Women Studies papersEssay (General) : Gender DiscoursesThis 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. Essay (General) : Sigmund Freud and "Dora: An Analysis of a Case of Hysteria"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. Essay (General) : Madonna Kolbenschlag's "Lost in the Land of Oz"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. Essay (General) : Mexican-American Women in LiteratureThis 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 Essay (General) : The Roles of Women in the French RevolutionThis 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. Essay (General) : Amy Tan's "The Joy Luck Club".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". Essay (General) : European Social Reality in the 16th to 18th CenturyThis 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 Essay (General) : Successful WomenThis paper discusses the evolution of definition of a success woman: Family, women's liberation, work, economics and relationships, quality of life and future. Essay (General) : Maureen Montgomery's "Gilded Prostitution': Status, Money, and Transatlantic Marriages, 1870-1914".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. Essay (General) : Mary WollstonecraftThis 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". Essay (General) : Women in the 1910 Mexican RevolutionThis paper discusses the roles of women in the 1910 Mexican Revolution: Soldaderas, history, lifestyle, relationship with male soldiers, types, motivation, persecution of and leadership. Essay (General) : Battered WomenThis 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. Essay (General) : Henrik Ibsen's "Hedda Gabler"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. Essay (General) : Maya Angelou's "Graduation in Stamps"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. Essay (General) : Genital Mutilation of WomenThis 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. Analytical Essay : Buchi Emecheta's "The Family"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. Essay (General) : The Effect of Islamic Cultural Beliefs about Women on NursingThis 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. Essay (General) : Judith Plaskow's "Standing Again At Sinai"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. Essay (General) : Shakespeare's "Othello"This paper examines issues of race, gender and sexuality as critical factors of dramatic action in Shakespeare's "Othello". Analytical Essay : McCullers' "The Member of the Wedding" and Donofrio's "Riding In Cars With Boys"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". Essay (General) : The Burning of Indian WidowsThis 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 Essay (General) : The Influence of the 1960's CountercultureThis paper discusses the influence of the 1960's counterculture, anti-establishment era in politics: Legacy, ecology, civil rights and feminism. Essay (General) : Women in the MediaThis 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. Essay (General) : Women in the OlympicsThis 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. Essay (General) : Carol Moseley BraunThis 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. Essay (General) : Virginia Woolf's "A Room of One's Own"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. Essay (General) : Discrimination in the U.S. 1950s -1990sThis 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. Essay (General) : The Books of Ruth and EstherThis paper analyzes the two heroines from the Bible, Ruth and Esther: Courage, faith and nobility. Essay (General) : Women Artists of ColorA look at the sociohistorical aspects, major themes (feminism, racism and sexism), theory and examples (black, Latina and Vietnamese). Essay (General) : Divorce in JapanAn examination of the history, incidence, increase since 1980s and causes and effects as compared to the U.S. Essay (General) : Women and Workplace StressA look at the causes and effects, illness, minorities, glass ceiling, medical field, working mothers, marriage, part-time and at-home work and corporate policy. Essay (General) : Women in the U.S. and ChinaA comparison of education, marriage, children, reproductive freedom and career opportunities. Essay (General) : Women's Movement and Science Fiction FilmsA 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. Essay (General) : Islamic Fundamentalism in PakistanAn 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. Essay (General) : Eskimo WomenA discussion of the reasons for the lower social status of women including family hierarchy, child-rearing, bride capture and wife-trading. Essay (General) : Cause and Effects of DivorceAn analysis of the factors putting marriage at risk (expectations, age, bad communication), divorce results (emotional, economic, social, familial), remarriage and stepparenting. Essay (General) : Women in ScienceAn examination of the social, cultural, physical and educational explanations for the relative dearth of female scientists and the prejudice against women in other fields. Essay (General) : Women on TelevisionA discussion of gender stereotyping and sexism in programs and in advertising. Includes historical and cultural roots, MTV and content analysis. Essay (General) : Lady Mary Wortley MontaguThe life and career of the 18th century letter-writer/scientist, emphasizing her role in controlling smallpox. Essay (General) : Reproductive RightsA 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. Essay (General) : Wife AbuseAn examination of the changing legal and social views, feminism, response of the justice system, examples and victim empowerment. Essay (General) : Women's Movement in EgyptThe history and development in the 20th century including feminism, politics, social concerns, economics, family, law and Islamic fundamentalism. Essay (General) : "The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan and "The Hearts of Men" by Barbara Ehrenreich )A comparison of the feminist and sociological approaches to American society and the roles of women in the 1950s. Essay (General) : "English Noblewomen in the Later Middle Ages" by Jennifer WardAn examination of the author's sources and conclusions in the feminist/revisionist work on women's roles in this era. Essay (General) : Emma HamiltonThe life and career of the 18th century English artists' model. Analytical Essay : Feminism Of Virginia WoolfA look at her major artistic, social, political and philosophical themes in her fictional novel "To the Lighthouse' and her non-fictional "Professions for Women". Essay (General) : Tailhook Sexual Harassment CaseA moral and philosophical analysis of the 1991 Navy convention abuse, applying the theories of Immanuel Kant and John Mill. Analytical Essay : "This Bridge Called My Back" by Cherrie Moraga and Gloria Anzaldua, EdsA review of a feminist collection of works by Black, Asian and Chicana women writers. Essay (General) : Abortion Attitudes, Marital Status & GenderOriginal research using the General Social Survey. Assesses the impact of marital status & gender on abortion attitudes. Essay (General) : Women in Japan & MexicoSociocultural causes & effects of second-class status of women in the home & workplace in two patriarchal nations. Essay (General) : Women in Early ChristianityEvolution of roles & status of women. Examines biblical interpretations, oppression, views of Jesus & Paul and the impact on 20th Cent. Christianity. Essay (General) : Circumcision & Marriage in African CulturesExamines individual & social significance of two related rituals of traditional African religion & culture, emphasizing the role of initiation. Essay (General) : Racial Discrimination in EmploymentAffirmative action and govt. regulation, focusing on the bias against African-American women. Essay (General) : Islamic WomenCompares & contrasts the cultural & regional differences between Islamic women of Indian descent with those of Arabic descent. Essay (General) : Feminism & PornographyPro & 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. Essay (General) : "Caught In The Crisis: Women & The US. Economy Today" ( Teresa Amott )Reviews work arguing that women's economic position has not much improved since 1960s. Essay (General) : Female CircumcisionDescribes the practice & justification in Africa, its effect on women, international law, criticism, conflict between human rights & cultural relativism. Essay (General) : Japanese Women in Zen BuddhismPrinciples of Buddhism & Zen, restricted female roles, salvation and self-help. Analytical Essay : "I, Rigoberta Menchu" ( Elisabeth Burgos-debray, Ed )Critical review of work on Guatemalan peasant woman who became an underground resistance leader. Essay (General) : "Ar'n't I A Woman?: Female Slaves In The Plantation South"( Deborah Gray White )Critical review of this work on the special suffering & strength of female slaves. Essay (General) : Women in Society & MediaChanging 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. Essay (General) : Eleanor RooseveltPublic & private life & career to 1945, focusing on her shaping of the concept of the First Lady & her fight for women's rights. Essay (General) : Mexican CinemaDevelopment 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. Essay (General) : Women in the MilitaryTheoretical & social psychological perspectives on prejudices & proposal for media/educational program to change bias. Essay (General) : Women in the MilitaryAmerican 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. Essay (General) : Abortion & U.S. Govt.Discusses when govt. should compel woman to carry a pregnancy to term. Discusses legal, social, moral and biological issues. Essay (General) : Dona MarinaEvents in the life of mistress & interpreter of explorer/conqueror Cortes & her effect on Mexican culture. Essay (General) : Effects of DivorceA look at the emotional, psychological, social and economic suffering experienced by parents and children. Essay (General) : Women's MovementA look at the history and development, aims, sexual issues, work, social roles, benefits, stereotypes, aging and marriage. Essay (General) : Bustles in the 19th centuryA look at their background, cultural ideas about women and their bodies and feminist views. Essay (General) : Eating Disorders Among College WomenA look at the causes, the impact of the environment and family including symptoms, self-image and counseling. Essay (General) : Workers' Compensation in CaliforniaA look at the purpose, problems, legalities, organization, trial procedures, role of the referee and awards. Essay (General) : Women in Faust LegendA 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". Essay (General) : Workplace DiscriminationA focus on women, minorities and the handicapped including effects, history, statistics, law and reform and business policy. Essay (General) : "Letters on the Equality of the Sexes"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. Essay (General) : Italy's Women's MovementA look at the social, political and economic advances and obstacles for feminism in the male-dominated Italy. Essay (General) : Women in SocietyA 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. Essay (General) : The VeilA comparison of the U.S.and the Arab world with a focus on history, symbolism, culture, privacy and modesty. Essay (General) : Women and AgingA sociological analysis including gender bias, role restrictions, caregiving stereotype, economics and relationships. Essay (General) : Abortion in ChinaA look the population control policy including the sociopolitical background, birth/death rates, economic issues, one-child policy, birth control and coerced abortion. Essay (General) : Gender Differences in MarriageA look at the impact on communications, stereotypes, social and anthropological aspects and family roles. Essay (General) : Women Classical ComposersA sociological study of Hildegard of Bingen, Clara Schumann and Madia Boulanger and their works in a male-dominated field. Essay (General) : Marriage in ChinaExamines the roles of women, false expectations, social and sexual factors, family policy, abuses and comparison with the U.S. Essay (General) : Hilary Clinton and Lucretia MottCompares the lives and careers of the First Lady and the 19th Century abolitionist, discussing feminism, women's and children's rights and social activism. Essay (General) : Government Funding of AbortionArgues against federal government funding of abortions, presenting arguments of pro-choice and pro-life proponents. Essay (General) : Women in the WorkplaceExamines the recent historical trend of women entering the workplace, focusing on legal issues, with emphasis on sexual harassment and the courts. Essay (General) : Anorexia, Body Image and Conformity in American SocietyExamines the inter-relationships of anorexia, body image and conformity to American culture, emphasizing culturally bound definitions of attractiveness. Analytical Essay : Faulkner, Chopin and Olsen: The Role of Women in FictionCompares 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". Essay (General) : Sexual HarassmentFocuses on organizations and the impact of overall organizational attitude toward women, implications, intervention and incidence. Analytical Essay : "Revolving Doors: Sex, Segregation and Women's Careers"A critical review of this work on the obstacles to women's success in the workplace. Essay (General) : St. Elizabeth Of SchonauExamines the life, career and influence of this 12th Century German saint, focusing on her visions and visitations. Essay (General) : Anne Marshall SullivanExamines 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. Essay (General) : Sexual Assaults and "The Los Angeles Times"Examines the 1988 newspaper coverage of assaults to determine the style, objectivity, persuasion, omissions, distortions, offenders and victims. Essay (General) : Pornography and FeminismExamines the views of women on the degradation of women in pornographic material, discussing objectification, sadism, male justification and feminist agenda. Essay (General) : Sexual HarassmentExamines definition, difficulties in prosecution, Thomas/Hill hearings, organizational attitudes and actions. Essay (General) : Working MothersExamines problems and possible solutions for day care, pregnancy leave, balancing child-rearing and work. Essay (General) : Women in Senior ManagementExamines statistics, positions, earnings, organizational obstacles, leadership traits, discrimination and solutions. Essay (General) : The HopiExamines the role of reproductive power, birth, childhood, social structure, marriage rites, religious ceremonies, gender roles and the future. Essay (General) : Women and NegotiationExamines special concerns for women in fulfilling needs in interpersonal relations and discusses perceptions, openness, style, trust and tactics. Essay (General) : Women and EconomicsFocuses on the workplace, examining wage, promotion and legal discrimination and inequality affecting women today.
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