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Constructions of ?The Nice Girl?, 2005.
An examination of teenage female sexual definition and identity in "Seventeenth Summer" by Maureen Daly and "Forever" by Judy Blume.
1,949 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how both Daly and Blume's novels present an essentially similar framework for the female protagonist to define herself and how the question of the female's sexuality becomes the main conduit of self-definition open to her, a way to define her new independence. It looks at how for Daly, her main character is not actively sexual, Angie's decision to date over the summer-more than any other decision during her previous four years of high school, her future college career, and current intellectual accomplishments-becomes the defining moment of Angie's life. In comparison, it shows how for Blume, sexuality becomes a kind of proving ground for her main character's individuality and how Catherine's discretion about making the jump into sexuality will change things, in the words of the title, forever.
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"Maureen Daly's world of Seventeenth Summer could not seem farther away from Blume's world of sexually open teens. Daly's central character is a virgin, almost unaware of her sexual desire. Angie is charmed when a boy tells her that the wind looks nice blowing through her hair, although he makes no real reference to the rest of her physical body. Although the books take place in roughly the same place in time in the narrator's lives, in the summer between high school and college for Daly's main character, and during the senior year of high school for Blume's central female protagonist , the two books initially seem to be from different planets-Daly's teens say 'Gee whiz,' and worry constantly about what the parents of their significant others will say. "
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Boys vs. Girls; Girls and Boys, 2008.
This paper provides a literary analysis of Alice Munro's novel "Found Boat" and focuses on the dilemma raised regarding boys versus girls.
1,212 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 41.95
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In this article, the writer notes that Munro's short story is about two young preteen girls, Eva and Carol, and their quest to be noticed by the uninterested boys. The writer discusses that Munro effectively manipulates the obscure rules of pre-teenagers to create the dilemma where Eva and Carol try to attract the other boys' attention using a boat they found.Through Munro's excellent understanding of the preteen rational, the author creates a dilemma for the young Eve and Carol to search the attention they seek, and in turn expresses the reality of such a fragile time period as the preteen years. The writer maintains that it is important that authors like Munro reminds readers of a time with simple rules so people can escape back to that certain time through the artistry of their fictional works.
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"It is commonly understood that society abides by a strict unwritten law, and through the various stages of life those rules change drastically. For example, as children: the rules state that a boy and a girl are mutual and utter enemies, but as the children enter the preteen marker, the rules seem to change completely. Eventually, both sexes find themselves fascinated with one another. Yet, by the mandate of puberty, this change does not happen simultaneously, it is the female that goes through these mind and body changes first, and as a result a young preteen girl might start finding interest in the opposite sex but not get the same interest back. Author Alice Munro surely understands this concept and uses it as a palette to paint her short story, "The Found Boat"."
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Women on Girls, 2002.
A comparison of two short stories by female authors on the subject of teenage girls: ?Girl? by Jamaica Kincaid and ?Boys and Girls? by Alice Munro.
1,220 words (approx. 4.9 pages), 2 sources, $ 41.95
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This paper examines Jamaica Kincaid?s short story ?Girl? to ?Boys and Girls? by Alice Munro. Both are stories about the coming of age of teenage girls and the rules enforced on them by society. The paper explores gender roles and mother-daughter relationships.
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"The title of the story, "Girl", is an essential part of the work itself. The title provides several ideas. First, the title represents the age of the daughter. She is not a woman, not yet on her own, but a girl, still reliant on another, still with much to learn. Second, the title symbolizes the mother's awareness of her daughter. She does not deem her a woman or a young lady, but a naive girl in need of steady instruction and supervision. A third idea of the title is that it represents the daughter's struggle to find her own rising identity in the shadow of her mother and the shadow of the identity her mother wants her to take on. She is not named in the story, nor is her place defined; she is not "daughter", "sister", "mother", or "wife", but "girl"."
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"Odd Girl Out", 2007.
A discussion on girls bullying other girls, based on the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons.
1,013 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, APA, $ 35.95
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The paper examines how, in the book "Odd Girl Out" by Rachel Simmons, applying gender stereotyping to the image of a schoolyard bully conceals the fact that girls are equally capable of injuring their fellow classmates. The paper discusses how, while boys are more likely to use physical methods of dominance against weaker boys, their female counterparts are more apt to make use of more subtle, social methods of bullying, like forming cliques. The paper concludes that if women do not find more effective ways to express their aggression, and to deal with their need to express anger and dominance, then female opportunities of mentorship in business, as well as friendship will be thwarted.
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"Sadly, for girls who are bullied, the psychological consequences are often far more extensive than simply not going to one's high school prom, or having nasty notes passed around during geometry class. Their idea of positive female friendship may be forever tarnished, and the girls may inhibit their social and academic aspirations, for fear of becoming spectacles in high school and beyond, and hence the targeting of more bullying. Female friendship is not a positive source of energy and comradeship for a bullied girl, instead it becomes a social weapon, or a reward that can be extended or withdrawn, depending on the girl's obedience to a particular social code or deference to a kind of 'alpha female.'"
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Girl Gangs, 2007.
A look into a school intervention program for high school girls involved girl gangs.
5,176 words (approx. 20.7 pages), 36 sources, APA, $ 129.95
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This paper discusses research into North American youth gangs and suggests a basic intervention for senior public school girls involved in girl gangs. The paper focuses on explaining the vulnerabilities of girls when they're involved in gangs or associating with gang members and paper discusses urban youth gangs according to a systems approach borrowed from the study of North American families. In particular, the paper examines how the school has proven to be a place where parents or other adults can commence volunteer service towards protecting girls and their communities from gang influences. The paper also looks at how school-based interventions for young people tend to attract concerned adults who can make strong everyday contributions to 'reclaiming' their areas while aiding youths involved in gangs.
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Introduction
The Problem
Significance
Review of Literature
A School or Community Centre Intervention
Presenting Materials
Responding to Questions on Girl Gangs
Including Adults
Discussion
Concluding Remarks
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"Alarm at the crack cocaine culture of often violent youth gangs began in the mid-1980s, at first, failing to address the reality of girls as opposed to gang-involved boys, but by the time of the 1990s national assessment of the Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T.) program, it was known that girls should be addressed as a distinct entity, that one could not refer to generic young people. (Ramsey Et Al: 2003, Williams Et Al: 2002, Esbensen & Osgood: 1999) Girls are threatened by gang membership because their experiences of gang life differ from those of most boys in the presence of a very sexist subculture. "
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"Girl, Interrupted", 2002.
A comparison of the portrayal of a teenage girl in a mental hospital in Susanna Kaysen's novel "Girl, Interrupted" with that of its subsequent film version.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper compares the film version of "Girl, Interrupted" with the 1994 book written by Susanna Kaysen. The author concludes that the book is more effective at portraying the experiences of a teenage girl in a mental hospital than the film.
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Quinceanera and Other Rites of Passage for Girls, 2002.
Study of different rites of passage for girls entering womanhood with an emphasis on the Spanish celebration, Quinceanera.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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Quinceanera, Confirmation, Bat Mitzvah and Female Castration ceremonies are all part of the modern world and all mark the change in a young girl's life to that of a woman. A Quinceanera is the celebration of a girls fifteenth birthday. Once the spiritual ceremony is over the girl moves on to the social part of the Quinceanera. At the age of fifteen the girl is no longer a child. At the age of 12 girls become obligated to observe the commandments. The ceremony marks the time in a girl's life when she is ready for womanhood and marriage. For girls, these rites have traditionally prepared them for marriage and sexual activity (childbearing) within the marriage context.
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"Boys and Girls", 2007.
Illustrates gender expectations of boys and girls through this short story by Alice Munro.
1,128 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 0 sources, $ 39.95
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Using the short story, "Boys and Girls" by Alice Munro, this essay explains the finer points of the societal gender expectations of boys and girls in the past. Many examples are used with quotations from the story to illustrate these points. Laird, the boy in the story, was favored over the girl to complete simple tasks on the farm. The expectations were that Laird do all of the outdoor work and that the girl should stay inside to cook and clean. In the end, a disaster ruins the girl's hopes of ever working outside of the house.
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"The girl had begun to accept her role on the farm as a passive female, which was expected of her at the time. She lost her sense of rebellion and with it her dreams and goals in life. Her actual dreams started to change. At first, she dreamed about rescuing others, now she dreams about being rescued. The girl has a sense of helplessness right now. No matter what she does, she will not have the chance to be herself. The horse, Flora parallels her story as well. Flora was a horse that was rebellious and untamed, which was much like the protagonist."
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Girl Bullying, 2004.
A look at the growing problem of girl bullying in schools.
2,554 words (approx. 10.2 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 77.95
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This paper examines studies that show that girl bullying is rife in American schools. It looks at how girl bullies do not use typical male modes of physical behavior, such as fighting, to defeat their targeted individual. Rather, they use covert, non-aggressive means, such as the silent treatment, name calling, and avoidance, which are usually not noticeable. It also shows how, as increasing number of anecdotal and analytical studies are conducted, it is becoming much clearer that this problem has existed for decades and continues to plague large numbers of girls today.
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"As many as 72 percent of school-aged females report they have been bullied (Cash, 1995, p.123). Most studies, however, have focused on physical violence, bodily harm or weapons, with less research on less severe types of attacks such as mocking or social isolation. In Odd Girl Out: The Culture of Hidden Aggression in Girls (website interview), Simmons conducted hundreds of interviews with girls and women, some of whom described terrorizing so severe that they developed ulcers and eating disorders, moved to other schools, started using drugs, or became depressed or suicidal and underwent psychological counseling well into their adult years."
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Charlotte Bronte and the 'Poor Girl'., 2002.
Explores author Charlotte Bronte's use of her novel "Jane Eyre" to critique the treatment of poor girls and orphans in the society of her time.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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In "Jane Eyre", Charlotte Bronte uses the character of Jane Eyre to critique the treatment of poor girls and orphans. Indeed, Jane refuses to be placed in the traditional female position of subservience. She stands up to superiors, as well as for her rights and defends the plight of all poor girls for doing so. In this way, her representation is a strong social statement against rich peoples' abuse of young poor girls.
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Young Girls and Body Projects, 2003.
Compares an ad and article from magazines published exclusively for young girls to the ...
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 39.95
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Compares an advertisement from Cosmo Girl and an article from Teen Vogue-- magazines published exclusively for young girls-- to the book, The Body Project: an Intimate History of American Girls.
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Introduction The last hundred years or more have seen many changes in society especially in the way that people perceive and talk about sex and theirbodies One of the most significant changes has been seen in the way girlsmature into adulthood and how the
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'Lives of Girls and Women' and 'The Jade Peony', 2006.
A comparison and contrast of Wayson Choy's "The Jade Peony" and Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 26.95
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"Wayson Choy's "The Jade Peony" is a novel that reflects the experience of being a Chinese child in Vancouver around the time of the Second World War. Alice Munro's "Lives of Girls and Women" also records the experience of growing up in Canada but in this case, it is the experience of a Caucasian girl, growing up on a fox farm in rural Canada. This paper compares and contrasts these two novels, pointing out that the most striking difference between them is the narration technique.
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Social Reality in ?Girl?, 2004.
Examines mother-daughter conflict and social assimilation in "Girl" by Jamaica Kincaid.
850 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 30.95
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In "Girl", the theme of conflicts between a mother and her daughter and traditional and Western or modern values are portrayed by Jamaica Kincaid?s effective illustration of her relationship with her mother. The paper shows how Kincaid, a contemporary American Caribbean writer, illustrates in her work the dynamics of human relationships among immigrants trying to assimilate with the dominantly Westernized, English society. This paper looks at the fallacies and ideologies that are illustrated in "Girl' to show superiority of Western culture (as portrayed by the mother) as both characters try to adjust and assimilate within their new modern English society.
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"Proper behavior of a woman or women among men illustrates how English society, as compared with Kincaid?s native culture, is extremely rigid and conservative. Superstitions are characteristic of the women?s African culture, but these are used to promote Western culture and eliminate native values held important by Kincaid. Indeed, social hierarchy, particularly stratification, is evident in the narrative, making a distinction between the acceptable (Western culture) and unacceptable (native African culture)."
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"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", 2004.
A review of Harriet Jacob's autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl".
1,953 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper examines how Harriet Jacob?s autobiography, "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl", is a traditionally fashioned slave narrative printed around 1861. In it, one sees a fascinating and tragic personal view of the American past that both parallels traditional histories and also highlights elements of those histories that might otherwise escape notice. It shows how one can see in this story a definite sense of bowing to overwhelming, white preconceptions and moralities, particularly in terms of the expected behavior of a ?virtuous? unmarried girl, and how there is also a large amount of what must have then been controversial condemnation of many of the aspects of American culture.
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"The setting for this tale begins in the more Northernly of the slave-owning states, and at the end is transferred to the actual Northern Free States. These setting allow the author not only criticize the ?peculiar institution? of slavery in the South, but also to make cutting and vital observations about problems in the North such as prejudice and laws which returned slaves to their masters. One of Jacobs main points regarding slavery is a refutation of the idea that slavery is in any way beneficial for society at large. She refutes this idea by trying to expose the corruption that exists across Southern culture as a result of slavery. One gets a sense of rot and complicity from her description of the Southern setting which is obviously designed to act against the idea of slavery."
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Girl, Interrupted, 2007.
This paper provides an analysis of the film "Girl, Interrupted" of 1999.
1,249 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 42.95
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In this article, the writer discusses the film "Girl, Interrupted", which is based upon Susanna Kaysen's memoir of the same name. The writer notes that the film makes frequent use of the stock cliches of films representing female madness. The writer points out that the message of "Girl, Interrupted" is really that Susanna is an innocent and unjustly accused person, not that the way society treats the mentally disturbed is fundamentally cruel or inhumane. The writer maintains that the more stereotypical the representation of woman and madness, the more poignant Susanna's plight seems and the less her psychiatrists understand her.
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"The insanity of the therapists at the asylum is highlighted by the fact that the main problem Susanna's therapist has is that Susanna sleeps with her boyfriend and kisses an orderly while incarcerated. Susanna sees this as an act of proto-feminist defiance and points out that if she were a boy, she would not be labeled as promiscuous. Her stuffy therapist disapproves, of course, but the audience is meant to cheer. Obviously, the really crazy character is her uptight therapist, not the young woman. This is a fairly easy ideological victory for the film, as essentially it is penalizing the therapist for not embracing contemporary norms of female sexuality. What seemed abnormal for a girl in the 1960s is no longer abnormal today, but this says little about the so-called madness of the other characters. It merely states that some harmless behaviors were once called insane, even though the behavior of most of the inmates, like self-immolation, laxative abuse, and drug addiction, are not harmless."
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