Author: Dagmar Mehrtens
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3640949021
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 9,0, University of Lisbon (Faculty of Law Ius Gentium, University of Coimbra), course: European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, language: English, abstract: Over recent years, sexual minorities have growingly gained attention in the human rights discourse. This attention focuses on the de-criminalisation and anti-discrimination of lesbians, gays and others. However, states and human rights instruments remain unwilling to view those belonging to these newly established minorities in their complexity as social individuals and citizens. This makes it very difficult for sexual minorities to do things considered quite "normal" and essential for others, such as living a family life and raising children. Raising the topic of same-sex families within a human rights discourse remains highly controversial. "Family," however, is more than a benevolent luxurious minority topic in modern welfare states. The human family constitutes the foundation of the human rights regime and as such is a fundamental cross-sectional institution and mechanism within liberal-democratic societies. Denying lesbians and gays the moral capacity of taking responsibility for partners and children, assigns them an inferior second-class status in society. Framing this distinction with categorical justifications by according them a special minority status, only supports hierarchical distinctions. It needs to be questioned, whether a specific heteronormative life-long man-wife conception of partnership can serve as the (universal) standard for marriage, family and the conception of a "good citizen" and fully recognised member of society or whether it is not this concept of "normality" that needs to be questioned rather than the assumed specificities of excluded "others."
Sexy Families for Sexy Citizens?
Author: Dagmar Mehrtens
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3640949021
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 9,0, University of Lisbon (Faculty of Law Ius Gentium, University of Coimbra), course: European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, language: English, abstract: Over recent years, sexual minorities have growingly gained attention in the human rights discourse. This attention focuses on the de-criminalisation and anti-discrimination of lesbians, gays and others. However, states and human rights instruments remain unwilling to view those belonging to these newly established minorities in their complexity as social individuals and citizens. This makes it very difficult for sexual minorities to do things considered quite "normal" and essential for others, such as living a family life and raising children. Raising the topic of same-sex families within a human rights discourse remains highly controversial. "Family," however, is more than a benevolent luxurious minority topic in modern welfare states. The human family constitutes the foundation of the human rights regime and as such is a fundamental cross-sectional institution and mechanism within liberal-democratic societies. Denying lesbians and gays the moral capacity of taking responsibility for partners and children, assigns them an inferior second-class status in society. Framing this distinction with categorical justifications by according them a special minority status, only supports hierarchical distinctions. It needs to be questioned, whether a specific heteronormative life-long man-wife conception of partnership can serve as the (universal) standard for marriage, family and the conception of a "good citizen" and fully recognised member of society or whether it is not this concept of "normality" that needs to be questioned rather than the assumed specificities of excluded "others."
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3640949021
Category : Political Science
Languages : en
Pages : 93
Book Description
Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Politics - International Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 9,0, University of Lisbon (Faculty of Law Ius Gentium, University of Coimbra), course: European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, language: English, abstract: Over recent years, sexual minorities have growingly gained attention in the human rights discourse. This attention focuses on the de-criminalisation and anti-discrimination of lesbians, gays and others. However, states and human rights instruments remain unwilling to view those belonging to these newly established minorities in their complexity as social individuals and citizens. This makes it very difficult for sexual minorities to do things considered quite "normal" and essential for others, such as living a family life and raising children. Raising the topic of same-sex families within a human rights discourse remains highly controversial. "Family," however, is more than a benevolent luxurious minority topic in modern welfare states. The human family constitutes the foundation of the human rights regime and as such is a fundamental cross-sectional institution and mechanism within liberal-democratic societies. Denying lesbians and gays the moral capacity of taking responsibility for partners and children, assigns them an inferior second-class status in society. Framing this distinction with categorical justifications by according them a special minority status, only supports hierarchical distinctions. It needs to be questioned, whether a specific heteronormative life-long man-wife conception of partnership can serve as the (universal) standard for marriage, family and the conception of a "good citizen" and fully recognised member of society or whether it is not this concept of "normality" that needs to be questioned rather than the assumed specificities of excluded "others."
Sexy Families for Sexy Citizens?
Author: Dagmar Mehrtens
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3640949099
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 9,0, University of Lisbon (Faculty of Law Ius Gentium, University of Coimbra), course: European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, language: English, abstract: Over recent years, sexual minorities have growingly gained attention in the human rights discourse. This attention focuses on the de-criminalisation and anti-discrimination of lesbians, gays and others. However, states and human rights instruments remain unwilling to view those belonging to these newly established minorities in their complexity as social individuals and citizens. This makes it very difficult for sexual minorities to do things considered quite “normal” and essential for others, such as living a family life and raising children. Raising the topic of same-sex families within a human rights discourse remains highly controversial. “Family,” however, is more than a benevolent luxurious minority topic in modern welfare states. The human family constitutes the foundation of the human rights regime and as such is a fundamental cross-sectional institution and mechanism within liberal-democratic societies. Denying lesbians and gays the moral capacity of taking responsibility for partners and children, assigns them an inferior second-class status in society. Framing this distinction with categorical justifications by according them a special minority status, only supports hierarchical distinctions. It needs to be questioned, whether a specific heteronormative life-long man-wife conception of partnership can serve as the (universal) standard for marriage, family and the conception of a “good citizen” and fully recognised member of society or whether it is not this concept of “normality” that needs to be questioned rather than the assumed specificities of excluded “others.”
Publisher: GRIN Verlag
ISBN: 3640949099
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
Master's Thesis from the year 2004 in the subject Politics - Topic: Public International Law and Human Rights, grade: 9,0, University of Lisbon (Faculty of Law Ius Gentium, University of Coimbra), course: European Master's Programme in Human Rights and Democratisation, language: English, abstract: Over recent years, sexual minorities have growingly gained attention in the human rights discourse. This attention focuses on the de-criminalisation and anti-discrimination of lesbians, gays and others. However, states and human rights instruments remain unwilling to view those belonging to these newly established minorities in their complexity as social individuals and citizens. This makes it very difficult for sexual minorities to do things considered quite “normal” and essential for others, such as living a family life and raising children. Raising the topic of same-sex families within a human rights discourse remains highly controversial. “Family,” however, is more than a benevolent luxurious minority topic in modern welfare states. The human family constitutes the foundation of the human rights regime and as such is a fundamental cross-sectional institution and mechanism within liberal-democratic societies. Denying lesbians and gays the moral capacity of taking responsibility for partners and children, assigns them an inferior second-class status in society. Framing this distinction with categorical justifications by according them a special minority status, only supports hierarchical distinctions. It needs to be questioned, whether a specific heteronormative life-long man-wife conception of partnership can serve as the (universal) standard for marriage, family and the conception of a “good citizen” and fully recognised member of society or whether it is not this concept of “normality” that needs to be questioned rather than the assumed specificities of excluded “others.”
The Article Years Author Citizen
Author: Jacob Cornelius Parker
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365975142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Know what it means before speaking friendship or relations.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1365975142
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 154
Book Description
Know what it means before speaking friendship or relations.
My Parents Never Had Sex
Author: Doris B. Hammond
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
My Parents Never Had Sex presents the myths and facts of sexual aging in a thoughtful and straightforward manner that celebrates the sexuality of our elders. Dr. Hammond rejects not only the misconception that sexuality is neutralized with age, but also the related view (held by many elders) that sexual expression should be curtailed as one advances in years. She encourages both young and old to appreciate and take pride in their individual sexual being, and that of others, from birth to death. Cultural, religious, and societal influences affecting our views of human sexuality are described and discussed. Diverse forms of sexual expression are explored, with attention given to changes at mid-life and to health-related concerns. Helpful suggestions for family members and counselors are also offered. Specific situations encountered by families, couples, single persons, homosexuals, and nursing home residents are covered.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 188
Book Description
My Parents Never Had Sex presents the myths and facts of sexual aging in a thoughtful and straightforward manner that celebrates the sexuality of our elders. Dr. Hammond rejects not only the misconception that sexuality is neutralized with age, but also the related view (held by many elders) that sexual expression should be curtailed as one advances in years. She encourages both young and old to appreciate and take pride in their individual sexual being, and that of others, from birth to death. Cultural, religious, and societal influences affecting our views of human sexuality are described and discussed. Diverse forms of sexual expression are explored, with attention given to changes at mid-life and to health-related concerns. Helpful suggestions for family members and counselors are also offered. Specific situations encountered by families, couples, single persons, homosexuals, and nursing home residents are covered.
Sex and the Senior Citizen
Author: Revy Wikler
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Older people
Languages : en
Pages : 272
Book Description
Working with the Elderly
Author: Elizabeth S. Deichman
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
An overview for those considering a career in the field of gerontology. Areas of service in the realms of physical, psychological, environmental, legal, ethical, and health professions are described. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Family & Relationships
Languages : en
Pages : 308
Book Description
An overview for those considering a career in the field of gerontology. Areas of service in the realms of physical, psychological, environmental, legal, ethical, and health professions are described. Paper edition (unseen), $16.95. No index. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
Emily and the Mystagogue
Author: Michael Ravey
Publisher: Janus Publishing Company Lim
ISBN: 1857566424
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Through a fictional story centered on a series of letters read by Emily in 2019, this tale focuses on contentious and relevant Christian themes. The interpretation reveals the true meaning of many Greek, Latin, and Hebrew words that have been lost in translation and shows that many early religious practices have been smothered by recent agenda-driven innovations. A highly controversial and radical theory, it contends that there is a hidden sensuality and eroticism in the Christian Eucharist.
Publisher: Janus Publishing Company Lim
ISBN: 1857566424
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 173
Book Description
Through a fictional story centered on a series of letters read by Emily in 2019, this tale focuses on contentious and relevant Christian themes. The interpretation reveals the true meaning of many Greek, Latin, and Hebrew words that have been lost in translation and shows that many early religious practices have been smothered by recent agenda-driven innovations. A highly controversial and radical theory, it contends that there is a hidden sensuality and eroticism in the Christian Eucharist.
Activating Human Rights
Author: Elisabeth J. Porter
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783039105090
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Papers originally presented at an international conference held in Australia, 2003.
Publisher: Peter Lang
ISBN: 9783039105090
Category : Law
Languages : en
Pages : 296
Book Description
Papers originally presented at an international conference held in Australia, 2003.
Remaking Gender and the Family
Author: Sarah Woodland
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004363300
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
In Remaking Gender and the Family, Sarah Woodland examines the complexities of Chinese-language cinematic remakes. With a particular focus on how changes in representations of gender and the family between two versions of the same film connect with perceived socio-cultural, political and cinematic values within Chinese society, Woodland explores how source texts are reshaped for their new audiences. In this book, she conducts a comparative analysis of two pairs of intercultural and two pairs of intracultural films, each chapter highlighting a different dimension of remakes, and illustrating how changes in gender representations can highlight not just differences in attitudes towards gender across cultures, but also broader concerns relating to culture, genre, auteurism, politics and temporality.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004363300
Category : Performing Arts
Languages : en
Pages : 167
Book Description
In Remaking Gender and the Family, Sarah Woodland examines the complexities of Chinese-language cinematic remakes. With a particular focus on how changes in representations of gender and the family between two versions of the same film connect with perceived socio-cultural, political and cinematic values within Chinese society, Woodland explores how source texts are reshaped for their new audiences. In this book, she conducts a comparative analysis of two pairs of intercultural and two pairs of intracultural films, each chapter highlighting a different dimension of remakes, and illustrating how changes in gender representations can highlight not just differences in attitudes towards gender across cultures, but also broader concerns relating to culture, genre, auteurism, politics and temporality.