Proposed Gender & Relationships Category: Tell Us What You Think

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   larryfreemanposted 16 years ago

   As I mentioned in a previous announcement, categories are coming to HubPages.
   
   Here is the planned breakdown of the Gender & Relationships Category:
   
   Gender & Relationships (Top Level)
   
   * Dating
   * Divorce
   * Glbt Issues
   * Intimacy
   * Marriage
   * Men
   * Non-Monogamy
   * Relationships Issues
   * Romance
   * Weddings
   * Women
   
   Here is the proposed breakdown for each of the above Gender & Relationships subcategories:
   
   (1)  Dating  (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Anecdotes
   * Arranged Marriages (See Arrange Marriages in Marriage subcategory)
   * Breaking Up
   * Inspirational
   * Online Dating
   * Parental Dating
   * Safe Dating
   * Second Time Around
   * Singles
   
   (2) Divorce (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Alimony
   * Celebrity Divorces
   * Children
   * Dating Again
   * Legal Advice
   * Mediation & Consulting
   * Recovery
   * Separation
   * Support
   * Staying Together
   
   (3) Glbt Issues (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Bisexuality
   * Celebrities & Icons
   * Coming Out
   * Contemporary Issues
   * Dating Tips
   * Exploration & Curiosity
   * Female Issues
   * First Time Experiences
   * Gay Children
   * Gay Marriage
   * Gay Married Men
   * Gay Married Women
   * Gay Parents
   * History
   * Male Issues
   * Media & Social Issues
   * Pride
   * Role Models
   * Tolerance & Discrimination
   * Transgender Issues
   
   (4) Intimacy (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Awkward Moments
   * Building Intimacy & Trust
   * Deciding When
   * Keeping the Magic Alive
   * Open Relationships (see Open Relationships in Non-Monogamy)
   * Planning an Intimate Moment
   * Planning the Perfect Evening
   * Polyamory (see Polyamory in Non-Monogamy)
   * Relationships & Friendships
   * Safe Sex
   * Swinging (see Swinging in Non-Monogamy)
   
   (5) Marriage (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Anniversaries
   * Arrange Marriages
   * Bridging Two Cultures
   * Children
   * Compromise
   * Dating Your Spouse
   * First Child
   * Green Cards & Visas
   * Happy Marriage
   * Intimacy & Romance (See Keeping the Magic Alive in Intimacy subcategory)
   * Mail Order Brides
   * Marriage Counseling
   * Newly Weds
   * Prenuptial Agreements
   * Second Marriage
   * Staying Best Friends
   * Unconventional Marriages
   
   (6) Men (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Abusive Women & Unhealthy Relationships
   * Better Appreciating Your Mate
   * Body Issues
   * Communication Issues
   * Dating Tips
   * Fatherhood
   * From Boy to Man
   * General
   * Male Perspective
   * Manhood & Honor
   * Regional Issues
   * Religous Issues
   * Role Models
   * Safe Sex
   * Social Roles & Family Pressures
   * Understanding Women
   
   (7) Non-Monogamy (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Celebrities & Icons
   * Contemporary Issues
   * Dating Tips
   * Ethics of Non-Monogamy
   * Exploration & Curiosity
   * Female Issues
   * First Time Experiences
   * Gay Married Men (see Gay Marriend Men in Gblt Issues)
   * Gay Married Women (see Gay Marriend Women in Glbt Issues)
   * History & Philosophy of Non-Monogamy
   * How-To Tips & Advice for Ethical Non-Monogamy
   * Legal Issues
   * Male Issues
   * Open Relationships
   * Polyamory
   * Poly Children
   * Polygamy & Polyandry
   * Poly Marriage
   * Poly Parents
   * Role Models
   * Swinging
   * Tolerance & Discrimination
   
   (8) Relationship Issues (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Addiction
   * Anger Management
   * Breaking Up
   * Cheating & Getting Caught
   * Commitment
   * Conflict Management
   * Culture Clash
   * Domestic Abuse
   * Forgiveness
   * From Friendship to Relationship
   * Gender Relations
   * Getting Over Hurt
   * Giving In
   * Jealousy
   * Long Distance Relationships
   * Rebuilding & Sustaining
   * Removing Competition
   * Respect & Appreciation
   * Spirituality & Religion
   * Starting a New Relationship
   * Trust
   
   (9) Romance (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Bringing Back Romance
   * Flowers
   * Gift Ideas
   * Restaurants & Eateries
   * Romance on a Budget
   * Romantic Activities
   * Romantic Getaways
   * Setting the Mood
   * Tips for Romance
   
   (10) Weddings (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Bachelor Party
   * Bridal Shower
   * Budget Weddings
   * Celebrity Weddings
   * Civil Ceremonies
   * Eloping
   * Engagement
   * Engagement Ring
   * Flowers
   * Green Weddings
   * Historical Weddings
   * Honeymoon
   * Limousine Services
   * Locations for Ceremony
   * Marriage Proposal
   * Marriage Vows
   * Planning
   * Photography
   * Religious Ceremonies
   * Royal Weddings
   * Speeches & Toasts
   * Themes & Ideas
   * Unconventional Ceremony
   * Video
   * Wedding Stories
   
   (11) Women (2nd Level Category)
   
   * Abusive Men & Unhealthy Relationships
   * Appreciating Your Self
   * Beauty & Confidence
   * Communication Issues
   * Dealing with Violence Against Women
   * Female Body & Body Issues
   * Female Perspective
   * Feminism & Women's Rights
   * Girls & Teens
   * Regional Issues
   * Religious Issues
   * Respect to Women
   * Role Models
   * Safe Sex
   * Understanding Men
   * Weight & Self-Image
   * Women Roles & Social Pressures
   * Women Studies

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   MM Del Rosarioposted 16 years ago

   This is great Larry.....you're doing a gret job! Your list will also give us ideas on our future hubs.....

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   AEvansposted 16 years ago

   I do have to say that this is very impressive and can be used well!!!! Great Idea:)

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   Isabella Snowposted 16 years ago

   Hi Larry
   
   If you're going to have "dating tips" under "men" I think it would be good to have it under "women" as well.
   
   I also think you might want to add "Abusive Women & Unhealthy Relationships" to the "men" category, similarly to how it already is in the "women" category, because domestic abuse can be from either side.
   
   It might also be good to put "Domestic Abuse" under the "relationship issues" heading.

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Isabella,
      
      Thanks for noticing that.  I had intended to keep the men and women categories pretty much parallel.
      
      I agree with you about the placement of "Domestic Abuse."
      
      Thanks for your comments!
      
      -Larry

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   aidenofthetowerposted 16 years ago

   What about swingers somewhere under here?

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Aiden,
      
      Thanks for noticing.  I'll find a spot in Relationship Issues.
      
      -Larry

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   Inspirepubposted 16 years ago

   Hi Larry,
   
   I don't see anywhere to comfortably house writings about bisexuality in your GLBT section.
   
   And there isn't really anywhere to discuss any form of ethical non-monogamy. Swinging is just one of several relationship models based on ethical non-monogamy. I'd like to see that as a category, with the following subcategories:
   
   * Swinging
   * Open Relationships
   * Polygamy and Polyandry (yes, yes you pedants, it should be polyGYNY and polyandry, but the majority of people refer to polygyny as polygamy and we want them to understand our categories, right?)
   * Polyamory
   * Gay Married Men
   * The Ethics Of Non-Monogamy
   * Criticisms of Ethical Non-Monogamy
   * History and Philosophy of Ethical Non-Monogamy
   * Ethical Non-Monogamy in Popular Culture
   * How-To Tips And Advice For Ethical Non-Monogamy
   * Legal Issues
   * Celebrities & Icons
   * Coming Out
   * Contemporary Issues
   * Dating Tips
   * Exploration & Curiosity
   * Female Issues
   * First Time Experiences
   * Poly Children
   * Poly Marriage
   * Poly Parents
   * Male Issues
   * Media & Social Issues
   * Pride
   * Role Models
   * Tolerance & Discrimination
   
   Jenny

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      larryfreemanposted 16 years agoin reply to this

      Hi Jenny,
      
      Great list!  Lots for me to think about! 
      
      I am planning to do a revision of this category on Monday.  I will try to address each of the items in your list in the revision.
      
      Cheers,
      
      -Larry

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   JYOTI KOTHARIposted 16 years ago

   Nice post.
   Jyoti Kothari

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   Sunny Robinsonposted 16 years ago

   Seeing the Ethics of Non-Monogamy gave me a great idea for my hub, which is titled similarly.  Having experience and websites to back me up, I was able to write this one easily.
   
   I know this is an old thread, but I appreciate the thoroughness of categories on hubpages! So, this is an awesome breakdown, Larry.  As a newbie to hubpages, I thank you!
   
   Sunny

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