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Melville's Attacks on Oppressive Social Codes, 2005.
A discussion on Herman Melville's strategies to attack the oppressive social codes, stereotypes and values of the America of his times, through four of his texts.
4,124 words (approx. 16.5 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 110.95
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This paper shows how Herman Melville critiqued the social values of his time. In works such as 'Bartleby', 'Benito Cereno', 'Moby Dick' and 'Redburn,' Melville offers very powerful social critiques in covert ways, as he enjoyed playing around with his readers. The paper shows that sometimes Melville seemed to be in favor of something when in reality he was against it and vice versa. Melville could not be direct on his condemnations of slavery, stereotyping and oppressive social codes. Instead, the paper shows, he opted for a more subtle way to express his opinions; playing with his reader's point of view without them even noticing.
Outline:
Introduction
Resistance against Oppression and its Consequences
Masculinity as a Strong American Value
America's Idyllic Affair with Europe
Racism, Stereotypes and Melville's Condemnation of Slavery
References
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"Herman Melville critiqued the social values of his time in a very slight and restrained manner. The only work, perhaps, that clearly and directly attacks slavery is "Benito Cereno"; however it is worth to state that "Bartleby", "Moby Dick" and "Redburn" also offer very powerful social critiques in underground ways. In Benito Cereno and Bartleby, for example, Melville presents an alternative to fight oppression: rebellion; as he criticizes the institutions of labor and slavery, Melville shows the pros and consequences of resistance against oppression. Melville also enjoyed playing around with his readers' values and ideals. In "Redburn" and "Moby-Dick," he portrays the American ideal of Masculinity and how hard life is for those who live outside such ideal. He also depicts the relationship between America and its past, Europe, as an idyllic affair. Finally Melville makes a mockery out of the American thoughts on race and attacks slavery in works such as "Benito Cereno," "Moby- Dick" and "Redburn.""
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Social Classes in "Hard Times", 2003.
Examines social classes and stereotypes in the world of Charles Dickens' novel "Hard Times".
1,493 words (approx. 6.0 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 49.95
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This paper argues that the stereotypical characters in "Hard Times" by Charles Dickens are part of an overall scheme to develop a theme and message about social classes. The paper argues that while it may seem like the characters are unrealistic, they play a part in something larger and more significant. How realistic they are does not seem so important when one realizes that they serve to teach us something about class structure.
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"When Gradgrind realizes how he has hurt his two oldest children, he vows to change his ways and be a better person. It is important to notice that the upper-class male thought he knew everything and what was best for everyone, but it is the underprivileged young female that teaches his family what is actually important. Dickens is using this contrast in social classes that begins in the first chapters, to tie to the end of the novel with an important lesson."
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Stereotyping and its Impact on Women, 2002.
An exploration of how people form social perceptions, develop social identities and establish gender roles.
1,575 words (approx. 6.3 pages), 7 sources, $ 55.95
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Explores how people form social perceptions, develop social identities and establish gender roles. Defines each category. Discusses theories (social cognition) about causes of stereotyping. Impact on women. Issues of female stereotypes perceived as objective rather than subjective. Corporate women. Formation of sexual identity & gender roles.
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"Social Perception of Gender Roles and Social Identity
Introduction
There are many differences of opinion in the field of social psychology regarding the way in which people form social perceptions, develop social identities, and establish gender roles. The intention in this paper is to look at the question of stereotyping in terms of these three categories and explore how that impacts women as a whole and corporate women in particular.
Defining the Terms
Social perception. In their book, Aronson et al. (1998) define social perception simply as the way in which we form..."
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Gender Stereotyping in the Workplace, 2007.
This paper is a step-by step research proposal to explore gender stereotyping in the workplace.
1,385 words (approx. 5.5 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 46.95
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This paper explains that social psychology knowledge leads to the identification and challenge of gender stereotypes, to the identification of other ways of thinking about stereotypes and to the breaking of stereotypes. The author points out that an experimental design can be drawn to test the hypotheses that there is a difference in gender stereotypes for higher position and lower position employees and that there is the possibility that human resources management employees are more prejudiced by (more affected by) concerns about gender roles. The paper suggests a questionnaire describing an ambiguous workplace situation, which is followed by a series of specific questions to be rated on a five-point Likert scale.
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"The study of social psychology can be of a great help to identify the stereotypes and the way they interact with our lives. A great body of research suggests that stereotypes are implicit, unconscious. In the workplace, however, they are more obvious, due to the fact that they appear repeatedly, and generate aversive behaviors as an outcome of unfairness. This is also true in socio-political context. Because stereotypes are implicit, the social psychology research and methods or simply the great amount of information on this subject would be very helpful for at least to gain awareness on the existence of such processes."
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Journalistic Gender Stereotyping, 2005.
The paper investigates how "Time" magazine stereotyped First Ladies Laura Bush and Hillary Clinton during their husbands' first term in office.
13,116 words (approx. 52.5 pages), 72 sources, MLA, $ 249.95
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This study investigates media stereotyping of American First Ladies Laura Welch Bush and Hillary Rodham Clinton principally using quantitative and qualitative content analysis. The research explores the amount and qualities of "Time" magazine's news coverage during their husband's first terms of office to establish, (i) who between Mrs. Clinton and Mrs. Bush is framed as most often politically active and (ii) who between them is more negatively stereotyped. Hypotheses predict that the most politically active First Lady will attract more media coverage and more negative stereotypes. Both hypotheses were supported by the research, which indicate that Hillary Clinton was framed both as the most politically active and negatively stereotyped of the two.
Table of COntents
I.Introduction
Etymology of Stereotypes
Scholarship on Gender Stereotypes
Stereotypes & America's First Ladies
II.The First Lady in American History
Early Interest in First Ladies
Scholarship Since the 1980s
Hillary Clinton & Laura Bush
III.Methodology
Data Collection
Setting
Coding
IV.Findings
V.Discussion and Conclusion
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"Across the globe, women are poorly represented in many facets of life - economic, political and scientific - despite the fact that they constitute the majority of the world's population. For example, females represent only about three per cent of all historical figures in Western civilization (Catell, 1903; Eisenstadt, 1978). In addition, only about one per cent of the notable contributors to science and technology are female (Simonton, 1991a)."
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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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Caribbean Mothers and Stereotyping in Canada, 2008.
This paper discusses the issue of Caribbean women as single parents, focusing on political correctness and stereotyping in Canada.
3,175 words (approx. 12.7 pages), 11 sources, APA, $ 91.95
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This paper discusses the conservatism of stereotyping Canadian- Caribbean women who are single parents. The writer notes that this can be done frequently by 'concerned' politically correct scholars and activists to assert they are attacking unwanted attitudes regarding 'women of colour' or 'Jamaican single mothers'. The writer expresses some of what is noticeable in educated circles in central Canada referring to single mothers of Caribbean backgrounds, in quite negative, distorting stereotypes that often miss practical or philosophical realities, notably those of religion and orientations other than the material. This paper's topic reinforces a simple reality that one is influenced by mass media materials if one is not alert to their influence as a danger.
Outline:
Introduction
Racism and 'Oppression'
School Failure and Gangs
The Impact of Slavery Reexamined
Class Struggle and Consumerism
'Fieldwork' - Speaking with People
Conclusion
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"The rest of the article refers to women of Caribbean origin having children when young, leaving school, living thereafter on social assistance or menial jobs. A stereotype of single mothers of Caribbean heritage in hopeless situations is now usual in a construction irritating single mothers who are achievers and sometimes excellent parents, able to provide constructive homes for their children on modest incomes. A strong bias in Philp's article is one of poverty always meaning severe disadvantage in contrast with a practicality and sense of priority found in Caribbean cultures as developed in ex-colonies of very limited resources till quite recently. Single mothers can be strongly aware of what is needed in life, and as stressed elsewhere in this paper, how to maintain their family's dignity, poverty not shameful when approached soundly, aware of how much worse off others are, trying one's best, valuing kin and conducting oneself well with others.
"Many contemporary Caribbean single mothers have had good role models in women raising children by themselves in more than one country."
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Stereotyping, 2006.
A look at typical behavior of stereotyping people at a glance and the effects it has on the person.
1,320 words (approx. 5.3 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 44.95
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This paper examines the role of stereotyping in society, both positive and negative, and assesses the purposes most commonly cited for such groupings. The paper further assesses the middle-class Caucasian male stereotype looking at both the good and bad aspects of the label.
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"Stereotypes can serve a purpose in society that is at least in part positive. The allow us to categorize and group individuals; we can make assumptions based on the historical tendencies associated with those groups on a macro scale. For example, a broad assumption regarding Hispanic culture is that it is more heavily focused on family relationships and traditional values. African Americans tend to be politically more liberal with regard to government benefits and programs. Both of these generalizations can be utilized by politicians and other entities which need to communicate with large groups of society; a politician wanting to demonstrate his understanding and empathy with the Hispanic community might focus on the need to restore a more traditional concept of the family in order to appeal to the broader demographic of Hispanics. Similarly, a community organization wishing to communicate more effectively with first-generation immigrants might run ads or public service advertisements in the native language of that group of immigrants. Although it is a stereotype to assume that first-generation immigrants are more comfortable in their native language than in English, it is a useful assumption and can increase the level and frequency of communication between groups when it is made."
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Stereotyping and its Effect on Minorities, 2006.
A discussion on stereotypes and racism of minority groups.
3,471 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 15 sources, MLA, $ 97.95
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The paper discusses how racial profiling can affect the way people expect that person to act, the way his or her actions are taken by others, and the way that person sees him or herself portrayed. The paper further examines how the media is responsible for disseminating racial stereotypes, and how the media and entertainment can also help to combat racial stereotyping by forcing people to look at caricatures of themselves to promote discussion. The paper analyzes how the film "Crash" is an example of this, exploring racism from all angles in such a blatant way that it could not help but spark discussion. The paper concludes that while racism may not be as blatant as it was before the Civil Rights Movement it still has a presence in today's society.
Table of Contents:
What does Stereotyping do to Minorities?
Racial Stereotyping in the Media
What Does Racism do to Minorities?
Conclusion
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"Racial stereotyping can have many negative affects on an individual. The effects can come in the form of the way people expect that person to act, the way his or her actions are taken by others, and the way that person sees him or herself portrayed. And these stereotypes can have many damaging consequences."
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Gender Stereotyping, 2004.
Examines how gender stereotyping is reinforced throughout childhood and into adulthood.
950 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 33.95
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This paper analyzes gender and shows how society's views have an adverse effect on the natural desires of girls. The paper looks at issues such as color stereotyping, genderized toys, and the influence of television.
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"From this study, only a handful of these ?feminine? boys turned
out to be homosexual. Their increase in femininity only proved advantageous in the long run increasing their sensitivity to the opposite sex. The reason for these boys crossing the gender boundaries is in response to their parents giving them free will to become who they want to be. Society tells the children that they are at liberty to become whoever they want to be when they grow up."
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Huckleberry Finn - Racist Stereotyping?, 2006.
An analysis of Mark Twain's "Huckleberry Finn" and the concern of racial stereotyping of the characters.
2,098 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 0 sources, APA, $ 65.95
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This paper discusses the theory that "Huckleberry Finn" has racial connotations, and examines the evidence for and against this belief. The author states that racial slurs throughout the novel, and the portrayal of the main character as an ignorant sidekick to a white man, is the main claim of racism. However, the paper argues, in Mark Twain's time, racial stereotyping was not morally reprehensible as it is today and that, in fact, the novel seems to condemn white prejudice more than advocate it.
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"The racial issues that arise in Twain's representation of Jim may cause discomfort in African-Americans but can cause equal discomfort in other races, including white readers. But when discomfort becomes a reason to neglect, or even abolish, a book from a teaching curriculum, then the discomfort itself is obviously a topic that needs airing and discussion in a critical, thinking environment."
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Gender Stereotyping, 2005.
This paper compares gender stereotyping as presented in the growing-up experiences of authors Susan Browmiller's "Femininity" and Richard Rodriguez's "Complexion".
960 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper explains that Susan Brownmiller in "Femininity" deals with stereotypes of the female gender by accepting restrictions that are put on woman to be considered feminine; Richard Rodriguez in "Complexion" deals with stereotypes of how a male should behave as a Spanish-American male. The author points out that a commonality in the books is the telling of fairy tales or myths to convey proper gender behavior. The paper reveals that both stories presented a unique insight into gender roles: Brownmiller talks about how men are like forks and knifes and women are like spoons, and Rodriguez talks about the three F's-- "feo", "fuerte", and formal--and the importance they held in his ethnic background.
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"In "Femininity", Susan Brownmiller describes how the fairy tales that were read to her at night taught her gender roles. In "Complexion", Richard Rodriguez states that, "Even today, when so much about the myth of the macho no longer concerns me, I cannot evade such notions." Another commonality is that both authors' parents and the people they are around teach the authors about gender ideas by the way the speak, their actions, and their behaviors. In "Femininity", Susan Browmiller asks "Did my loving, anxious mother, who dressed me in white organdy pinafores and Mary Janes and who cried hot tears when I got them dirty, give me my first instructions," and "Did my doting aunts and uncles with their gifts of pretty dolls and miniature tea sets had to my education?""
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Gender and Stereotyping in Economic Organizations, 2004.
Examines the roles of gender stereotyping in organizations using the screenplay, "One Fine Day," as a case in point.
2,056 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 8 sources, MLA, $ 64.95
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The role of women in the home and in the workplace began to change in the Twentieth Century. Women began entering the workforce in greater numbers, with the result that accepted roles in both families and organizations faced significant upheaval. The paper shows that the level of upheaval, however, is borne primarily by women, who remain burdened with the expectation that they will assume the primary responsibility for family duties, while conforming to male-dominated organizational behaviors. Despite significant gains made by women toward equality in both the workplace and the home over the past 30 years, many inequalities still exist, including wage issues, dress and deportment expectations, etc. These similarities and differences in gender and stereotypes are presented in the paper, with examples being taken from the movie, ?One Fine Day?.
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"The one stereotype that is shared by both Melanie and Jack is that work will always take priority over family in a crunch. For both characters, each must address a critical work situation in one day while finding alternate arrangements for their respective children. At no point do either indicate that an option exists, and both comment that they will be fired if they don?t keep their respective work commitments. The underlying message is that work in America is more important than children, and this unfortunate workplace reality is shared by both men and women."
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Stereotyping and the Imprisonment of Blacks, 2002.
An overview of cultural stereotyping and the imprisonment of African Americans in the United States prison system.
2,400 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 8 sources, $ 89.95
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This paper will discuss the way that society imprisons black men by the cultural stereotypes that are placed on them for the acts they do. By understanding the social class warfare that is being made into an excuse to use the black man as a scapegoat into drug addiction and dealing, we can see why the system focuses on making these men the victims of a lower class problem that is being waged against them. The class ramifications, and the psychological premise of their conditioning are readily a certain way that they both find themselves in prison, as well are taught certain traits by white society that deem them in this way.
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