Women Studies papers

An examination of archaeological discoveries of female figures representing cult fertility objects and ancient goddesses.

An examination of the fluctuating condition of women during the Renaissance, the Reformation and the Enlightenment periods.

Discusses the life and works of the early 20th Century African American feminist author.

Discusses her rise to power in the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma to Principal Chief.

Examines the human rights status of young people and women.

Discusses plight of women in the 19th Century.

Discusses writings and life of Margaret Cavendish, a 17th Century aristocrat and a political idealist.

Discusses how the works of some 17th Century women writers can be viewed as forms of resistance to the patriarchal doctrine of their time.

A biography of the life and works of the poet Anne Bradstreet.

An in-depth and thorough examination of the impact of technology and telecommunications advancements on the Arab world in general and on Islamic women in particular.

Women's roles in T.H. White's "The Once and Future King".

Explaining the actual rape and kidnapping case of Tamera Brooks and Jaqueline Marris by career criminal Roy Ratliff.

This paper discusses the goodness in three Victoria characters: Tess, "Tess of the d"Urbervilles? by Thomas Hardy , Dorothea, "Middlemarch" by T.S. Elliot and Amy Dorrit, "Little Dorrit" by Charles Dickens.

This paper is in two parts: a review of the history of gender in the workplace and the presentation of a study of ten employees.

The achievements of women activists in two time periods - Ancient Rome and Greece; and the last century.

An essay discussing "A Room of One's Own" by feminist writer Virginia Woolf.

A study of the male-female relationship through an analysis of literature.

A discussion of the depiction of women in Sir Thomas More's "Utopia".

A discussion of the injustices in the U.S. women's prison system.

An examination of the relationships of three African couples in "So Long a Letter" by Mariama Ba, "The Collector of Treasures" by Bessie Head, and "A Meeting in the Dark" by Ngugi wa Thiong?o.

This paper presents an extensive discussion of the global problem of the trafficking of women.

This paper is a personal essay about rape after seeing the documentary movie, "Women under Attack".

This paper is an essay that discusses discrimination against women in a capitalistic society.

This paper discusses the short stories "Little Doritt" by Charles Dickens "MiddleMarch" by George Eliot and "Tess of the D'Urbervilles," by Thomas Hardy.

This paper deals with the objectification of women in the media, and why it happens.

Exploring the topic of marriage then and now in George Eliot's novel "Middlemarch".

This paper presents a detailed examination of the "Middlemarch" by George Eliot especially the themes about Victorian marriages.

A discussion of the role of women in film by analysis of "His Girl Friday," "Semi-Tough" and "Flirting With Disaster".

This paper discusses the psychological impoverishment of Anyuta
in Anton Chekhov's short story "Anyuta".

A review of two novels, "The House of Mirth" by Edith Wharton and "The Coquette" by Hannah Webster Foster, illustrating the feminist view of love and marriage.

A comparative analysis of the marriage patterns among the Yanomamo of South America, the San people of the Kalahari, the Sherpas of Nepal and the residents of the sidewalks of New York City.

This paper discuss the book "The House of Mirth," by Edith Wharton, specifically Lily Bart's business sense."

An analysis of the rite of passage for ancient and modern Hispanic Catholic girls.

A comprehensive discussion of the origins and progression of the Women's Rights Movement.

Based on the writings of Joan Didion - "Sentimental Journeys", a look at life in New York for a woman, since September 11th.

A discussion of women in society through the poems of Emily Dickinson, Charlotte Perkins Gilman and Robert Frost.

A analysis of the principles and contributions towards women's rights in the United States by the Eagle Forum.

The roles of women in film with a focus on three specific films: "His Girl Friday" "Semi-Tough" and "Flirting With Disaster."

An examination of the impact of Title Nine on the issue of discrimination in the field of education.

A look at the letter of St. Jerome to Eustochium outlining the moral virtue of virginity.

This paper discusses that patriarchy and androcentrism, which gives preferential treatment to men, are embedded in social and political structures globally.

An examination of the life and career of American feminist Margaret Sanger.

An analysis of the character Kate, in William Shakespeare's "The Taming of the Shrew" and a reflection of the role of women in society.

An analysis of Ani Difranco's poem "Self Evident", which reflects the September 11th terrorist attacks.

This paper examines how women were portrayed in the many different works by William Shakespeare.

A discussion of the different approaches towards studying women's role in the economy.

A discussion of the decline and fall of the American family through Conservative, Liberal and Feminist paradigms.

This paper looks at the prostitution business.

A detailed examination of Winnie Mandela, ex-wife of former South African President Nelson Mandela and political figure in her own right.

An examination of John Stuart Mill's philosophy of utilitarianism.

An overview of the life of nineteenth century American feminist, Elizabeth Cady Stanton.

An examination of appropriate gender behavior in the popular British television show, "Absolutely Fabulous".

A paper which examines how women's rights are being supressed in Muslim countries throughout the world.

Examining the birth of feminist movements in South America, with focus on Cuba, Nicaragua and Mexico.

A discussion of the lives of Eleanor Roosevelt, Barbara Bush, and Nancy Reagan and how they coped with being a "First Lady".

An analysis of Alexander Saxton's novel, "Bright Web in the Darkness".

A paper which examines the role of women in the American colonies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries.

A discussion of Madonna's feminism.

This paper discusses the feminization of poverty a growing problem in America where increasing numbers of women and children have been forced into poverty, by a combination of social and economic factors.

A literary analysis of Gabriel Garcia Marquez's novel, "Chronicle of a Death Foretold".

A discussion of inequalities in the work place and discrimination against women and the over fifties.

An analysis of the oppression of Christian women as portrayed in the New Testament.

A discussion of the effect of various religions in Africa on women's lives over the past twenty years.

A study of the academic work of Immanuel Wallerstein on social justice worldwide.

This paper examines plastic surgery in the 1920s, the first decade that the idea of plastic surgery became popularized.

This paper compares two essays about the role of women in 19th Century England written by Sarah Stickney Ellis (excerpt from "The Wives of England"- 1843) and Jeanne Deroin (excerpt from "Almanach des Femmos"- 1852).

This paper traces the women's rights movement from the American Civil War to modern day.

A review of Maria Harris' novel "Jubilee Time, Celebrating Women, Spirit and the Advent of Age".

This paper is a research project that evaluates the degree to which there is sexually identity communication on CNN's Town Hall style program, "Talk Back Live".

This paper reviews "Quest for Spirituality" written by Margery Kempe, a 1400's English religious writer.

An analysis of Canadian women's rights and the legal strategies employed.

A paper which examines the influence of three American presidential spouses.

This paper discusses Lynne Withey's book, "Dearest Friend".

A review of Brucker's novel "Giovanni and Lusanna: Love and Marriage in Renaissance Florence".

A comparison of the feminist writings of Virginia Woolf and Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

A feminist analysis by Tania Modleski of these two films' characters, themes and violence.

Describes the lives and careers of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Fanie Lou Hamer.

Examines definition, legal difficulties of prosecution and proof, attitude of the public and justice system, statistics and reform.

A critical review of this study of anti-feminist trends in U.S. culture.

Discusses obstacles hindering women from reaching high management positions. Examines the history since WWII, pay, social bias and the old boys' network.

Discusses the Impact of feminism, attacks on sexism, historical and socioeconomic factors, politics, public views and child-rearing.

Examines the history and application of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Discusses court interpretations, Congressional intent, harassment and homosexuality.

Discusses statistics, minority women, subtle and blatant bias, career vs. family, stereotyping, double standards, sexual harassment and networking.

Examines the effects of economic collapse on conditions, opportunities and roles for married and unmarried women in the workplace, home and society in the 1930s.

Discusses the obstacles to a women's advance in business. Examines reasons, types, biases, career vs. family, affirmative action, lawsuits and corporate reform.

Examines the historical and cultural causes of female oppression and inequality in work, the home, Church and society.

Examines the history of women providing sexual services to military personnel, background, social and economic theory, focusing on Asian examples, gender and feminist issues.

Examines the roles of Phyllis Dietrich in "Double Indemnity" and Veda Pierce in "Mildred Pierce" as lures for men.

Reviews the history of women's roles in the U.S. military, with a focus on contemporary developments.

Examines juvenile crime with an emphasis on female offenders.

Explores the historical roles of Middle Eastern women and some of the current situations of women in the modern Middle East. Emphasizes the complexity of the situation and the impact of politics, economics and tradition.

Reviews an organization theory through the perspective of feminist critique, focusing on bureaucracy.

Examines sources, sexual harassment, techniques of managing and resolving, training programs, mediation and negotiation, counseling, role of the family and group conflict.

Examines plot, characters, family relations, and the feminist theme of this 19th Century novel.

Reviews the life of Mother Teresa on the occasion of her death. Finds that she affirms the higher ideals of society far better than Princess Diana, who died only a week earlier.

Discusses the history and evolution of the women's movement and its changing attitude toward men, power relations, traditional family and social roles.

Examines the special problems and needs of women and the disabled related to alcohol, biology, stigmatization and access to treatment resources.

Examines the need for daycare, public policy issues, youth violence in the U.S. vs. Japan and a recommendation.

Examines the problems of definition, legal examples, incidence, motivations, types, employer liability and responsibility.