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"The Feminine Mystique", 2002.
A reader's review and response to Betty Friedan's "The Feminine Mystique" dealing with the feminist movement.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 1 source, $ 53.95
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Arguably the landmark book for the women's movement within the Twentieth Century, Betty Friedan's publication of "The Feminine Mystique" in 1963 investigated the role of women in society. Friedan's views, which have since become a key element in directing modern feminist theory, were revolutionary at the time and helped promote a better understanding of the then- current roles that women were required to play in society. This paper shall explore "The Feminine Mystique" and address Friedan's views concerning women, as well as provide a personal response to this book.
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Betty Friedan's "Feminine Mystique", 2005.
This paper examines Betty Friedan's "Feminine Mystique" and reviews the history and philosophy of the "feminism" movement in the U.S..
3,400 words (approx. 13.6 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 96.95
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This paper explains that, after World War II, Betty Friedan in her renowned book "Feminine Mystique" urges that women should not have to live up to any sort of image, real or imagined, but should learn to live their lives in a way that provides them with satisfaction. The author points out that Friedan, in essence, was a pioneer only in the sense that she brought up-to-date what had been going on for nearly a century; she put her finger on the feminine malaise. The paper relates that Friedan's closing chapter, dealing with self-realization, has been achieved because today women are marrying later, not dropping out of school to marry and bear children, restricting the number of children, often postponing childbirth in favor of a career and the glass ceiling, while not totally shattered, has severe cracks in it.
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"However, before celebrating true gender equality, one should look back again at Ms Lerner's letter and her complaint that feminism is passing African-American (and by inference other minority) women by. There are few minority women who have made it to, or near, the top in American business- in advertising, in magazine editing, in publishing romance novels, and certainly in the movies, on records, and on TV. But, even on television, there are still many blanks which seem reserved for white women- very few minority anchors (except in those metropolitan areas where viewers need to be attracted- areas like Los Angeles and new York, Houston and Phoenix. What's more, the decision makers and producers who hire minorities- or don't hire them- are mainly white, with the obvious exception of Spike Lee. There are no major leaders of any woman's movement who is black or Hispanic, even though there are some high-ranking minorities on Clinton's Cabinet, and, until her defeat in 1998, there was a black female senator from Illinois. Yes, there are two women on the Supreme Court (but their pol9tics tend to cancel one another out)."
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"The Feminine Mystique" by Betty Friedan and "The Hearts of Men" by Barbara Ehrenreich ), 1994.
A comparison of the feminist and sociological approaches to American society and the roles of women in the 1950s.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 2 sources, $ 71.95
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"The development of the feminist movement can be traced back to the nineteenth century with growing agitation for women's suffrage and for other social changes, but as a strong political force feminism came to the fore much more recently, beginning after World War II as a result of changed perceptions on the part of women regarding their roles in society, in part because of their experiences from the war years. The history of the 1950s is examined from somewhat different perspectives by Betty Friedan in her book The Feminine Mystique, with Friedan approaching the issue as a feminist, and by Barbara Ehrenreich in The Hearts of Men, with Ehrenreich approaching the issue as a sociologist. There is considerable agreement between the two books and some disagreement which may stem from different personal experiences, perceptions, and training."
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"Jane Eyre": Cultivating The Feminine as Feminist, 2002.
Shows how Charlotte Bronte uses images of nature in the feminine form to present a feminist novel in "Jane Eyre".
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This paper reads Jane Eyre with attention to the symbols of Nature and the natural relations that Jane assumes within the natural world. Bronte offers the moon as a feminine symbol in the story, one that reappears as a source of light and inspiration for Jane, thus presenting the moon as a feminine Ideal. With this symbolic representation of nature in gendered terms, Bronte provides a feminist novel, where the prominent feature of Jane's character is her independence and personal will and is symbolized in a feminine ideal of Nature.
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Feminine Stereotyping, 2002.
Examples of feminine stereotyping in the popular TV show, "The Simpsons".
3,500 words (approx. 14.0 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 98.95
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This paper concerns instances of feminine stereotyping in "The Simpsons". It covers Marge, the dutiful wife; Patti and Selma, the spinster sisters; and Lisa, the overly moral daughter. Conclusions about each woman and her stereotypes are supported by several examples that have been drawn from episodes from several seasons. Quotes are plentiful. This paper supports the claim that "The Simpsons" provide likeable stereotypes that women can identify with.
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"?I need some liposuction, just enough to make me attractive to this man,? said Marge Simpson. (?Large Marge?) This instance is just one of many in the long running animated series The Simpsons?, which showcases a particular stereotype of women. Although there are undoubtedly many women who share Marge?s fears, most will not resort to such extreme measures as plastic surgery. So despite the fact that most women will probably not go the same route as Marge, they can and will empathize with her character. By providing a likeable stereotype with which women can identify with, The Simpsons? manages to entertain people and ease some of the painful memories women carry of times when they too have been pigeonholed into a particular role."
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Feminine Inequality, 2004.
An examination of Simone de Beauvoir's claim of feminine inequality.
678 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper offers a personal response to Simone de Beauvoir's discussion of a woman being perceived in mythic, instead of realistic terms.
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"Whatever else Simone de Beauvoir wants to accomplish in the essay "Woman Myth and Reality," she supplies a critique of the myth of the eternal feminine that vividly demonstrates how intractable and frustrating women's search for social and economic justice and equality continues to be. The problem as she explains it comes down to the fact that social control resides with men."
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Feminine Roles in Fairy Tales, 2005.
Examines the feminine roles in three fairy tales: "Cinderella", "Sleeping Beauty" and "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
2,356 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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As a genre of children's literature, fairy tales are filled with magic, coincidence and good luck for the good characters and bad luck for the bad characters. These delightfully entertaining tales are also filled with gender stereotypes. This paper examines female stereotypes within three fairy tales in particular: "Cinderella"; "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" and "Sleeping Beauty". The paper examines their representations of female passivity, their emphasis on outer beauty as the quality that saves the heroine and their portrayals of competition among women for male attention (e.g., to marry the handsome prince), based on external beauty.
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"Next Cinderella wishes, like her stepsisters, to attend the festival at which a handsome prince will be looking for a bride. But her request is refused by her stepmother because, "You have no clothes and shoes" (Grimm). The stepmother acts as if she is trying to protect Cinderella from ridicule, but it is clear instead that she wants as little competition as possible for her own daughters. Cinderella is ordered to help her stepsisters get ready, the first instance of feminine rivalry among Cinderella, the stepmother, and the stepmother's blood daughters."
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Shakespeare?s Feminine Evil, 2004.
A review of Shakespeare's "King Lear" and "Macbeth", focusing on the feminine evil.
2,360 words (approx. 9.4 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 72.95
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This paper discusses two of Shakespeare's plays that portray evil female characters, "King Lear" and "Macbeth". The paper describes the daughters in "King Lear", Goneril and Regan, as ungracious and self-centered and capable of great evil. The paper contends that this notion of the independent, aspiring woman is further emphasized in the calculating, power-hungry character of Lady Macbeth in "Macbeth". The paper claims that, with these strong characters, Shakespeare is expanding the role of women by recognizing them as capable of the same desires and motivations that inspire men. These images of women not only contrast the traditional image of the medieval damsel in distress, but they mortify and embarrass their male counterparts.
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"That King Lear could have two daughters so dissimilar from Cordelia is an issue that Shakespeare explores within this family dynamic. The contrast between their affection for their father only intensifies King Lear?s awful mistake. It is important to note that all of his daughters violate traditional expectations in one way or another. Clearly, Cordelia?s recalcitrant answer is the least offensive of these violations--but it is the action that moves the entire plot of the play. We know that she loves her father, which makes Goneril and Regan?s speeches so hard to swallow. The most despicable aspect of Goneril and Regan?s evil is the fact that they seem to have no love or respect for King Lear as a father, a man, or a king. Clearly, they have no interest in him as soon as they acquire their inheritance."
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Feminine Masculinity, 2004.
An examination of the phenomenon of feminine masculinity as it is portrayed in Italian society.
7,598 words (approx. 30.4 pages), 17 sources, MLA, $ 166.95
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Italy is a cultural hub of gender identity where issues of feminism and masculinism have been deeply entrenched for many years. For centuries, Italy has been considered a more masculine country, though the majority of work documented related to masculinism actually is sparse. This paper discusses how issues of feminism and masculinity have surfaced in the workplace, where, naturally, access to issues, such as equal employment and technology, have surfaced. Gender inequality issues in Italy have, in fact, created a basis for the continuance of a feminism-masculinism dichotomy. These ideas and more are explored in detail in this paper.
Introduction
Masculinism
Italian Feminism
The Abortion Campaign
Feminism in the 1970s and 1980s
Mainstreaming Feminism in Italy
New Directions
Gender Mainstreaming
Future Trends on Gender Equality
Conclusion
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"In Italy today, a stereotype exists regarding feminism; women are considered as maternal in nature and the traditional role of ?wife and mother have predominated for years? (Rubin, 1998). This trend is not uncommon in many societies throughout Europe. Europe should not be sequestered however, the role of women has gradually attained significance throughout time. Almost no culture can attest to a period of time necessarily where the role of women and femininity predominated over those of men, in fact the majority of history has commentated on various women?s movements and efforts toward acquiring greater equality in the face of strong masculinism and male domination. With the exception of course, of the few small maternal societies where women seem to be at the forefront of all political and social venues."
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The Masculine vs The Feminine, 2002.
A look at the way John Steinbeck views male and female roles in his story "The Chrysanthemums."
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, $ 35.95
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This paper is on the short story of John Steinbeck's, "The Chrysanthemums". The blending of the characters, setting, imagery, symbols, and point of view all point to the theme concerning how Elisa at times wanted to be like a man, but then faded back into being feminine. Chrysanthemums are similar to this in that they are at times strong stalks, but when they are picked they are a feminine flower.
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Feminine and Masculine Views of Love in John Donne's Poetry, 2000.
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This paper contrasts John Donne's poems, "Break of Day" and "To His Mistress Going to Bed", which portray two very different themes on love and sexuality, one written from a feminine point of view and the other from a masculine point of view. The writer uses these two poems to prove that he was a talented poet, able to express one underlying theme in distinct and separate ways.
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"In Donne's poem, Break of Day, the author sympathizes with the opposite sex by using a woman?s ?voice? through the speaker. The reader is not subjected to any flowery images of feminine beauty or repetitive declarations of undying love. This poem reflects the early morning lives of lovers', and the feelings that this woman has as her partner prepares to leave; an interesting contrast to To His Mistress Going to Bed, which outlines the exact opposite experience of two lovers retiring for the evening. The first is about love and the agony of separation, the second about making love, and the excitement of anticipation."
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Feminine Competence in Society, 2004.
An analysis of the character of Rosamund in Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone".
1,430 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 47.95
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This paper examines how, in contrast to feminist protagonists that preceded her in literature, the heroine of Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone" comes to embody an intellectual and physical form of feminine competence in society. It looks at how, ultimately, Rosamund?s pregnancy does not prove a hindrance to her work and how she discredits female stereotypes related to pregnancy through her simultaneous embodiment of maternity and intellectual development. It also shows how her work gives her societal approval at the same time she is receiving physical and sexual satisfaction from her role as a mother and a sexual being.
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"However, after weathering graduation and assuming graduate study, Rosamund becomes pregnant. Now, as the result of what was casual action, resulting partly because she was treating her body ?like a man? woman, how can Rosamund still achieve feminine competence in a society that denies this concept? How can Rosamund liberate one?s self from such constructed notions of the female self, as they are attached to the female body, particularly if one possesses a body deemed to be female in this society and achieve a sense of social and personal competence? Also, what occurs when a body enters into a state of maternity? How can a mother be competent?"
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Feminine Competence in Society, 2004.
An analysis of the character of Rosamund in Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone".
1,461 words (approx. 5.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 48.95
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This paper examines how, in contrast to feminist protagonists that preceded her in literature, the heroine of Margaret Drabble?s "The Millstone" comes to embody an intellectual and physical form of feminine competence in society. It looks at how, ultimately, Rosamund?s pregnancy does not prove a hindrance to her work and how she discredits female stereotypes related to pregnancy through her simultaneous embodiment of maternity and intellectual development. It shows how Drabble incarnates Rosamund as a completely emancipated woman, a paradigm of the new generation, and embodies her own ideal conception of the modern woman, a woman complete in mind and body.
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"Drabble perhaps deliberately begins with her protagonist in a world where illegitimate birth is a stigma, even to those who do not flout the conventions of normal female intellectual development, such as Rosamund. Rosamund?s attitude towards her own physicality is similar to Sue Brideshead or the Early Modern idea of femininity as being an either or proposition for women?as a kind of modification of the ?angel of the hearth? Victorian ideal, women were constructed in such an idea as being either of the flesh, or of aspiring in an asexual fashion to a male consciousness."
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The Feminine Christian Martyrs, 2002.
Examines the lives of the female Biblical and Martyrs of Christian antiquity.
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This undergraduate level research paper examines the lives of the female Biblical and Martyrs of Christian antiquity and their significance to Christianity, literature, and history. It utilizes both scholarly and Biblical sources to describe such Martyrs as Perpetua and Felicity. The paper concludes that there was, indeed, special significance attached to the gender of the martyrs.
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Gender: Nobody is Masculine or Feminine, 2004.
This paper looks at the definition of gender and masculinity.
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, $ 23.95
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This article studies the works of Judith Butler and George Mosse in order to discuss a definition of gender and masculinity. The writer discusses that Butler has controversial theories about gender roles and the need to discard current concepts of sex and gender. In this paper, the writer looks at her views of feminist theory. The writer explains how Mosse looks at the development of masculinity from the mid-1800s.
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"Judith Butler considers herself primarily committed to feminist theory and believes that gender comes from performativity. She distinguishes performativity from performance by explaining that the former presumes a subject but the latter does not accept the idea of a subject. Butler does not believe in distinctions between male and female but rather that they are based on performativity. For instance she does not see such factors as the ability to become pregnant, as being necessary to define a woman. She points out that there are females very young ... "
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