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Portrayal of Overweight vs. Thin Women in American Television Series, 2003.
Compares how overweight and thin women are portrayed on American television series. Cites "Everybody Loves Raymond," "The Drew Carey Show" and "The Parkers."
1,127 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 39.95
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This paper focuses on how overweight women are portrayed in American television, stressing the comical roles in which unattractive women are cast. While thin, attractive women are prevailing with more dominant, powerful roles, overweight female characters are cast in demeaning roles. Given the dominant role allows an attractive woman to address important women's issues, where her overweight counterpart is often cast in roles that confine her to the undesirable stereotype of of the pushy, nosy, nit-picker.
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"Over the past few years, actresses have found themselves in greater positions of freedom with regards to the roles open and offered to them. Women are prevailing in television with more dominant, powerful roles and given a chance to address issues that concern the female public. However, it is usually the younger, thin women who get to stretch the limits of society. They get to explore roles of sexual and personal liberation. Thin women are shown as holding high positions in the economic world as well as having the ability to attract many men. For the most part, their older, overweight counterparts are still confined to roles that portray them as intrusive busybodies. When they push these attitudes beyond the normal social expectations, they become the joke of other characters and must then deal with their ridicule. Overweight female characters in sitcoms are demeaned and made fun of by other characters in the show. They are often characterized by overly flamboyant clothes, makeup and personalities, and as a result the other characters show a slight fear of them. These roles are especially prevalent in the evening situational comedies that one might watch."
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Sexuality and Portrayal of Women in Rap and R&B Videos, 2002.
Explores and compares the portrayal of women in Rap and R&B music and then discusses what this portrayal may say about women and society.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 53.95
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There are very marked differences between the sexuality in lyrics and videos of Rap songs and R&B songs as a whole. This commentary is in no way meant to cast a blanket of generalizations over this issue. Instead, it is the purpose of this paper to examine the expression of sexuality in the lyrics and videos of six songs (three Rap and three R&B). The exploration will pay particular attention to the treatment and portrayal of women in these images and what they seem to be saying about gender and society.
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The Portrayal of Women in "24", 2008.
An analysis of the portrayal of women in roles of leadership, in the television series, "24."
2,149 words (approx. 8.6 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 67.95
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This paper attempts to analyze how women are portrayed in the television series, "24." It analyzes this series that exemplifies the equality of men and women in their portrayal of roles of authority and leadership. The paper suggests that the series is atypical of real-life settings of typical individuals and therefore portrays women narrowly, but equal in stature to men.
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"These events, while atypical of real-life settings of typical individuals, portray women narrowly in the sense that the situations are not only atypical and for all intents and purposes, extraordinary, but also portray them in extreme circumstances, equally atypical of real-life. The reactions of the characters are somewhat restricted in this sense. On the other hand, the genre of this series inherently restricts the amount of variability that can be shown, especially with the time constraints imposed by the structure of the series. The 24 series, while its portrayal of women in a 21st century setting and culture is fairly accurate, particular nuances pertaining to womanhood are left out. In the same light, the series reflects the equal stature of women and men in this present age, particularly with regard to positions of command and authority."
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The Media's Portrayal of Minorities and Women, 2001.
This paper looks at how television portrays women and minorities in negative ways and how this affects society.
1,965 words (approx. 7.9 pages), 3 sources, $ 62.95
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This paper describes the stereotypes and biases that are seen in the media on a daily basis.The author gives a detailed look at how these stereotypes affect society and the values and morals instilled in children.
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?In today?s ever diversifying society one detrimental problem that remains is that of stereotypes and biases. Do the people in our country need to see more negative portrayals than they already are? Within certain types of media, minorities and women are often times portrayed negatively. Within this research paper, two television shows will be analyzed in terms of age, race, gender, target audiences, socioeconomic differences, stereotypes and biases, clothing and presentation, and the role of characters. Aside from the characters in the television shows, products being advertised will also be evaluated. Often times an advertising company will choose a target audience and present the goods in a specific style, meaning the company will choose different age brackets, background voices, and special effects. Most importantly, the effect these shows have on children will be discussed. Children look at television characters as role models, and this research paper will test these programs to see if integrity and proper moral standards are displayed.?
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Women's Portrayal on Television, 2002.
A look at African American women and television roles.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper examines contemporary portrayals of women on television with particular attention to women of colour. This paper sets the stage for Hollywood's portrayal of women by briefly considering sit-coms. Then the discussion shifts to portrayals of minority women on television.
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The Portrayal of Women in "Middlemarch", 2002.
The paper explores the position of women in Victorian England as portrayed in the novel "Middlemarch" by George Eliot.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 73.95
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The paper explores the main female characters and shows the attitudes and expectations that the men in the novel have regarding the women. The paper shows how the author is writing against superficial or disrespectful roles assumed by women because of society's limiting, restrictive expectations of them. The paper also reveals how the happiness that exists at the end of the novel is the product of respectful, flexible attitudes between man and wife.
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In Middlemarch Eliot demonstrates what she believes is an incongruity in Victorian society. She uses a range of female characters as both good and bad examples as to their fulfilment of differing expectations, and the roles they play in their interaction with others. The role that a character plays is a manifestation of expectation, and it depends on whose expectation this is that defines their place in society.
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Women, Feminism, and Their Portrayal in Film, 2002.
How the film, "Imitation of Life", and society shaped each other in terms of defining the role of women in society,specifically, in regard to women's roles in the home/workplace.
1,598 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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Discusses the film, "Imitation of Life", and its characters in relation to feminism, women's roles in the home versus the workplace, gender, and societal expectations. Compares the way these issues were addressed during the time period of the film, the 1930s-1950s, with how they are handled today. Also explores race relations.
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"Over the progression of this course, and our class? analysis of women and their work both within and outside the home, we have discussed several factors that have contributed to the idea of importance, impact, and propriety of said jobs. There is a racial and socioeconomic bias in addition to the expected gender bias that we encounter when viewing the films that have been focused on. In this paper, I wish to discuss the significant differences and contrast of housework versus work outside of the home environment, white labor versus the work reserved for other races, and glamorized labor versus ordinary labor. I intend to focus on the film Imitation of Life, and the many contrasts on display within the film to aid in my assessment of these points."
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The Portrayal of Women in "Hamlet", 2001.
This paper is an in-depth examination of the character Ophelia, in the play "Hamlet."
1,010 words (approx. 4.0 pages), 0 sources, MLA, $ 35.95
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This paper examines Shakespeare's portrayal of the female characters, Gertrude and Ophelia in his play, "Hamlet." The author shows how the portrayal of these women as weak and frail individuals is a theme that Shakespeare carries throughout the entire play. Several scenes are used to demonstrate how the flaws in these women's characters were the catalyst for many of the problems they faced and as a result, they were treated poorly by the men in their lives.
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"Because of Ophelia?s lack of self-confidence, she becomes a target for abuse from Hamlet. Although it is apparent to the audience that she is the epitome of an honest woman, Hamlet sees her as ?a dubious whore,? (Act III, Scene II) Due to his lack of trust in females, Hamlet doesn?t want to listen to anything Ophelia has to say. Because Ophelia is so dependant on the men in her life and lacks any identity of her own, she is completely torn between making everyone happy. As she states in Act III, Scene II, ?I think nothing, my lord,? she has been hurt so badly that she doesn?t consider her thoughts to be important. When all three men in her life are gone, she feels completely helpless, therefore, when Hamlet says; ?frailty, thy name is women? he is proven to be correct."
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The Portrayal of Women in Swift's Novel "Gulliver's Travels", 1999.
An analysis of the issue of whether Swift was a misogynist.
1,565 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 0 sources, $ 51.95
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This paper looks at Swift's portrayal of women in "Gulliver's Travels" and argues that he is not misogynistic, but uses his depiction of women to provide insight into the 'otherness' of women, and for a larger picture of humanity altogether.
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"In each of Gulliver?s adventures women are depicted as an anomalous community distinct from the social fabric. In the first two voyages, women engage in redundant, unproductive activities, and are troublemakers more than contributors in society. First, in Lilliput, a nation that specializes in scientific, mathematical measurements, and possessing a well-organized, systematic metropolis Mildendo (I.IV), women are generalized to have impressionable minds that are only capable of na?ve notions. A Maid of Honour is the culprit for the fire at the Empress Apartment (I.V), simply by ?[falling] asleep while she was reading a Romance". Also in Gulliver?s description of the Lilliputian education (I. VI), women are generalized to be credulous and engages only in fantasies."
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Portrayal of Women in Media, 2001.
This paper discusses how mass media: television, magazines, news programs and the fashion industry affect women today.
2,480 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 12 sources, MLA, $ 75.95
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This paper is an analysis of how women compare themselves to the female images that are displayed to them today as role models. The author examines the current backlash against feminism today. The paper pays particular attention to body image and the eating disorders that plague so many women as a result of the skeletal models and actresses they perceive as perfection.
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"Over the past twenty years women have not been content merely to denounce biases and inequities in the established media. Women have created and used countless alternative and participatory communication channels to support their struggles, defend their rights, promote reflection, diffuse their own forms of representation. This process has made women the primary subjects of struggle and change in communication systems, by developing oppositional and proactive alternatives that influence language, representations and communication technologies."
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American Women And Weight Issues, 2002.
Discusses images of women and the reality.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 2 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses images of women and the reality. Cites examples and statistics of concerns with weight in American society. Dieting by very young girls. Unrealistic self-image. Emphasis on thinness as the ideal body shape. Health issues. Weight issues and African American women. Attitude of doctors. Television shows depicting overweight African American female characters.
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"Fat - no, I'm pleasantly plump.
Obese - no, I'm just gravitationally-challenged.
Overweight - no, I'm on a diet. I'm taking some medicine,
Always an excuse. Are we as Americans inherently prejudiced against those who have weight issues? Legitimately, there are some people who have fat genes, who experience health problems such as hypothyroidism or diabetes or are required to take steroidal medications that cause them to experience weight problems. Does the average American today really know what an average American woman's weight and height should be?
In the 1950's the lovely Marilyn Monroe was considered an iconoclast of the ideal American woman. Her figure was a curvasious 5' 5" and 135 lbs. By today's media icon standards, Marilyn would be considered weight challenged and her agent would ..."
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Overweight Adult Women, 2002.
A statistical overview of overweight adult women in America.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 26.95
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This paper examines the statistics available concerning overweight adult women over the age of thirty in the United States. The author discusses the increase in the number of women who are overweight as well as the reasons for this development in recent years.
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Women As Portrayed by Shakespeare and Spenser, 2004.
Compares the different ways in which Shakespeare and Spenser expressed themselves regarding women and love.
1,346 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 45.95
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By examining several of Shakespeare's sonnets and Spenser's "Epithalamion", this paper compares how both poets discuss their feelings about women and love. The paper contends that, while Shakespeare loved women openly and honestly, Spenser idolized his love. Examples from the writings of both poets are used to support this contention.
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"Poetry is what captures the emotions of people like William Shakespeare and Edmond Spencer. These two men express themselves through their poetry. In several poems they discuss their feelings about women and love. While both men are very capable of loving a woman, they love them in entirely different ways. "
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Hysteria Portrayed as a Woman's Disease, 2006.
An overview of hysteria and an argument against it being a woman's disease.
3,100 words (approx. 12.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 90.95
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This paper provides a detailed study of hysteria and mass hysteria, which also argues against this illness being solely a female disease. In order to understand the illness an expansive history is outlined and a definition is clarified. Characteristics, treatment and management are discussed which further help in understanding the argument against this well recognized condition being a woman's disease.
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"Hysteria is most often associated with women, even though it is not a gender-based problem. The concept that it is primarily a woman's disease has its origins in early psychiatric definitions. In order to understand why hysteria seems to primarily be considered a woman's disease, the definitions of the word hysteria need to be studied. There is a persistent "vagueness" about hysteria; it is often used as a catchall phrase to describe something that cannot be understood. Psychiatric terms and studies also need to be considered."
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Portrayals of Women in Film, 2004.
Compares the female characters in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "All That Heaven Allows" and "Far From Heaven".
675 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 23.95
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This paper compares the different female characters portrayed in three movies and looks at how each character goes against what is expected of women in society. The three movies, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", "All That Heaven Allows" and "Far From Heaven" show women acting against the conventions of society, looks at examples of female bonding in the film and discusses the French film "Choas" in terms of female bonding.
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"The female protagonist in "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes" is quite different from those in "All That Heaven Allows" and "Far From Heaven", yet all three exemplify unruly women who go against the norms of their respective societies, especially the expected or proscribed behavior of women. The three women in these films choose to redefine their traditional roles and, in so doing, they break female stereotypes. The musical comedy, "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes", features Marilyn Monroe as the traditional, beautiful, sexy but dumb blonde, Lorelei Lee. Contrary to her innocent looks..."
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