Women Studies papers

An analysis of how the Enlightenment movement invented 'nature' to save itself the trouble of reinventing society.

A comparative analysis of the representation of black womanhood in Nella Larsen's "Quicksand" and "Passing".

An examination of the policy initiatives involved in the welfare reform of the 1990s.

An overview of the history of women in law enforcement.

The life and times of female physicist Lise Meitner, mother to the atomic bomb.

Summary and analysis of Plath's coming-of-age story.

Dispels the myth that sexual offenders are exclusively male.

Discusses the 19th century ideals of women as portrayed by the literature of the time in works by Kate Chopin, Gustave Flaubert, and Leo Tolstoy.

A discussion of how Latinas adjust to life in the United States.

An analysis of the use of aromatherapy in addiction treatment with women.

Examines the use of female images in the selling of products.

An analysis of the dynamics of how men and women handle money and income in their marriage.

An analysis of women in the criminal justice system from female offenders to female criminal justice professionals.

Examines the disparity between men and women entrepreneurs in Britain.

An extensive look at the topic of abortion.

A brief overview of the three waves of feminism in U.S. history.

A discussion of noteworthy women and the roles they played in the Civil War.

A brief history of women in law enforcement.

Explains the Marxist belief on the role and status of women in history.

A look at the differing relationships of males and females to the natural world in poetry.

An analysis of the female characters in Conrad's "Heart of Darkness".

Examines the problem of the maltreatment of Asian workers in Kuwait, especially women.

A comprehensive examination of what makes or breaks a female entrepreneur in the U.K. today.

A discussion of the practice of female circumcision in African countries and how existing literature contains Western biases against the practice.

Compares the women's roles in 19th and 20th century literature to their roles in contemporary society.

A paper that argues that because of stereotypes and society's portrayal of women, they are not able to be military leaders.

An analysis of the influence of mythology on Greek wedding and funerary customs.

An overview of hypersexuality in American males today.

An analysis of the reasons for the banning of Kate Chopin's "The Awakening".

Discusses the theme of feminism in Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour".

Examines why fashion models are admired in society today.

An overview of the growing world-wide problem of trafficking in women and minors.

An opinion paper arguing that cross-cultural marriages are wrong because they cause confusion for the children.

This paper outlines the types of violence against women in Africa, specifically South Africa. It then gives the effects of AIDS and HIV on the situation.

A literary look at the binary gender system and its malcontents.

A look at why women continue to stay in relationships even when they are victims of domestic violence.

Analyzes how Zora Neale Hurston's character, Janie, in "Their Eyes Were Watching God," is changed by her relationships with three different men over many years.

An opinion essay showing how gender norms are sexist.

An examination of the phenomenon of cross-cultural marriages and factors influencing their success or failure.

Examines the political and civil rights of the Tamil ethnic minority in Sri Lanka.

A look at the practice of polygamy in the Arab world and the impact it has on the religion and culture.

Position paper arguing that Saudi Arabia should be punished for its human rights abuses.

Examines the reasons behind the mistreatment of women in Egyptian society.

A look at the causes and solutions of poverty in Mexico.

A biography of Susan B. Anthony, a 19th century American human rights activist.

This paper discusses the failure of Pakistan to democratize its politics and provide a stable society, despite fifty years of independence.

This paper discusses research about step-families, an increasing phenomenon in the 21st century.

A look at the problem of domestic violence among Asian-Americans.

This paper discusses three of Chaucer's tales, "The Wife of Bath," "The Merchant's Tale," and "The Franklin's Tale," to determine Chaucer's views on marriage, arguing that "The Franklin's Tale" suggests Chaucer's idea of an ideal marriage.

This paper discusses the role of women in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".

A report on how the Miss America Pageant reflects American values of womanhood.

Argues that women in Kuwait do have legal and social rights in spite of what the Western media portray.

A look at the disturbing trend of pro-anorexia websites.

A review and analysis of "Battered Women Fighting Back!," a case study by Jennifer Fraser and Victoria L. Crittendon.

An overview and analysis of victims' rights in the United States.

Discussion of the roles of women in medieval society in relation to the female characters in Geoffrey Chaucer's "General Prologue to the Canterbury Tales."

An analysis of Alfred C. Kinsey's statement about how best to understand and develop a perspective on human sexual behavior.

A review of "Giovanni and Lusanna: Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence" by Gene Brucker.

A look at how how the perception of beauty is different through different periods of time and cultures.

The life and literature of Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

Discussion of the constitutionality of Colorado's rape shield legislation, including the challenge to the statute by Kobe Bryant's legal defense team.

Presents arguments in favor of the right to abortion.

A description of the role, function, and position of women as dictated by Islam.

An investigation into the historical character of Mary Magdalene, contrasting her portrayal in the "New Testament" with her portrayal in the "Gnostic Gospels".

An analysis of feminism through insights from 20th century literary works, with a focus on the prevalence of gendered communication in the workplace.

This paper discusses the life and contribution of the author, Virginia Woolf.

This paper discusses anthropological egalitarianism across gender roles in hunter/gatherer and pastoralist societies.

Describes the complex relationship between the mothers and daughters in Amy Tan's novel, "The Joy Luck Club".

An analysis of the construction of a gendered state in South Africa.

A comparison of the roles of Muslim and American women in their respective social structures.

An analysis of the concepts of love, sex, and career in the HBO television series, "Sex and the City," reflecting various facets of women in American society.

An analysis of morning sickness, which afflicts women in their first trimester of pregnancy.

An analysis of issues of gender and power in the beauty pageant culture of America.

A comprehensive analysis of abortion in the United States, France, and China today.

The paper is a comparative analysis of the various philosophies of liberalism and feminism.

An analysis of the advances and limitations of African women since independence.

A review of Charles W. Akers's biography, entitled "Abigail Adams: An American Woman".

An analysis of women in medieval European society.

A comparison of the movie, "Dragonfly," with Martha E. Rogers's book, "Science of Unitary Human Beings".

A look at the controversial issue of birth control and family planning within the Christian community.

A discussion of the concepts of gender and sex and how they are not the same thing.

A comparison of two women's organizations in America that deal with family planning and birth advice.

An analysis of gender-based stereotypes in this story and what they mean for parents today.

A look at the on-going problem of sexual harassment in the workplace.

This paper reviews the book, "Medieval Women" by Eileen Power, which pieces together the often-fragmented histories of medieval women using a variety of primary sources.

This paper reviews "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros, which is dedicated to women.

A history of homosexual women serving in the various branches of the U.S. military during the Second World War.

A look at how women's rights relating to property during a divorce settlement have changed over the years.

An opinion paper stating that prostitution should be legalized to avoid the abuse and human rights violations that accompany this profession.

This paper argues the need for Japan to assume responsibility, both morally and legally, for the use of the "comfort women", sex slaves in a systematic, planned system ordered and executed by the Japanese government during World War II.

This paper examines the role of women in the novel, "Things Fall Apart" by Chinua Achebe.

This paper discusses the legendary Mexican artist, Frida Kahlo, sometimes called a surrealist painter, Communist, and inspiration for one of the greatest painters of the 20th century, Diego Rivera.

This paper discusses that, regardless of everything that has been achieved by women in the workplace, parity in remuneration between the genders is still to be attained.

A look at the evolving status of women in Japan from 1200 B.C. to modern times with the Meiji Restoration.

A look at the Elizabeth Arden cosmetics company, its history, and founder.

An analysis of the relationship between maternal employment and child development.

An analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of William Shakespeare's female characters.

An analysis of sexism in the workplace.

A discussion of the feminist movement and one of its founders, Susan B. Anthony.