These are the binaries and social constructions the society views as normal. There is a clear definition of what a woman should look and act like such as, be modest, subordinate, have a “clitoris”, etc. Likewise, there is a clear definition of how a man should look and act, be strong, confident, have a “penis”, etc. each person has to fit into these norms of a male or a female, or else they will be considered as “queer” and different from…
The book The Technology of Orgasm begins innocently, with the author, Rachel P. Maines rifling through old needlework catalogs and magazines (Modern Priscilla) in order to prepare for scholarly documentation of needlework in the late 1800’2 and 1900’s. She stumbles upon advertisements for vibrators in this era, which leads her on a journey through the Bakken Museum located here in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The book within the first chapter delves into the history and definition of hysteria.…
Olympic drug testing in international athletes is a huge topic on todays Olympic games. A lot of opinions are shared and a lot of problems are to be dealt with. Performance enhancing drugs should be legal to provide better and faster healing, but anti-doping efforts should be betterly enforced for fairness of competitions and legitimacy of gold medal winnings. With the various arguments against doping or with doping, you can 't deny the fact that there are many perils of using performance…
According to Taylor Hooton Foundation, four bodybuilders in Pakistan have died in the last 17 days due to consumption of illegal steroids. The same medication that can treat a person for a certain condition could cause their death if used wrongly. Steroids are very dangerous drugs that if abused can cause serious health problems in the user. Steroids are prescribed for people suffering from asthma, loss of muscle mass and many other conditions, however, athletes and many others abuse it for…
Confessions Justin took things better than I had expected. He was very upset about me getting jumped, but when I explained the entire situation he agreed with me that it was probably over. I told him about some of the other things that went on in the club. I explained the private dances and the champagne room. Somehow I conveniently left out the part about Angel kissing me. I just couldn’t tell him. I don’t even think it had anything to do with worrying about Justin getting mad at me. It was…
Senses are a vital necessity in human life. Senses consist of sight, sounds, smell, tastes, and texture. A main function of the senses is to maintain homeostasis. There are two senses; general and special. “General senses are those with receptors widely distributed throughout the body, including skin, various organs and joints” ( ,Pg. 444). “Special senses have more specialized receptors and are confined to structure in the head, such as eyes and ears”( ,Pg.444). Over time, scientists…
Since almost as long as civilization of man dates back women have been treated unfairly. Women were allowed to vote after men, were and still have been discriminated against, and even get lower pay than their counterparts. But in the last few decades women have been taking a stand and fighting back. Women are now fighting to even be able to embrace their sexuality like men can. But in other cultures history has yet to change and women are more unequal than ever in the 21st century. Some say…
fat under the nipples causing the breast to swell. The testicles will shrink. For women the side effect are even worse including men’s patter balding, growth in facial hair and even permeant deepening of the voice. The breast may also shrink and clitoris enlarge. Other side effects are more debatable like aggression. Some steroid abusers report that they have committed aggressive acts, such as physical fighting or armed robbery, vandalism, or burglary. Some studies show that high dosage of…
Steroids positive or negative? Statistics show that there are approximately 3 million individuals in the US who use anabolic steroid. This means that the number if steroid users make up to about 1% of the country’s total population. It is a proven or well-known fact that the use of steroids (anabolic) can improve an individual’s ability to perform certain athletic activities. This version of the male hormone can promote muscle development, making it easier for athletes to build their strength.…
The Public Health Model of Stigma and Stigma Change. This article expresses that The Public Health Model of Stigma and Stigma Change. Seeing disgrace as a general medical problem selects to the routes in which shame can hurt a group with dysfunctional behavior. Three are particularly unmistakable: mark shirking, blocked life, and disgrace. Mark Avoidance: Epidemiological request hints that more than some portion of the general population who may benefit from psychological well-being…