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Women's Rights in the Media, 2006.
A review of the portrayal of women's rights issues by the media.
3,350 words (approx. 13.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 95.95
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This paper studies how media outlets around the world report on women's rights issues in their country and internationally. The paper examines how the same story with the same facts can take on different interpretations, depending on the news outlet. To demonstrate this point, the author presents two case studies, both of which deal with the seemingly unending struggle for women's rights across the globe. The focus of the paper is on print media and how it can guide emotions and influence their audiences, particularly around the issue of the continuing battle for equal treatment of women.
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Hind El-Hinnaway- Egypt
Yvette Cade- United States of America
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"The public has a right to know," this is the most clear cut reason for why news organizations are such a pivotal part of their societies' and instrumental in shaping the opinions of the audience that they take an oath to protect. However "the newspaper business," as the media has been historically dubbed, is a business nonetheless and winning over advertisers and bringing home Edward Murrow Awards is just as important as keeping the world informed. In the newsroom it is not enough to just have the story, true journalism raises the question of "What makes this a story?" So a there have been a string of robberies and assaults in a Fairfax neighborhood? "What makes this a story?" It is a driving force for the media to find the element of the story that separates CNN from MSNBC.
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Civil Rights and the Media, 2002.
Looks at the positive and negative impact the media has had on the civil rights movement.
1,525 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 6 sources, $ 57.95
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The television media was a crucial vehicle in the ascendancy of the civil rights movement in the 1960s. In many respects, the media helped civil rights succeed during this period, which explains, in part, why civil rights efforts were not as successful during the pre-television period. Even more interesting, and perturbing, is the fact that the post-civil rights period witnessed television playing a negative influence in the context of African-American equality. Indeed, as the theme in Todd Gitlin's "The Whole World is Watching: Mass Media in the Making and the Unmaking of the New Left" suggests, television helped the civil rights movement succeed, just as it helped curtail it.
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Middle East: Civil Liberties & Women's Rights, 2004.
An opinion paper negating 'myths' about the way Muslim women are treated in Islamic society.
1,688 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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This paper discusses the images that Americans saw of bias and brutal cruelty towards females in Afghanistan, perpetrated by the Taliban, which have become a regrettable stereotype attached to all Muslim women in all Muslim nations by some in the Western media. This paper argues that those images are simply not accurate and explains that women are seeking and receiving a growing degree of fairness in civil rights. The paper brings to light the facts about women in today's Muslim communities in the Middle East.
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"While addressing the truths about women's rights in Muslim nations, it is first perhaps helpful to address some of the myths, and remove them from the table before one sits down to partake of the food of facts. In her article, "Distorted Image of Muslim Women", Sister Naasira bint Ellison points out that Americans for the most part don't understand divorce in Islam; Muslim myth #1 has been perpetrated that a man can divorce his wife by simply uttering "I divorce you" three times. "The truth of the matter is that Islam has the most humane and most just system of divorce that exists," she writes. Yes, the man says, "I divorce you," but that is followed by a waiting period that lasts through 3 menstrual cycles, to be sure the wife is not pregnant, and to give the couple ample time to reconsider their decision, according to Sister Naasir. And if she is indeed pregnant, the man provides all her needs for her throughout her pregnancy, as he did before. And until the child is weaned, the ex-husband cares for both child and mother; after weaning, the man is obligated to provide for the child until he or she is no longer in need of support."
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The Rights of Islamic Women, 2005.
An examination of the rights of Islamic women compared to the rights of women as addressed by the United Nations in their International Human Rights Convention.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, $ 53.95
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This six page paper analyzes the rights of women as addressed by the United Nations in their International Human Rights Convention (CEDAW). This paper focuses on Islam as incompatible with current basic human rights for women as it argues that Islam has historically treated women as inferior to men. It then looks at current media with regards to this issue.
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"The Rights (or Lack Thereof) Of Islamic Women The United Nations has taken measures to ensure that all women, internationally, are allowed the same equal freedoms as males. In 1979, it developed an international bill of rights for women, called the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). Discrimination against women is defined in this manner: "any distinction, exclusion or restriction made on the basis of sex which has the effect or purpose of impairing or nullifying the recognition, enjoyment or exercise by women, irrespective of their marital status, on a basis of equality of men and women, of human rights and fundamental freedoms in the political, economic, social, cultural, civil or any other field" (United Nations). These rights are addressed by the United Nations in an attempt to create equality between males and females. However, internationally, there are women who are still subject to an inferior status in relationship to men."
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Media and the Civil Rights Movement, 2006.
This paper is an examination of the role of the media in the fight for civil rights.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, $ 52.95
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This paper examines several aspects of the Civil Rights Movement and discusses how the media made an impact on American's perception and eventual acceptance of equal rights. The writer makes use of Anne Moody's autobiography, "Coming of Age in Mississippi", as reference is made to aspects of one of the most volatile eras in American history. Through a comparison of Moody's memories with the broader history provided by resources, the writer concludes that the success of the Civil Rights Movement was affected by the involvement of the media.
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"Indeed, the coverage of race riots, violence, and desegregation controversies in the south, when coupled with the televised coverage of civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King, Jr., made the civil rights movement hard to ignore, and even harder to remain aloof. Moody recalls the televised march on Washington, in which thousands of people participated and were mesmerized by King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech. The participants in the march were not alone in their wonder, as "aided by the national media, especially network television, King's powerful presence and religiously rooted rhetoric carried the message of the antidiscrimination movement in the South to the entire nation."
As the increased media coverage inspired open support from thousands of white Americans, blacks, too, began to demonstrate more openly against the social injustices of segregation. Moody describes her NAACP branch's early failures in interesting blacks in Canton, Mississippi, in the movement."
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The Media and Human Rights Violations in the Balkans, 2002.
A focuses on "The New York Times" coverage of genocide in the Balkan regions and Slobodan Milosevic.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 15 sources, $ 79.95
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Focuses on THE NEW YORK TIMES coverage of genocide in the Balkan regions & Slobodan Milosevic. TIMES articles on human rights violations, murders and the evenutal trials. Analysis of TIMES stories on capture & detention of Milosevic. Serbia and American aid. Coverage of the war crimes trials. Overall lack of interest of American public.
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"Milosevic, Human Rights and the New York Times
For some generations now, American diplomacy has attempted to focus on human rights. Now, there is a dearth of outstanding American diplomats and a public which has other interests on their mind. For example, while much of the European press spends column after column on the Balkans, and now the genocide trials in The Hague, as far as the American press is concerned, he current problems of human rights, in Kosovo, Serbia, Croatia and now at the International Court at the Hague, are limited to a few sound bites, and some human interest stories of horror, survivors, and the desire for revenge in that region. It is therefore up to the nation?s leading newspapers, like the New York TIMES, to provide more details and consistent coverage for the few who are truly interested and involved. In following some stories..."
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The Representation of Women in the Media, 2001.
This paper discusses the way women are viewed in the media and the effect the media has on women's mentality both in current and past periods.
3,791 words (approx. 15.2 pages), 6 sources, $ 104.95
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This paper is about representations of women and celebrities in the media and their effects on average American women. Some of the topics discussed in this paper are the media's portrayal of actresses and celebrities and their affects on teenagers and women, the differences and changes in images of celebrities through the past few decades, the ?Culture of slimming? , the objectification and subjectification of women, the psychological, social, physical, and mental effects on the average women, and the power of the entertainment industry.
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"Over the past few decades, the so-called ?norm? for a female figure has drastically changed from voluptuous and curvy to waif-like thin. Many female celebrities have been known for their figures. Historically, Marilyn Monroe and Jayne Mansfield were two women who each wore a size 12 and were glorified by men all around the world. Today, celebrities from the likes of Jennifer Aniston and Calista Flockhart are admired for their abilities to become and stay so thin, almost appearing sick. As celebrities come and go, women compare themselves to whoever is ?popular? at the time."
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Women and the Media, 2002.
A study of how the media affects our views about many issues, specifically women.
1,285 words (approx. 5.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 43.95
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An analysis of the way the media handles several events and how the media can form our views and opinions. It discusses the O.J. Simpson case, September 11th, The Vietnam War, Muslim women and more. The media has also spread the word about life in other regions. The media has enabled us to learn what life is like for others. The power of the media as an industry has given women a rightful platform and an opportunity for rightful self-empowerment. Women are able to communicate like never before thanks to television shows that cater to their needs. It discusses The Lifetime Channel which airs shows that are specific to women.
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"The media industry is one of the most power entities in the world. One written word can help a company boost its revenues by millions or cause the company to go bankrupt in a New York minute. Every day millions of people watch television, listen to the radio or read newspapers. The in-home viewing time for television is about six hours per day (Kennedy). The OJ Simpson trial, the Olympic bombing and the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center are some of the media events that kept Americans glued to their television sets."
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Gay Rights and Civil Rights, 2007.
This paper compares and contrasts gay rights with civil rights.
880 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 31.95
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In this article, the writer discusses whether homosexuals should receive rights guaranteed in the Bill of Rights. The writer questions whether gays should receive rights compared to civil rights. The writer argues that while it is true that gays and minorities are often mistreated, the difference is in the ability to make a decision. The writer maintains that gay rights are different than civil rights because homosexuals make the decision to be gays and even the Bible shows that it is wrong, but African-Americans are born "black" and the Bill of Rights guarantee rights to "all men". The writer then points out that the Civil Rights Act was passed to guarantee that all African-Americans be treated equally with other Americans. The writer argues that comparing gay rights with civil rights shows that gays make a decision to date or love another person of the same sex, while African-Americans are born with their skin color and they should be given the same rights as any American.
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"Before determining whether gays should have rights it is important to look at the definition of homosexuals. The definition of homosexuals will show that it is defined as a sexual orientation with romantic love and sexual desire of the same sex or gender. When a person falls in love with another person, a decision must be made to love the person. Homosexuality is a decision. The gay person decides to fall in love with another person of his or her same gender. This is the same as if a person decides to never date a person or if a person decides to fall in love with another person of a difference sex. Since it is a decision, people should not receive certain rights because they make a decision. Many homosexuals and minorities are rejected jobs and other freedoms so many people believe they should have rights as guaranteed by the Bill of Rights. However, it is important to remember that homosexuals decide whether they want to have a love life with a member of the same sex."
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Women and the Media, 2002.
Examines representations of women in popular media and how the media contributes to the creation of gender identity.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 4 sources, $ 35.95
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In this essay, the advertising images of women are evaluated in order to understand how the media portrays women. This essay argues that the gender identity of women is inextricable from the proliferation of multi-media representations of women and that the contradictory messages of advertising produce a conflicted value system for American women.
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Images of Women in the Media, 2002.
An analysis of the sexist way women are still portrayed in media, particularly in magazines despite their changing cultural status.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, $ 44.95
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This paper will explore some of the images of women in the media. It will concentrate on the images of women as presented in print; particularly in magazines. The thesis is that, despite the many changes in the social, legal, and cultural status of women that have brought women more and more equity in relation to men, women are still portrayed in sexually objectified ways. The thesis will go into some detail as to the origin and meaning of such portrayals where women are reduced to what is considered sexually desirable. This occurs in a large number of advertisements in all types of magazines.
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Image Of Women In The Media, 2002.
Discusses prejudices in the media representation of women.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, $ 47.95
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Discusses prejudices in media representation of women. Distinctions based on gender & race in television shows & films. Traditional view of women as "domestic." Examples of early television shows (Donna Reed Show, Leave it to Beaver). Changing image in the 1970s.. Lack of black women in TV shows, and the image of African American women in 1970s TV as one-dimensional. Films discussed include Cleopatra Jones, Sugar Hill and The Color Purple. Women as images of male fantasy.
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"Gender and race intersect in media representations and in real life as well. The feminist movement took the methods of the Civil Rights Movement to heart in agitating for change, just as blacks had done before. The relative positions of women and blacks show both similarities and differences. Women actually constitute a majority in society yet still face discrimination, while racial minorities face discrimination for different reasons. Yet, both groups are seen as less able and less worthy than the white male, suggesting that the plight of black women in particular involves a double dose of discrimination. Distinctions based on both gender and race and on the two in conjunction can be seen in our popular culture, notably in films and television shows that offer particular views of both women and people of color and especially women of color that do not ..."
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Women in the Media, 2002.
A look at how women are depicted in the media.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 15 sources, $ 106.95
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This paper depicts the image of women as portrayed in the media advertising and suggests that this causes women to have a false perception of the self.
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Women in the Media, 2002.
This paper deals with the objectification of women in the media, and why it happens.
972 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 7 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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This paper discusses the many ways that the media blatantly objectifies women: Violence and gratuitous sexuality (perceived as normal), video games, pornography, slasher movies, clothing ads with images of string bikinis, nudity, and frivolous sexual behavior and advertising that exposes more female sexuality then the product it is try to sell. The author states that until something is done to turn off this shower of filth, nothing will change in future generations; women will have to continue their unjust struggle against the all powerful media.
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"We do not just begin to receive media influence about women as objects in our teen years, where we are exposed the most; we are also subject to images at much younger ages. Video games that young boys grow up playing tell them at ages as early as 5 or 6 that violence against women is fun and exciting. ?In Duke Nukem 3D players earn points by killing prostitutes. In addition to presenting women as sex objects, the game awards players for harassing women and throwing cash at them. The game presents women as powerless and shows them tied to columns pleading ?Kill Me, Kill Me!!? At the tender age that children are exposed to these images it is no wonder that our society is one where women are regarded as objects or toys or violence and pleasure."
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Women And The Media, 2002.
This paper discusses the mass media's treatment of women.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 71.95
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This paper demonstrates that the physical attractiveness of women is the single determining factor in their experiences. The author believes that this has been isolated and exaggerated by the media especially in advertising historically in Canada and the U.S.. The author states that this remains a factor in women's lives in spite of any efforts that have been made over time to change this situation.
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