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Exercise in Pregnancy, 2007.
This paper discusses the benefits of exercise during pregnancy.
1,942 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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In this article, the writer studies various research concerning the value of exercise to a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. The writer notes that the benefits of physical fitness and enhanced body image have been enough motivation for women to continue exercise during pregnancy. The writer points out however, that exercise has not been recommended to those of diverse cultural background who have a high prevalence of obesity and overweight. To those who find exercising to be culturally acceptable, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) suggests proper screening in order to avoid extreme environmental conditions and activities, which can lead to abdominal trauma. The writer concludes that experience, opinion and increasing measurable evidence combine to point to the advantages and benefits of exercise before, during, and after pregnancy and as an overall boon to the health to every individual.
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"On the other hand, there have been separate and new researches, which reported multiple benefits of exercise during pregnancy for both woman and baby. These include improved cardiovascular function, less weight gain, improved attitude and mood and less difficult or complicated labor, faster recovery and greater fitness. The pregnant woman only needs to be cautious about the type of exercise, its intensity, duration and frequency. The unborn baby also benefits from the improved stress tolerance and advanced neurobehavioral maturity, which exercise can bring. The unborn child of a woman who exercises during pregnancy tends to become leaner and smaller but also has better early neurodevelopment. There have been no studies, which showed that moderate exercise created problems on the developing embryo. Doctors have just probably been playing safe and were apprehensive over the increase in body temperature during exercise as having adverse effects on the fetus."
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Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT), 2007.
This paper is a research proposal, including a review of literature, regarding the prescription of hormone replacement therapy (HRT) by physicians.
9,855 words (approx. 39.4 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 200.95
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This study examines the impact of the WHI as it relates to the prescription practices of physicians who have menopausal patients. The research explores such factors as the knowledge of the physicians as it pertains to the results of the WHI, years of practice, location of practice and the gender of the physicians. The paper hypothesizez that there will be some correlation between number of years in practice and the manner in which the results of the WHI are interpreted. Such a correlation is expected because a great deal of the existing research on this subject suggests that there is a correlation between these variables. The paper includes several long quotations, letters to physicians and the questionnaire.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Background of the Problem
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of the Study
Definitions of Terms...
Limitations of the Study
Review of the Literature
What is Menopause
Women's Health Initiative (WHI)
Hormone Therapy
Post-menopausal Use of Hormone Therapy
Potentially Harmful Effects of PHT
Impact of WHI on Physicians Prescribing HRT
Impact of WHI on Women using HRT
Alternatives for HRT.
Conclusion
Methodology
Overview of the Proposed Study
Research Methods
Subjects
Materials
Proposed Data Analysis
Appendixes
American Society of Reproductive Medicine Recommended Practice Guidelines for Hormone Therapy
Introductory Letters
Physician Survey on Hormone Therapy
Questionnaire in Prescribing Attitudes if Physicians for Hormone Therapy
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"The primary limitation of the study is the response rate which was only 30%; although this type of response rate is consistent with a one-time physician survey. In addition the authors reiterate the idea that only one survey was sent so that the results of the survey would not be biased. The respondents were demographically comparable to non-respondents and the overall population of U.S. physicians. In addition the correlation between specialty and attitude was not restricted by gender, age, or region. Furthermore, worst-case assumptions in a sensitivity analysis did not alter the results of the evaluation."
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Workforce Challenges, 2007.
This paper analyzes the books "Talking from 9 to 5: Women and Men at Work" by Deborah Tannen and "Workforce 2020" by Richard W. Judy and Carol D'Amico.
1,281 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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The paper discusses Deborah Tannen's work, "Talking from 9 to 5: Women and Men at Work", which describes the difficulties women face when they attain positions of authority. The paper shows how women are perceived as mothers, rather than leaders or managers. The paper also looks at Richard W. Judy and Carol D'Amico's work, "Workforce 2020", which discusses how workers will need to prepare for the coming years in the workforce and be prepared for more change than ever before.
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"Stereotyping, as in "mother," "nurse," "teacher," and many other stereotypes about women are also at work here. There are many stereotypes for women that follow them into the workplace, whether they are justified or not. These stereotypes are used throughout society, not just in the workplace, and they add to the divide between men and women in authority. Even the news media uses stereotypes in unflattering ways, which simply reinforces the stereotypes and the behavior. Tannen gives several examples of media describing women in power in unflattering feminine tunes, something that is far less common with men in power."
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Women as Rabbis, 2007.
This paper explores the history of the role of women in Judaism to understand the contemporary position of women as rabbis.
3,305 words (approx. 13.2 pages), 19 sources, MLA, $ 94.95
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This paper explains that women rabbis, who can be found in Conservative, Reform, Reconstructionist and even a few Orthodox Jewish communities, are largely a product of the Jewish feminist enlightenment, which has experienced the greatest change over the last few decades. The author points out that Jewish feminism perceives that historical Judaism is based on a broad patriarchal world view in which Torah, Israel and God have been construed from the male perspective. The paper concludes that the theology has never been opposed strongly to the idea of women as Rabbis; however, tradition and history have been the major reasons for denying it in the past. The paper includes several quotations.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Separation
The Reform Movement
Women and Judaism
The Role of Women
Conclusion
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"As Ruth Adler notes, the process of inclusion for women has been ongoing for some time. For two centuries, men and women claiming liberal Judaism have been learning what it means to include women in prayer. She notes that at the Hamburg Temple in 1818, "inclusion meant allowing women's voices to be heard in the choir." At a synagogue in 1851, it meant relocating women from the women's gallery to "the family pew" beside their male relatives. "For the Reform, Reconstructionist and Conservative Judaisms of the 1970s and 1980s, it meant beginning to ordain women as rabbis.""
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Marital Satisfaction, 2007.
A dissertation comparing marital satisfaction among married couples who had cohabitated prior to marriage with those that did not cohabitate before marriage.
9,104 words (approx. 36.4 pages), 31 sources, MLA, $ 189.95
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This paper examines the effect of cohabitation on couples and their level of marital satisfaction and dissolution. It hypothesizes that cohabitation has a statistically significant impact on marital satisfaction and uses a sample consisting of forty married individuals; twenty couples whom had not cohabited prior to marriage and twenty married couples whom had cohabited prior to marriage.
Outline
Chapter 1: Introduction
Statement of the Problem
Purpose of Study
Significance of Study
Overview of Study
Definition of Terms
Chapter 2: Review of Relevant Literature
Chapter 3: Methodology
Description of the Study Approach
Data-Gathering Method and Database of Study
Subjects
Instrument
Design
Procedure
Chapter 4: Conceptual Framework and Social Exchange Theory
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"By any measure, marriage in the United States is a crap shoot, and the odds are definitely stacked against people getting married for the first time today. Current estimates suggest that fully 50 percent of all first-time marriages nationwide will end in divorce (Martin, Martin, Martin & Specter, 2003), and 60 percent of first-time marriages in the State of Georgia will end in divorce today, and the problem appears to be getting worse instead of better. The economic consequences of these failed relationships are staggering, certainly, but the emotional toll they exact on the individuals involved is inestimable, and can have lifelong implications for their divorcing partners and their children (Martin et al., 2003). In fact, the fear of becoming divorced may compel many people to cohabitate and there may be an environmental component involved as well. "
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Abortion, 2007.
A discussion regarding the controversial topic of abortion.
1,305 words (approx. 5.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper reviews and discusses the issue of abortion. According to the paper, about 24 percent of all pregnancies end in abortion. The paper reviews the reasons why women opt for abortion, and further discusses the impact that the abortion has on these women.
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"Making the decision about whether or not to have an abortion is of course the most significant part of the immediate process. However, if the decision is made to abort, then the woman needs to find a place for the procedure. It is important to find a counselor with whom she can speak about this choice, even if having a support system. She has to talk through her thoughts and feelings as well as find out what is involved medically. This will help relieve the stress involved."
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Martha E. Rogers, 2007.
A review of the life and career of Martha E. Rogers, the nurse said to have revolutionised nursing.
894 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 31.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of people in healthcare. Specifically, the paper discusses the life of nurse Martha E. Rogers. According to the paper, Martha E. Rogers was a legendary nurse who is credited with creating modern theories which showed nursing was a science and a philosophy blended together.
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"Her theories were radical for many reasons. When Rogers published her ideas, nursing and in particular nursing education was still seen as an analytical and mechanical process. It was a complex system that instructors attempted to reduce to many simpler systems when they taught students. Rogers had a more philosophical idea about the role of nurses and how nursing should be taught, which combined many areas of study, from anthropology to mathematics and astronomy. She felt instruction should include humanistic attitudes that would teach nurses to better interact with their patients, thus giving better care and gaining trust at the same time. Ultimately, as patients begin to trust caregivers, they can be more open and honest about their health concerns and the care they are receiving."
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Laura Mulver and 'Some Like It Hot', 2007.
This paper analyzes "Some Like it Hot" in light of Laura Mulvey's essay 'Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema'.
3,059 words (approx. 12.2 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 89.95
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In this article, the writer notes that criticizing film is a very recent phenomenon, and potential critics are testing all possible avenues of criticism and methods of analysis. The writer discusses that Laura Mulvery tried, in her essay 'Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema', to base a feminist analysis of film in Sigmund Freud's theories of penis envy and sexual deviation. The writer relates that the problem of analyzing the film "Some Like it Hot" in relation to Laura Mulvey's writing is that she does not prove her point very well in her essay. The writer concludes that this essay does not claim that narrative film has had no effect upon perpetuating anti-feminist attitudes, but maintains that when people become aware through media literacy, it has little effect.
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"Ultimately, the creator(s) of the narrative, whether in a book, a poem or any other medium, will both mirror and attempt to modify the culture of their audience. The techniques used by directors and cinematographers enhance the narrative messages and themes, but are not responsible for them unless the messages and themes of the visual form of the film are in direct opposition to those of the narrative. In this sort of case, which is very rare, the audience may leave with many different impressions, according to the baggage they bring with them (Rosenblatt 1935), and how they viewed the film, as in paying more attention the narratives of either the visuals or the text. One possible example of this technique is the film "Apocalypse Now", directed by Francis Ford Cuppola, where Cuppola often had visuals on the screen which contradicted the text, in addition to using camera angles, frames and other cinematographic techniques to negate the message of the text."
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Wilma Mankiller, 2007.
This paper discusses the historical figure of Wilma Mankiller, the first female leader of the Cherokee nation.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper relates that the biography of Wilma Mankiller is of great importance to the understanding of the cultural identity struggle of Native-Americans. The paper discusses her contributions towards the rebuilding of the Cherokee nation after the Trial of Tears or Cherokee Removal during the years 1838-1839.
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"Mankiller was born in 1945 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, which is seen as the heart of the Cherokee nation. When she was ten years old she moved with her parents to San Francisco, with one of the government programs for relocation, which made it possible for the Native Americans to move from their traditional lands to urban areas. Later, Wilma met her first husband, Hugo Olaya, but their marriage eventually terminated because she became increasingly devoted to Native American problems, of which he strongly disapproved. Her first major political action was her involvement in the movement initiated by a group of Native Americans who occupied the Alcatraz island in 1969."
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Mother God, 2007.
This paper discusses the concept of Mother God as presented by 14th century mystic and author Julian of Norwich.
1,315 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper explains that Julian of Norwich was one of the first few and probably the most well-known female writers to conceive of God as a nurturing mother figure within the Trinity. The author points out that, although Julian feminized her vision of God, she was not a feminist herself because she was willing to accept her subservient role in the society and found comfort in this status, which she associated with being in God's care. The paper relates that Julian uses two images, which have become widely discussed in feminist writings: (1) The hazelnut that she evokes as the representation of the womb and the potential to give birth and (2) The flow of blood as 'a living stream' that she employs in her discussion of Christ's suffering and the blood that appeared. The paper includes several quotations.
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"Before the 13th century, women had come to occupy a vital role in the society. They were important figures in household and other matters and even in the Church, women were assigned roles of clerical authority. But the status of women declined gradually to the point that in the late 14th century when Julian composed her visionary writings, she found herself in a male dominated society. But this male dominance was relatively new and women still had some memories of the time when they had the upper hand."
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Depression in Young Women, 2007.
This paper discusses the causes and consequences of depression in young women.
1,111 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 38.95
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The paper relates that women are highly prone to depression, more so than men. The paper discusses the causes of depression and the serious consequences of depression in youth. The paper notes the importance of early intervention and treatment.
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"Depression is a serious problem among young women due to a variety of factors including societal expectations, childhood abuse, low self-esteem etc. Young women are at a greater risk of developing depressive symptoms compared to boys, though prior to puberty, boys exhibit a slightly higher risk. However from the age of 11 to 13, a dramatic change is noticed as young girls become more vulnerable to depression than boys in the same age group. It is a well-documented fact, which remains consistent across cultures. (Kessler et al. 1993) Depression is connected with serious personal and economic damage. Even though it was once assumed that higher rate of depression in young women compared to young men could be attributed to women's greater tendency to seek help and report such symptoms, it has now been rejected."
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Myths and Misconceptions about Prostitution, 2007.
This paper looks at the world's oldest profession and discusses myths and misconceptions about prostitution.
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 21 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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In this article, the writer notes that prostitutes who worked on the streets have historically been controlled and regulated by law. The writer discusses that prior to World War I, under English or American law, however, even though prostitution did not constitute a legal offense in either English or American common law, prostitution was routinely regulated as vagrancy. The writer points out that some people who do not understand how prostitution works may consider prostitution to be a "victim-less crime" and note a minute percentage who may prostitute themselves by choice. The writer concludes that for most, however, their involvement is tragic.
Paper includes approximately 20 additional pages of researched information.
Table of Contents:
The World's Oldest Profession
A Victim-less crime?
Sex for Sale around the World
Myths, Misconceptions and Fallacies
Countering Myths and Fallacies with Facts
Costs of Prostitution
Mutual Indifference between Partners
A Multibillion Dollar Industry
Bibliography
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"In China, prostitution has survived more than 2,000 years in Chinese society, despite social and economic systems' changes, laws, and societal stances about marriage, women and sex. Official sanctions regarding prostitution, as well as, the definition of prostitution have changed, reflecting different dynasty's contexts. During the 1950s, the Communist government exterminated the "sex-for-sale" business in China by implementing strong sanctions against prostitution rings' kingpins and pimps. At the same time, vigorous efforts were made to rehabilitate former prostitutes and vices such as prostitution were not visible in China from the 1950s to the 1970s. During the 1980s, however, prostitution surfaced again."
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Florence Nightingale, 2007.
This paper discusses the nursing theories of Florence Nightingale.
1,916 words (approx. 7.7 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 61.95
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The paper provides a brief biographical history of Florence Nightingale. The paper summarizes her main beliefs as a nurse and a social reformer and reviews her ideas about the four elements of the nursing meta-paradigm; person, health, environment and nursing. The paper provides examples of how her ideas can be applied to actual clinical nursing practice in the modern world.
Outline:
Abstract
Brief Biography of Nightingale
Nightingale's Main Nursing Theory
Nightingale's Application of the Nursing Meta-paradigm
Conclusions/Recommendations
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"Florence Nightingale was born May, 12 1820 in Florence Italy, while her parents were on an extended tour of Europe. Her parents and their extended family were well educated and affluent, participating in many of the Victorian social structures of their time in the England, where they maintained two residences, one in Derbyshire and one in Hampshire. Florence her parents and her older sister Parthenope were the base of the immediate family, yet the extended family of the group was large and for the most part influential in their own right. (Pfettscher, Marriner Tomey, Raile Alligood, 2006, p. 71)"
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Northern Ireland, 2007.
An in-depth look at the political role of women in Northern Ireland.
9,691 words (approx. 38.8 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 197.95
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This paper examines the manner in which women in Northern Ireland have contributed to party politics over the past thirty years of conflict, more commonly known as 'the troubles'. More Specifically the paper investigates feminist theory as well as sociology theories related to the political participation of women. The investigation also seeks to answer the various questions concerning women's roles in Northern Ireland.
Outline:
Introduction
Theoretical Framework: Feminist and Sociology Theories
Background of Conflict
The Women's Movement in Northern Ireland: Politics and Religion
Why So Few Women?
Do Women Compete Differently From Men or Do They Emulate Men?
What Has Women's Contribution Been Towards the Peace Process?
Discussions and Conclusions
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"According to O'day (1996), the women's movement in Northern Ireland has, like any other movement in the region, attempted to confront the divisions that exist as it relates to national identity. In addition, there has been a great deal of speculation in regards to the correlation between gender and national identity. The author asserts that feminists who desire to prioritize women's issues assert that the divisiveness related to national identity has also had and divisive impact on the issues that are unique to women. In addition the differences between nationalists and unionists thought and the differences between Catholic and Protestant standards has been debilitating to the women's movement in Northern Ireland. In fact the author points out that it is usually the "Irish question" or the question of "whose side are you on?" is at the root of the divisions. This concept can be found in Derry Women's Aid in Spare Rib in response to a question concerning the correlation between feminism and the national question: "The uncritical support given by some English feminists to the nationalist struggle being waged here in N.I. is of little help to us, or indeed, to the women of the whole of Ireland," which not only serves to "to divide women along the traditional Orange and Green," but also "results in a lack of attention to the feminist issues (O'Day, 1998)."
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Joan of Arc, 2007.
A historical analysis of Joan of Arc.
1,894 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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The paper describes Joan of Arc's claims of voices and visions which told her to save Orleans from the English. The paper looks at the battles she led against the English and her successes and setbacks. The paper describes her capture by the English and her trial and death. The paper shows how during her short life, Joan of Arc was not considered as someone who deserved to be named in the pages of history, but since her death she is considered a true patriot.
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"According to Elizabeth Lucie-Smith, in 1428, an illiterate shepherdess of seventeen decided she had been called by God to save her native France by expelling the English invaders who viewed this French rebel as a witch sent by the devil to be their ruination" (34). This "foul fiend of France and hag of all despised" was Joan of Arc, born around 1412 in the village of Domremy on the River Meuse in eastern Champagne. As a young girl, Joan worked as a farmhand and during her time away from this lowly occupation, she spent hours in the local parish church, where she prayed for her salvation. Some scholars support the idea that Joan saw visions in this church and at the age of thirteen heard voices which told her to save Orleans."
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