Abstract This paper examines the ever-growing problem of sexual harassment, especially in the workplace. It provides a definition of this act and examines different forms of sexual harassment. It discusses how this phenomenon is very common in workplaces and how companies and organizations need to battle this problem head on.
From the Paper "Any type of unwanted verbal or physical behavior is illegal if it is hostile or intimidating, or if it interferes with an individual's work or educational performance. For example, sexual harassment can include crude sexual jokes, sexual requests or favors, and references to the physical attributes of the victim. In the U.S., sexual harassment is a serious offense and there are strict laws against it.
In fact, the U.S. requires that corporations assume responsibility for the actions of their employees through the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC). In Code 29 of the Code of Federal Regulation, an employer is deemed responsible for the acts of employees regarding sexual harassment of employees in the workplace, in cases in which the employer, its agents, or supervisory employees are aware of the conduct and fail to take appropriate corrective action (O'Donohue, 1998)."
Abstract The novel "The Edible Woman" by Margaret Atwood has clear themes relating to gender. In the novel, Atwood expresses the role that men and women play, while showing that women can rise above their role and be themselves, instead of taking on the role that society has prescribed for them. The paper shows that Atwood communicates this theme by having a strong female and male character, each representing their gender. She also uses consumerism as an effective symbol and cleverly shifts the pronoun in the three parts of the book. By looking at each of these factors in turn, the contribution each makes toward expressing the theme is illustrated in this paper.
From the Paper "The character representing the male gender is Marian's fianc? Peter. Like Marian, Peter's role has also been created out of what society communicates to him. Marian refers to this at one point when speaking of the places Peter has wanted to make love saying, "Peter's abstractions on these occasions gave me the feeling that he liked doing them because he had read about them somewhere? (Atwood 56). This shows that Peter's ideas on gender have come from society itself. Peter's ideas on the male is that he should dominate the female, while his ideas on the female is that the female is there to meet his needs. Based on these assumptions, Peter only really thinks about himself. He has little consideration for Marian while only seeing her in terms of what she does for him. This represents the typical male attitude and the role that society prescribes for men."
Abstract Menopause is that inevitable and irreversible time when a woman's reproductive cycle and menstruation periods gradually end, as her ovaries cease to respond to male gonadotropins and her capacity to become pregnant stops. The paper begins by defining menopause and its consequences. It then looks at how Estrogen/Hormone Replacement Therapy (ERT/HRT) can help eliminate, minimize or reverse many menopausal symptoms. Finally, the paper looks at the pros and cons of HRT and discusses what a woman might experience by taking these hormones.
From the Paper "With the loss of estrogen at menopause, osteoporosis develops, whereby bones lose calcium and become thin and brittle (Hempel 1996), increasing the risk of fractures. Studies show that 120,000 such women fracture their hips every year and about 15% of them will die from complications of hip fracture. The familiar "Dowager's hump" occurs in the first 5-10 years after menopause. ERT/HRT checks this condition effectively and reduces hip fractures by 25% and spine fractures by about 50% (Hempel)."
Abstract This paper compares and contrasts Torvald and his attitude toward Nora in Ibsen's play, to the men's attitudes toward women in the play "Trifles." It discusses how both these pieces show women treated simply as idiotic "things" by the men in the pieces, but the women are clearly smarter than the men are, and it is the men who end up looking idiotic in the end.
From the Paper ""Trifles" tells the tale of a woman driven to the "end of her rope" by a spiteful, mean-spirited man, but it is also a story for all women, celebrating how they can band together in a crisis. Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters sense immediately what Mrs. Wright was dealing with, and they attempt to protect her when the men begin to criticize her housekeeping skills. They astutely note, "MRS. HALE. No, I don't mean anything. But I don't think a place'd be any cheerfuller for John Wright's being in it" (Glaspell). While the men are still fumbling around looking at things and speculating, (and appearing increasingly idiotic), the more introspective and sensitive women have solved the crime, and are on the way to saving Mrs. Wright from paying for the murder. "A Doll's House" relates the story of Nora, a woman far ahead of her time in the Victorian era, who cannot live under her husband's thumb any longer, and must strike out on her own, even if it was not the thing to do in Victorian society."
Abstract In an effort to chronicle the developments in sex education in from its conception, this paper discusses two popular approaches that most institutions utilize in teaching sex education among children: the comprehensive and abstinence approaches. A discussion of their differences and effects on children and the success on the study of sex education are the primary concern of this paper, in order to generate a general outlook of the state of sex education in the present American society.
From the Paper "The emergence of the Information Revolution has led to profound discoveries that have resulted to the development and improvement of living conditions in the human society. Limitless and various information about anything can be found in a second, through the help of Internet technology and other innovations generated by new technologies and research in science. Cures for serious illnesses, news about current events, and other issues important and significant are available within our reach through the media. However, as human civilization embark into yet another momentous year of Information Revolution, there have been little said and documented about sex education and awareness in the society, especially among the younger generation of the society, comprised of the adolescents and early adults of the society."
Abstract In this essay, the advertising images of women are evaluated in order to understand how the media portrays women. This essay argues that the gender identity of women is inextricable from the proliferation of multi-media representations of women and that the contradictory messages of advertising produce a conflicted value system for American women.
Abstract In this paper, communication styles are studied in contexts of gender. In particular, popular psychology and its deficit models of gender-communication are critically analyzed in order to evaluate ways that gender and communication interact, as well as ways that gender is constructed by psychology texts.
Abstract Men and women have different views when it comes to the subject of sexual harassment. Kati Marton's article reveals her secret of sexual harassment after receiving her George Foster Peabody Award. Frederic Hayward 's article discusses his viewpoint of sexual harassment. In viewing these articles, it is helpful to know the definition of sexual harassment and the legal points of sexual harassment. This paper will discuss the articles of Hayward and Marton as well as discussing the definition of sexual harassment and the pros versus cons of the subject.
Abstract One of the most serious workplace issues is sexual harassment, either real or perceived. In this six-page paper, we will discuss the issue; determine what constitutes sexual harassment, and what consequences result from such charges.
Review of the article "The Other Difference Between Boys and Girls" and its premise that social equality of the sexes can only be achieved through recognition of gender differences.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 1 source, 2002, $ 26.95
Abstract Richard M Restak in his article "The Other Difference Between Boys and Girls" examines some of those stereotypes and demonstrates that differences in behavioral performance of boys and girls are determined by brain functioning. He intends to reverse conventional wisdom about discrimination based on sex, and pursues his analysis with the assumption that "social equality for men and women really depends on recognizing these differences in brain behavior"
Examines the advertising industry's use of beautiful women to sell products and the way in which ads are designed to sell, not only products, but values to society.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 4 sources, 2002, $ 44.95
Abstract This paper discusses advertising and beauty. Without doubt, advertising in our society today is very much connected to the social construction of beauty. This is clear when we observe how women are exploited for the sake of selling products. There are certain stereotypical portrayals of women in advertisements that make the sexism and social construction of beauty in our society transparently clear. These ads are designed to sell products -- as well as to send certain values to the culture.
Abstract The focus of this paper is the roles of women during the Han period. More specifically, the marriage relationship, and women's roles within this union will take precedence in this paper.
Abstract This essay discusses how the housewife's work generates scant social reward, and no economic gain. This issue is very much connected to how domestic service does not really help women at all. It pretends it is solving the crisis of female inequality, but it actually develops into a larger issue of the oppression of women of color and poor women.
Abstract This paper attempts to illustrate the problem with the portrayal of gays on television and identify it as being one of the major problems of homosexual prejudice.
Abstract It takes the perspective that Gay Rights are legitimate and important because homosexuals deserve the same kind of treatment that the non-gay community enjoys. It employs anecdotal and research-based evidence to support the findings.
