Singlehood...: Demographics and Myths of Single Life
The single population in the United States includes a broad spectrum of people: the never marrieds, those who have been married but are divorced or widowed; and gays and lesbians who are not allowed to marry. Demographically, more women live alone...
It's Personal: Factors that Influence Sexual Orientation
The factors that influence a person's sexual orientation have long been debated. People who are profoundly opposed to homosexuality for religious or cultural reasons think it is a question of choice. Genetic research has revealed that a series of ma...
It's Personal: Diversity of Sexual Desire
Learning about sexuality involves not only the biology of sex but also its diversity. No two people have exactly the same desires nor the same idea of how to fulfill them. Bridging these differences between partners requires a great deal of communic...
Abnormal Psychology; Introduction to Psychology: Depression, the World's Leading Cause of Disability
Depression is the leading cause of disability worldwide, and the number one reason people seek help from mental health professionals. There is no way of predicting who will get depressed, although family history and previous depressive episodes are ...
Worlds Apart: Farm Families in the Mid-19th Century
There are fewer distinctions between men's and women's work among farm families. Patterns of farm work and who does what vary from region to region. Excerpts from a 19th-century diary reflect the importance of church and social support in reducing t...