S/MD/120. Newspaper Representations of Teenage Mothers

The paper examines the changes in the nature of the media coverage of teenage mothers in the UK over the past two years. Literature is reviewed on the issues of teenage pregnancy and its social roots. Newspaper articles on the related topic are analyzed drawing conclusions about the increasing concern over teenage motherhood.

S/S/186. Sociological issues raised by parenting

The paper looks at the parent child relationship examining the issues of lesbian, gay, bi-sexual and transsexual (LGBT) parenting. A review of literature on LGBT parenting is presented discussing whether there are differences between children brought up in lesbian or gay families and those in heterosexual families.

S/S/187. Are human bodies inescapably marked by gender?

The paper addresses the problem of gender identity examining the changes in the understanding of gender over the past 50 years and discussing whether sex is a biological phenomenon or a social construct. Opinions on the subject are reviewed including feminist and poststructuralist approaches. Anatomical representation of gender is considered with reference to 'intersexed' individuals arguing the necessity of genital surgery.

S/S/184. Critically analyse the view that men are the victims of equality

The paper critically examines feminists' approach to the status of men in society reviewing the ideas of Jung about men's and women's responsibilities, describing the women's movement of the 1970s in Western society and the men's response to the feminist revolution, i.e. the foundation of the National Coalition of Free Men (NCFM), etc. The social position of men and women in today's Britain is discussed arguing whether women's struggle for equality has ended in the crisis of masculinity.

S/MD/101. Should 'The Magdalene Sisters' be analysed from a radical feminist perspective?

The paper analyses the misogynist theme in the film 'The Magdalene Sisters' by Sister Bridgette arguing whether the radical feminist perspective helps to better understand the philosophical and social implications of the film. The reflections of the characters' inferiority complex and fear of men are discussed.

S/N/200. Is biology important in defining gender?

The paper examines whether individuals' perception of their sex depends on nature rather than nurture. The ideas of Eric Villain, a human genetics scientist, are reviewed discussing the concept of sex and gender from biological and social perspectives.

C/S/106. Perspectives on gay marriages within African community in UK

The paper examines the perspectives on gay marriages within the African community in the UK comparing them across various sections of the population. New laws on civil partnerships and the gay men status in the UK are considered; primary and secondary research is conducted using a questionnaire and drawing on the theories presented in the literature review. Conclusions are made about an increased acceptance of gay marriage as an institution within the African community in Britain.

S/S/179. Does Sexuality Matter for the Theorising of Gender?

The paper examines the difference between sex and gender defining the concept of sexuality and its role in the construction of gender. Related academic studies are reviewed touching on homosexuality, rituals of masculinity in different cultures, etc.

S/S/181. Should abortion simply be a matter of choice for the woman? If so, why? If not, why not?

The paper addresses the problem of a woman's right to abortion and her priority over the foetus. The debate over the moral and legal status of the foetus is reviewed with reference to related legislation in different countries and the issues of responsibility, awareness, etc.

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