Women Studies papers

This paper examines Aphra Benn's "Oroonoko" and Harriet Jacobs' "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", focusing specifically on the gender discourses of their time. Authors' attitudes toward gender roles, sexuality, narration, activism and heroism.

This paper argues that Sigmund Freud's subconscious desire for his 18-year-old patient in "Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria" may have shaped Freud's treatment of her.

This paper describes and analyzes the theme of loneliness and its healing in Madonna Kolbenschlag's "Lost in the Land of Oz: Befriending Your Inner Orphan and Heading for Home", a feminist's work on healing women's loneliness and alienation.

This paper compares the treatment of Mexican-American women in Sandra Cisneros' collection of stories, "Woman Hollering Creek", Arturo Islas' novel "The Rain God", and Cherrie Moraga's non-fiction work "Loving in the War Years": Sexuality, relationships a

This paper compares "Blood Sisters" by Marilyn Yalom and "Rebel Daughters", Eds: Sara Melzer & Leslie Rabine: Two literary portrayals of the roles of women in the French Revolution.

This paper analyzes the generational conflict and continuity in relationship between Jing-mei "June" Woo and her mother Suyuan Woo in Amy Tan's novel "The Joy Luck Club".

This books analyzes the portrayal of European social reality in the 16th to 18th Century, "Magdalena and Balthasar" by Steve Ozment, "The Return of Martin Guerre" by Natalie Zemon Davis and "Good Faith and Truthful Ignorance" by Alexandra Parma Cook and

This paper discusses the evolution of definition of a success woman: Family, women's liberation, work, economics and relationships, quality of life and future.

This paper discusses Maureen Montgomery's book "Gilded Prostitution': Status, Money, and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914": Reasons for marriages, socioeconomics, stereotypes, what marriages say about American and British cultures.

This paper discusses social and political works and ideas of the feminist Mary Wollstonecraft who is the mother of Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley the creator of "Frankenstein".

This paper discusses the roles of women in the 1910 Mexican Revolution: Soldaderas, history, lifestyle, relationship with male soldiers, types, motivation, persecution of and leadership.

This paper analyzes the problem of battered women using a Problem-Policy-Provision-Feedback analysis: Incidence, social and personal effects, childhood causes, social services, stressors, family issues and education and assessment. Tables.

This paper analyzes Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler" as realistic social drama from a feminist perspective: Plot, characters, themes, symbolism, deconstructionist critique, women's roles and gender equality.

This paper discusses Maya Angelou's short essay "Graduation in Stamps" a portion of her autobiographical work "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings": Life, career and analysis of essay.

This paper discusses genital mutilation of women: Definition, use in controlling women in Africa, Asia and Middle East, history, incidence, need for national and international action to stop practice.

This paper is a critical review of Buchi Emecheta's "The Family", a story of an abused Jamaican woman's stranger-in-strange-land experiences in England.

This paper discusses the historical value system and cultural beliefs shaping roles of Muslim women and the problems it creates in health care in U.S. under the adaptation model of nursing.

This paper is a critical review of Judith Plaskow's "Standing Again At Sinai" that proposes a feminist Judaism reinterpreting religious texts and ending male superiority.

This paper examines issues of race, gender and sexuality as critical factors of dramatic action in Shakespeare's "Othello".

This study analyzes the misbehavior of adolescent girls as exemplified by the character of Frankie Addams in Carson McCullers' "The Member of the Wedding" and by the character of Beverly Ann Donofrio in her autobiographical "Riding in Cars With Boys".

This paper examines the practice of suttee (sati), the burning of Indian widows upon the deaths of their husbands in context of Hindu culture and religion: Origins and evolution, justification as control of women by men, feminist views, outlawing in 1829

This paper discusses the influence of the 1960's counterculture, anti-establishment era in politics: Legacy, ecology, civil rights and feminism.

This paper examines the stereotyped images of women in the media: Negative personal, social, economic and physical effects of stereotyped images (sex objects, Superwomen, domestic types) in TV commercials and magazine ads.

This paper discusses the status of women in the Olympics as of 1994: Participation in events, media coverage, role of sports organizations, compared to men and major athletes.

This paper discusses the first black woman to be elected to the U.S. Senate, Carol Moseley Braun: Life and career, 1992 campaign, issues and media coverage.

This book reviews Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own": Ideas on women in society, history and as fiction writers, feminism and education.

This paper discusses discrimination in the U.S. from the 1950's to the 1990's: Racism and sexism in business and society, politics, integration, harrassment and instutionalized biases.

This paper analyzes the two heroines from the Bible, Ruth and Esther: Courage, faith and nobility.

A look at the sociohistorical aspects, major themes (feminism, racism and sexism), theory and examples (black, Latina and Vietnamese).

An examination of the history, incidence, increase since 1980s and causes and effects as compared to the U.S.

A look at the causes and effects, illness, minorities, glass ceiling, medical field, working mothers, marriage, part-time and at-home work and corporate policy.

A comparison of education, marriage, children, reproductive freedom and career opportunities.

A look at the impact of feminism on society and the expansion of the women's roles in "Star Wars" by George Lucas, "Starman" by John Carpenter and "Alien" by Ridley Scott.

An examination of its rise and significance including an overview of the impact of Islam on politics on the Muslim world, the effect on women and male-female relations, political and national identity and social and secular aspects.

A discussion of the reasons for the lower social status of women including family hierarchy, child-rearing, bride capture and wife-trading.

An analysis of the factors putting marriage at risk (expectations, age, bad communication), divorce results (emotional, economic, social, familial), remarriage and stepparenting.

An examination of the social, cultural, physical and educational explanations for the relative dearth of female scientists and the prejudice against women in other fields.

A discussion of gender stereotyping and sexism in programs and in advertising. Includes historical and cultural roots, MTV and content analysis.

The life and career of the 18th century letter-writer/scientist, emphasizing her role in controlling smallpox.

A look at the evolution in the 20th century of abortion and contraception including Margaret Sanger, family planning, the role of government and private agencies, religion and court decisions.

An examination of the changing legal and social views, feminism, response of the justice system, examples and victim empowerment.

The history and development in the 20th century including feminism, politics, social concerns, economics, family, law and Islamic fundamentalism.

A comparison of the feminist and sociological approaches to American society and the roles of women in the 1950s.

An examination of the author's sources and conclusions in the feminist/revisionist work on women's roles in this era.

The life and career of the 18th century English artists' model.

A look at her major artistic, social, political and philosophical themes in her fictional novel "To the Lighthouse' and her non-fictional "Professions for Women".

A moral and philosophical analysis of the 1991 Navy convention abuse, applying the theories of Immanuel Kant and John Mill.

A review of a feminist collection of works by Black, Asian and Chicana women writers.

Original research using the General Social Survey. Assesses the impact of marital status & gender on abortion attitudes.

Sociocultural causes & effects of second-class status of women in the home & workplace in two patriarchal nations.

Evolution of roles & status of women. Examines biblical interpretations, oppression, views of Jesus & Paul and the impact on 20th Cent. Christianity.

Examines individual & social significance of two related rituals of traditional African religion & culture, emphasizing the role of initiation.

Affirmative action and govt. regulation, focusing on the bias against African-American women.

Compares & contrasts the cultural & regional differences between Islamic women of Indian descent with those of Arabic descent.

Pro & con views. Examined in terms of degradation of & violence against women, exploitation of consumers, civil liberatarian & radical feminist attitudes, laws & court decisions, censorship vs. free choice.

Reviews work arguing that women's economic position has not much improved since 1960s.

Describes the practice & justification in Africa, its effect on women, international law, criticism, conflict between human rights & cultural relativism.

Principles of Buddhism & Zen, restricted female roles, salvation and self-help.

Critical review of work on Guatemalan peasant woman who became an underground resistance leader.

Critical review of this work on the special suffering & strength of female slaves.

Changing roles in workplace, education, politics & family through women's movement after WWII. Looks at the prejudiced portrayals in media; biases against actresses in movies and effects of gender stereotyping on children.

Public & private life & career to 1945, focusing on her shaping of the concept of the First Lady & her fight for women's rights.

Development since 1940s, focusing on roles of women, & relationship with Latin Amer. film as reflection of society. Looks at the Golden Age (through 1950s), major films & trends, stars, styles, themes & plots and heroines.

Theoretical & social psychological perspectives on prejudices & proposal for media/educational program to change bias.

American attitudes & changing roles. The changes since WWII, their effectivness and how the Gulf War changed the image. Looks at issues of bravery, physical ability and pregnancy.

Discusses when govt. should compel woman to carry a pregnancy to term. Discusses legal, social, moral and biological issues.

Events in the life of mistress & interpreter of explorer/conqueror Cortes & her effect on Mexican culture.

A look at the emotional, psychological, social and economic suffering experienced by parents and children.

A look at the history and development, aims, sexual issues, work, social roles, benefits, stereotypes, aging and marriage.

A look at their background, cultural ideas about women and their bodies and feminist views.

A look at the causes, the impact of the environment and family including symptoms, self-image and counseling.

A look at the purpose, problems, legalities, organization, trial procedures, role of the referee and awards.

A comparison of the roles of women in historical and cultural contexts in Marlowe's "Doctor Faustus", Goethe's "Faust" and Thomas Mann's "Doctor Faustus".

A focus on women, minorities and the handicapped including effects, history, statistics, law and reform and business policy.

A review of the mid-19th century letters on women's rights, sexual equality and cultural imperatives in "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes" by Sarah Grimke.

A look at the social, political and economic advances and obstacles for feminism in the male-dominated Italy.

A look at the changing roles and needs of women in the 1990s, including the historical/cultural background, sexism, the workplace, family, political power, child care, economics, abortion, feminism and health.

A comparison of the U.S.and the Arab world with a focus on history, symbolism, culture, privacy and modesty.

A sociological analysis including gender bias, role restrictions, caregiving stereotype, economics and relationships.

A look the population control policy including the sociopolitical background, birth/death rates, economic issues, one-child policy, birth control and coerced abortion.

A look at the impact on communications, stereotypes, social and anthropological aspects and family roles.

A sociological study of Hildegard of Bingen, Clara Schumann and Madia Boulanger and their works in a male-dominated field.

Examines the roles of women, false expectations, social and sexual factors, family policy, abuses and comparison with the U.S.

Compares the lives and careers of the First Lady and the 19th Century abolitionist, discussing feminism, women's and children's rights and social activism.

Argues against federal government funding of abortions, presenting arguments of pro-choice and pro-life proponents.

Examines the recent historical trend of women entering the workplace, focusing on legal issues, with emphasis on sexual harassment and the courts.

Examines the inter-relationships of anorexia, body image and conformity to American culture, emphasizing culturally bound definitions of attractiveness.

Compares treatment and role of women in: William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily", Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" and Tillie Olsen's "Here I Stand Ironing".

Focuses on organizations and the impact of overall organizational attitude toward women, implications, intervention and incidence.

A critical review of this work on the obstacles to women's success in the workplace.

Examines the life, career and influence of this 12th Century German saint, focusing on her visions and visitations.

Examines the life and career of this teacher in context of her work with Helen Keller and the causes and implications of sensory handicap in the life of this famous person.

Examines the 1988 newspaper coverage of assaults to determine the style, objectivity, persuasion, omissions, distortions, offenders and victims.

Examines the views of women on the degradation of women in pornographic material, discussing objectification, sadism, male justification and feminist agenda.

Examines definition, difficulties in prosecution, Thomas/Hill hearings, organizational attitudes and actions.

Examines problems and possible solutions for day care, pregnancy leave, balancing child-rearing and work.

Examines statistics, positions, earnings, organizational obstacles, leadership traits, discrimination and solutions.

Examines the role of reproductive power, birth, childhood, social structure, marriage rites, religious ceremonies, gender roles and the future.

Examines special concerns for women in fulfilling needs in interpersonal relations and discusses perceptions, openness, style, trust and tactics.

Focuses on the workplace, examining wage, promotion and legal discrimination and inequality affecting women today.