Homosexuality, Theology, & The Church In The Twentieth Century
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A 7 page paper on the issues surrounding the gay community's search for an arena where it can express both its spirituality and its sexuality. The paper provides historical background on homophobia within the Judeo-Christian tradition and traces some of the developments and contributions of ‘gay theology today.' Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Gaytheo.wps

Federico Garcia Lorca / His Poetry & Homosexual Themes
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A 7 page paper discussing the works of this twentieth century Spanish poet. The writer gives a short description of his life, then discusses two of his poems in depth, showing how they expressed his homosexuality in new and startling ways. Poems are included at end of paper. Bibliography included.
Filename: Lorca2.wps

Sexual Orientation & Humanitarian Rights
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A 12 page paper that considers a comparison between humanitarian and human rights regarding sexual orientation, and evaluates the application of the UN charter in this area of concern in different regions of the world. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: Sexualor.wps

Boccaccio's Depiction of The Plague vs. Today's Treatment of AIDS Victims
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A 4 page comparison between the social problem described in the opening of Boccaccio's 'Decameron' and the present-day AIDS dilemma. The writer describes how individuals affected with the Black Plague were treated very much like contemporary AIDS victims in terms of their alienation from society. AIDS is also regarded as being a somewhat different epidemic as it mostly affects only certain high-risk groups whereas the Plague could strike anyone, anywhere, at any time -- and no one knew why. No Bibliography.
Filename: Plagauds.wps

HIV, Vitamin A & The Womb
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2 pages in length. Briefly explores the role of vitamin A deficiency in facilitating the spread of HIV from mothers to unborn babies. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Aidsbab2.wps