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Sex Tourism in the Caribbean, 2007.
An analysis of the history and current conditions of the sex trade in Jamaica and Cuba.
1,694 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the sex trade in Jamaica and compares it to Cuba. It describes the history of the trade and the factors that influence it. The paper examines the socioeconomic factors that contribute to the trade, as well as the rise of men in the trade of prostitution. It also look into the participation of tourists in the demand for this service. Finally, the paper researches the conditions in which the women work and live, which women work within the strip clubs and brothels, the accompanying use of drugs, their health-care (specifically as to HIV and STD testing) and their chances of being arrested for their work choice.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Research Questions
Background
Literature Review
Conclusion
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"The work of Kempadoo (2004) strives toward illumination of the inner working of the sex trade in the Caribbean as related to gender, sexuality, race and work and the economics of the sex industry. According to Kempadoo (2004) generally prostitution is viewed as violence toward women however Kempadoo challenges this accepted view holding that sex for money can be oppressive but in the lives of the women in the Caribbean it may also be a provider of a form of freedom. In the work "Global Sex Workers" the various authors use the term 'sex workers' very deliberately. The view held is that criminalization of prostitution is that it results in hurting the workers themselves instead of protecting them. The authors look at prostitution from an angle that looks at the deeper morals that exist within the inner-workings of the economics of prostitution and introduces the reader to the voice of the sex workers themselves. This work provides a candid view in the reality of prostitution in the Caribbean."
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Gender in Bronte and Rhy, 2007.
This paper discusses the theme of gender as portrayed in Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and Jean Rhy's 'Wide Sargasso Sea'.
2,070 words (approx. 8.3 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 65.95
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In this article, the writer maintains that Charlotte Bronte's 'Jane Eyre' and Jean Rhy's 'Wide Sargasso Sea' are both compelling novels with regard to issues of gender within the context of literature. The writer points out that for the most part the two works can be read as the telling of the same story, from two differing cultural perspectives and from the perspectives of two different women. The writer notes that one woman, Jane, embraces her station in life, as an Englishwoman of little means while the Creole Antoinette fears the dangers that threaten her life, as an outcast, not quite white colonial and not black like the servants and workers in her home, post colonial Jamaica. This paper concentrates on the study of gender as a main theme throughout both works.
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"Antoinette's husband does not see the petty jealousy and how it has taken away the woman he remembers from his honeymoon and leaves it to her to show him this woman again, while Antoinette feels so betrayed that she introverts into herself, with stoic pride and in so doing seals her fate with her husband, who is not wise enough to offer the kind of kindness Rochester eventually offers Jane, once he has been blinded by the fire that Bertha set. Yet, it should be noted that Rochester only rights the wrongs he has done Jane when he has been stripped of all his worth and even his sight. It takes the monumental event of losing everything to bring him to right the wrongs of his past, again an expression of the lengths to which men must go in these works to fully understand their own actions and the needs of others."
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"Marnie", 2007.
An analysis of the Alfred Hitchcock film "Marnie," from a Freudian, Marxist and feminist perspective.
837 words (approx. 3.3 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 29.95
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This paper discusses Alfred Hitchcock's 1964 film, "Marnie." The paper describes the ways in which the film lends itself well to different types of film criticism, including psychoanalytic, Marxist, and feminist criticism. The paper particularly focuses on the character of Marnie and describes her from a Freudian, Marxist and feminist perspective.
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"In terms of Freudian psychoanalytic criticism, Marnie herself would be the subject for analysis, though Mark might be analyzed as well. Marnie is a thief, and as the film progresses, it is also clear that she hates men and steals in part as a way of getting even with them for something not stated overtly until the end of the film. She is forced to marry Mark in order to protect herself, but she would be completely frigid even without the added element of coercion. As she begins to care for him, she still remains frigid and is unable to change or to recognize the reasons why."
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"Theories of Occupational Segregation by Sex", 2007.
A critique of the article "Theories of Occupational Segregation by Sex: An Overview," by Richard Anker.
978 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses how, in the article "Theories of Occupational Segregation by Sex: An Overview", author Richard Anker looks at how severe occupational segregation is when it comes to the sex of the individual. It looks at how Anker discusses many different options for why women are not treated the same way as men when it comes to working and what kinds of jobs that they can be accepted for. In addition, the paper discusses how Anker points out that women are still not comparably paid, even when they have the same employer and the same job description as a man.
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"One of the most significant issues with this article, however, is how in-depth Anker (1997) gets. Instead of simply glossing over the issue and saying that there is occupational segregation based on sex because employers do not think that women and men can do the same kind of work, Anker (1997) addresses the many issues that surround it, such as the absenteeism that women often display. This absenteeism is seen for many reasons, including increased family responsibilities (Anker, 1997). These family responsibilities are just a part of life for most women today, as they are expected to handle everything at home and still work as well. It is no surprise that these women sometimes miss work or are late for work. "
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Women's Attitudes, 2006.
A review and comparison of Susan Glaspell's "Trifles" and Sylvia Plath's "Daddy".
1,023 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes "Trifles" by Susan Glaspell and "Daddy" by Sylvia Plath. Specifically the paper explains the attitude of women toward men as described in these two works. The paper further discusses the similarities and differences between the work of Glaspell and Plath.
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"When women suffer at the hands of men they become desperate, but they also become angry and vengeful. Both of these works show that side of women, too. Mrs. Wright seems to be able to take anything but cruelty toward something she cares about. Then, she murders her husband in the same way he killed her bird. Plath dreams of her father's death by drowning and then by a stake through the heart which shows her vengeful side, too. Her anger and fear of her father drove her to write about him with anger. It is clear he died before they could mend their relationship, and she is as angry about that as she is about her fear of her own father. Her vengeance is to vent her anger publicly and "come clean" about her relationship. She "murders" her father with her words, and that is another form of vengeance and fear. Anyone who knows women knows they can be vengeful and spiteful. Often men, like the men in Glaspell's story, dismiss their women's emotions and even make fun of them. These two works, both written by women, indicate the seriousness of this emotional abuse, and show that men can pay a high price for their ridicule. Women can take a lot, but sooner or later in an abusive relationship, there will be something they simply can no longer take, and these works show what happens when desperate women finally taste the need for revenge. The men in their lives pay the ultimate price."
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History of Marriage in India, 2007.
This paper traces the history of marriage in India, citing its religious and cultural importance.
1,724 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 55.95
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This paper explores the history of marriage in India, where it is viewed as a sacrament and the greatest bond between a man and a woman and between their families. The author discusses arranged marriages and the role of sexual intimacy in marriage. The paper further highlights the different outlooks on marriage between Northern India and Southern India. Also considered is the impact of other cultures in India, including Islamic and Western Culture. The author concludes that despite these cultural influences, marriage remains a sacrament in India.
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"The greatest event in a family in India is a wedding, which celebrates and evokes every possible social obligation, kinship bond, traditional value, sentiment and economic resource (Encyclopedia of Nations 1995). It is considered essential by virtually everyone in the country. The individual sees it as the setting for one's transition to adulthood, which is the result of a combination of choices by everyone in the group or family. Everyone is born in a family and the choice of a family is beyond individual choice, which is why arranging a marriage is a critical responsibility of parents and other relatives on both sides. Some Indian parents make this arrangement at the birth of a child while some wait until later. Child marriage was practiced by small ancient groups, especially the Rajasthan, for their children under the age of five (Encyclopedia of Nations, Stormloader). Hindu scriptures sanctioned the practice and its early consummation and emphasized that a girl should be married before puberty or before her first menstruation. If not, she would go to hell because it would constitute abortion. Their Prophet Islam taught that marrying young girls from 2 to 8 would be ideal. Indians also fixed the age of the groom at ideally three times that of the child bride..."
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Feminist Writing, 2007.
This paper discusses the subject of feminist writing and looks in particular at the author Susan Brownmiller.
992 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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In this article, the writer introduces, discusses and analyzes the topic of feminist writing. Specifically, the paper contains a critical biography of Susan Brownmiller, including her creative output and public activities. The writer explains that Brownmiller is a feminist writer and activist, specializing in a variety of women's non-fiction and commentary. The writer notes that Brownmiller has also written a novel, "Waverly Place," magazine articles, book reviews, and several non-fiction books on rape, feminism, and Vietnam. The writer concludes that Brownmiller is an excellent writer who is able to mix history, facts, research and personal point of view to create compelling non-fiction.
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"Her literary and journalist career began somewhat as an accident when she began doing editorial work for Confessional magazines, and then later worked as a researcher for Newsweek. She first became politically active in 1960 during the struggle for civil rights. She volunteered for Freedom Summer in Mississippi in 1964, and she feels that experience helped change her life and seal her commitment to activism and vocal appeal for change. She was active in the feminist movement in the 1960s, and protested against the Vietnam War."
"Brownmiller's work centers on non-fiction topics in a variety of areas. One of her most famous works is "Against Our Will: Men, Women and Rape" which has been reprinted in 16 languages and is still in print even though it was written in 1975. The book is acclaimed as the "Bible" of rape non-fiction, and offers the perspective that rape is as old as humankind itself is, and it is a form of intimidation that serves to keep women in a state of fear."
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"The Bitch is Back", 2007.
An analysis of the book, "The Bitch is Back: Wicked Women in Literature", by Sarah Apleton Aguiar.
1,763 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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This paper discusses the book "The Bitch is Back: Wicked Women in Literature", by feminist writer Sarah Apleton Aguiar. It discusses her position that for a while the bitch was banished from feminist fiction as it became politically incorrect to create evil women in literature. The paper describes the roles of women in literature from as far back as the wicked stepmother in Cinderella, to more modern films and novels.
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"It could be argued that she is a new representation of an old, basic type in fairy tales--the stepmother who hates and resents her stepchild. It helps to consider the historical context of the stepmother in fairy tales in order to understand her. Mothers often died in childbirth, which left the home motherless. A new wife, who married to earn a living, agreed to raise the surviving orphans. Sellers (2001) argues that the stepmother is really a victim herself of patriarchy. Be that as it may, the stepmother is self-absorbed and heartless. She interprets everything the stepchild does maliciously, as though the child were out to ruin her. The fairy tale stepmother also wants to be certain that her own child reaps all the material advantages and inherits the father's money. She wants to turn the father against his own child. The twist is that in Ordinary People, Beth's "own" child, Buck, is dead. Both boys were in the sailboat when the storm came up, but Buck "let go." Conrad, on the other hand, hung on and lived. So she hates him for it. Her own child is dead, and she's stuck with the stepchild."
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"Sula", 2007.
An analysis of feminist ideals in the book, "Sula", by Toni Morrison.
1,767 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 56.95
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The paper analyzes how Angela Davis, in her essay "Rape, Racism and the Myth of the Black Rapist", expresses some of the themes involved in the second wave of feminism. The paper explores how this feminism no longer merely notes the equality of men and women, but focuses on the role of social institutions in keeping women subjugated, even as they act as if they are free and independent. The paper examines how the themes Davis presents can be traced through the fiction of Toni Morrison, notably in "Sula", a book of considerable depth. The paper further discusses how Morrison's use of language and images are similar in theme to those discussed by Davis.
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"Facing the characters in this novel at all times is the reality of racism, and this as well is a remnant of the past, the past of the slave era, that persists in creating damage in the present. Morrison notes this from the first as she describes why the Bottom came to be. A deeper racism is seen by Helene as completely is in her past and so outside Medallion, and this racism appears once more as soon as she starts to leave the community. This is in the North, of course, but the way the white conductor on the train treats her recalls the way she felt in the South when she was a child in New Orleans."
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Patricia Reynolds Harris, 2006.
A review of the life and career of Patricia Reynolds Harris.
1,219 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 41.95
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This paper takes a look at the accomplishments of Patricia Reynolds Harris, the first African-American woman to hold a cabinet post, the first to be an ambassador to a foreign country, and the first to be a director of a major American corporation - IBM. The paper discusses how she also earned a law degree, helped nominate a President, served on federal civil rights commissions and played an important role in Democratic Party politics.
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"In 1967 she returned to teaching at Howard University, and in 1969 she was appointed Law School Dean (Capital Outlook, p. 1). However, she only stayed one month. Shortly after she was appointed, a student protest occurred. She was opposed to the protest, an unpopular position not supported by the university's president (ESPER, p. 1), and she left the school. She then joined a Washington, D.C. law firm as a partner (Staff, p. 1). In 1971, she was appointed to the Board of Directors of one of the United State's largest and most important corporations - International Business Machines Corporation (IBM) (World Book, p. 1). Meanwhile she continued to be active and influential in the Democratic Party. In 1972 she was headed the Credentials Committee, and in 1973 was again a delegate to the Democratic National Committee (Staff, p. 1). She also remained vitally interested in civil rights. From 1967 to 1977, she was on the executive Board of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (Johnson, p. 1). "
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Women and the Glass Ceiling, 2007.
This paper discusses the problem of the glass ceiling and women in the business world.
1,819 words (approx. 7.3 pages), 7 sources, APA, $ 58.95
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This paper examines the ability of women to reach certain echelons in corporate America. The author also discusses the factors that contribute to women's promotions to chief executive offices in Fortune 500 firms. The term glass ceiling is defined. The paper then describes how affirmative action programs were implemented into many business strategies in order to eliminate glass ceiling situations in the workplace. The author concludes by stating that although affirmative action has diversified educational institutions, such diversification is yet to be seen in corporate America. It is not clear why all the barriers exists or why women are not in more senior executive positions.
Outline:
Introduction
Glass Ceiling
The Glass Ceiling and Affirmative Action
Female CEO's at Fortune 500 Companies
Limitations of Affirmative Action as it relates to the Glass Ceiling
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"Affirmative Action has long been a topic of debate in America and other nations throughout the world. More often then not the focus is primarily confined to race. However, affirmative action has also had an impact in terms of gender and the ability of women to reach certain echelons in corporate America. The purpose of this discussion is to examine the problem of the glass ceiling and women in the business world. The research will also examine the factors that contribute to women promotion to chief executive office in the Fortune 500 firms. Let us begin our discussion by defining the phrase glass ceiling."
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Women in Indian History, 2006.
A review of the portrayal of women in India's myths, legends and epics as strong and independent characters.
5,935 words (approx. 23.7 pages), 24 sources, MLA, $ 141.95
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This paper takes a look at the role that women have played in India and Indian history. According to the paper, recent studies that examined role portrayals of Indian women in magazine ads found that they are stereotypically portrayed as dependent upon men. The paper discusses how despite the stereotype that women in India were totally passive to their fate, there are many examples of women throughout India's history that present Indian women as strong and independent.
Outline:
Powerful Hindu Goddesses
Ganga and her Decent From Heaven
Durga's Victory over Mahisa
Kali- Victory over Raktabija
The Indian Epics
Mahabharata and Draupadi
The Vedic Period
Indian Women in Politics
Nur Jehan
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"Throughout Sita's speech in Book II, Chapter 27, we find an outspoken and independent Sita directly defying her husband's wishes as she insists on keeping her wifely vows, even though it will mean her banishment as well and possible death as well. She could have taken the choice offered by her husband and stayed with his brother in safety and out of harm's way. However, her insistence on keeping her vowels, even if it meant putting our life in danger, is an unparalleled act of bravery. She refuses to be seduced when held captive and eventually takes her own life after being continually rejected. This is not the act of a weak woman. The fact that she could speak so outright against are husband also shows her status as an equal rather than a subordinate. "
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Women in Iran, 2007.
This paper examines the work status of Iranian women before and after the Islamic Revolution.
2,724 words (approx. 10.9 pages), 9 sources, APA, $ 81.95
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This paper, which favorably describes the current Islamic regime in Iran, explores the roles of women in both the religious and work worlds. The author begins by describing the role of women according to the teachings of the Koran. The paper further examines the role of women in Iranian society both before and after the Islamic Revolution. The author concludes by stating Iranian women are progressively getting higher educations and achieving more status in the work place. Ultimately, the author believes women will achieve an influential position in Islamic Iranian society.
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Introduction and Cultural Background
The Iranian Revolution and the Situation of Women
Women and Employment
Figure 1. Women aged 10 and Above, Employed in Cities and Villages
Figure 2. Literacy Rate of Females Aged 6 and Above (in percentage)
Conclusion
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"There is a general perception in the West that the ethical treatment of women in Islamic countries amounts to gender discrimination, oppression and a transgression of basic human rights. This view does not conform to the foundational Islamic teaching. This can be seen from the very outset in the way that the Koran describes the creation of women. In the Holy Scriptures there is no implicit difference made in terms of status or intrinsic value between male and female. In ethical terms, while there are obvious differences between men and women, these gender differences do not impact or affect ethical values and treatment of women. Men and women are seen to be essentially the same in terms of relative value and status. "Despite the distinctions between the treatment of men and the treatment of women when the Qur'an discusses creation of humankind ...there is no essential difference in the value attributed to women and men. There are no indications, therefore, that women have more or fewer limitations than men." (Wadud 15) "
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"The Awakening", 2007.
A review of the concepts presented in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" and a discussion of their relevance today.
706 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 25.95
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This paper discusses Kate Chopin's novel, "The Awakening." It begins by discussing the life of the author, in order to give us a background into the ideas that are presented in her book. The paper then discusses the book, in terms of its elements of feminism, patriarchy, child-rearing and sexuality. The paper ends with a message for men to read Chopin's book due to its current pertinence to male-female dynamics.
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"Is the typical American male today ready to accept a woman who might rebel against the things her husband expects of her? As for the character Edna, rather than follow the strict Victorian dictates of her wealthy husband, she tasted the fruits of extra marital relations because, in Chopin's words, Edna was attracted to "the animalism that stirred impatiently within her" (Chopin 78). According to Chopin's novel, because she was expected to follow the patriarchal demands of her husband, she became stronger as she escaped his clutches: "Every step which she took toward relieving herself from obligations added to her strength as an individual," the author writes (Chopin 93). "She began to look with her own eyes; to see and to apprehend the deeper undercurrents of life.""
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Kate Mansfield's "Miss Brill", 2007.
This paper analyzes the short story "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield.
1,519 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper introduces, discusses, and analyzes the short story "Miss Brill" by Katherine Mansfield. Specifically it contains an in-depth character analysis of "Miss Brill." The paper focuses on Miss Brill's inability to see reality for what it is, which makes her a sad and even pathetic character living a tragic and flawed life. The paper's author finds Miss Brill's character to be quite complete and complex for such a short story.
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"This very short story contains quite a bit of information in just a few pages. The narrator is Miss Brill, an older single woman out to enjoy a band concert on a bright fall day. Throughout the story, the reader learns more about her character, her life, and her work, and it is clear by the end of the story that her life is empty and sad. In fact, her character is quite pathetic, not because her life is so empty, but because she cannot admit that to herself, or face reality. She is old, out of touch, and clueless. She is also a kind woman and it is clear she is harmless and meek. However, her life is tragic because it is so empty and she accepts it that way. "
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