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1. Franklin, Karen. 2000. “AntiGay Behaviors Among Young Adults.” Journal of Interpersonal Violence, April 2000, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p339, 24p. Content Select: Sociology, AN_2918953.

The author presents empirical research findings on the prevalence rates and motivations for antigay harassment and violence by noncriminal young adults. Her findings suggest a normality of antigay attitudes and behavior among young adults and she recommends education to counter such norms.

2. Potterat, John J., et al. 1998. “Pathways to Prostitution: The Chronology of Sexual and Drug Abuse Milestones.” Journal of Sex Research, November 1998, Vol. 35 Issue 4, p333. Content Select: Sociology, AN_1316861.

The authors present a study that assessed the sequence, timing, and prevalence of sexual and illegal drug use in prostitute women. Their findings suggest some common themes.

3. Monto, Martin. 2001. “Prostitution and Fellatio.” Journal of Sex Research, May 2001, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p140. Content Select: Sociology, AN_5290294.

This author gathered data from men arrested while trying to hire prostitutes. Fellatio is still an important reason to solicit prostitutes, although the desire has declined as fellatio has become more accepted as a form of sexual expression in relationships.

4. Stevenson, Michael R., et al. 2000. “Comparative Studies on Male Sex Work in the Era of HIV/AIDS.” Journal of Sex Research, May 2000, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p187. Content Select: Sociology, AN_3572326.

The authors review the books, ‘Men Who Sell Sex: International Perspectives on HIV/AIDS’ and ‘Lila’s House: Male Prostitution in Latin America.’ Their review offers information on motivations, differing cultural constructs, patterns, and diseases.

5. Bolte, Angela. 1998. “Do Wedding Dresses Come in Lavender? The Prospects and Implications of Same-Sex Marriage.” Social Theory & Practice, Spring 1998, Vol. 24 Issue 1, p111, 20p. Content Select: Sociology, AN_783517.

This late 1990s article covers the core of the same sex marriage debate issues which preceded the numerous State legislative responses over the last few years.



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