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Women's Status Across Cultures, 2006.
A paper examining problems in communication between the genders as a cultural issue.
1,589 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 51.95
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This paper begins by highlighting the primary role played by communication in gender issues throughout the world and points up the variations within cultures. The paper then describes some salient elements of intercultural communication in order to illustrate how gender communication is a form of intercultural communications. Finally, the paper makes recommendations on how to develop effective intercultural communication skills to the situation of variations of women across cultures.
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"There are two assumptions from communication theory (both classical and contemporary theories) that help situate one's overview on gender and communication. First, communication is epistemic. That is to say, communication is the medium by which one comes to know things (it has been argued that absolute truth was inaccessible to humans; hence, truth had to be established by human standards. Similarly, contemporary rhetorical theorists argue that truth is socially constructed through language and other symbol systems)."
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Status of Women in Islamic Culture, 2001.
History, doctrine, women's lowly position. Differences & cultural variations between Islamic countries.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 18 sources, $ 47.95
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"This research examines the status of women in Islamic society. The status of women originated in the Koran and Mohammed's interpretation of it 1400 years ago. By the time of Mohammed's appearance, the cultural expression of Christianity had become ecclesial and institutional. The cultural expression of Islam on the other hand held that religion and everyday experience were intertwined. Islamic doctrine evolved toward what Campbell describes as the "ungainsayable consensus" and "the mystique authority from heaven" (Campbell 439). The consensus was articulated as Islamic law, called the sharia, characterized by "a transcendental order untouched by the realities of time, or by the sins of those upon whose shoulders it descends" (Campbell 438). In other words, those who administer the sharia are infallible, and Islamic culture escapes "the so-called laws of the.."
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The Status of Women in Canada and Afghanistan., 2006.
A discussion regarding the status of Canadian women in relation to the status of women in Afghanistan.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 3 sources, $ 35.95
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This paper examines the status of women in contemporary Canada and Afghanistan, highlighting two societies that really cannot be compared. At the same time, this paper's topic remains illuminating because it shows how women have been given unequal roles, over time, as they have been fitted into changing economies and societies in ways preventing gender equality. This paper refers to a handful of sources that offer some less considered features of both societies with regard to the status of women.
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The Status of Women, 2002.
A discussion of the changes in women's roles and status in contemporary society.
680 words (approx. 2.7 pages), 3 sources, $ 24.95
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This paper examines the status of women in the U.S. and Middle East. Their role in the political, economic and social world are explored. The climates that are the most favorable to women?s emancipation and the factors that hinder their progress are outlined.
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"Since the early 1970?s, the types of activism such as consciousness raising groups, have evolved into a wider public acceptance of feminist values. Also prevalent are national women?s organizations skilled at influencing government policy, as well as an array of individuals and local groups, from musicians to women?s studies programs, celebrating women?s uniqueness (Banaszak pg). Although, perhaps the character and definition of the women?s movement has changed significantly from its origins in the 1960?s to the present day, the women?s movement continues to be highly relevant, not only in the United States, but globally as well. Debates about women?s roles and status in reference to politics, the economy and society are constantly occurring at the international level and within other nation states (Banaszak pg). This global context of women?s issues is important for understanding the women?s movement in the United States. Political activism in other countries can affect the discourse, activism and policy outcomes, as well as the overall vitality of the women?s movement in the U.S (Banaszak pg)."
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Christianity and the Status of Women, 2002.
This essay explores the effect Christianity had on the role and status of women in Western Europe from c.500 to c.1000 A.D.
1,700 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 6 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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The essay deals with the different roles of women in early medieval Europe and how they were affected by the spread of Christianity. Wives and the effect of new, Christianity inspired, marriage laws are discussed as well as the changing status of unmarried women, widows and female serfs. Female missionaries, nuns and saints all boosted the status of women. The role of Queens before and after the adoption of christianity is covered, dealing with the positive and negative changes that took place. The essay concludes that overall christianity had a positive effect on the role and status of women.500-1000A.D.
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"The role and status of women in Western Europe between ca.500 and ca.1000 did change due to Christianity. However whether the female role and status in society was diminished or improved depends on a number of factors. Primarily, the type of woman in question must be taken into consideration. Queens, for example, were affected in a different way to female serfs. Secondly, we must also look at the role and status of women before the emergence of Christianity to make a valid judgement of change after ca.500. Thirdly, to a certain extent, the origin of the woman is a factor; Christianity affected different parts of Europe in a manner of different ways."
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The Status of Women in America, 2002.
This paper looks at the status of women in America in the 17th and 19th centuries.
1,520 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 50.95
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This paper focuses on the status of women in the pre and post revolutionary days, that is the 17th and the 19th centuries. The paper also touches upon the current status of women to show how the changes that took place in the 19th century finally affected the life of American women in the 20th century. The author concludes that it was mostly in the 19th century that awareness regarding civil rights grew among women.
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"Women in the United States have worked hard to achieve some sort of equality to their male counterparts in every field of activity. Social economic and political conditions have undergone a massive change since the country attained freedom in 1776. Women were a significantly oppressed section of the society in the 17th and 18th centuries, there were no voting rights for them and they were kept out of armed forces and other businesses. This resulted in lack of economic resources for women, which further lowered their position in the country, as they had to depend on their husbands, fathers or brothers for financial support. This has changed significantly today as most women are seen working side-by-side men in almost every field. They are also playing an important role in armed forces and large corporations but we must not forget that women struggled for more than a century to reach their current status in the United States."
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The Socio-Economic Status of Women, 2002.
A look at the socio-economic status of women iIn the underdeveloped countries of the Third World.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 9 sources, $ 53.95
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This paper analyzes the socio-economic status of women in the Third World world as compared to the United States.
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Status of Women in Colonial America, 1998.
This paper examines the low political economic and social status of the colonial woman.
3,485 words (approx. 13.9 pages), 6 sources, $ 98.95
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This paper examines the role of women in the colonial period of the United States and finds that although the colonial female led a comparatively better life than her English sisters she went virtually uneducated, possessed limited legal status, and was politically nonexistent.
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"Under English common law, married women were unable to contract or sue in tort unless they had their husbands? permission. English women had no contractual capacity because they had no proprietary capacity. Common law also dictated that a husband?s interest in the personal and real property of his wife was absolute and he had an unlimited right over her possessions and chattels.[1] He also had an almost absolute authority over his wife?s person. By law, a husband, as master over his wife, was permitted to restrain her in case of misbehavior, as well as ?chastise? her in the ways he saw fit to correct her wrongdoing. [2] "
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Historical Status of Women in Japan, 2005.
A look at the evolving status of women in Japan from 1200 B.C. to modern times with the Meiji Restoration.
2,750 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 82.95
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This paper demonstrates that women in Japan have not always been the fragile and submissive figures that they are thought to be. In the early days, BC and quite far into AD, Japanese women were powerful priestesses, representations of gods, and heads of households that assumed their husbands' responsibilities upon their deaths. This paper shows that it was not until the period of Tokugawa rule that women's role in society most closely resembled that of the current stereotype.
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"Unfortunately, the political decline in female leadership was followed by a spiritual decline. From the late Nara period onward into the new eras of development, the belief systems of Buddhism and Confucianism increased in their popularity among both Japanese leaders and common people. These new faiths were able to peacefully coexist with the native faith of Shintoism. However, minor changes caused these new beliefs to subtly rival Shintoism (Beard 5). Buddhist shrines were constructed alongside Shinto shrines, and male Buddhist priests gained influence in the community (Beard 11). While the Japanese people were still loyal to their kamis and Amaterasu, these great female figures were no longer the only spiritual presences in society. As they became more commonplace amongst the landscape of religious figures, these female figures lost some of their societal authority."
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The Changing Status of Women in Korea, 2002.
Discussion of the impact the feminist movements in the West had on the status of Korean women.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 7 sources, $ 106.95
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The experience of Korean women through the 20th century is discussed in the light of the women's movement elsewhere. It is explained how often very current ideas reached Korea shortly after their appearance in the West, so as to encourage early attention to women's issues and female education in Korea.
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Status of Women in the Film Industry in India, 2001.
Indian commerical cinema; traditional role of women in Masala films; rape portrayals; Indian New Cinema. Indian model of feminism.
3,825 words (approx. 15.3 pages), 20 sources, $ 135.95
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"India has the largest film industry in the world and, since 1992, one of the fastest growing television audiences in history. Popular media in India, as anywhere else, tend to reflect and shape -- or attempt to shape -- people's attitudes on many issues. In the mixture of cultures, languages and religions that make up the Indian nation the status of women is a question that is capable of generating immense, furious controversy. But the question of full female emancipation, or even relatively moderate change in women's status, is nearly taboo in the popular commercial media of film and television. Greater strides have been made since the 1980s in so-called "New" or "parallel" cinema, yet even in that arena filmmakers have strained to emphasize the nonradical, nonfeminist, tradition-oriented nature of their calls for change in women's status. Still more..."
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The Changing Status of 20th Century Korean Women, 2002.
Discusses and compares the changes in the Korean woman's status with that of the Indian woman's status.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 13 sources, $ 106.95
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The changing status of Korean women in the 20th century is explained with occasional comparison to similar developments in Indian society.
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Women Mentoring Women, 2000.
A brief historical overview of women and their past legal, as well as an analysis of the unique influential process of mentoring and the problems that have resulted from this process.
6,535 words (approx. 26.1 pages), 52 sources, $ 150.95
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This is an exhaustive paper examining the way that women mentor women in modern American professional society. Examines the history of the phenomenon, and gives information on how mentoring should be given and received.
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"Women mentoring women in the workplace is a relatively new phenomenon. Woman-to-woman mentoring encompasses circumstances and rules that are specific to a female style and representative of a female culture. The workplace puts demands on our priorities and our energy that bring new factors into woman-to-woman relationships. Our identity as professional women with career responsibilities affects our interactions with other women who are also committed to improving their performance and achieving greater success. Women learning from women at work, women mentoring each other as career professionals with job and personal lives, is an emerging opportunity with enormous potential to change work and women's lives for the future (Duff, 1999, p. xv & xvi). Mentoring begins with an influence that someone has upon another person. It also can help to shape and develop a person's personality and thoughts. In research, it has been proven that women need role models that help them to pursue and conquer future endeavors in the workforce. Discovery into the differences between males and females might be a way to unlock strategies to aid in diversity counseling as well as provide positions in organizations that are solely devoted to mentorship."
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Ascribed Status vs. Achieved Status, 2006.
This paper analyzes how one's initial impression and perception of fellow human beings impact and determine our expectations of these individuals.
2,428 words (approx. 9.7 pages), 10 sources, MLA, $ 74.95
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This insightful and well-researched paper examines how one's impression of an individual's social class molds the way in which we interact with that particular individual. This paper focuses on how the initial impressions of our fellow human beings can impact and even determine our expectations of other individuals. From a small number of visual and audio clues, we can guess at whether an individual is successful or not. These same clues tell us whether that particular person is worthy of respect, or revulsion. The writer of this paper details how the status of people, organizations, places and ideas differs depending upon the context. One group may possess a generally negative status, while others may present a negative status only in relation to certain others. This paper also explores the impact of the media on our perception of others. Newspapers and television stations are always bombarding the viewer with images of crime and criminals. They like to show photographs of the alleged victim dressed neatly in a suit and tie, or wearing the robes of an altar boy. Much stronger than these examples of individual cases of a person's status or condition, are those in which the media stereotypes a whole group of people. This paper also discusses how ethnic and minority groups are lumped together in such an easily recognized fashion.
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"Among the other discoveries of this look at "status," was the uncovering of a still-more insidious method of reporting events. In many of the pieces at which we looked, the "judgment" that the reader is invited to make is conceived of as something that happens almost automatically. For example, Mayor Daley's defense of vocational schools does not, in reality, contain anything positive or negative about such a school. Instead, it is the mere offering of the comment that is significant. People have a certain idea about "vocational schools," and the Mayor, as well the Tribune's readers are fully cognizant of the nature of that point-of-view. A more positive way of handling the story might have been for the article to have listed all that the vocational schools would do, rather than introducing at once the idea that "You'll live with it!" Too many times, even the most objective people let slip small comments or phrases that indicate a prejudice one way or the other. Particular words become "code words."
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Women's Poetry and Women's Politics, 2002.
A comparison between the poetry of Muriel Ruckeyser and that of Adrienne Rich, and an exploration of their feminist messages.
1,030 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper analyzes the poetry of Muriel Ruckeyser, as found in her book ?The Book of the Dead?, and that of Adrienne Rich, using her work entitled "Twenty-one Love Poems". The paper gives a biographical background on each of the poets, stressing their importance to the contemporary women?s movement and to American poetry. Rich?s poems are explored for their ideas on the relationships between women, and Ruckeyser?s are studied in terms of their comparison to a documentary and in relation to her strong political view.
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"To many, Poetry is the voice of women. It is the way in which women can express their inner thoughts and feelings, to write the things that they can not say. Poetry is more than words on paper but someone?s feelings and life poured into the readers mind. Poets let the readers climb inside their heads and taste what the poet feels, sees, and thinks.
Two major women poets that are in the inner ring of American feminist poets are Muriel Ruckeyser and Adrienne Rich. Though their poetry may be different in content, many of their messages are the same: we need to be heard. Ruckeyser?s ?The Book of the Dead? describes conditions and feelings of the Gauley Bridge tragedy through actual courtroom testimonies to words from actual citizens of the town. Adrienne Rich?s ?Twenty-one Love Poems? describes in many ways, her love of her companion as well as their struggles and times together."
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