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Marred and Married, 2004.
This paper analyzes Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour' and Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper".
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, APA, $ 31.95
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In this essay, the writer discusses Chopin's "The Story of an Hour" and Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper". The writer focuses on how the women in the stories have their identity and freedom undermined by their husbands' domination of them.
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"The short stories 'The Story of an Hour' and 'The Yellow Wallpaper' are quite similar in that they illustrate the mental state of married women who feel oppressed and suppressed by their husbands. In Chopin's 'The Story of an Hour' the narrator is shocked to learn of the death of her husband in a railway accident. However, her shock is more from the odd feelings she has upon hearing the news. We are told Mrs. Mallard does not hear the story as many women ... "
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Married and Unmarried Women, 2002.
Examines the differences in health, sexuality, longevity, lifestyle, employment and other factors between the lives of single women and married women.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 19 sources, $ 106.95
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It should come as no surprise that single women, whether they are unmarried, divorced, or widowed, live different lives than women who are married. Different, however, does not mean better or worse. Statistics demonstrate that women who are married live a longer average life than women who are not. Women who are married tend to have children earlier and more frequently than women who are not. Women who are married have traditionally held fewer jobs than women who are not. But, these are simply numbers and statistics. There are tangible differences between married and not-married women. It is this very set of differences which prompts this paper.
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Married Relationships in Literature, 2005.
A look at how both Kate Chopin's story, "The Story of an Hour" and James Joyce's story, "The Dead", reflect on married relationships and how these relationships often do not live up to expectations.
795 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 28.95
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This paper describes the main characters in both stories and explains how these characters and the both stories' theme of death reflect the dull, lifeless state of most marriages. The paper points out that while Chopin and Joyce may have approached the subject of married relationships differently, in the final analysis, both authors end up with a telling commentary on how individual personalities and the drudgery of daily life result in a deadening of marital relationships and the individual spirit.
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"Marriage is commonly defined as an intimate union of a man and woman, involving a special kind of love and commitment that facilitates a harmonious relationship and family life. Too often, however, the reality of marriage proves to be far removed from the idealized images projected by society and religion since individual personalities and the drudgery of daily living lead to a deadening of relationships. Indeed, this is precisely the revelation that both Kate Chopin and James Joyce make in The Story of an Hour and The Dead although the two authors approach the subject of married relationships from rather different perspectives. Both Chopin's Mrs. Mallard and Joyce's Gabriel are depicted as awakening to the true state of their respective marriages. The difference, however, between the two protagonists is that while Mrs. Mallard awakens to her need for liberation, Gabriel regrets the lack of passion in his dull existence with his wife."
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Rape and Sexual Coercion in Married Couples, 2004.
This research paper concentrates on the occurrence of rape or sexual coercion among married couples, and the effects of such maltreatment on the psychological well-being of the abused wives.
2,954 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 87.95
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The writer discusses five case studies and draws several conclusions about the complexity of human sexuality in a culturally structured relationship such as marriage. The paper explains that when choosing a spouse, thinking that the union is to last for life, women are succumbing to cultural norms and values that guide their behavior and their choices. The paper shows that no matter what culture a woman is from, she will have expectations that the marriage will prove to be a support unit in both a physical and an emotional way. The writer explains that sexual coercion and rape that typically occur in abusive relationships have a way of imprinting on the victim a sense of helplessness and hopelessness because they are characterized with fear and lack of control of the victim over her own body. The writer examines the psychological damage of this abuse and its relationship to other medical problems. The writer explains how in some cases, as in honor cultures, neither partner is aware of their choices due to a standard accepted way of dealing with marital difficulties. In conclusion, the writer proposes that education is the key to prevention of marital rape and sexual coercion.
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"DeMaris states that even though other variables such as direct measures of the levels of testosterone and the levels of sexual coercion were not obtained, this study's results are relevant to the study of human sexuality in that they adequately address the issue of unrecognized marital rape. Levels of violence in a marriage that go beyond simple conflict of interests result in wife's fear of the husband's aggressive behavior, and are shown to be used as a mechanism to obtain sexual intercourse against the wife's free will. Such situations are proven to cause serious depressive symptoms that affect women's long-term mental health by denying her the control that any person should have over their life and their body (DeMaris, 1997)
"Another study by Langhinrichsen-Rohling and Monson, "Marital Rape: Is the crime taken seriously without co-occurring physical abuse?," responds to the inadequately addressed but prevalent social issue of recognizing marital rape and supporting the victims. Several hypotheses were made in this study; firstly, Langhinrichsen-Rohling and Monson hypothesize that the subjects in the study will be most likely to view forced marital intercourse as rape and to foresee greater psychological damage to the victim if they were told that there were previous incidents of violence in the marriage. The second hypothesis was that subjects who had no knowledge of the history of the marriage would suppose that there were previous incidences of violence and therefore label the intercourse presented as rape. Lastly, subjects that were told how there was no previous violence in the marriage were hypothesized to be the least likely to see the situation as being marital rape, most likely to give into cultural "gender role stereotypes" and therefore to be "rape supportive" (Langhinrichsen-Rohling and Monson, 1998)"
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Married Man, 2005.
This paper examines the changes in marriage and life for men.
2,300 words (approx. 9.2 pages), 7 sources, $ 79.95
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This paper discusses the changes in marriage and life for the married man over the past 100 years. The author reviews reasons for marriage and not marrying, divorce rates, children in divorce, remarrying, cohabitation, social changes, gender equality and changes in the workplace. The paper states that all of this topics impact the life of the married man. Includes an annotated bibliography.
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"In his book, "Between Sex and Power Family in the World", Goran Therborn discusses changes in the family and family roles over the past century. He points out that, though people hold strong views on the subject, few are truly aware of the facts. Although the high ..."
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Dr. Ruth Westheimer's "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", 2006.
A summary and review of Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book about sex and gender.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper briefly summarizes and positively reviews Dr. Ruth Westheimer's book, "Dr. Ruth's Guide for Married Lovers", explaining that the book, while quite humorous at times, also unveils several fallacies about sex, explains the differences in the sexual drives in men and women, explains why the sexual drives differ, and offers suggestions on how individuals can improve their sex lives.
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"In the next few chapters, Dr. Ruth discusses sexual fantasies, and honeymoons. Dr. Ruth believes fantasies are good, and healthy, allow for a person's mind to escape during sex, and helps individuals to relax and enjoy themselves. She then discusses honeymoons, but curiously, only honeymoons for those who are still virgins. She claims there are a good deal of married couples who are virgins when they get married, but it seems more likely, that there are a greater number of non-virgins. However, the chapter is helpful, for both virgins and non-virgins. She discusses the expectancies and problems with new relationships. The man may be overly excited, and the woman may have difficulty getting excited. She suggests patience and understanding from both sides, and reminds the reader, that sex does not have to hurt. Then in a humorous, but also shameless plug of her book, Dr. Ruth suggests giving, Dr. Ruths Guide for Married Lovers, to a newly married couple as the perfect wedding gift."
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Gays and the Right to Marry, 2004.
A pro-gay marriage position paper.
1,037 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper looks at the social definition of marriage, which is that two people express their love and make the commitment to be together for the rest of their lives through marriage. It examines how, currently, same-sex marriage is not legal in the U.S. and how many gays are fighting for the right to marry their partners. It also discusses how the U.S. allows alternatives to marriage for gays, such as civil unions and domestic-partner programs.
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"Many states are now allowing single gays to adopt children. Many gay couples are now adopting children to take one step further in their relationships. Gay parents can raise children just like straight parents (Gilgoff 42). There have been studies that the children raised in a gay family are no different than children raised in a straight family (Thomas 44). The children are not more likely to become gay. ?Gay parents say their families are much like those led by their straight counterparts (Gilgoff 42).? Most of these children are from previous relationships. So, many gay couples are not adopting but the children are really their own. Some researchers believe that gay parents may offer some advantages over straight parents."
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Gay Marriages, 2002.
Suggests that homosexuals and lesbians do not have to get married in order to secure the rights and benefits of being a couple.
3,104 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 14 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper discusses whether or not homosexuals should be allowed to marry one another. For some in the gay community, demands for gay marriage may in fact be a form of challenge to the "straight" community, but those who are truly serious about the issue are attempting to secure for homosexual partners such rights taken for granted by heterosexual married couples as the right to inheritance, to insurance benefits, for one partner to visit the other in a hospital and so on. The paper shows that society has so far deemed marriage to mean more than this and to have at least the possibility of procreating children and this idea, sometimes but not necessarily touted as a demonstration of dedication to family or so-called "family values," is used as an argument to deny gays the right to marry one another. The paper argues that one does not have to subscribe to this vision of "family values" to oppose gay marriage, however, for there are a number of reasons why marriage should continue to be reserved for heterosexuals. If gays want to achieve certain rights, which indeed they should have, they can do so through some form of domestic partnership, which is already in place in many states and which can be expanded to serve the needs of all. This protects the institution of marriage while giving reasonable benefits to any domestic partner arrangement. The paper looks at the issue from a historical perspective and then offers a constitutional analysis to show how gay marriage has been presented in American law.
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"The cases discussed above in Hawaii, Vermont, Massachusetts, and other states constitute the current body of case law specifically on the issue of gay marriage. The U.S. Supreme Court has not yet had a case on the subject and so has not decided the issue. When such a case does reach the Court, proponents of gay marriage are likely to raise the issue in terms of the privacy rights cited above, while the opposing side is likely to emphasize the definition of marriage and the fact that numerous states today have laws on the books defining marriage as between a man and a woman only, with many such laws passed pre-emptively to avoid having to recognize gay marriages."
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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.
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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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Infidelity Analysis, 2004.
An assessment of the relationship problems of a married couple.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 10 sources, APA, $ 119.95
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This paper presents an assessment of a married couple dealing primarily with issues of infidelity. The paper includes a literature review of the topic of infidelity, sexual jealousy and related issues as well as a discussion of the significance of the problem of infidelity. Also included is a description of the couple under assessment, their home life, issues of trust and physical abuse and their social standards.
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Women in Islam, 2007.
A look at the attitudes towards married women in Islam.
1,343 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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This paper looks at the treatment of married Muslim women who live under the dictates of Islamic law. In particular, it looks briefly at marital issues such as polygamy, feminine "modesty" in marriage (specifically the wearing of the traditional veil) and at the matter of domestic violence and whether the Koran specifically permits such acts. In addition, it discusses divorce as it exists under the tenets of the Koran and some time is devoted to the contentious issue of Sharia law and what it portends for Muslim women living in modern western states, specifically Canada.
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"Additionally, the Koran does not encourage violence against wives - at least according to a small group of feminist scholars who have examined the Holy Text. Specifically, they cite Chapters XVI and LXXXI along with Chapter IV which all indicate that women are to be not be "ill-treated" and that relationships between men and women should be characterized by charity and sharing. Furthermore, the "Hadith" or "Sayings of the Prophets" emphasize that only "wicked men" insult women and that the "most perfect believers" were those who treated their wives compassionately. "
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Dysfunction in Marriage, 2004.
A case study of a dysfunctionally married couple.
690 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 3 sources, APA, $ 23.95
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This paper presents a case study of a dysfunctional married couple and analyzes it through the lens of social psychology. The paper examines the couple's marital conflicts. The paper also looks at how the couple's different needs and interests exacerbate their dysfunction.
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"In observing older members of my family I have become aware of the martial conflicts of an aunt and uncle -- a couple who have been married to one another for over thirty years and whose marriage is characterized by other..."
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"The Awakening", 2001.
This paper analyzes Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" which details one married woman's oppressive life and how she came out of it.
1,950 words (approx. 7.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 62.95
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This paper details the oppressive lives that women led in the 1800's and tells the tale of one married woman and how she coped. In "The Awakening", the protagonist discovers her sense of individuality and her sexual passions and has an affair in order to fulfill these needs. She becomes awakened and more aware of herself and leaves her husband. This paper also includes a critique of "The Awakening" by Woman's Rights movements.
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"The Awakening, which might have been more aptly titled, The Sexual Awakening shocked the delicate and rigid sensibilities of Kate Chopin?s contemporaries of 1899, although many of those contemporaries were slowly experiencing awakenings of their own. In telling the story of a married woman who begins to realize that she is an individual human being, rather than a nonentity made up of female roles assigned by a male-dominated society, Chopin immediately struck resonant chords and rocked an already unbalanced boat. Rarely is such extreme reaction achieved unless the subject matter has deep roots tapping into the unspoken truth, and in this situation, the truth being dealt with was that of female oppression."
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Marriage Interview, 2002.
An analysis of an interview with a married couple.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 6 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper analyzes a interview taken of a married couple and presents the theory behind its analysis.
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Relative Communication, 2002.
This paper is an analysis of a classsic case study which discusses problems of communication between a young married couple.
1,730 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 55.95
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This paper analyzes a case study in which a young married couple fails to communicate their Christmas plans without dealing with the underlying issues that have caused the communication breakdown. The author feels that the problem can be related to the roles they play. The author suggests that techniques such as having them write down how they feel about the marriage and their place in it may be beneficial.
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"Mike and Carol Taylor are a young married couple, in their mid-twenties with the pair having been married for two years. Mike and Carol both work and do not have children. An argument recently broke out between the pair over the issue of Christmas plans. Mike said that since they spent all their time together, there was no reason they had to spend Christmas together. It would be best if he visited his family on the other side of the country, while Carol stayed home and spent Christmas with her parents. Carol reacted angrily to the suggestion, saying that Mike had no idea what it meant to be a husband and obviously wasn?t committed to the marriage. "
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