Abstract In this essay, the writer analyzes one episode of the T.V. program "Home". The writer explores the plot and the characters in this show. In this paper, the writer points out stereotypes and genderissues that appear in the show. The writer looks at the gender roles portrayed in one episode of the show.
From the Paper "Channel House is a medical show and the episode analyzed involved the case of a homeless woman who is brought to the hospital unconscious from a seizure. She was found in a punk night club looking for someone only identified as Jamie. The young doctor attending her believes she may have a brain tumor but the neuro surgeon he consults dismisses his diagnosis and says that the woman is faking and just wants a bed for the night. The case is discussed by ... "
This paper describes how influential children's literature can be in forming ideas and stereotypes with relation to genderissues. It explains how crucial the early stages in life are in forming opinions of the society we live and grow up in.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, 2001, $ 45.95
Abstract This paper describes how influential children's literature can be in forming ideas and stereotypes with relation to genderissues. It explains how crucial the early stages in life are in forming opinions of the society we live and grow up in.
From the paper:
Books are not only an important resource for helping to develop the language skills of a child, adding to his imagination by presenting to him new ideas and thoughts as well as to the child's vocabulary by presenting to him or her new words and phrases. The books that a child reads also play a significant and important role in transmitting the culture of the society to the child of which the child is a member. An important part of the culture of the society where the child is born and grows up are the various gender roles. The way that genders are portrayed in the children's books in this way contributes to the image children develop of their own role and that of their gender in society.
Abstract Gender in translation has become an obvious issue in post-feminist era. This paper attempts to explore how genderissues may influence translation practice, by providing a theoretical discussion and practical examples.
From the Paper "It is difficult to discuss the concept of 'non-sexist' language in languages that have masculine and feminine grammatical gender. It is important to distinguish between languages that show grammatical and pronominal gender such as French and German, and languages that show only pronominal gender such as English. The difficulties take place when translating from the language that shows grammatical gender to the language that shows pronominal gender. In Romance languages the 'sun' is feminine and the 'moon' is masculine, In Indo-European languages, the 'sun' is masculine and the 'moon' feminine. In Polish, 'sun' is neuter and 'moon' is masculine. In German, it is only when a woman gets married that she becomes feminine i.e. 'die frau'. Before that, she is simply neutral 'das Fraulein'."
Abstract This paper discusses genderissues in management and the role of women in media. The paper uses three examples from the media including discussion surrounding the television show "Desperate Housewives" and how women have a choice in what role they play in society today, meaning that women can choose to stay at home or go to work, or both.
From the Paper "Television programming in the 21st Century has evolved over the past fifty years. This is not to say that gender issues in the media are not apparent in some programs, it means that society has taken steps towards a more accurate perception of the role that women play at home and at work. Though there are some countries in the world that continue to view women as second-class citizens (i.e. Afghanistan), the Western world has made some progress in the liberation of women and the crucial role we play in society."
Abstract Artistic representations, depending on how they are read, often reveal through their texts ideas about sexuality and/or gender. Discussed here are three works, all of which can be read through the lenses of various topics. Allie Eagle's "This Woman Died: I Care" (died trying to abort herself) involves the politics of protest, Carole Shepherd has worked against specific traditions with her photo-collage, "John", and George Elgar Hick's "Woman's Mission: Companion of Manhood" deals closely with gender identity.
From the Paper "Protest instantly becomes political within the context of an image, due to the viewer's prior preconceptions regarding the issue under scrutiny. Opinions are challenged, and important questions consequently raised. ?This Woman died: I care (died trying to abort herself)?, by Allie Eagle (New Zealander) in1978, is an image from which a clear form of political protest can be easily identified. The image can be read in a way that distinctly illustrates an objection against the (suggested) violence forced upon women by society's codes of behaviour. It can also be read as a reaction to the question of the legality of abortion, which at the time was under review in New Zealand. In itself the title influences the viewer's interpretation of the image, whilst its visual features serve to demonstrate Eagle's lamentation."
Abstract The paper discusses how in comparing, contrasting and discussing the issue of gender and its significance in "Goodnight Desdemona (Good Morning Juliet)," "Orlando," and "The Sun Also Rises," it is evident that genderissues were perceived and portrayed very differently by writers such as Virginia Woolf and Ernest Hemingway. The paper explains that this is because of their personal agony over gender and its psychological implications. The paper points out that differences in their fictional portrayals of rigid gender identity and values is not particularly surprising, for Virginia Woolf was not inclined to shoot wild game animals in Africa or attend bullfights and Ernest Hemingway was not a exactly a charter member of the early feminist movement in fiction and literature.
Abstract The purpose of this research proposal is an evaluation of the genderissues and problems that arise in physical education classes in middle school. The writer explains that the research will focus on the impact well rounded physical education has on middle school students, while particularly aspiring to answer the following questions: (1) what genderissues currently exist in physical education at the middle school level, (2) are boys and girls presented the same opportunities in middle school phys-ed, and (3) what changes might be made to resolve these issues based on past practice and current knowledge.
From the Paper "There is some evidence suggesting that girls are participating more in middle school athletic programs, however there is also an ample body of evidence suggesting that there are still many barriers to this participation including perceptions that "girls with talent in athletics are considered tomboyish" (Olasov & Ryan, 2000:37). There are numerous factors that can negatively impact girls full participation in activities "including stereotyping from parents, teachers and even coaches", and lack of awareness among this same group of the potential social, emotional, physical and cognitive benefits physical education has to offer (Olasov & Ryan, 2000: 37)."
Abstract It is not until very recently during this century that women have looked to the legal system for support and assistance in their struggle for equality. The legislative background, including the Civil Rights Act, has provided a foundation for women to look to the courts for redress of their grievances. However, there remain problems within the legal system, including problems in civil rights law, arbitration, and mediation.
This paper provides a descriptive study of the state of genderissues in the American legal system, with a specific look at the increased use of mediation and arbitration to settle such problems as domestic violence and child custody. This type of settlement has increased and many feminists contend that mediation and arbitration automatically place women at a power disadvantage.
From the Paper "One of the problems is that mandated mediation is beginning to be an important element in family law, specifically with domestic violence and custody disputes (Thoennes, Salem and Pearson, 1995). In these instances, feminist scholars contend that mandated mediation puts women in a one-down position. They are considered to be vulnerable in the mediation process and likely to lose power and position within it. Although the courts have not always empowered women who have suffered domestic violence either, the mediation situation is viewed as even more likely to lead to unjust results (Hart, 1990)."
Abstract The paper contends that although not commonly thought as true, Ernest Hemingway and D.H. Lawrence resolve genderissues as being one of equality. The paper refers to Hemingway's "A Farewell to Arms" and Lawrence's "Lady Chatterly's Lover" for examples.
From the Paper "Some authors like John Steinbeck have found that while a work is in progress it is useful not only to make a journal of its development, but also it is advantageous to discuss the piece as it takes life. Such was the case when Steinbeck wrote "East of Eden" and then later published "Journal of a Novel; the East of Eden Letters." However, a common belief among some of Steinbeck's contemporaries is that this is something that you do not do."
Tags: A Farewell to Arms, Lady Chatterley's Lover, The Paris Review, Hemingway, Lawrence, gender equality
Abstract In this article, the writer discusses the power and domination demonstrated in relations between men and women. The writer examines these genderissues in East Harlem, making use of the book 'In Search of Respect' by Philippe Bourgois.
From the Paper "In the world of East Harlem, the El Barrio depicted in Philippe Bourgois' 'In Search of Respect', gender relations are in a state of flux. In response both to trends in the broader society, such as the women's movement, and to changes within traditional Puerto Rican culture as patriarchal authority collapses, gender relations between women and men are shifting. However, as Bourgois records, this shift is often a violent one as gender is often constructed through public displays of power, authority and domination."
Abstract This paper briefly outlines two questions that frequently come up in genderissues. The first examines how globalization has affected the migratory patterns of women as well as the roles they have assumed in the new economy. The second question looks at some of the maxims informing the contemporary feminist movement and at how they have led to greater female activism.
From the Paper "Globalization, immigration, the national state, and gender all are connected in significant ways. There is a high prevalence of women in export manufacturing in countries that are underdeveloped (Sassen 1998, 115). Women have been "recruited" into the new manufacturing and service jobs generated by "export-led manufacturing" in several Asian and Caribbean countries; women also have immigrated in large numbers to highly industrialized countries (chiefly, the United States), particularly into urban locations that have undergone "economic restructuring" as a result of globalizing tendencies and modernization (Sassen 1998, 130). Thus, there is a clear correlation between gender, emigration patterns, and the globalization of the world's labor force. Another aspect of this relationship is the "global cities" that have emerged in the new world. These cities draw low-wage women into their environs from less-industrialized nations."
Abstract This paper reviews, discusses and compares two articles on the subject of genderissues. These articles are Introduction: Sexual stereotypes as political ideology," Barbara Sinclair Deckard and "The fourteen women of Montreal," by Gary Teeple. The common theme highlighted in the paper is that of abuse.
From the Paper "Few topics have been written about more in the past century than gender issues. It has been, and remains, a controversial and constantly evolving topic. In her article, "Introduction: Sexual stereotypes as political ideology," Barbara Sinclair Deckard places the debate in its historical and sociological context, reviewing the ways in which women have been reviled by men over the centuries, and the reasons for this abuse. She thus highlights a long history of individual acts of misogynist abuse. By contrast, Gary Teeple in his article, "The fourteen women of Montreal," kicks off his article by focusing on just one specific incident of abuse - the massacre of fourteen female students by a deranged, misogynist man."
Abstract The paper discusses how the AFL-CIO, the nation's most famous union, continues to act as an advocate for workers in areas of topical concern, such as expanding healthcare to all Americans. The paper also discusses how the union is fighting against gender and racial discrimination inflicted upon workers all over the world. The paper explains that wage discrimination embraces everything from fair pay issues, to harassment and discrimination in the workplace, as well as traditional union issues like family leave and benefits.
From the Paper "At a time when American organized labor unions are declining in their political and cultural influence, the AFL-CIO, the nation's most famous union, continues to act as an advocate for workers in areas of topical concern, such as expanding healthcare to all Americans, and fighting against gender and racial discrimination inflicted upon workers all over the world.
"Although the union has in the past won comprehensive health care coverage for many of its members during individual negotiations, in tribute to its philosophy to stand proud for all workers' rights, the union is currently actively lobbying the U.S. congress for national health care coverage for all Americans. The AFL-CIO website contains a link to a petition that everyone surfing the website can sign, union members and non-members alike."
Abstract This paper looks at women in Middle Eastern Societies, and genderissues in Islam. A particular focus in on the symbolism of the veil in Islam. The author discusses the topic by examining some of the literature, and notes that a recent resurgence of fundamentalist rule in some countries has brought women's rights to the forefront of social debate.
From the Paper "In almost any modern social environment, not dictated by the standards and restrictions associated with a non-secular institution it is difficult for most people, not just women to imagine living life behind the screen of a veil. Though it may seem that this is true only of western states that is just not the case. The reality of the fundamentalist resurgence of the legalism of the Islamic religion is also a shock in locations much closer to the heat of the matter. Many Middle Eastern and North African countries have enjoyed relative freedom from non-secular rule, in some cases as long as they have been post-colonial, independent nations."
Abstract The paper discusses work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WMSD) that are the major cause of disability in the workplace in N. America. The paper then looks at gender segregation of the working population that leads to gender differences with regards to exposures to hazards and health outcomes. The paper also examines why youths are more susceptible to occupational injuries or illness in Canada and then explores various measures that have been taken for dealing with genderissues in occupational settings. In addition, the paper looks at the integration of the gender perception in occupational safety and health and refers to Ontario's government initiative of protection to farm workers as an example.
Outline:
Workplace and Employee Health
GenderIssues in Occupational Health & Safety
Toll of Workplace on the Health of Canadian Workers in Ontario
Development and Achievement in Addressing GenderIssues Integrating the Gender Perception in the Sphere of Occupation Safety and Health
Government Initiative of Protection to Farm Workers: An Example
From the Paper "There is a widespread relationship between work and our health which is seemingly not perceptible to many. The duties we perform the settings in which we work and the different aspects of the labor market experience, and health services delivery, have major impacts on the work and health relationship of individuals. This is a crucial issue as work constitutes a major portion of our lives. The majority among us will devote almost 40 years or more in individual work atmospheres for five days a week, eight hours daily which translates to nearly a third of our lives spent on the job."
