Women Studies papers

This paper discusses the causes and effects of working night shifts as related to breast cancer.

This paper discusses women in three Shakespearean plays as presented in the film versions. These include Kenneth Branagh's "Much Ado about Nothing", Trevor Dunn's "Twelfth Night", and Baz Luhrman's "Romeo and Juliet".

Compares the views presented about the construction of the female sense of self in the two novels, "The Lover" and "Love in a Small Town".

Paper critiques the poem, "Aunt Jennifer's Tigers", by Adrienne Rich, and the play, "Trifles", by Susan Glaspell, from a feminist perspective.

This paper discusses the feminist implications of Maria Edgeworth's 19th century novel, "Belinda".

This paper discusses women's magazines and the influence they have on body image in women.

This paper discusses the function of the character Emma in Flaubert's "Madame Bovary".

This paper discusses the educational philosophies of Paulo Freire and their application to feminist theory.

Shows the differences in approach to abortion in the U.S and the rest of the world, especially Germany.

This paper discusses the life and contribution of the famous 1960s rock singer, Janis Joplin.

Looks at both sides of the debate concerning the results of the Minneapolis Domestic Violence Experiment.

Examines American feminism in the 1960s and the bid to include the ERA in the Constitution.

Discusses and compares these two famous Argentinian characters.

Examines the relationship between the first President of the U.S.A and his wife, Martha.

The paper examines the effects of women on the horror genre in film.

This paper analyzes the short story by William Faulkner, "Dry September", which is about the frustrations of Minnie Cooper, whose sexual life seems to have passed her by.

This paper discusses the constitutionality of women in ground combat.

A discussion of the way the loyalist women in Canada were not acknowledged for their historical contributions.

This paper discusses the Renaissance world of Italian art critic Giorgio Vasari, his concept of artistic genius, and its effect on the standing of female artists.

An analysis of this novel by Nora Okja Keller.

This paper discusses the social changes that came about because of the reduction of population by the Black Plague, warfare, and the invention of the Gutenberg printing press.

This paper is a review of the topic of birth timing in a sociological perspective.

This paper discusses that women are over-involved but under-recognized in national liberation movements.

Presents arguments for and five arguments against abortion.

Examines the two female characters in Walter Scott's novel, "Ivanhoe".

Examines Charlotte Perkins Gilman's story as a commentary of the social conditions facing women in the 19th century.

A literary review of "Medea" by Euripides, a story of one woman's powerful love, dangerous obsession and ultimately, callous revenge.

This paper is a review of the feminist story by Charlotte Gilman, "The Yellow Wallpaper".

An examination of the role of women as military nurses in WWI.

Discusses the feminist vision in literature within the context of "Jane Eyre", by Charlotte Bronte, and "Wide Sargasso Sea", by Jean Rhys.

This paper discusses that gender discrimination in business still continues unabated, despite legislation.

Examines images of women in Geoffrey Chaucer's classic.

Examines how the mythical Pandora was presented in art and culture through the ages.

Review of literature discussing the topic of gender inequality in relationships.

An overview of the life of American First Lady, Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882).

A look at the theme of feminism in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper".

A review of Laurie Shrage's work, ?Abortion and Social Responsibility: Depolarizing the Debate.?

A description of the life of Frida Kahlo and her impact on feminism both during her time and today.

Discusses the theories of Nancy Chodorow and Simone De Beauvoir regarding women's position in society.

A comparison of the domestic violence trends in the United States and Germany.

A discussion of the history of the struggle for women's rights in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Examines the history of the role of women in the Quaker movement.

A look at the portrayal of single women through a review of Jane Austen's "Pride and Prejudice" and the film, "Pretty Woman".

Examines the history of silicone breast implants and argues that they are safe to use.

This paper discusses the way that Anna Akhmatova captured her experiences, feelings, and emotions in her poem, "Requiem".

A review of the article, "The Naked Citadel" by Susan Faludi, on the enrollment of women cadets.

A look at the phenomenon of female serial killers in history.

This paper discusses the social criticism of the patriarchal and Christian society in the 14th century Italian civilization, as presented in Giovanni Boccaccio's "The Decameron".

An overview of the causes and issues surrounding breast implants.

This paper reviews Merline Pitre's "In Struggle against Jim Crow: Lulu B. White and the NAACP, 1900-1957" (1999) by discussing the history of Jim Crow laws.

A discussion of the concept of gender identity in women through various stages in their lives.

This paper discusses why Edna commits suicide in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening".

Looks at some of the criticisms of affirmative action programs and argues that, in spite of the criticism, affirmative action is sound policy.

A discussion of how the move towards the West in America transformed the role of women in American society.

This paper looks at two landmark studies conducted regarding the motives and competence of men who were convicted of rape.

This paper discusses the history behind the California Gold Rush and the way it changed the face of the West.

A profile of the career of this American businesswoman.

A discussion on whether there is a fundamental change transformation taking place in Japanese management.

An examination of the opportunities for professional women in Mexico.

A critique of "The Scarlet Letter" by Hawthorne.

Examines the struggle for freedom by women in pre-Civil War American history.

An assessment of why the New Right are critical of single parenting using sociological theory and evidence.

An examination of the claim made by some feminist sociologists that marriage and family life can be disadvantageous to women.

An analysis of Emily Ahern's article, entitled "The Power and Pollution of Chinese Women".

Explores the the historical and direct influence that Darwin and post-Darwinism had on the themes in "Dorian Gray" and "Dracula".

A look at the unique style of "Wife of Bath's Prologue" in Chaucer's "The Canterbury Tales".

An examination of the issue of sexism in 19th century Russian society.

This paper discusses that, throughout the 20th century, wars have had the most influential effect on how Americans define themselves and how they treated others.

A brief examination of symptoms and causes of menopause.

An examination of the sociological effect of domestic violence.

Discusses affirmative action from a historical, economic, and social perspective.

Examines the theme in "The Tale of Genji", which is that the nunnery is a place of escape for women.

A look at the marriage practices of the !Kung San tribe and a comparison of these to American modern-day relationship practices.

Examines the discovery of Edna Pontellier's deepest truth in "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin.

Study on women's readiness to use condoms and the need to promote the use of condoms to help prevent HIV infection in females.

This paper discusses Battista Sforza, the Duchess of Urbino, and the Italian Renaissance.

A review of the book, "The Plantation Mistress: Women's World in the Old South", by Catherine Clinton.

A comparison of "My Forbidden Face" by Latifa and "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston.

A look at the difficulties of finding reliable historical information about the lives of women in medieval Europe.

An analysis of the book, "Women Called to Witness", by Nancy A. Hardesty, which argues that the seeds of feminism can be found in the evangelical religion.

This paper discusses the problem of homelessness in the United States, especially among women, who are often the sole caretakers of their young children.

An examination of the way that women's rights movements managed to impact women's lives in the 1970s.

Argues the benefits of using midwives for maternity care and the birthing process.

A look at the impact working women have had on society.

A biography of the life of the Burmese leader, Aung San Suu Kyi.

Explores the theme of oppression of women in Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour".

This paper discusses medieval female archetypes as represented in three stories: Don Juan Manuel's "El Conde Lucanor", M. D?bax's "Romance de Gerineldo y la Infantia", and Fernando de Rojas's "La Celestina".

This paper discusses the way in which women internalize masculine expectations of beauty and the effect this has on the female body and psyche.

An exploration of the gender imbalance in witchcraft accusations during the European witch hunts from a feminist perspective.

A look into how Roman Emperor Augustus enhanced the status of women through incentives.

An overview of the topic of abuse against women, including why it happens and what can be done about it.

A brief examination of the terrible phenomenon of domestic violence.

An examination of the effects of patriarchy on the female body and the internal experience of women.

An examination of the problem of the levels of lethal violence against women, focusing on Berkeley County, South Carolina.

A biography of the life and work of Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross.

Historical account of the life of American nurse, Clara Barton.

Looks at the greater degree of freedom Japanese women had during the Meiji and Taisho periods in Japan.

Juxtaposes Tess Durbeyfield of "Tess of the D'Urbervilles" and Hester Prynne of "The Scarlet Letter".

A discussion of the facts behind a court case that challenges the use of contraceptives in modern day America.