AUTHOR: Tara Parker-Pope
PUBLICATION NAME: The New York Times
DATE OF PUBLICATION: December 6, 2010
SUMMARY: Gay, lesbian and bisexual is vulnerable. Kathryn found that they're being punish more harshly thatn their straight peers. They get picked on by their peers, teachers, the school, the police and the court; even though they have a smaller chance of making troubles then their straight peers. K thryn Himmelstein started the research of gay teens as an undergraduate student at Yale University and now a high school math teacher in New york City. She spend a lot of time in juvenile justice system study gay and lesbian teens in there , but she can't find any study in the scuentific literature about how likely is it for them to be involved in any crime activities and being punish more. In her senior year at Yale University, she found some research the National Longitudinal study of Adolescent Health had been doing between the year 1994 and 2002 on the gay and lesbian's health and bahavior problems of the students in middle and high school.
Scientists have done study on about 15,000+ students on middle achool and high school and found out that gay students have suffered through a great amount of harassment from classmates. There been many files in Unites States about gay, lesbian, and bisexual students being bullied and suicide due to all the harassments. Researshers surveyed teenagers about the use of drug, alcohol, weapon, stealing, crime, and lying to parent to study the differnt behaviors of the different types od the students. They concluded that gay, lesbian, adn bisexual teenagers are likely to commit small crimes such as lying to parents asn some non-violent misbehavior compare to their straight peer. However, their straight peers are more likely to be involved in some seriuos crime and violence.
LINKS TO STUDY: N/A
ARTICLE: http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2021/12/06/gay-teen-face-harsher-punishments/?ref=health
SUBMITTED BY: Hue Ly
Showing posts with label 04 Gender and Sexuality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 04 Gender and Sexuality. Show all posts
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Why we struggle in our relationships
AUTHOR: Mel Schwartz
PUBLICATION NAME: Psychology Today.
DATE OF PUBLICATION: December 5, 2010
SUMMARY: This article addressed the problems people face in relationships and the most common reason why these problems arise. When in a relationship, most couples face countless disappointments. However, instead of trying to stop future disappointments by coming to an understanding of how the problem arose, couples have the tendency of blaming their significant others or even themselves. When looking at divorce statistics, one would instantly come to the conclusions that most relationships and marriages do not last. But the reason could be that people constantly place the fault on themselves or place the fault on their partners. Both of these are considered negative energy and both only lead to guilt. The research came to the conclusion that relationships between couples who only blame one another would never last because they would only argue. Instead of ruining a relationship based on problems, people must seek help to understand the problem. In addition, instead of only looking to repair the relationships, people must seek a way to feel fulfillment and joy with their partner. Relationships among people are not taught in classrooms, so in order to succeed and live happily, one must address the problem and understand that they cannot just seek for a salvation of their relationship. In order for the relationship to work, the need to be aware of the problem and read, go to workshops, and do therapy. The research even suggests that therapy before marriage is a much healthier way to keep a marriage stable and lasting. Through doing this, couples would come to realize that relationships can only last through the understanding and engagement of commitment to one's partner.
LINKS TO STUDY: None.
ARTICLE: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shift-mind/201012/why-we-struggle-in-our-relationships
SUBMITTED BY: Connie Giang
PUBLICATION NAME: Psychology Today.
DATE OF PUBLICATION: December 5, 2010
SUMMARY: This article addressed the problems people face in relationships and the most common reason why these problems arise. When in a relationship, most couples face countless disappointments. However, instead of trying to stop future disappointments by coming to an understanding of how the problem arose, couples have the tendency of blaming their significant others or even themselves. When looking at divorce statistics, one would instantly come to the conclusions that most relationships and marriages do not last. But the reason could be that people constantly place the fault on themselves or place the fault on their partners. Both of these are considered negative energy and both only lead to guilt. The research came to the conclusion that relationships between couples who only blame one another would never last because they would only argue. Instead of ruining a relationship based on problems, people must seek help to understand the problem. In addition, instead of only looking to repair the relationships, people must seek a way to feel fulfillment and joy with their partner. Relationships among people are not taught in classrooms, so in order to succeed and live happily, one must address the problem and understand that they cannot just seek for a salvation of their relationship. In order for the relationship to work, the need to be aware of the problem and read, go to workshops, and do therapy. The research even suggests that therapy before marriage is a much healthier way to keep a marriage stable and lasting. Through doing this, couples would come to realize that relationships can only last through the understanding and engagement of commitment to one's partner.
LINKS TO STUDY: None.
ARTICLE: http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/shift-mind/201012/why-we-struggle-in-our-relationships
SUBMITTED BY: Connie Giang
For LGBT Teens, acceptance is critical
AUTHOR: Elizabeth Landau
PUBLICATION NAME: CNN Health
DATE OF PUBLICATION: December 6th 2010
SUMMARY: So basically this article is talking about a young man Zac Brokenrope. The article explains how he is feeling about the daily torment he faces for "acting gay". Zac has never felt accepted by any of his peers. His parents are embarresed by him and they wont let him start a gay-straight alliance at school. Basically Zac is alone because of his sexuallity. Studies have shown that Zac is not aone. Almost all gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people feel the same way. In the study, scientists noticed that some LGBT people feel the need to change the way they act around other people so that they wont get bullied. Studies also show that by hanging out with meore people that are like you that you will feel more comfortable the way you are and you won't feel the need to conform to society. That is why it is important to have these LGBT groups availabe to the public.
ARTICLE: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/06/lgbt.teens.punishment.problems/index.html?iref=allsearch
SUBMITTED BY: Eddie Carrillo
PUBLICATION NAME: CNN Health
DATE OF PUBLICATION: December 6th 2010
SUMMARY: So basically this article is talking about a young man Zac Brokenrope. The article explains how he is feeling about the daily torment he faces for "acting gay". Zac has never felt accepted by any of his peers. His parents are embarresed by him and they wont let him start a gay-straight alliance at school. Basically Zac is alone because of his sexuallity. Studies have shown that Zac is not aone. Almost all gay, lesbian, bisexual or transgender people feel the same way. In the study, scientists noticed that some LGBT people feel the need to change the way they act around other people so that they wont get bullied. Studies also show that by hanging out with meore people that are like you that you will feel more comfortable the way you are and you won't feel the need to conform to society. That is why it is important to have these LGBT groups availabe to the public.
ARTICLE: http://www.cnn.com/2010/HEALTH/12/06/lgbt.teens.punishment.problems/index.html?iref=allsearch
SUBMITTED BY: Eddie Carrillo
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Delay Sex to Strengthen Marriage Study
AUTHOR: Dr. Ananya Mandal, MD
PUBLICATION NAME: Delay Sex To Strengthen Marriage : Study
DATE OF PUBLICATION: January, 5th 2011
SUMMARY: A study done by the Journal of Family Psychology found that couples who wait until exchanging their vows to have sex are “happier with the quality of sex” and also enjoy their “stable” marriage. The researchers studied 2,035 married couples on an online survey and called it “relate”. The results showed that the couples who waited until marriage to have sex rated it 15% high than couples who didn’t wait. They also rated 22% high on relationship stability, and were satisfied with their relationships 20% higher than usual. Dean Busby a professor at Brigham Young University explained the results saying it represented how greater satisfaction and sexual quality if they had waited because the extra time gave them a longer amount of time to learn about each other and develop the skills for a good relationship. The Church of Latter-Day saints has a strict a new regarding premarital sex and the results could have been biased. They also came to a conclusion that religious belief often plays a role for couples who choose to wait.
LINK:
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110105/Delay-sex-to-strengthen-marriage-Study.aspx
PUBLICATION NAME: Delay Sex To Strengthen Marriage : Study
DATE OF PUBLICATION: January, 5th 2011
SUMMARY: A study done by the Journal of Family Psychology found that couples who wait until exchanging their vows to have sex are “happier with the quality of sex” and also enjoy their “stable” marriage. The researchers studied 2,035 married couples on an online survey and called it “relate”. The results showed that the couples who waited until marriage to have sex rated it 15% high than couples who didn’t wait. They also rated 22% high on relationship stability, and were satisfied with their relationships 20% higher than usual. Dean Busby a professor at Brigham Young University explained the results saying it represented how greater satisfaction and sexual quality if they had waited because the extra time gave them a longer amount of time to learn about each other and develop the skills for a good relationship. The Church of Latter-Day saints has a strict a new regarding premarital sex and the results could have been biased. They also came to a conclusion that religious belief often plays a role for couples who choose to wait.
LINK:
http://www.news-medical.net/news/20110105/Delay-sex-to-strengthen-marriage-Study.aspx
Monday, September 27, 2010
Women's behavior linked to ... Ovulation?
AUTHOR: Emily Sohn
PUBLICATION NAME: Women's Health on MSNBC
DATE OF PUBLICATION: Aug 18, 2010
SUMMARY:
Studies show that women behave a bit differently during their menstrual cycle. No, not a bit, but an entire transformation. Women seem more desirable than ever during their hormonal shifts. Ovulation changes the pitch of a woman's voice, the swagger in her walk, and the perfume she buys. She becomes more confident in the clothes and shoes she wears, making herself more appealing to the opposite sex.
Scientists say it's not just about impressing men. Ovulating women become more competitive with other women. All of a sudden, they want the best of the best. During this cycle, they become more obsessed with the material aspects in life.
Women don't know that they act this way because they're used to the secrecy of their fertility.According to University of California's evolutionary psychologist, Greg Bryant, this is showing that there are all sorts of phenomena that happen in our behavior that we're "not actually aware of".
Studies recorded in the 1990's showed that ovulating women were extremely attracted to masculine men with higher social ranks, prominent and symmetrical features, and deep voices. Women in ovulation may endure infidelity if unhappy with their partners. Kristina Durante, a social psychologist at the University of Minnesota, observed that ovulating women are most likely to cheat on their men during this cycle.
This research is based on two theories. Women's drastic change in behavior is believed to be some kind of mouse trap. It's sometimes described as a subtle way of 'seducing' their most desired men. Otherwise, it's the hormone changes that occur in the woman's bodily functions without them knowing.
Sometimes, the things that happen inside you will affect your attitude whether you know it or not. People would consider this a problem, because women wouldn't act the way they 'normally' do without thinking. Some people would prefer women to ovulate instead because they seem to make better choices about dating and shopping, not to mention look and sound more appealing.
LINKS TO STUDY: N/A
SUBMITTED BY: Cecile F. Zapanta
Monday, September 13, 2010
Women Attracted to Men in Red, Research Shows
AUTHOR: Science Daily/University of Rochester
PUBLICATION NAME: Science Daily
DATE OF PUBLICATION: August 3, 2010
SUMMARY: According to studies done at the University of Rochester and other institutions, women are more attracted to men that wear red, and are also unaware of this fact.
As said by Andrew Elliot, professor of psychology at the University of Rochester, women view red as “higher in status.” Men that wear red also make it seem like they have power and a large income, which attracts women.
The color red is seen as high rank all over the globe. Examples include ancient China, Rome, Japan, and sub-Saharan Africa, who all use red to portray wealth and status.
Other than culture, biology also plays a role in this study. Red represents male supremacy in non-human primates, which in return causes females to mate with the males in these species, because of the resources they can offer.
Several experiments have been done in which participants were given photographs of numerous men wearing red and other different colors. The participants were to rate the men’s traits, such as attractiveness and likeability. It turns out that although males wearing red seemed more sexually attractive, that did not make them more kind or likeable.
And although most women found men in red more attractive, males participating in the study claimed that color made no difference in rating someone’s attractiveness.
The results found in these experiments are significant because it shows that a simple element, such as color, can play a huge factor when it comes to people being drawn towards each other. In addition, the results affect the field of Psychology and other research, because it is shown that seeing red in competitive situations (i.e. sport matches), leads to poor performance.
LINKS TO STUDY: None
SUBMITTED BY: Kristin Elizarde
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