Internet References For: TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality 12E

Internet References for: TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality 12e

Internet References for:
TAKING SIDES: Clashing Views in Human Sexuality

Twelfth Edition

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UNIT 1: UNDERSTANDING SEXUAL EXPRESSION

That’s Not Cool

That’s Not Cool is a joint effort of the Family Violence Prevention Fund, the

Department of Justice’s Office on Violence Against Women, and the Advertising

Council. It aims to prevent teen dating abuse by understanding digital and

online boundaries.

http://www.thatsnotcool.com

SexHelp.com

This Web site showcases resources championed by Patrick J. Carnes, authority

on sexual addiction, and provides links for further reading, self-assessments,

discussion forums, and more.

http://www.sexhelp.com/

Sexual Intelligence

Sexual Intelligence provides information and commentary on contemporary sexual issues, written by sex therapist Dr. Marty Klein.

http://www.sexualintelligence.org

National Coalition for Sexual Freedom

A resource that provides information about psychotherapeutic, medical, and

legal services from “kink-aware” professionals.

www.ncsfreedom.org

The Gender Identity Project

Started by The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center

in NYC, the Gender Identity Project supports transgender and gender nonconforming individuals in the NY area and beyond.

http://www.gaycenter.org/gip

Go Ask Alice!

Go Ask Alice is the health question and answer Internet service produced by Columbia University’s Health Promotion program. The service provides reliable, accessible information about health, including sexuality, sexual health, and relationships.

www.goaskalice.columbia.edu

FSD Alert

FSD Alert is an educational campaign that challenges myths promoted by the

pharmaceutical industry and calls for research on the causes of women’s sexual

problems. Visitors will find developing information on Intrinsa at this Web site.

http://www.fsd-alert.org

International Society for Sexual Medicine

Established In 1982 to promote erectile dysfunction research, the ISSM today

encourages research and education across a broad spectrum of human sexual

functioning. The ISSM publishes the Journal of Sexual Medicine.

www.issm.info

UNIT 2: SEX AND SOCIETY

Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States (SIECUS)

The SIECUS advocates for the right of all people to accurate information, comprehensive education about sexuality, and sexual health services.

http://www.siecu.org/

The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy (NCPTP)

The NCPTP’s mission is to prevent teen pregnancy while also reducing the high

number of unplanned pregnancies in adults.

http://www.thenationalcampaign.org/

The Media Awareness Network

This Canadian non-profit organization is dedicated to increasing media and digital literacy through educational programs.

http://www.media-awareness.ca/

The Female Genital Cutting Education and Networking Project (FGCENP)

The FGCENP acts as an online clearinghouse and network for those dedicated

to the issue of female genital mutilation around the world.

http://www.fgmnetwork.org/index.php

Electronic Frontier Foundation

The Electronic Frontier Foundation works to educate the press, policymakers,

and the general public about civil liberties issues related to technology.

http://www.eff.org/

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women—International

This international organization focuses on ending sexual exploitation, including

the sex trafficking of women and girls.

http://www.catwinternational.org/

Human Rights Campaign

The Human Rights Campaign is America’s largest gay and lesbian organization.

It seeks to increase public understanding through education and communication.

http://www.hrc.org/

The Family Research Council

This organization promotes Christian values in policy research, grassroots mobilizing, and lobbying efforts in government.

http://www.frc.org

UNIT 3: SEX AND REPRODUCTION

Alliance for Marriage

Alliance for Marriage is a nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to promoting marriage and addressing the epidemic of fatherless families in the United States. It educates the public, the media, elected officials, and civil society leaders on the benefits of marriage for children, adults, and society.

http://www.allianceformarriage.org

Alternatives to Marriage Project

The Alternatives to Marriage Project advocates for equality and fairness for

unmarried people, including people who choose not to marry, cannot marry, or

live together before marriage.

http://www.unmarried.org

American Family Association

The American Family Association is a national nonprofit organization that advocates for “traditional family values” through activism aimed at media outlets and advertisers, including those on the Internet.

www.afa.net

Electronic Frontier Foundation

The Electronic Frontier Foundation works to educate the press, policymakers,

and the general public about civil liberties issues related to technology.

http://www.eff.org.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC)

The FCC is a United States government agency charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite, and cable.

http://www.fcc.gov

The Alan Guttmacher Institute

The Alan Guttmacher Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on sexual and

reproductive health research, policy analysis, and public education.

www.guttmacher.org

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women–International

The Coalition Against Trafficking in Women is an international organization

focused on ending sexual exploitation, including the sex trafficking of women

and girls.

www.catwinternational.org

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