Women Studies papersEssay (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. Essay (General) : RapeExamines incidence, precautions, self-defense, prevention and flooding (reliving the experience). Essay (General) : Love and Marriage in American-Indian TribesCompares two articles, one by a Fox Woman in 1925 and the other by a European in 1761. Essay (General) : Women in SportsDiscusses unequal treatment, prize money and endorsements, failure of the professional league (volleyball) and lack of media coverage. Essay (General) : History of Jamaican CultureExamines marriage and kinship and discusses patterns, racial make-up of the population, poverty and white rule. Essay (General) : Man/Woman Relations in AsiaA look at the changes from classical to modern times in India, Japan and China, as shown in literature of both eras. Essay (General) : Women as Sexual ObjectsAn examination of this cultural myth and its destructive impact on women, men and society. Essay (General) : Religion and PatriarchyThe evolution of the subjugation of women as an element of Western religion including myth, literature, cultural values and ethical norms. Research Proposal : Kuwaiti FemalesA research proposal to determine the impact on the focus of control of woman's traditional or Western roles. Essay (General) : AdoptionAn examination of the economic, emotional and legal problems. Essay (General) : Abortion and ReligionThe views of Catholic and Protestant churches on the ethics of abortion, including liberation theology and the concept of life, sin and rape. Essay (General) : Women and Economic EqualityA look at the Socioeconomic impact of women's rise in the workplace and in income including family and gender-role changes, effects on children, birth rate and equal wages. Essay (General) : Angela DavisAn analysis of the life, career and political philosophy of the radical black feminist leader. Essay (General) : Women and Economic EqualityAn examination of the gains in context of social costs (family break-up, career vs. home conflicts and the impact on children). Essay (General) : Minority WomenA focus on the American labor movement since WWII including prejudices, pay, status and laws. Essay (General) : Marriage in India and the U.S.A comparison of the roles of women including false expectations, social and sexual factors and abuses. Essay (General) : The Place and Role of Women in IslamAn examination of the role of women in Islamic society as well as reforms and history.
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