Social Science - 18 October 2007

I like to laugh and joke around, throw out the sarcasm and whatnot.

But these rape "questions" really upset me. I wish you guys would understand how devastating this is, how common it is, and that it's not funny to joke about it. When it happened to me, my brother wanted to kill the guy, as did my father. Is that funny?

I don't understand why it's taken so lightly. Could you explain this diplomatically to me why it's not taken seriously?

Don't attack me - I already have been. But educate me as to why rape is comical in any way - because I don't think it is.

Thanks

2007-10-18 03:56:17 · 34 answers · asked by Done 6 in Gender Studies

I am afraid of leaving work responsabilities, leaving family what ll happen; i m just afraid?

2007-10-18 03:38:01 · 4 answers · asked by alya_bakr 1 in Psychology

2007-10-18 03:23:59 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

When I was in high school all I wanted was for guys to hold me, kiss me, hug me. I never had a problem with letting my boyfriends touch me. I lost my virginity at a young age but I have no regrets. My relationships were always serious (The shortest relationship i've ever had lasted one year) (The longest lasted from when I was 13-18).

I was raped by a guy friend when I was 15 - the day of my fathers funeral. Since then, however, I have been sexually active, and have had no problem with guys touching me. The relationship that I was in from the time I was 13-17 ended due to the fac that the guy I was with became very involved in serious drugs. My father died of a drug OD and I did not want that in my life.

I am 20 years old and have been with an amazing guy for 2 1/2 years. When I first became involved with this guy (who is now my fiance) we were very intamate. I loved his touch.

For the past year, I have no desire for hugs, kisses, or sex! (more details comming)

2007-10-18 03:13:45 · 9 answers · asked by ? 4 in Psychology

Wondering why I ask this question? Well, I'm living in a world where many people expect great things from me... Pressuring me and all those stuffs... but I find it hard to believe because despite the effort that I excerted, many people will still say bad things about me.. and criticise what I've done or even criticise me as a person... Despite this, I'm still doing my best and I'm a bit confuse because people expect many things to me but they are not doing anything to make their own lives better.. They criticise me without even thinking about their own lives... Without even appreciating the efforts that I make just to make them happy even if sometimes I know it's already beyond the limit or hurts my feeling already.. I just want to see them smile... But what a heart! I mean, I think they don't know how to recognize a sacrifice...

2007-10-18 03:07:51 · 4 answers · asked by SHEENA D 1 in Psychology

Try Not To Prude My Pretties lol =]

2007-10-18 02:52:18 · 3 answers · asked by bubblyfool 2 in Other - Social Science

2007-10-18 02:37:49 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Dream Interpretation

I keep thinking that my boyfriend could do better than me, my job could do better than me....my friends...basically I feel worthless.

Can I really change this thinking or am I too old?

2007-10-18 02:35:33 · 4 answers · asked by Sunny 3 in Psychology

What kind of technology do you think will be use in 10 years for a child psychologist?

2007-10-18 02:22:23 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology

Just curious. I joined Answers a long time ago, and since those early days, many things about me have changed radically, especially my political beliefs. When you go back and look at your earliest answers (if you've been here awhile) do you notice any change in yourself?

Anyway, post your first answer from Yahoo! Answers (and also mention what the question was about). It should be interesting to see what the first things people ever said here was. I am actually going to use my second answer because my first one was from one of those "sponsored" thingies.

2007-10-18 02:17:54 · 15 answers · asked by G 6 in Gender Studies

rather tells you what they think and lets you form your own opinion or beliefs from what you have read, learned, or experienced. It is kind of hard to get some ideas or thoughts across on this Q&A thing because when you ask a question or answer a Q, its kind of hard to get your point across or to discuss something back and forth with someone. without them getting offended or taking your words in the wrong context.

2007-10-18 02:14:55 · 13 answers · asked by Kevin C 2 in Psychology

2007-10-18 02:14:09 · 24 answers · asked by Clannad 2 in Psychology

pls. answer me...

2007-10-18 02:06:30 · 2 answers · asked by Chokoh 1 in Economics

2007-10-18 02:04:56 · 9 answers · asked by pete the pirate 5 in Other - Social Science

I feel like I've really mucked up my life in school - friends, peers, talents, self-esteem, etc.
I love my life out of school and I try to encourage myself to hope and just get through things, but when I go back to school, I see people getting congratulated for doing things I could do better at. I just really don't get around to showing those talents cos i'm not so popular. I see some of my friends hugging others or going for 'walks' with them whereas I am left thinking "what about me". In class, peers get fussed over who they sit with. To me, I'd prefer sitting next to a 'nerd' than someone who makes you look stupid by saying "can i move?"

I get chances to tlk to ppl but I act so shy. I am so happy, confident and smart at home and I wish I was like that at school. I get so hurt over little things at school. I can't wait to leave school/

Please tell me, does life at school not matter later in life? Should I keep depending on my life out-of-school?
Does this happn to other ppl?

2007-10-18 01:45:15 · 5 answers · asked by m.n.m 1 in Psychology

and have nothing good to say about iranians when they had nothing to do with 9/11?

2007-10-18 01:36:02 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sociology

Do they lose respect for her or just focus on her physical attributes? As a woman, you want to be pretty and I think that is fine. I just wonder if some of the clothes today tend to have an effect on men we don't intend because we might not be thinking the same as men. If someone is in more revealing clothes, do me n take her less seriously and have a problem with considering her "as a good girl?" I just want to honestly know what men think.

2007-10-18 01:10:16 · 15 answers · asked by itry 2 in Sociology

Why did China experience such high population growth?

2007-10-18 01:08:06 · 7 answers · asked by Geoking 1 in Economics

sometimes i start thinking about bad things and can't stop thinking about them and then that makes me think about several other bad things and makes me feel even worse. help please, this is not helping my relationship at all.

2007-10-18 01:06:13 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Social Science

no details

2007-10-18 00:44:21 · 5 answers · asked by HOTGuy 1 in Psychology

just choose our of these options:
being happy and joyful (always smiling),
having a good sense of humour and laughing everyday,
being angry every so often and letting it out(screaming),
or being depressed every so often and letting it out (crying)

if you think there are some other emotions (other than love) that you think are more important, please include them!

2007-10-18 00:38:29 · 8 answers · asked by Wozza 2 in Psychology

If so, do you believe that people actually do get away with murder, and how and why?

2007-10-18 00:12:34 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Psychology