Women Studies papers

A look at the main influences in the life and works of nineteenth century American author, Louisa May Alcott.

Examines how women and the family unit are portrayed in the writings of early feminist Mary Wollstonecraft and her daughter, Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley.

A biography of Charlotte Perkins Gilman along with an analysis of her works.

Analyzes this novel by Michelle Cliff on the plight of women in the world.

Examines the views of women's right activist Mary Wollstonecraft and political philosopher, Karl Marx on the formation of society.

This paper discusses the city of Gilead, the imaginary dystopia depicted in Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale".

Reviews Margaret Atwood's futuristic novel "The Handmaid's Tale".

Examines gender issues in the American legal system.

This paper discusses the ways in which the face of American law is steadily changing.

A review of Virginia Woolf's book, "To the Lighthouse" focusing on the function of gender roles in the story.

This paper is an examination and discussion of Kumari Jayawardena's "Feminism and Nationalism in the Third World".

This paper analyzes the use of sisters as a literary device in Geraldine Jewsbury's novel The Half Sisters, and Christina Rossetti's narrative poem "Goblin Market".

An analysis of the story of Jezebel, a character in the two books of Kings and in two Chronicles in the Bible.

An examination of the history of witchy women from the medieval era to present day and how they are a good source of entertainment from trials to television.

A study of intermarriage between Japanese women and American men.

This paper looks at the work "The Second Shift" by sociologist Arlie Russell Hochschild.

An analysis of two books - "The Sphinx in the City" by Elizabeth Wilson, and "Women in Cities" edited by Dr. J. Little, Linda Peake and P. Richardson.

A discussion of the life of the famous courtesan Veronica Franco including her trial for witchcraft.

A discussion of women in society in 16th century Venice.

This paper is a research proposal, including an extensive literature review, which explores the relative importance of non-economic factors in predicting the level of difficulty unwed mothers will experience in moving from welfare to work.

This paper compares Elizabeth Barrett Browning's short poem "To George Sand: A Recognition", Christina Rossetti's poem "Goblin Marker" and the novelist Geraldine Jewsbury's "The Half Sisters".

This is a compare and contrast paper discussing the right to life vs. the right to choose.

Examines the images of the sea in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening".

This paper examines major developments in American History from the end of the Civil War to the beginning of the American-led war with Iraq.

An interview with a feminist connected to People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and a review of literature on the subject.

A discussion of the causes of domestic violence and its treatment with an emphasis on group counseling.

A literature review on domestic violence and its relationship with communication.

The phenomenon of sexual discrimination against women within the workplace, despite their holding increasing senior positions in companies.

A discussion of the relationship between the feminization of poverty and divorce in the U.S..

A biography of Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

Examines the theme of houses in Alice Sebold's cult text, "The Lovely Bones".

This paper compares and contrasts 16th and 20th Century ideas about love and marriage as portrayed in the 1989 film "When Harry Met Sally" and the 1998 film "Shakespeare in Love."

A discussion of the problems in African-American communities and the possible solution in the form of uniting Afrocentrism and black feminism.

This paper presents many arguments that women should not be admitted as members to the Augusta National Golf Course.

A discussion of the pros and cons of breast feeding over bottle feeding.

Examines the life and work of the founder of the American Red Cross.

Discusses the article "Media Mirrors" by Carol Moog about Maidenform bra company's advertisements.

This paper explores the life of the tragic poetess Sylvia Plath and her struggle with the expectations of women in the 1950s.

This paper discusses the novel, "The Blazing World" by Margaret Cavendish, one of the first fictional, science fantasy novels ever written by a woman.

Examines the book "Drinking, A Love Story" by American author Caroline Knapp.

A look at the traditional ancient Chinese attitude towards women though a literature review.

This paper compares the similarities in the lives of poets Anne Sexton and Sylvia Plath.

Explores the issue of inequality in Sister Souljah's novel, "The Coldest Winter Ever".

This paper explores the topic of prostitution, attempting to answer the questions of why there is prostitution and how it has been justified.

An examination of the events and the reasons behind the International Women's Year of 1975.

This paper discusses Don DeLillo's use of women as objects for pornography and propaganda in his book "Running Dog".

This paper looks at the character Oedipa Maas from Thomas Pynchon's 1965 novel "The Crying of Lot 49".

A look at the triumph of the feminist heroine, Emily, in William Faulkner's
"A Rose for Emily".

This paper looks at Katherine Mansfield's short stories and the ways in which they portray the nature of sexuality in the early twentieth century.

A representation of hegemonic masculinity in the popular television series "Trading Spaces".

A compare and contrast analysis of the attitude toward women in the three main monotheistic religions of today's world--Christianity, Islam, and Judaism.

This paper discusses use of intertextuality in Chopin's "A Respectable Woman".

A discussion of battered women syndrome (BWS) and its relevance in the criminal justice system in respects to parole.

Using feminist thought and theories to prove Hollywood's male dominance and oppression of women.

This paper looks closely at the topic of the justice system and its bias with regards to gender.

This paper traces the evolution of women's health and medical practices through the 19th century, citing "The Yellow Wallpaper" by Charlotte Perkins Gilman in the analysis of female hysteria.

This paper argues that a woman's right to choose whether or not to be a mother should not be controlled by a man.

This paper discusses the problems that face women in Mozambique because of poor accessibility to health care, attitudes towards parenthood and uncontrolled flooding.

Examining the struggle for control over one's own sexuality, as experienced by the women in the novels by Sylvia Plath ("The Bell Jar") and Alice Munro ("Lives of Girls and Women").

The travels of Margery Kempe within her home country of England, where she went, with whom she met, and their significance to her piety.

A discussion of Aphra Behn's "Oroonoko", read from a feminist perspective.

The causes and preoccupations of the women's movement in the 1960s.

This paper discusses the interaction between two themes in the paintings and drawings of Edgar Degas. The first is the study of form and shape, primarily of women. The second is his attitude towards the socioeconomic class of his subjects.

An in-depth and through study of three groups of Quebec women and how they managed over the years to enter the male-controlled spheres in their particular societies.

Examines the cross-cultural representation of women's sexuality.

Discusses images of women and the reality.

Compares and contrasts the lives of Jacqueline Bouvier and Maya Angelou.

Describes the 1984 book on the influence of the black woman on race, sex and the woman's movement in the U.S.

Examines the leadership of women in the workplace and in politics.

Discusses Islamic doctrine and the role of women.

Explores the issue from a black feminist point of view.

Examines the life and career of the TV journalist.

Discussion of the condition that adversely impact women's ability to regulate their mood and behavior.

Analysis of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) as it relates to women.

Uses a review of literature to examine issues.

Examines how pornography interacts with sexual violence.

Discusses how the theory of spectatorship is used by feminist film theorists.

Discusses the condition of women from the 16th to 18th centuries.

Discusses images of women in Paleolithic society.

Examines the multiple meanings of the movement.

Discussion of the 1848 Convention.

Examines why female victims of domestic abuse don't leave the abusive relationship.

Analysis of this book on female prostitution.

Examines the situation of women in Afghanistan under Taliban rule.

Examines the life and career of the anthropologist.

Analysis of how the rise of feminism and widespread poverty brought about social and political change in the 1960s.

Discusses the decline of marriage as the number one priority of women today.

Discusses the spiritual pilgrimage or journey of two American leaders: Jane Addams and Malcolm X.

Discusses prejudices in the media representation of women.

Discusses the differing opinions concerning abortion.

Analysis of why the improved ecnomic indicators for African Americans have not eliminated the economic disparity between Blacks and Whites.

An examination of Woolf's work--fiction and essays--in light of her critique of society and social concerns.

A discussion of the social and cultural aspects.

A discussion of the emergence of radical feminist art and militant feminist artists of the 1970s.

An examination of how depictions of women throughout history illustrate the roles of women in various groups.

A look at the emergence of oppressed African women.

An essay on the struggles of women who work at night.

An examination of two literary works that describe the nature of women in terms of good/bad distinctions.

A discussion of the suffering Rigobuta Menchu endured as part of an exploited and abused people in Guatemala.