+-Inclusive Policies in Educational Institutions on Student Well-Being
• Relationship Between LGBTQ+ Representation in the Entertainment Industry and Social Attitudes
• Intersectionality of Gender Identity and Disability in LGBTQ+ Individuals

Argumentative LGBTQ+ Research Topics

• LGBTQ+ Adoption Rights: Ensuring Equality and Family Stability
• Transgender Rights in the Workplace: Challenging Discrimination and Promoting Inclusion
• Homophobia in Sports: Breaking Barriers and Fostering Inclusivity
• The Role of Education in Promoting Acceptance and Understanding of LGBTQ+ Individuals
• Conversion Therapy: Debunking the Controversy and Advocating for a Ban
• LGBTQ+ Representation in Media: Examining Progress and the Need for Authenticity
• The Psychological Well-Being of LGBTQ+ Youth: Addressing Mental Health Disparities
• Religion and Homosexuality: Finding Common Ground for Respectful Coexistence
• LGBTQ+ Health Disparities: Bridging the Gap in Access to Care
• LGBTQ+ Rights in Developing Countries: Challenges and Strategies for Progress
• LGBTQ+ Aging and Elderly Care: Ensuring Support and Dignity for Older Adults
• The Intersectionality of Race and LGBTQ+ Identity: Understanding and Combating Multiple Forms of Discrimination
• Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ Individuals: Enhancing Legal Protection and Promoting Safety
• LGBTQ+ Representation in Politics: Encouraging Diversity and Inclusion in Leadership
• Gender Identity and Public Restrooms: Balancing Safety and Inclusivity
• LGBTQ+ Rights and Global Human Rights: Assessing Progress and Identifying Challenges
• The Economics of LGBTQ+ Equality: Exploring the Benefits of Inclusive Policies
• LGBTQ+ Rights in Religious Institutions: Navigating Tradition and Modern Values
• Bullying and Harassment in Schools: Creating Safe Spaces for LGBTQ+ Students
• Transgender Healthcare: Addressing Access, Affordability, and Quality of Care

Pros and Cons LGBTQ+ Research Topics

• Social Acceptance of LGBT Individuals: Advantages and Disadvantages
• Employment Discrimination against LGBT Individuals: Pros and Cons
• Same-Sex Marriage: Benefits and Drawbacks
• LGBT Parenting: Positive and Negative Aspects
• Transgender Rights: Pros and Cons
• Conversion Therapy for LGBT Individuals: Benefits and Limitations
• LGBT Representation in Media: Advantages and Disadvantages
• Health Disparities in the LGBT Community: Pros and Cons of Research
• LGBT Rights in Education: Benefits and Challenges
• LGBT Youth Homelessness: Advantages and Disadvantages of Research
• Intersectionality and LGBT Activism: Pros and Cons
• Mental Health and LGBT Individuals: Advantages and Disadvantages of Research
• Bullying and Harassment of LGBT Individuals: Pros and Cons
• LGBT Aging and Elderly Care: Benefits and Challenges
• LGBT Rights in the Workplace: Advantages and Drawbacks
• Religious Perspectives on LGBT Rights: Pros and Cons
• LGBT Health Services and Access: Advantages and Limitations
• Legal Protections for LGBT Individuals: Pros and Cons
• Gender Identity in Sports: Benefits and Concerns
• LGBT Health Disparities in Minority Communities: Pros and Cons of Research
• LGBT Rights in the Military: Advantages and Disadvantages
• Transgender Healthcare: Benefits and Challenges

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• Prof. Heather Paxson

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• Anthropology
• Women's and Gender Studies

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• Cultural Anthropology
• Social Anthropology
• Gender Studies
• Women's Studies

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Gender, sexuality, and society, assignments.

This section features descriptions for the three major papers of the course.

First Paper

The aim of this paper is to develop a thesis and to argue for it with reference to theoretical and case study materials from our readings.

You are required to meet with the writing tutor about your paper before completing it. Please make an appointment to meet with her next week or the following by emailing her at least 48 hours before you wish to meet. In addition, feel free to see me to discuss your ideas!

7-8 double-spaced pages, regular font (this is 12 pt Times) (roughly 2,000 words). Do not exceed 8 pages. These are argumentative papers - develop your own thesis and argue it by marshalling evidence from our readings and class discussions. Be sure to engage the arguments of and quote at least three of our authors.

Due in Lec #9

Choose one of the following topics:

• Gender and Nature: Write an essay about gender and nature, keeping in mind that just as our ideas about gender are culturally shaped and varied, so too are our ideas about nature (you can discuss scientific and religious theories about human nature and the natural world more generally). Organize your essay around a discussion of how particular gender ideologies have been naturalized - explained and legitimated through appeals to a biological and/or divine nature - and with what effects (see especially Hubbard, Fausto-Sterling, Kapsalis, Ehrenreich and English, the 2 readings on infant care, Eugenides).
• Gender Acquisition: Individuals learn gender - to identify as a girl or boy/ woman or man, and to be able to act in gender appropriate ways. But children (and adults) do not always conform to these lessons completely, or consistently. Drawing from our readings (Hubbard, Eugenides, Collier, etc.), although one example may come from your own observations of a society, discuss four (4) examples that illustrate different modes of gender acquisition - through socialization (emulating adult or media examples; elicitation, or being treated in gendered ways; education) and ritual (e.g., rites of passage). Evaluate each particular example in terms of how it’s supposed to work (and what it’s meant to convey about gender), and how it seems actually to work (or not) in practice. What means of gender acquisition seems to you to be most powerful? Why?
• Gender and Labor: Write an essay discussing how gender relations are, in part, formed, reproduced, and contested in labor relations. Possible theses to develop could begin with - but are not restricted to - the following foci: a contrast between how gender and labor are organized in agrarian versus wage labor societies; a discussion of gaps between ideologies and social realities (lived experiences) of gender and labor in either agrarian or wage labor societies; how gender and labor relations have also been informed by - and reproduced - ideologies about race historically. Your arguments should engage the arguments and data of at least three authors (e.g., Collier Ehrenreich and English, Rapp, Nakano Glenn, Romero, Freeman, Weston, McDowell).

Second Paper

Sample Student Paper ( PDF ) (Courtesy of Aayesha Siddiqui. Used with permission.)

The aim of this second paper is critically to engage an issue of current social concern and controversy in the U.S. With reference to both theoretical and ethnographic case study materials from our readings, drawing from US and other cultural settings.

First Draft Due in Lec #17

Please consider meeting with the writing tutor about your paper at the rough draft stage - once you’ve completed much of this draft! - and/or when planning your revisions after receiving my comments on your draft.

Papers are to be 7-8 double-spaced pages (roughly 2,000 words). Do not exceed 8 pages. These are argumentative papers - develop your own thesis and argue it by marshalling evidence from our readings, films, class discussions, media articles. Be sure to engage the arguments of at least three of our authors. All papers should speak to intersections of gender, sex, sexuality.

Choose an area of contemporary cultural, legal, political and/or ethical concern or debate:

• Sex assignment surgery on infants with ambiguous genitalia or other medical/social. Issue concerning gender and intersexuality or hermaphrodism. See Eugenides, Chase, Nanda, Fausto-Sterling.
• Origin stories/explanatory theories of same-sex sexual desire/practice. Critically discuss the search for “universal” causes (both essentialist and constructivist) and/or the significance of personal origin stories for the “sexual lifeways” of individuals. e.g., you could compare vestidas and mayates in working class urban Mexico (Prieur) with gays, lesbians, bisexuals within a segment of US society (see Stein, Katz, Bérubé, Rich), or focus on one cultural setting.
• Understanding transgender/transsexualism (see Heyes, etc.) does this challenge or reinforce sex/gender dualisms? you might want to consider this comparatively, alongside intersex (Chase, Fausto-Sterling, Eugenides) or androgyny.
• Gay marriage and/or parenting. See Katz, Rich, Stein, Lewin, Yanagisako, Collier and Rosaldo, etc.
• Gender and the body - body work and gender performance; the body as resource for gender - is this a predominantly feminine preoccupation? does it work similarly or differently for femininity and masculinity? why? see Counihan, Gremillion, Prieur, Heyes, etc.

Write a paper identifying specific concerns related to one of these topics, analyzing the cultural, historical, and political-economic elements that make this a social issue (its “problematization,” to use Foucault’s term; see Prieur pp. 126-27). To do so, draw on recent news stories, popular magazine articles, op-ed pieces, legal decisions as well as case studies presented in our readings. You will want to describe briefly the key arguments or positions on the issue, but the majority of your paper will be devoted to your interpretation and analysis of it. This means you will want to address the following sorts of questions: WHY this has become an issue of social concern now, at this historical moment, and why are the particular terms of debate as they are? What is at stake here symbolically, materially, and institutionally in these debates or negotiations about gender and sexuality; that is, what are the real and/or perceived repercussions for individuals and for a society? Conclude your essay with a brief discussion of what your analysis leads you to advocate - this could be a specific legal or political action, a line of scholarly inquiry, an education policy, etc.

Third Paper

For this paper, I encourage you to write a paper concerning the subjective, personal experience of having a gendered sense of self, identity, embodiment. This doesn’t have to be your personal experience, per se, but I’d like you to explore how and why people respond in their everyday lives to the kinds of cultural scripts we’ve been tracing. The specific topic is open. Write a paper that you want to write.

You could write about sexual violence, birth control (as private matter and/or subject of state interest), sex ed, pregnancy and ultrasound, the abortion debate and ethics of abortion in the US as compared with Greece, ideologies and realities of “the family” - any of the topics we’ve recently addressed. Or you could propose a topic we haven’t touched on directly: an anthropological analysis of contemporary dating, for instance. In the past, students have interviewed their own mothers or peers about their experiences (e.g., teenage motherhood, parenting a child with disabilities, sex ed, etc.).

Paper Proposal Due in Lec #22

Submit a topic, thesis statement (what you plan to argue) and outline of what you plan to cover. If possible, an introductory paragraph would be nice to get. Also list the articles you plan to use. You must make use of class materials, quoting and engaging the arguments of at least Three authors we’ve read. Authors addressing ’experience’ include Abu-Lughod, Counihan, Stein, Heyes, di Leonardo, Landsman, Layne, Petchesky, etc. Proposals can be emailed to me or submitted in hard copy.

Please consider meeting with the writing tutor. And do come talk with me, before or after class, or by appointment.

Papers are to be 7-8 double-spaced pages (roughly 2,000 words). Do not exceed 8 pages.

If you’re stuck coming up with a topic and approach, please see or email me! I can also suggest relevant outside readings.

Final Paper Due in Lec #25 - our last class. This is a fixed due date (late papers will be docked).

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Doctor of Philosophy in Human Sexuality

A graduate department for professionals shaping the future of critical sexuality studies

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Program overview, 4 - 7 years, our approach.

Our Human Sexuality Ph.D. program helps shape the research, practice, and cultural dialogue around a wide variety of sexuality-related subjects. We emphasize intersectional and critical views of sexuality that include attention to salient power differentials including: ethnicity, race, gender, class, age, ability, national origin, religion, and geography.

Our students engage in rigorous academic exploration by learning and evaluating differences in theories and synthesizing theoretical and methodological approaches. Through coursework, students undergo an analysis of power structures by exploring the many socio-cultural organizations of sex and gender that influence societies.

A primary goal of our program is the ability for each person to identify their own values and participate in exchange of controversial ideas and positions while maintaining the respect for the inherent worth of each person, even those with whom one adamantly disagrees. Our program is inspired by a spirit of inclusivity and equity, seeks to further the dialogue and actual benefits for expanded freedom, rights, and expression in human sexuality. 

Our students advance the field of sexuality studies through the original research in their dissertation. Many students use their dissertation to contribute to growing bodies of research in areas including clinical work, sex education, and activism.

Career Paths

Most students enter our doctoral program as early or mid-career professionals. Using their dissertation subject, students work over the course of their time in the program to network into exciting career pathways. The Ph.D. prepares students for a wide range of professional opportunities:

• Research (basic research, translational research, or applied research) 
• Education (K-12, higher education, and community education)
• Clinical and counseling mental health (including LGBTQ+ Centers, community mental health clinics, women’s centers) 
• Advocacy and policy advisement (including reproductive rights and pleasure activism)
• Nonprofit health organizations (including women’s health, HIV/AIDs clinics, transgender health, and eating disorder clinics)  
• Entrepreneurial pursuits and startups (including research consulting, starting SexTech or FemTech businesses)
• NGOs or governmental efforts (including anti-trafficking efforts, health departments, and human rights organizations)

Students should note that while select courses integrate several core knowledge areas of the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists ( AASECT ) to assist students seeking AASECT certification, the Ph.D. in Human Sexuality by itself does not lead to AASECT certification.

CIIS’ primarily online Human Sexuality Ph.D. starts with four semesters, 44 units of online coursework, including readings, and discussion boards which are taught asynchronously. Students then complete two comprehensive exams and a dissertation that contributes to the field of critical sexuality studies. After the completion of the dissertation research and manuscript, a public dissertation defense is held.

The program also includes academic residency weekends that engage students in-person or via Zoom where necessary. The academic residencies consist of three weekends per semester, spaced at the start of the semester, the middle and near the end. Academic residencies are incredibly important for our program, as this is where we meet to inspire and support each other on the journey towards tomorrow’s critical sexuality studies.

Our semesters are held over fall (Aug-Dec) and spring (Jan-May). The average time to complete the program is five to six years for full-time students.

Curriculum Highlights

HSX 7173 Sexual Theory and Intersectionality (3 units) This foundational course surveys various theories through a lens of critical sexuality studies using a triadic framework: (1) concepts, (2) abjection, and (3) normativities. It is a primer for orienting the vast works that inform the field using critical sexuality studies as a central way of understanding and synthesizing these. The theories examined in this course are not exhaustive, but many have been applied to provide fruitful insights into various questions regarding sexuality. Further, this course supports the idea that experiences of sexuality and gender are collocated within power structures articulated as intersectional positionalities, such as race, ethnicity, class, nation, geographic location, age, religion, sexed body, dis/ability, and various other salient social and cultural locations, identities, and ascriptions—neither sexuality nor gender may be accurately understood without such contextual specificity. The emergent field of critical sexuality studies aims to agree not on content but on a basic orientation for thinking about the phenomena of sexuality and related praxis in research and applied work.

HSX 7228 Global Sexualities (3 units) This course considers sex- and gender-related practices, desires, and identities around the world with an emphasis on non-Western contexts. In the first part of the course, students will become familiar with some of the problematic assumptions that have imbued theorizing gender and sexuality from within Western frameworks. Additionally, it will examine alternatives to approaching knowledge production about other peoples and practices that decenter a Western gaze. After becoming acquainted with this general approach, the course continues with a survey of contemporary issues and debates centering on different ways of knowing that inform sexual cultures. Special topics of focus may include sexual migration, globalization, and its impacts on Indigenous sexual/gender identities; transnational comparisons of sex work; virtual intimacies; body modification and desire; and the global HIV/AIDS epidemic, among others.

HSX 7232 Problems and Professional Issues in Sexuality (3 units) The focus of this course is to address issues of ethics, axiology, exploitation, abuse, harassment, assault, trauma, rape, rape culture, sex trafficking, problematic sex (e.g., compulsions, dysfunction, sexuality and substances, and disease), and other issues that can be thought of as problematic. While not necessarily subscribing to a pathologizing or criminalizing view, these important issues will be thoughtfully considered in a historical, contextual, reflexive, and critical manner. Attention will be paid to the history of the field, current controversies with internet sexuality, ethics, philosophical issues, and professional communication skills. These content areas are aligned with AASECT’s course knowledge areas and are part of the required content for sex therapy and sex educator certification.

First Year Coursework

In the first year, we build the cohort experience, and lay down an intersectional foundation of knowledge including concepts, theory, and methodology. 

Semester 1 | Fall

HSX 7170 Introduction to Human Sexuality (3 units)

HSX 7173 Sexual Theory and Intersectionality (3 units)

HSX 7229 Sexual Function and Practices (3 units)

Semester 2 | Spring

HSX 7175 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (3 units)

HSX 7232 Problems and Professional Issues in Sexuality (3 units)

HSX 7885 Understanding Research (3 units)

Second Year Coursework

In the second year, students continue to refine their research questions and learn more about methodology, content, and theory.

Semester 3 | Fall

HSX 7263 Sexual, Gender, and Reproductive Rights (3 units)

HSX 7228 Global Sexualities (3 units)

HSX 7237 Methodology I (3 units)

Semester 4 | Spring

HSX 7274 Gender and Queer Theory (3 units)

HSX 7238 Methodology II (3 units)

HSX 7236 Sex Education and Learning Theory (4 units)*

HSX 7234 Sex Therapy Professional Skills (4 units)*

*Elective course – students take one elective (of at least 3 units) in year two and may choose from the two listed above or any others offered online at CIIS.

Third Year and Beyond

Starting in the third year, students take comprehensive examinations, also known as qualifying examinations. Students get two tries on each exam and must pass these examinations to move to the dissertation phase of the program. Dissertation proposal generation takes one to three semesters maximum, with an average duration of two semesters. Once a proposal has been accepted by the student’s dissertation committee and approved by the department Chair and Provost, the student becomes a doctoral candidate and then may enroll in a dissertation seminar. Students are allowed a maximum of four years to complete and defend their dissertation once they become doctoral candidates. Comprehensive Examinations

HSX 7883 Core Concept Comprehensive Examination (3 units)

HSX 7884 Literature Review Comprehensive Examination (3 units)

Dissertation

HSX 9800 Dissertation Proposal (0.1 unit)

HSX 9900 Dissertation Seminar (0.1 unit)

Total: 42.2 - 43.2 units

Entry Requirements

Online Admissions Application: Begin the application process by submitting an online application and paying the non-refundable $65 application fee.

Degree Requirement: A master's degree from an accredited college or university. The master’s degree must be conferred to begin fall semester classes but may be in process during application to the program.

Minimum GPA: A GPA of 3.0 or higher in previous coursework is required. However, a GPA below 3.0 does not automatically disqualify an applicant and CIIS will consider a prospective student whose GPA is between 2.0 and 3.0. These individuals are required to submit a GPA Statement and are encouraged to contact our Admissions Team to discuss their options.

Transcripts: Official transcripts from all accredited academic institutions attended where 7 or more credits have been earned. If transcripts are being mailed to CIIS, they must arrive in their official, sealed envelopes. Transcripts from institutions outside the US or Canada require a foreign credit evaluation through World Education Services (WES) or CIIS will also accept foreign credential evaluations that are in a comprehensive course-by-course format from the current members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) .

Admissions Essays: Please answer the questions below.

• What does critical sexuality scholarship mean to you? How do you see doctoral study in human sexuality at CIIS advancing your professional goals? (500-word maximum; Note: The admissions committee will consider both the content and writing style of your written responses to all questions.)
• Describe the research or topical interests that inspire your work in our program. Propose an area of study for your dissertation topic and a tentative research question. Mention or cite the names of scholars or academics, either those teaching within the Human Sexuality department at CIIS or those whom you have either read or worked with as a way to show us that you understand what doing doctoral-level work means. (500 word maximum)
• Please describe any relevant experience you have had working on the subject of human sexuality in your current or past employment and/or volunteering (e.g., in your work as a therapist, as a volunteer at an LGBTQIA center, working on issues of sex trafficking, teaching sex education in schools, activist work on transgender rights, running sexual harassment trainings/workshops, etc.). (200-word maximum)
• Please comment on how you will balance the demands of a doctoral program with your other obligations (e.g., employment, caretaking, volunteering, self-care, etc.). Be sure to include whether you participated in any form of distance education (e.g., fully online, or hybrid meaning part in-person and part online) coursework and how you manage to stay on task and motivated while in coursework. (350-word maximum)

Goal Statement: A 500-word (typed, single-spaced) statement of your educational goals including your potential dissertation topic and the scholars (CIIS Human Sexuality Faculty or other scholars) you would like to work with on this project. Please also consider answering where you see yourself professionally after you graduate with this doctoral degree.

Two Letters of Recommendation: One letter must be from an academic reference and one letter must come from a professional reference. Recommendations should use standard business format and include full contact information including name, email, phone number, and mailing address. If an applicant has been out of school for more than five years, two letters may be submitted from professional references.

Academic Writing Sample: A writing sample that demonstrates your capacity to think critically and reflectively and demonstrates graduate level writing abilities. A sample that uses outside sources must include proper citations based on a style guide of your choice (i.e. APA, Chicago, MLA, etc.). You may submit copies of previous work, such as a final project paper, an academic paper, article, or report that reflects scholarly abilities.

Group Interview: After an applicant submits a complete online application and all supplemental documents are received, the Human Sexuality department will review the application materials and will conduct group interviews with viable candidates.

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Dissertation topics focused on the sexual harassment of women

The sexual harassment of women has long been an interest within academic literature, but has recently become an issue that mainstream media are more aware of. Here are fifteen dissertation topics that explore the psychological processes and experiences related to this area, as well as looking at this topic with a law and media focus.

1. Critically evaluate how Brexit will impact upon the law related to the sexual harassment of women in the UK

This dissertation aims to assess how the UK’s pending exit from the European Union has served to impact upon the current understanding of the law as it relates to the sexual abuse of women, along with whether this impact is likely to be for the better or worse in practice.

Key source: Pitt, G. (2017) Employment Law. London: 10th Edition, Sweet and Maxwell.

2. An analysis of how the current law related to the sexual harassment of women in the UK could be improved upon

This dissertation aims to evaluate how the current law related to the sexual abuse of women in the UK could be improved upon. To achieve this, it will be necessary to consider the current approach taken to the sexual abuse of women with a view to determining the flaws to have been recognised in this area.

Key source: Sargeant, M. (2015) Discrimination and the Law. London: 2nd Edition, Routledge.

3. How does the law related to the sexual harassment of women compare in the UK and the US and what could each legal system learn from the other?

This dissertation aims to evaluate the law related to the sexual harassment of women compares in the UK and the US to identify what each legal system could learn from the other. Principally, this means it will also be necessary to evaluate the positives and negatives associated with each legal systems approach to the sexual abuse of women.

4. How does the law related to the sexual harassment of women in the UK compare with the approach to dealing with other groups that may be subjected to harassment in UK society?

This dissertation aims to consider how the law related to the sexual harassment of women in the UK compares with the approach taken to dealing with others that may be subjected to harassment in UK society. It is also necessary to determine whether there is a uniform approach to dealing with harassment in the UK and, if not, whether the approach taken to dealing with the harassment of one group within society is more effective.

Key source: Smith, I. And Baker, A. (2015) Smith and Wood’s Employment Law. Oxford: 12th Edition, Oxford University Press.

5. A critical evaluation of whether the sexual harassment of women in the workplace is dealt with more effectively than the sexual harassment of women more generally in society in the UK

This dissertation aims to assess the sexual harassment of women in the workplace is dealt with more effectively than the sexual harassment of women more generally in society in the UK. Therefore, it is also necessary to determine whether there is a uniform approach to dealing with the harassment of women in the UK and, if not, whether the approach taken to dealing with the harassment of women in a particular context is more effective.

6. Me too: Experiences of sexual harassment during social situations

Women frequently experience unwanted sexual advances at bars, parties, and nightclubs. These experience have in some quarters been normalised as ‘part of going out’ but more recent attitudinal shifts challenge this notion. This dissertation will explore the experiences and impacts of women who have been sexually harassed in social situations.

Key source: Graham, K., Bernards, S., Abbey, A., Dumas, T.M. and Wells, S., 2017. When women do not want it: Young female Bargoers’ experiences with and responses to sexual harassment in social drinking contexts. Violence against women, 23(12), pp.1419-1441.

7. Workplace sexual harassment of women – what are the issues?

Sexual harassment of women in the workplace – often by older men in positions of power – has long been a documented problem, and one that still persists. This dissertation will explore which harassment behaviours are commonly experienced in the workplace, and what the impacts are on the victim both psychologically and in terms of their career.

Key source: McLaughlin, H., Uggen, C. and Blackstone, A., 2017. The Economic and Career Effects of Sexual Harassment on Working Women. Gender & Society, 31(3), pp.333-358.

8. Experiences of sexual harassment on public transport

Sexual harassment on public transport is on the increase, and is often carried out with impunity – This dissertation would explore the reasons behind this behaviour, and examine the responses and experiences of those women subjected to this. A further aspect may explore the lack of helping behaviours displayed by those that witness these situations.

Reference: Ball, K.S. and Wesson, C.J., 2017. Perceptions of unwanted sexual behaviour on public transport: exploring transport density and behaviour severity. Crime Prevention and Community Safety, 19(3-4), pp.199-210.

9. What are the barriers and levers to reporting unwanted sexual advances?

Sexual harassment is in general very under-reported in relation to its prevalence. The #metoo movement has however demonstrated the power of reporting unwanted sexual advances. This dissertation will explore the issues surrounding the reporting of sexual harassment; identifying both barriers and levers into making the report.

Key source: Quick, J.C. and McFadyen, M., 2017. Sexual harassment: Have we made any progress?. Journal of occupational health psychology, 22(3), p.286.

10. On-line sexual harassment – how is social media used to make unwanted sexual advances?

Social media is more accessible and popular than ever before, but it has also enabled anti-social behaviour to proliferate online, including the making of unwanted sexual advances and online sexual harassment. This dissertation will explore in what form this harassment takes, what examine are the impacts of receiving such messages. Recommendations will be made as to what can be done to counter this behaviour.

Key source: Englander, E., Donnerstein, E., Kowalski, R., Lin, C.A. and Parti, K., 2017. Defining cyberbullying. Pediatrics, 140(Supplement 2), pp.S148-S151.

11. “Media Language in the Reporting of Historical Sexual Harassment Claims towards Women”

In light of a significant number of high-profile sexual harassment claims being made in the last decade, this dissertation seeks to identify the changing role of the media in how cases of sexual harassment towards women are reported. Looking at historic cases of abuse, as far back as the late Victorian period, the dissertation critically considers the language used by newspapers and makes comparisons with contemporary reports of similar cases. It is argued that contemporary reporting language is often sensationalised and overly emotive, which offers a distorted view of each case.

Key source: Johnson, S., and A. Ensslin (2007) Language in the Media: Representations, Identities, Ideologies. London: A. & C. Black.

12. Accuracy or Fallacy?: Sexual Harassment of Women in an Age of Digital Media

This dissertation critically considers the accuracy of media depictions of cases of sexual harassment. It is argued that modern reporting techniques significantly contribute to the hype surrounding such cases and can often misrepresent the facts. The dissertation offers case study examples of how false allegations of sexual harassment have been allowed to flourish into false cases, and how this process was facilitated and largely driven by digital media.

Key source: Powell, A., and N. Henry (2017) Sexual Violence in a Digital Age. London: Springer.

13. Giving Women a Voice: How Media can help Victims of Sexual Harassment come Forward

The connections between media hype and cases of sexual harassment towards women have been widely researched. However, the media can play a vital role in helping women to come forward with their experiences and thus help raise awareness of sexual harassment. This dissertation examines a range of studies which consider the role of the media in high-profile sexual harassment cases. It is argued that without the presence of media, victims of the same abuser might not have come forward with their experiences, and that reading others’ experiences in the news is thus a significant motivating factor.

Key source: Solotoff, L., and H.S. Kramer (2017) Sex Discrimination and Sexual Harassment in the Work Place. New York: Law Journal Press.

14. Sexual Harassment in the Workplace: the Exposing role of Media

Many acts of sexual abuse in the workplace are left unreported. This dissertation argues that the media has a role to play in exposing patterns of harassment in certain industries, with a particular focus on the construction and architecture industries which are largely male-dominated at managerial level and above. The work critically considers cases studies of sexual abuse which have been uncovered through documentary work and subsequently discussed on wider media platforms.

Key source: Saguy, A. (2003) What is Sexual Harassment? From Capitol Hill to the Sorbonne. Berkeley: University of California Press.

15. What is Normal? Media as Educator and Policy Maker in Sexual Harassment towards Women

This dissertation identifies examples of sexual abuse when women have been afraid to speak out, particularly in a male-dominated workplace. It examines the role of the media in educating employees in the workplace about acceptable behaviour towards co-workers, and its contribution to implementing policy changes. The work focuses on Egypt where sexual abuse is a serious problem.

Key source: Sami, A., and M. Shata (2015) Media Advocacy and Policy Making in Egypt: Sexual Harassment as a Case Study. Cairo:American University in Cairo.

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What is gender equality?

Equality between the sexes is a huge part of basic human rights. It means that men and women have the same opportunities to fulfil their potential in all spheres of life.

Today, we still face inequality issues as there is a persistent gap in access to opportunities for men and women.

Women have less access to decision-making and higher education. They constantly face obstacles at the workplace and have greater safety risks. Maintaining equal rights for both sexes is critical for meeting a wide range of goals in global development.

Inequality between the sexes is an interesting area to study so high school, college, and university students are often assigned to write essays on gender topics.

In this article, we are going to discuss the key peculiarities of gender equality essay. Besides, we have created a list of the best essay topic ideas.

What is the specifics of gender equality essay?

Equality and inequality between the sexes are important historical and current social issues which impact the way students and their families live. They are common topics for college papers in psychology, sociology, gender studies.

When writing an essay on equality between the sexes, you need to argue for a strong point of view and support your argument with relevant evidence gathered from multiple sources.

But first, you’d need to choose a good topic which is neither too broad nor too narrow to research.

Research is crucial for the success of your essay because you should develop a strong argument based on an in-depth study of various scholarly sources.

Equality between sexes is a complex problem. You have to consider different aspects and controversial points of view on specific issues, show your ability to think critically, develop a strong thesis statement, and build a logical argument, which can make a great impression on your audience.

If you are looking for interesting gender equality essay topics, here you will find a great list of 100 topic ideas for writing essays and research papers on gender issues in contemporary society.

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Powerful gender equality essay topics

Here are the top 25 hottest topics for your argumentative opinion paper on gender issues.

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• Analyze gender-based violence in different countries
• Compare wage gap between the sexes in different countries
• Explain the purpose of gender mainstreaming
• Implications of sex differences in the human brain
• How can we teach boys and girls that they have equal rights?
• Discuss gender-neutral management practices
• Promotion of equal opportunities for men and women in sports
• What does it mean to be transgender?
• Discuss the empowerment of women
• Why is gender-blindness a problem for women?
• Why are girls at greater risk of sexual violence and exploitation?
• Women as victims of human trafficking
• Analyze the glass ceiling in management
• Impact of ideology in determining relations between sexes
• Obstacles that prevent girls from getting quality education in African countries
• Why are so few women in STEM?
• Major challenges women face at the workplace
• How do women in sport fight for equality?
• Women, sports, and media institutions
• Contribution of women in the development of the world economy
• Role of gender diversity in innovation and scientific discovery
• What can be done to make cities safer for women and girls?
• International trends in women’s empowerment
• Role of schools in teaching children behaviours considered appropriate for their sex
• Feminism on social relations uniting women and men as groups

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We can measure the equality of men and women by looking at how both sexes are represented in a range of different roles. You don’t have to do extensive and tiresome research to come up with gender roles essay topics, as we have already done it for you.

Have a look at this short list of top-notch topic ideas .

• Are paternity and maternity leaves equally important for babies?
• Imagine women-dominated society and describe it
• Sex roles in contemporary western societies
• Compare theories of gender development
• Adoption of sex-role stereotyped behaviours
• What steps should be taken to achieve gender-parity in parenting?
• What is gender identity?
• Emotional differences between men and women
• Issues modern feminism faces
• Sexual orientation and gender identity
• Benefits of investing in girls’ education
• Patriarchal attitudes and stereotypes in family relationships
• Toys and games of girls and boys
• Roles of men and women in politics
• Compare career opportunities for both sexes in the military
• Women in the US military
• Academic careers and sex equity
• Should men play larger roles in childcare?
• Impact of an ageing population on women’s economic welfare
• Historical determinants of contemporary differences in sex roles
• Gender-related issues in gaming
• Culture and sex-role stereotypes in advertisements
• What are feminine traits?
• Sex role theory in sociology
• Causes of sex differences and similarities in behaviour

Gender inequality research paper topics

Examples of inequality can be found in the everyday life of different women in many countries across the globe. Our gender inequality research paper topics are devoted to different issues that display discrimination of women throughout the world.

Choose any topic you like, research it, brainstorm ideas, and create a detailed gender inequality essay outline before you start working on your first draft.

Start off with making a debatable thesis, then write an engaging introduction, convincing main body, and strong conclusion for gender inequality essay .

• Aspects of sex discrimination
• Main indications of inequality between the sexes
• Causes of sex discrimination
• Inferior role of women in the relationships
• Sex differences in education
• Can education solve issues of inequality between the sexes?
• Impact of discrimination on early childhood development
• Why do women have limited professional opportunities in sports?
• Gender discrimination in sports
• Lack of women having leadership roles
• Inequality between the sexes in work-family balance
• Top factors that impact inequality at a workplace
• What can governments do to close the gender gap at work?
• Sex discrimination in human resource processes and practices
• Gender inequality in work organizations
• Factors causing inequality between men and women in developing countries
• Work-home conflict as a symptom of inequality between men and women
• Why are mothers less wealthy than women without children?
• Forms of sex discrimination in a contemporary society
• Sex discrimination in the classroom
• Justification of inequality in American history
• Origins of sex discrimination
• Motherhood and segregation in labour markets
• Sex discrimination in marriage
• Can technology reduce sex discrimination?

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Need a good controversial topic for gender stereotypes essay? Here are some popular debatable topics concerning various gender problems people face nowadays.

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• How do gender misconceptions impact behaviour?
• Most common outdated sex-role stereotypes
• How does gay marriage influence straight marriage?
• Explain the role of sexuality in sex-role stereotyping
• Role of media in breaking sex-role stereotypes
• Discuss the dual approach to equality between men and women
• Are women better than men or are they equal?
• Sex-role stereotypes at a workplace
• Racial variations in gender-related attitudes
• Role of feminism in creating the alternative culture for women
• Feminism and transgender theory
• Gender stereotypes in science and education
• Are sex roles important for society?
• Future of gender norms
• How can we make a better world for women?
• Are men the weaker sex?
• Beauty pageants and women’s empowerment
• Are women better communicators?
• What are the origins of sexual orientation?
• Should prostitution be legal?
• Pros and cons of being a feminist
• Advantages and disadvantages of being a woman
• Can movies defy gender stereotypes?
• Sexuality and politics

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Dissertation Topics on the Sexual Harassment of Women

Published by Alvin Nicolas at January 9th, 2023 , Revised On August 15, 2023

Introduction

Sexual harassment of women is a sensitive and serious issue. With each passing day, the number of female victims of sexual harassment is on the rise. Be it college, workplace, or any random place such as parks, shopping malls, etc., sexual harassment happens everywhere.

The number is increasing due to various reasons – the main reason is that women are not coming out and speaking about it. Despite facing all the troubles, many women choose not to fight against it, which encourages predators to repeat their horrendous acts repeatedly.

Another possible reason is the unclear laws and regulations concerning the issue. Several countries still do not have any laws in place to punish the harassers. When there is no punishment for them, they easily get away with it.

Sexual harassment has adverse effects on the mental well-being of the victim. Many women have been reported to have taken months and years to recover from the mental trauma in such incidents.

This issue should be researched further to help victims understand how they can avoid being harassed and what they should do about it, i.e. how they should voice their experience and cope with it. Here are a few dissertation topics on sexual harassment to help you get started with your project.

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Topic 1: how do the laws governing sexual harassment of women differ in the united kingdom and the united states, and what can each law system learn from the other.

Research Aim: This research will aim to analyse the laws governing sexual harassment of women in the United Kingdom and the United States in order to determine what each legal system may learn from the other. This generally means that it will be useful to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of each judicial system’s approach to sexual abuse of women. The research will also discuss the drawbacks of sexual harassment laws in the UK and USA.

Topic 2: How do women deal with sexual harassment in the workplace?

Research Aim: The research will aim to explore the methods through which women prevent sexual harassment in their offices. Making sure that the workplace is free of discrimination and harassment is critical to achieving productive employment. Non-discrimination and fairness are globally acknowledged as important to any system of human rights protection and are included in most nations’ constitutions and human rights agreements. The research will also suggest some ideas on dealing with sexual harassment in offices. The research will also explain the bills passed on the sexual harassment of women in the workplace.

Topic 3: How does sexual harassment impact female school students?

Research Aim: The research will aim to investigate the impact of sexual harassment on female school students. Students experience all kinds of effects as a result of sexual harassment in schools, such as sleep problems, loss of hunger, lowered class participation, avoidance of study groups, consideration of switching schools, change of schools, avoidance of the library, change of subject, and failure to attend a professor’s/teaching assistant’s work hours. The study will also give recommendations through which schools can avoid sexual harassment and produce a friendly environment for everyone.

Topic 4: The relationship between sexual harassment of women and suicide rate in the UK

Research Aim: The research will aim to find the relationship between sexual harassment and the suicide rate in women in the UK. Women usually get harassed more than men in every aspect. Women are more likely to become victims of suicide as they are vulnerable and easily blamed. Sexual harassment can cause depression which later becomes a key factor to committing suicide. The research will explain the main reasons for suicide in victims. It will also explain the policies the UK has implemented to eliminate sexual harassment in women.

Topic 5: Sexual harassment on public transport: the impact on mental wellbeing

Research Aim: Sexual harassment has been identified as a major global issue. It lowers the value of human rights. The research will aim to define the incidence of sexual harassment on public transportation and its effects on female mental health. Females face severe mental health issues when they are sexually harassed, and being harassed on public transport is unacceptable. The research will thoroughly explain the issues faced by women in public transport.

Covid-19 Sexual Harassment of Women Research Topics

Topic 1: sexual harassment during the lockdown.

Research Aim: This study will address the sexual harassment issues during the lockdown situation and measures to overcome this issue.

Topic 2: Sexual harassment and a changing workplace

Research Aim: This study will analyse Sexual Harassment at the workplace and its association with the changing workplace. It’ll investigate whether remote working is safe for women than working in offices.

Topic 3: Factors Influencing Sexual Harassment Of Women

Research Aim: To learn about sexual harassment, the factors behind the incidents of sexual harassment must be well-understood. This does not mean that these factors can be justified as a cause of the rising rate of sexual harassment; however, studying these factors will help understand what triggers this act and how it can be avoided.

This research will explore the different attitudes and factors that lead to violence against women, focusing on evaluating these factors from a personality perspective to figure out how one or a combination of these factors influences people to be involved in such activities.

Topic 4: Sexual Harassment Whistle Blowing: A Study of Predictors and Outcomes

Research Aim: Many women do not speak up against sexual harassment, even after falling victim to it. They are afraid of society and the blame game that comes along with it. However, this should not be the case.

This research will be conducted to signify the importance of speaking out to change women’s minds so they should be well aware of how and why they should report sexual harassment. Writing and speaking about sexual harassment is the first and most important step towards fighting it.

Thus, this research will discuss in detail the different methods on how sexual harassment can be reported, what are the various signs and predictors of harassment (as a lot of women are unable to identify the act of sexual harassment), and will also explore in-depth the possible outcomes of reporting such incidents.

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Topic 5: The Objectification Theory: How it Leads to Sexual Harassment of Women

Research Aim: The objectification theory is a framework that assists in understanding the experiential consequences of being a female in a society where they are objectified sexually and are seen as beings whose worth is equated with their sexual functions and body’s appearance. This research will analyse this theory in detail and investigate how men use this theory to exploit females.

There are a number of proponents of this theory, i.e. they believe that women are only to be used to fulfill sexual desires. Thus, with this theory, they justify their act of sexual harassment. The objectification theory also intervenes to help women lead a normal life according to their will in society. Thus, studying both aspects of the theory is extremely important.

Topic 6: Sexual Harassment of Women: Studying Male Behavior and their Proclivities

Research Aim: To conduct an in-depth analysis on the subject of sexual harassment of women, male behaviour must be studied and well-understood. Many males are reported to be suffering from psychological disorders due to which they engage in such activities, even though this is not the only cause of their harassment actions. In certain situations and societies, men consider themselves superior beings and think they have rights over women. However, in other cases, they are inclined towards this behaviour due to different reasons. This research will talk about all such reasons that lead to sexual harassment.

Topic 7: Sexual Harassment of Female Students by Male Professors: Exploring the Dynamics of Authority, Power and Gender

Research Aim: Apart from workplaces, sexual harassment is pervasive in colleges and universities. Female students are harassed regularly by their peers, friends, and even professors. This study will discuss how a few male professors who claim to be well educated are sexual predators.

Such professors offer higher grades and marks to the victims and expect something in return. Also, they threaten to award them a failing grade if they speak up or disclose details about the incident. This research will explore how power and authority are used to harass women sexually and how female students should speak up about such incidents without fear.

Topic 8: Women Coping with Sexual Harassment – How do Victims Respond?

Research Aim: There are numerous cases where females find it extremely hard to cope with the effects of an incident of sexual harassment. If such an incident happens during childhood, it damages the individual’s personality to a certain extent, and they grow up with fear and anxiety. Women go through a lot after being harassed sexually.

They lose their self-confidence, and their self-esteem is shattered. This makes it very difficult for them to get back to their normal routine and lead a normal life. This research will discuss different methods for females who have been victimized to cope with the trauma of sexual harassment. Various coping mechanisms will be discussed to help all female victims get back to their normal life.

Topic 9: Consequences of Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace

Research Aim: Women’s harassment in the workplace is a common and well-known phenomenon. Research suggests that about one-third of the females working in business organisations have experienced sexual harassment. Sexual harassment destroys the self-confidence and self-belief that women have in them.

They suffer a lot, and they suffer in silence. This causes even more problems, as they do not share their experiences and talk about the incident. The consequences are grave. Thus all victims need to speak up. This research will discuss in detail the different implications of harassing women in the workplace.

Topic 10: Can Sexual Harassment of Women be Avoided? A Multivariate Analysis

Research Aim: As unfortunate as the incident is, it is even more unfortunate that such instances have not been eliminated from society to date. Even though many awareness campaigns have been initiated, many victims have not spoken up about their experiences.

This research will gather data from different countries and societies where sexual harassment is rising and women are being abused regularly. This will help collect data from a wide population to provide better solutions to how this horrendous act can be eliminated from society.

Topic 11: Reporting Sexual Harassers: Understanding Psychological and Legal Implications Of Women’s Responses

Research Aim: Voicing your opinion against harassers is a significant step towards the improvement of society. Reporting harassers will help you and save many other women from being harassed in the future.

There are certain laws and regulations regarding sexual harassment. Once you’ve spoken about your incident and identified the harasser, there is no way the harasser can escape the punishment he deserves. Not only will you find justice by reporting them, but you will also be at peace.

You will be able to make sure that your psychological health is in check, and if in case it had been compromised, by reporting the incident, you will be able to improve it. Thus, this research will investigate all these aspects in detail to encourage women to speak up regarding their experiences.

Topic 12: A Study of the Psychological Consequences and other Mental Disorders Associated with Sexual Harassment of Women

Research Aim: Sexual harassment of women has many undesirable consequences. Many female victims experience psychological and mental health issues post the sexual harassment incident. Depending on their experience, some become psychotic, and some suffer from mental illnesses.

However, these are extreme consequences and occur in extreme cases only. This dissertation will discuss the different mental disorders that are a result of sexual harassment. Furthermore, the research will also discuss the psychological issues women go through when harassed sexually.

This research will help people understand how grave the consequences can be and how women should be treated after they’ve been through such an incident and after they’ve reported it.

Important Notes:

As a student of sexual harassment of women looking to get good grades, it is essential to develop new ideas and experiment on existing sexual harassment of women theories – i.e., to add value and interest in your research topic.

Women’s sexual harassment is vast and interrelated to so many other academic disciplines like law , sociology and even mental health . That is why it is imperative to create sexual harassment of women dissertation topic that is particular, sound, and solves a practical problem that may be rampant in the field.

We can’t stress how important it is to develop a logical research topic based on your fundamental research. There are several significant downfalls to getting your issue wrong; your supervisor may not be interested in working on it, the topic has no academic creditability, the research may not make logical sense, and there is a possibility that the study is not viable.

This impacts your time and efforts in writing your dissertation as you may end up in the cycle of rejection at the initial stage of the dissertation. That is why we recommend reviewing existing research to develop a topic, taking advice from your supervisor, and even asking for help in this particular stage of your dissertation.

While developing a research topic, keeping our advice in mind will allow you to pick one of the best sexual harassment of women dissertation topics that fulfill your requirement of writing a research paper and add to the body of knowledge.

Therefore, it is recommended that when finalising your dissertation topic, you read recently published literature to identify gaps in the research that you may help fill.

Remember- dissertation topics need to be unique, solve an identified problem, be logical, and be practically implemented. Take a look at some of our sample sexual harassment of women dissertation topics to get an idea for your dissertation.

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• Declaration
• Abstract: A summary of the research completed
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• Introduction : This chapter includes the project rationale, research background, key research aims and objectives, and the research problems. An outline of the structure of a dissertation can also be added to this chapter.
• Literature Review : This chapter presents relevant theories and frameworks by analysing published and unpublished literature available on the chosen research topic to address research questions . The purpose is to highlight and discuss the selected research area’s relative weaknesses and strengths whilst identifying any research gaps. Break down the topic, and key terms that can positively impact your dissertation and your tutor.
• Methodology : The data collection and analysis methods and techniques employed by the researcher are presented in the Methodology chapter which usually includes research design , research philosophy, research limitations, code of conduct, ethical consideration, data collection methods, and data analysis strategy .
• Findings and Analysis : Findings of the research are analysed in detail under the Findings and Analysis chapter. All key findings/results are outlined in this chapter without interpreting the data or drawing any conclusions. It can be useful to include graphs, charts, and tables in this chapter to identify meaningful trends and relationships.
• Discussion and Conclusion : The researcher presents his interpretation of results in this chapter, and states whether the research hypothesis has been verified or not. An essential aspect of this section of the paper is to draw a linkage between the results and evidence from the literature. Recommendations with regards to implications of the findings and directions for the future may also be provided. Finally, a summary of the overall research, along with final judgments, opinions, and comments, must be included in the form of suggestions for improvement.
• References : This should be completed following your University’s requirements
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Alabama House passes bill expanding ban on school discussion of LGBTQ topics

• Updated: Apr. 23, 2024, 7:12 p.m. |
• Published: Apr. 23, 2024, 4:13 p.m.
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The Alabama House of Representatives has passed a bill to expand a ban on teachers providing instruction or classroom discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.

HB130 by Rep. Mack Butler, R-Rainbow City, would expand the ban that now applies from kindergarten through fifth grade to apply through 8th grade. The ban was first passed in 2022 and was similar to a law passed in Florida that opponents called the “Don’t Say Gay” bill.

The House approved Butler’s bill 74-25 after a long discussion Tuesday, with Republicans voting in favor of it and Democrats opposed. The bill moves to the Senate.

Butler’s bill was initially written to extend the prohibition through 12th grade. But Butler supported an amendment by Rep. Barbara Drummond, D-Mobile, to stop the prohibition at 8th grade. The amendment also narrowed the ban somewhat by saying it applied to instruction or discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity “that is not age appropriate or developmentally appropriate for students in accordance with state standards.” That language is in the current law but was not in Butler’s bill.

Butler said the amendment was recommended by the state Department of Education. The House approved it by a vote of 97-6.

Besides extending the ban through eighth grade, Butler’s bill would also prohibit teachers and other school employees from displaying a flag or insignia representing sexual orientation or gender identity in a classroom or on school property, such as a pride flag or rainbow flag.

Butler said the prohibition on displaying a symbol did not apply to students and that, for example, a student could wear a shirt with the rainbow flag.

Butler said the bill is commonsense legislation and is aimed at making sure that teachers stick to academics and not subjects that students should discuss with their parents.

Republican lawmakers who came to the mic supported the bill and said it was about protecting children.

Rep. Marilyn Lands, D-Huntsville, urged her colleagues to reject the bill. Lands said her experience as a mental health professional has taught her how LGBTQ students face bullying and ostracization with sometimes tragic consequences, such as suicides.

“All of you know people that have been personally affected by this kind of cruelty,” Lands said.

Lands said she also opposed the bill on the basis of her faith.

“God made us as we are and God doesn’t make mistakes,” Lands said.

“We are called to love our neighbors, and that means all our neighbors,” she said.

Rep. Mark Gidley, R-Gadsden, speaking in support of the bill, said it was an effort to protect students from being indoctrinated. Butler agreed that indoctrination is happening in some circumstances.

Butler said his goal is to protect children. He said he was a PTO president when his children were in school and served a decade on the local school board in his district.

Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham, said if the bill is an effort to prevent children from being exposed to information about sexual orientation, gender identity, and related topics, that it won’t work because cellphones make that information readily available.

“They have it in the palm of their hands,” Givan said. “The best of children pick these phones up and they search.”

Rep. Phillip Ensler, D-Montgomery, a former teacher, said he was worried about the consequences of increasing the ostracization of gay and transgender students, the concerns that Lands mentioned. Ensler asked Butler for his response to the possibility that his bill could lead to children committing suicide.

“This has a real world consequence, and that is so disturbing,” Ensler said.

Butler said he did not think his bill would result in children committing suicide. He said children would still be able to talk privately to their teachers. He reiterated the point that his goal was to keep the focus on academics. He said some of the interpretations of his bill were ludicrous.

“We want them teaching what they were hired to teach,” Butler said. “What they were trained to teach.”

Ensler asked about teachers who teach history, current events, and similar subjects, and asked if they would be able to teach, for example, about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized gay marriage.

Butler said the ban would not prohibit teaching about history such as that Supreme Court ruling.

Ensler said the Legislature should be working on solutions to gun violence and other topics that people are more concerned about.

“Instead, we’re spending time addressing all sorts of made up stuff,” Ensler said.

Rep. Ernie Yarbrough, R-Trinity, said it was disingenuous for opponents of the bill to suggest it would interfere with teaching history like court rulings affecting gay rights. Yarbrough said he supported the bill and opposed the amendment that limited the ban to eighth grade, rather than applying it to 12th grade.

“It’s not the job of public education to sexualize our kids,” Yarbrough said.

Rep. Neil Rafferty, D-Birmingham, who opposed the bill, asked Butler to explain what he meant by saying some children are being indoctrinated in schools. Butler declined to be specific and said Rafferty knew what he meant by indoctrination.

Rafferty proposed an amendment to change the bill so that the ban would apply to discussion or instruction “intended to change” a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. At Butler’s request, the House rejected the amendment by a vote of 70-27.

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Billie Eilish says her bluntness about sex makes people uncomfortable. She's right.

Billie Eilish has always been outspoken. But recent comments she made about sex in a Rolling Stone profile turned heads.

"I basically talk about sex any time I possibly can," she told the outlet. "That’s literally my favorite topic. My experience as a woman has been that it’s seen in such a weird way. People are so uncomfortable talking about it, and weirded out when women are comfortable in their sexuality and communicative in it." She added "self-pleasure is an enormous, enormous part of my life," saying it helps her connect with herself and sharing what she enjoys. She also talked about embracing her sexuality and realizing her desire to have sex with women.

People have since criticized her comments: "I mean I think in general people should be more open in regards to talking about sex … but in one day I’ve learned way too much about Billie Eilish’s sex life without searching for it," one X user wrote . Another said : "I’m the problem. I agreed with the 'gen z is really sex negative' take. and now we all have to know IN DETAIL how Billie Eilish masturbates. my fault guys I’m sorry."

Experts say Eilish is right: When women talk a lot about sex , it can make people uncomfortable, but women should feel free to say much as they please – and if you don't get that, you're the problem.

"If this situation describes you, check your biases and remember that no one should be made to feel ashamed of their sexuality or body," says Leora Tanenbaum , a slut-shaming expert writing a book on sexy selfies.

Women are often shamed for discussing sex

It makes sense why women have historically found it difficult to talk about sex: "We grow up in a society that sexualizes women, but only from a male gaze," says Celeste Holbrook , sexologist, speaker and author. "We want women to be sexual, but only for men."

To that end, "women are often uncomfortable to discuss sex because we’re punished for it," says Allison Moon , author of "Girl Sex 101." "It’s not hard to find examples of people shaming women for the number of sex partners they’ve had or the kinds of sex they enjoy. Owning our sexuality often comes with a price. Whether it’s humiliation, rejection or just garden-variety slut-shaming."

Not to mention that sexual encounters for some young women are often scary, traumatic or violent. "Research documents a high prevalence of non-consensual choking, slapping and name calling during sex, and certainly many women are the victims of sexual coercion and assault," says Laurie Mintz , a licensed psychologist and professor of human sexuality at the University of Florida and author of "Becoming Cliterate."

Plus, media rarely shows accurate example of female pleasure, and we even erase it in regular conversation. "We also call the entirety of women’s genitals a vagina, thereby linguistically erasing the part of women’s bodies – the vulva and the clitoris – that give them the most pleasure and instead calling women’s genitals by the part most useful to men than to women themselves," Mintz adds.

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Sex experts are proud of Eilish's bold quotes. "Comments like Eilish’s are shocking to some because they are refreshingly without shame, even for such taboo subjects as masturbation ," Moon says.

The comments are reflective of a larger, societal sexual shift.

"Contrary to conservative attempts to control and deny our fundamental sexual nature, we are living in incredibly sexually liberated times," Moon adds. "We have moved light years beyond the sexual mores of our parents and grandparents ... Eilish represents the refreshing possibilities that we have access to when we step away from shame."

In short, "if people are rattled by Eilish’s frank language, it’s because they are uneasy when a woman expresses sexual independence and rejects the idea that she needs a partner," Tanenbaum says.

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So, you're uncomfortable discussing sex

If talking about sex proves difficult for you, don't fret. Read up and push past your shame.

You might even have shame without realizing it. "Shame can be internal: we feel broken or bad for our desires," Moon says, "or it can be external: politicians, pastors, and parents telling us we’re wrong. Even our peers can shame us based on the false narratives they’ve internalized."

Avoidance is not the answer. "People should not just avoid being sexual as a solution to the toxic culture surrounding women’s sexuality because we know that positive sexuality is associated with better life satisfaction and better relationship satisfaction," Mintz says. "Instead, they should educate themselves by seeking out books and articles written by sexual scientists." Also consider visiting a certified sex therapist.

"The best antidote to shame and faux gender wars is knowledge," Moon adds. "Seek out respected, scientifically-backed and culturally liberating sex resources."

Maybe then you'll be " happier than ever ."

The climate crisis is a sexual health and reproductive rights emergency

As global temperatures rise, so do the challenges for abortion access and women's health services, by anu kumar.

In the wake of Earth Day, West Africa is facing a historic and deadly heatwave , last month was the tenth hottest month in a row in the U.S., and Americans and people across the globe are already bracing for what scientists are predicting will be yet another record-breaking summer with more extreme heat and weather events in store.

Those of us paying attention know it to be true: the climate crisis is here . Climate change is perhaps the defining crisis of our time and our rapidly changing climate will undoubtedly affect every aspect of human life – including people’s sexual and reproductive health.

Women and girls disproportionately bear the brunt of climate-related events and environmental stress – women comprise 20 million of the 26 million people estimated to have been displaced already by climate change. As the climate crisis ravages our world, many have ignored the detrimental impact it has on women’s lives, their access to health care and their agency to create the families and futures of their choosing. But we can no longer ignore this reality. 

Our global community is experiencing a swift rise in disastrous weather events from droughts and flooding to extreme heat and freak storms. As I wrote when Hurricane Harvey struck Texas several years ago, during these ever-more-frequent emergencies, sexual and reproductive health services are often “invisible” when compared with food and emergency medicine in humanitarian relief efforts and crisis settings. But reproductive health services such as contraception and abortion are also critical and time-sensitive.

We simply cannot talk about the dangers and harms of climate change without including the impact on reproductive health. It’s past time to recognize that climate justice is a reproductive justice issue . 

Sexual and reproductive health services are often “invisible” when compared with food and emergency medicine in humanitarian relief efforts and crisis settings.

Let’s take one example: access to clean water. In Kenya, and in many places across the globe, access to clean water is increasingly in jeopardy due to ongoing cycles of drought and flooding brought on by climate change. Without access to clean water, women cannot safely give birth. They cannot receive basic reproductive care. Health care providers in Kenya have reported turning away women seeking reliable long-term contraception like implants and IUDs, as well as women actively in labor, because they cannot sanitize the health facility.

Additionally, sea level rise in Bangladesh has turned many freshwater sources into salt water, forcing women in these communities to bathe, drink and fish in non-fresh water, which has been linked to hypertension, preeclampsia and a rise in miscarriage and dangerous gynecological infections.

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As these droughts, floods and other climate emergencies force people from their homes and create climate refugees , we know women face elevated risk of gender-based violence, forced prostitution, forced marriage and unwanted pregnancy. Women are not only more likely than men to be displaced by climate change, they are disproportionately negatively impacted by displacement.

Furthermore, what is deeply troubling is in the wake of climate emergencies, even humanitarian aid is rife with a minefield of harms for women and girls. In Mozambique , women report being exploited by government officials in charge of food aid distribution after climate disasters, offering them extra food in exchange for sexual favors. In times of emergency, the last worry on a mother’s mind should be wondering if she or her children will be safe from sexual violence if they seek shelter in government-provided housing.

So many women in the world are enduring these horrors as a result of the climate crisis. It is heartbreaking, terrifying and unacceptable.

Yet, research from Ipas, the non-profit reproductive justice organization where I am president, indicates that women in Bangladesh have faced increased sexual harassment and assault in community cyclone centers. Researchers on my team have also spoken with countless women and girls who are afraid to use the bathroom in humanitarian aid-provided shelters because the facilities are shared by men and often lack door locks and lighting, causing them to painfully hold their urine for fear of being sexually assaulted.

So many women in the world are enduring these horrors as a result of the climate crisis. It is heartbreaking, terrifying and unacceptable – we cannot allow them to go unaddressed or become worse.

We are already feeling the fallout of the climate crisis – it's no longer a question of whether or not it exists, but rather how will we deal with the already catastrophic transformation of our world that climate change will create. As we puzzle through that enormous problem, we must prioritize women and girls’ sexual and reproductive health.

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So what does that look like? At minimum, it means integrating abortion access and sexual and reproductive health and rights into climate justice efforts at the local, regional and global levels, including in the wake of disasters. It means prioritizing the views of women in climate solutions.   And it means empowering women in community decision-making.

But we must think more boldly. Climate change calls on us to radically re-imagine health service delivery. Brick and mortar clinics will not serve us if they are washed away or are without electricity and staff. This is a call for public health professionals to move beyond “resilience” to re-imagination. We must radically re-imagine the health system, and we are very far behind in doing so. In the meantime, people suffer.

While our scientists, researchers, policymakers and experts work to mitigate climate change, we must ensure we are guided by a commitment to creating a world in which women and girls have bodily autonomy, are resilient in the face of climate change, and have the power to determine their own futures.

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Ricky Martin to headline 2024 LA Pride in the Park festival

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LOS ANGELES (KABC) -- Latin superstar Ricky Martin will headline L.A.'s Pride in the Park festival.

Additional performers are expected to be announced along with the Puerto Rican Grammy-winning singer for the event set for June 8.

As the first openly gay Latin artist to take center stage at one of the nation's largest Pride festivals, this marks Martin's first-ever headliner Pride performance.

"I am thrilled to be headlining LA Pride in the Park because it's an incredible opportunity to celebrate love, diversity, and equality," said the "Livin' La Vida Loca" singer. "LA Pride is a testament to the power of community, the power of visibility, and the power of standing up for our rights. Being part of this vibrant community fills me with pride and purpose."

The festival is held at Los Angeles State Historic Park, which has a capacity for 25,000 attendees.

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Karrueche Tran reacts to being the topic of exes Chris Brown and Quavo’s diss tracks: ‘I just want peace’

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Can’t we all just get along?

Karrueche Tran said she wants “peace” after her exes Chris Brown and Quavo released scathing diss tracks at each other that were centered around her.

When asked by a TMZ reporter how she felt about the songs, the “Claws” alum replied, “I don’t feel. It is what it is. I’m living my life.”

“Working, paying my bills, taking time for myself and that’s all that matters. Whatever else is going on, I ain’t got nothing to do with it,” she added. 

“I’m living a peaceful life, that’s all I want.” 

When the reporter asked Tran if she had heard the diss tracks, she initially said that she had not listened to them before admitting she did.

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The “Bel-Air” star, 35, refused to share her thoughts on the drama, adding, “I just don’t want any parts, I just want peace and happiness. I want to work and thrive.” 

Last Friday, Brown, 34, released “Weakest Link,” which was directly aimed at Quavo, 33.

In the track, the “Under the Influence” singer, who famously dated Tran on and off from 2011 to 2015, called the Migos emcee a “bitch with dreads,” scoffed at his hangouts with Tran and claimed to have slept with his ex Saweetie.

“You f–k my ex-ho, that’s cool, I don’t give no f,” he rapped.

Brown also brought up the death of Quavo’s nephew Takeoff, who was shot and killed in a Houston bowling alley in November 2022. He was 28.

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“R.I.P. Takeoff, he the only real one that got true respect / Crazy how when he died, everybody really wished it was you instead,” the Grammy winner rapped.

In response, Quavo released a diss track aimed at Brown titled “Over Hoes & Bitches,” which references the singer’s crew, OHB.

In the song, which featured a posthumous chorus from Takeoff, the “Hotel Lobby” rapper called Brown a “crackhead Michael Jackson” and claimed that he “been f–ked your bag” when he physically assaulted Rihanna in 2009.

He also rapped, “Lil boy wanna die bout some coochie?/You still f–ked up ’bout Karrueche?”

Quavo and Tran first sparked dating rumors in 2017 when they were seen arriving at a party together.

He then went on to have a high-profile romance with Saweetie , 30, from 2018 to 2021, while Tran dated Victor Cruz from 2018 to 2021.

After their respective breakups, the OnlyFans feet model and Quavo were seen together on vacation in Saint Martin in January 2022.

And in May of that year, Tran and the “No Brainer” emcee were spotted together in Jamaica for her 34th birthday.

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