Misogyny Analyzed : This 8 page research paper examines the concept of misogyny and its role in the social construction of the male identity. Specifically discussed are its implications for social equality, the role of religion in supporting or rejecting misogyny, violence, attitudes of women and homosexuals and the relation to homophobia. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Misogyny.wps

Title IX & Women Participating In Intercollegiate Athletics : A 7 page research paper on Title IX-- the law which first enabled women to participate in interscholastic sports. The writer summarizes Title IX and briefly discusses its history-- going on to analyze how, in the 90's,-- attention was suddenly re-focused upon its applicability to intercollegiate sports. Various cases and other controversial issues concerning women's participation in college sports are presented. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Titleix.wps

Women’s Professional Basketball / Two Leagues ? : An 8 page piece on the economics and unexpected popularity of the women's professional basketball. The paper discusses pros and cons of having two leagues and makes a statement that women's pro basketball is here to stay. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ablwnba.wps

Women In Sports : This 10 page paper examines the various obstacles faced by female athletes, with particular emphasis on the relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Womenspo.wps

Women In Sports # 2 : A 5 page paper on women's role in sports. The writer examines the historical significance of women's participation, how it changed after 1972, and the gender bias that still exists. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Femsprts.wps

National Organization for Women: NOW! : This 6 page report reviews the history of the NOW organization, including historical precedents and leadership that laid a foundation for the organization. Current activities and policies are discussed to clarify the purpose of the NOW organization. Ten references are cited in bibliography. Nowmovem.wps

Organizational Dynamics / Women’s Movement : A 5 page essay on how the women’s movement influenced organizational dynamics and the advantages that it passed on to today’s women’s movement. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Dynamic.wps

Should Feminism Continue ?..: 9 page analytical discussion of feminism. Writer attempts to answer the question "Now that women have achieved a level of success in the U.S., can Feminism whither away ?"--Conclusive and well-researched answer is "no." Discussed heavily is the concept of "glass ceilings" (business/management term) and the insightful works of contemporary feminist writers like Naomi Wolf. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Feminist.wps

Book Review / Women in Politics : A 4 page review of former Vermont Governor Madeline M. Kunin's book entitled "Living a Political Life." The writer details experiences depicted by Kunin of working in a field that so few women have yet had the opportunity to-- Partivuaslr emotions, anxieties, and problems unique to female politicians are discussed. The primary source is cited in bibliography. Politlife.wps

Art & Feminism : A 5 page essay discussing how art has evolved to capture the feminist movement and reflect its struggles. The writer is pro-feminist. Bibliography lists 3 sources w/ end notes. Artfemin.wps

Portrayal of Women in European Paintings : A 5 page research paper exploring how women are portrayed in paintings. The writer describes images of women in a few key 20th century European paintings, and the social and cultural influences on these portrayals. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Artfemi2.wps

Subtle Sexism & False Portrayal Of Women In Hollywood Films : A 7 page paper on sexism, the "gender war," and the overall treatment of women in film. "Boomerang," "A Stranger Among Us,"and "Man Trouble," are among the many movies used to illustrate the writer's points. Stereotypes and the subtly of sexism are explained as the writer presents some recommended suggestions for change. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Sexismfl.wps

Women in Film : A 15 page paper tracing the role of women on screen. The writer describes the history of the portrayal of women from the 1930’s to present day and concludes with a look at "Waiting to Exhale." Bibliography lists 8 sources.Womeni.wps

Hispanic Women In Film : Hispanic women portrayed in American film are discussed in this 8 page paper. Pointed out is the fact that while women's roles have evolved in the industry the Hispanic female is still stereotyped and little work is available for serious Spanish actresses. The releases of such movies as Selena and Evita are discussed. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Hispwmn.wps

Female American Film Directors : This 25 page research paper explores the contributions of women directors to American cinema. Specifically discussed are the films of Lois, Dorothy Arzner, Ida Lupino, Elaine May, Joan Micklin Silver, Claudia Weill and Susan Seidelman and their depiction of male and female characters. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Femaldir.wps

Female-Exploitative Advertising : A 10 page research paper defining just what constitutes exploitative advertising. Each spring, the print advertisements of the previous year are pooled for judging. It’s awards time again. Winning an award for an ad is a true cap feather, but winning ads are not necessarily the most effective. If an effective ad as one designed with the built-in ability to reach the audience for which it is intended, then one that grabs the attention of a panel of experts is not necessarily the one that will work best for its intended purpose. Calvin Klein indeed captured attention, but that attention was accompanied by accusations of exploitation and kiddie porn. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Femads.wps

The Exploitation Of Women In Advertisments : 7 pages in length. The writer discusses the many ways that women are exploited in advertising. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Expowo.wps

The Role Of The Supermodel : A 6 page paper investigating the creation of the supermodel from the point of view of the perfume industry. The phenomenon of the supermodel is a growing one—in the 1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s models were largely anonymous, but they began to be spending more time in the public eye after Cheryl Tiegs. Now, they are celebrities in their own right, albeit ones who sell product. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Supermod.wps

"The Awakening" as an Example of Womens' Oppression : An 8 page analysis of the depiction of women and their revolutionary role as was specifically evidenced by the character of Edna in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening." Complimented by 5 sources listed in bibliography. Awakenin.wps

Perkins' "The Yellow Wallpaper" & Ibsen's "Doll House" : In this 6 page essay, the writer compares social oppressions as they relate to the wives in each of these two stories. In each story, the wife was expected to look up to her husband as an 'Ideal-maker'--yet each author uses different techniques and secondary characters to illustrate this point. No Bibliography. Isbengil.wps

The Scarlet Letter : A 5 page research paper describing the Scarlet Letter from a feminist viewpoint. The writer discusses how the Scarlet Letter reflects the stereotype of women as either good or evil, and how its reflected in the main character of Hester Prynne. Biblography lists 6 sources. Femscarl.wps

Gilman and Gender Stratification : A short 2 page analytical essay on Charlotte Perkins Gilman's theories concerning gender stratification and the role of the individual in society. No Bibliography. Gilman.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman : A completely discussion of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's life and theories. The influence that her social work / feminist ideology had on others is explored as are the individuals upon whom she may have based some of her own work. Several of her works are examines including the treatise "Women and Economics." 6 sources are cited. Gilmsoci.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "Her Land" : An analytical 6 page essay in which the writer discusses this classic feminist work from a personal point of view. In the book, Gilman describes a Utopian society successfully created and inhabited by 100% women. "Her Land" was originally published in 1915 as a magazine article and did not become a book until 1979. *The writer of this easy supports / agrees with Gilman's feminist ideology. Herland.wps

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "Her Land" # 2 : A 6 page essay similar to the one described above (Herland.wps) except the writer debates Gilman's ideology and asserts that she fails to give men enough of a fair chance in the story. C.P. Gilman is criticized in this essay for having been too "one-sided." Herland2.wps

Revolutionaries and the Feminine Mystique : A 6 page piece which postulates that in "The Feminine Mystique" and "Slouching Towards Bethlehem," Betty Friedan and Joan Didion write (separately) of a women’s revolution, Friedan by tracing history toward a thesis, and Didion by adding apocolyptic commentary to the theme by living with the emerging culture, and by observing the unconscious shedding of historical perspective. However true to history their original insights, it can be claimed that both lost touch with their historical perspectives, specifically as they applied to the ongoing social issues for which they fought. As such, they themselves became victims to a "history mystique" of their own creation. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Friedion.wps

The Success of Mercy Otis Warren : A 5 page paper on Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814) -- one of the first American playwrights. The writer describes how Warren's works reflected the sociopolitical climate of her day and also how, as a woman, she defied social convention by taking part in this sort of endeavor. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Mercyot2.wps

Harriet Martineau as a Key Social Theorist : A 3 page essay on Harriet Martineau (an English writer), who the author of this essay believes deserves to be remembered in the same light as Karl Marx and other great social theorists for her insightful contributions. Martineau's critique of Charlotte Bronte is cited as are several other key examples. Bibliography cites 2 sources. Martinea.wps

Bell Hooks’ "Ain't I A Woman" : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Hooks' book, while also concentrating on her philosophical perspective. This paper contends that Hooks bases her work on the racial aspects that have led to racial and gender oppression, and provides a discourse for change. No additional sources cited. Bellhook.wps

Rosemarie Tong / Feminist Thought : A 5 page paper that provides an analysis of Tong's book, Feminist Thought. This paper supports Tong's philosophical thesis, which demonstrates the historical and societal influences on the seven different forms of feminism. No additional sources cited. Tong.wps

Susan B. Anthony / Champion Of Women's Rights : An 8 page research paper on the life & contributions of women's rights leader, Susan B. Anthony. The writer is particularly concerned with specific activities in which Anthony participated. For example, the temperance movement, the first women's rights convention, the struggle to include women in the 14th and 15th amendments, the National Woman Suffrage Association, and more. Also discussed is how Susan B. Anthony's influence still perserveres in today's movements. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Susanba.wps

Nineteenth Amendment and Suffrage : A 5 page paper that looks at how the people involved in the debate fashioned their debates in support or against the right to vote for women. Bibliography lists more than 5 sources. Suffrage.wps

Jane Addams / Female Activist : 2 pages in length. Essay discusses Jane Addams as a woman of great thought and of great action. Mostly from the writer's opinionated perceptive but two sources are also included in a bibliography. Addams.wps

Mary Wollstonecraft / Feminist Philosopher : An 8 page research paper on the life and philosophy of Mary Wollstonecraft. Wollstonecraft is highly regarded as the leader of the women's suffrage movement in Britain and is best known as the woman who answered Rousseau with her philosophical treatise entitled : "A Vindication of the Rights of Woman." The writer describes Wollstonecraft's life and works, and discusses her contributions to both philosophy and feminism. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Marywoll.wps

Emma Goldman : This anarchist's life is discussed in a the context of a book authored by John Chalberg in this 5 page paper. The focus is on influences, such as the subject's childhood, other anarchists as well as American individualism, on her later political activism. Chalberg's book is the only source used. Emmagold.wps

Gloria Steinem : A 10 page paper on the life of Gloria Steinem. Her life is illustrated including her childhood. Steinem made many political stands and was most know for her policies towards the feminist movement in which she was instrumental in creating. Descriptions of her books and writings are also noted. Steinem made quite an impact on society and how we view women and their rights. A works cited page follows containing 8 references. Steinem.wps

Feminist Leaders : A 10 page research paper on Alice Paul, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary P. Ryan and their contributions to the feminist movement. The writer posits that Paul was radical, but highly successful, Roosevelt was enigmatic, and that Ryan shows bias toward NOW, but that all were very influential in their time and that their legacy continues today. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Femlead.wps

"Glass Ceilings" / Management, Women, & The Workplace : A 9 page essay on the struggles that women still endure in the professional, corporate world. It is argued that while women have indeed enjoyed some advancements in business, they still are barred from achieving top-level management positions. Thus, they are looking through a "glass ceiling." In answer to this, many women are forming their own businesses. The role of downsizing and other relevant minority issues are brought into the discussion as well. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Womnwork.wps

Circumventing The "Glass Ceiling"/ Women As Entrepreneurs : 8 pages in length. There is really nothing any more remarkable in women entrepreneurs’ efforts than there are in the men counterparts’ work, at least not in the present. In the early years, women were at a distinct disadvantage if they intended to focus on any business that could be seen as untraditional. Since those first ground-breaking years, however, women-owned businesses are just businesses—sound management practices and tuned acumen truly is without gender. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Womenent.wps

Why Women May Make Better Managers : In this 10 page research paper, the writer evaluates the hypocrisy that women are discriminated against in the workplace. Using relevant studies, it is argued that women are physiologically more capable of effectively handling common administrative tasks and situations for two main reasons : (1) their brains may be intrinsically more efficient with regard to verbal ability and (2) their social nurturing and inherent nature make them more able managers. Many examples are presented to illustrate points made -- all are properly documented. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Womenmgt.wps

Is Telecommuting Unfair To Women ? : This 6 page paper describes the phenomenon of tele or "cyber - commuting" and its popularity in modern society. It is argued that tele-commuting has actually intensified the consequences of a male-dominated workplace and that women are afforded the same lesser economic status and lower positions in the corporation they have always had as a result of the advent of computer technology in terms of telecommuting. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Womnwkp2.wps

Is Telecommuting Unfair To Women # 2 ? : In this well-argued 6 page paper, the point is made that tele-commuting does little more for women than keep them at home-- where they were a century ago. Women who work from their home office/computer are expected not only to handle corporate business from 9 - 5, they are also usually expected to take care of household affairs and even to raise children during the same time. This stands in contrast with men who cyber-commute but who are not expected to do anything other than work during the course of the business day. Various other relevant ethical issues are discussed and it is ultimately concluded that women have very little to gain in today's workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Womnwkpl.wps

Women's Rights & The Law / Views Of Catherine MacKinnon & Richard Epstein :
Both law professors with opposing ideologies, MacKinnon & Epstein, are discussed in a 5 page analysis as it pertains to the legislation of women's rights. The writer concludes in agreement with Epstein. No additional sources used. Womenlaw.wps

Women In The Military : A 10 page paper that argues that women should not be allowed in the military. The issues raised include psychological fitness, physical-emotional response, and present behavior in the military, and the reputational and financial costs of that behavior. The writer argues that based on the psychological, physical-emotional, and behavioral evidence, women should not be allowed in the military. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Wommil.wps

Woman In Power : A 5 page paper on how woman in Florida and other parts of the country have become empowered to achieve success, power, and how they continue to promote and lobby for womens’ rights. The writer also talks a little about the woman suffrage and the womens’ rights movement. Women.doc

The Feminist Perspective In Sociology / Analyzed : This 7 page paper explores the historical development and varieties of the feminist perspective in sociology by examining the feminist theories (or lack thereof ) of Herbert Spencer, Karl Marx, Talcott Parsons and Dorothy Smith. Specifically discussed is the contribution of the feminist perspective in the understanding of society, and does it deserve a separate and distinct place in the study of sociology. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Femsoc.wps

The Economic & Social Impacts of Women in the Workforce : A 5 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the changing role of women in the American workforce and demonstrates their changing influence and the call for equality. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ecsowom.wps

Battered Women : A very thorough 20 page research paper discussing the various prejudices and other social problems faced by Battered women. Focuses on many relevant sub-topics including : immigrant women, adolescent women, women's inability to "leave" their abuser, and the difficulties they face in receiving proper medical treatment. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Additional keywords : spousal abuse, domestic abuse, etc. Batterd2.wps

Battered Women # 2 : A 5 page overview of Battered women, their psyche, and the problems that they face in our contemporary society. Discusses how the actual "problem" belongs not to the women- but to the men who abuse them and offers insight into various causal factors. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Additional keywords : spousal abuse, domestic abuse, etc. Batteredw.wps

Domestic Violence / Why Women Stay : A 6 paper on battered women / spousal abuse --in which the writer examines the typical 'reasons' for abuse, and why people stay in abusive situations. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Domabase.wps

Domestic Violence # 2 : A 5 page paper discussing the book by Susan Murphy-Milano entitled Defending Our Lives: Getting Away from Domestic Violence. Murphy-Milano has produced a book here that is a very thorough study of the abusive relationships within the home. She addresses almost every single aspect of the problems as she goes from the fear to escape to legal issues. It is a very complete work that should be read by anyone who is in such a situation or knows someone who is. Domestic.wps

Domestic Violence : This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two journal articles on domestic violence. One is by a medical team whose purpose was to determine characteristics related to the involved persons and the other was by a police officer who offered a profile of the typical batterer and the three phases in the violence cycle. Bibliography lists 2 sources. Domvio.wps

Impact of Domestic Violence on Children : This 8 page research paper examines the long-term effects of domestic violence on children. Specifically discussed include signs and symptoms of behavior exhibited by children who have witnessed acts of domestic violence and what can be done to help them. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Childvio.wps

Female Victims Of Crimes & Unjust Treatment : A 12 page paper detailing the injustices women often have to face as the victims of violent crimes from not only the criminal but also the law enforcement personnel who are responsible for investigating crime, the criminal justice system which is responsible for litigating such crimes, and the media which often gives an unfair view of the woman’s role in the crime. Bibliography lists eight sources. Victim.wps

Caring for the Children of Employees : 3 pages discussing trends towards greater corporate interests in providing for the care of their employees' children. (child care, policies, laws, cyber-commuting etc;) Includes 2 demographic pie charts and bibliography listing 4 sources. Corpchil.wps

Date Rape : A 7 page analysis of date rape {behavior} with relevance to attribution theory. Excellent for those studying criminology. Bibliography lists 12+ sources. Daterape.wps

Date Rape # 2 : The phenomenon of date rape and its sociological causes are explored in this 8 page paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Daterap2.wps

Date Rape # 3 / Differing Perspectives : This 5 page argumentative essay looks at the increasing phenomenon of college date rape from two perspectives -- the victim and the college. Bibliography included. Daterape.wps*

Campus / Rape and Assault : A 5 page research overview on the issues and effectiveness of response by campus administrators. The writer provides that campuses are still not responding appropriately to the issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Adminrap.doc

Marge Piercy's "Rape" : A 4 page paper on Piercy's poem entitled "Rape." The writer discusses the poem's meaning, relevance to Piercy's other works, and its psycho-emotional impact. Poetic technique, rhythm, symbolism, and intent are among the many other elements elaborated upon as well. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Piercy.wps

Pro - Choice / Why Women Must Have Free Choice in Reproductive Decisions : This 8 page argument supports a woman’s right to make the decision to have an abortion. The debate has raged for decades and its time to say enough is enough! Bibliography list seven sources. Womneed.wps

Abortion & Women's Rights : A 5 page paper discussing women's rights and abortion. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Abortion.wps

Pro Abortion / A Woman’s Right to Life : A 6 page philosophical argument for the right to life of women seeking abortions over the right to life of the fetus. The argument focuses on the theme of dominance. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Abortpro.wps

Evolution of Abortion Law Analyzed : This 10 page research paper chronicles the evolution of U.S. abortion legislation by examining landmark Supreme Court case law decisions. Specifically discussed are historic cases including Griswold v. Connecticut (1965), Roe v. Wade (1973), Harris v. McRae (1980), and Akron v. Akron Center For Reproductive Health, Inc. (1983). Bibliography lists 9 sources. Abortlaw.wps

Feminism & Exotic Dancers / Freedom Of Choice vs. The Identity of Womanhood : A 14 page paper that provides an overview of both sides of the issue of conflicts between feminism and exotic dancing. This paper looks at the social and psychological arguments surrounding the responses to exotic dancing, unionization of strippers, and the impact on society. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Stripper.doc

The Feminization of Poverty : 40 pages discussing from a feminist's viewpoint how changing social structures have brought about "the Feminization of poverty." Numerous case studies are backed-up by relevant statistical data to prove thesis. Bibliography lists 20+ sources. Fempover.wps

Pornography / Sexual Slavery : A 4 page argumentative essay examining the controversy surrounding pornography. The writer discusses the negativity and danger of porn and argues against it from a social (not moral) perspective. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Pornogra.wps

Anita Hill / The Challenge, The Denial, & The Impact : A 10 page examination of the 1991 congressional hearing regarding Anita Hill's allegations of sexual harassment against then nominee for the Supreme Court Clarence Thomas, the public perceptionof the case, and the overall impact. Biblioography lists six sources. Anitahil.wps

Women as Outsiders in America / An Ethical Dilemma : A 7 page essay comparing the views of Betsworth and Brubaker on the oppression of women by traditional views of American society. The writer details Betsworth's concepts of social narratives and the how they apply to women in society. Traditional and religious views are also examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Ethicwom.wps

Vatican Attitudes Towards Liberation Theology & The Women’s Movement :
This 15 page paper compares how each of these "movements" are officially viewed by the Vatican. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Vatican.wps

Women As Priests ? : A 7 page paper on the controversial issue of womens' ordination. The writer is particularly concerned with the impact that mid-1990's statement made by Pope John Paul II had on the topic ("I declare that the church has no authority whatsoever to confer priestly ordination on women and that this judgment is to be definitively held by all the church's faithful"). The discussion continues with the views of other clergy, disparate opinions from different sects of the religion, and so forth. It is concluded that if there is truly some religious reason for barring women from the priesthood, it has not been effectively articulated as of yet and thus, women should be ordained--even though this will not be widely-accepted anytime soon. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Prieswom.wps

Women’s Basketball / More Than A Sport : A 5 page overview of the importance of female participation in sports such as basketball and in the importance of this participation receiving an equal media coverage and emphasis as does male participation in sports. Correlates female participation in sports with lowered teen pregnancy, higher academic success, and less gang participation. Bibliography lists six sources. Wmnball.wps

Women & Their Depiction in Fairy Tales : A 7 page paper showing how women are depicted in the Grimm's fairy tales. Writers shows a possible correlation between societal roles and roles women play in fairy tales, since they are read to children. Bibliography lists 16 outside sources. Fairytal.wps

Women and Welfare Reform : A 5 page paper that studies the impact of welfare reform on single mother's collecting Aid for Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). This paper focuses on the inherent problems within the AFDC system that related directly to women's un-wed status, along with current misconceptions regarding participant status, education and ability to transition from the program into work. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Womewelf.wps

Le Sueur’s "The Girl" And The Exploration of Feminine Relationships : A 4 page essay exploring the relationship between mothers and daughters and between women in relation to the feminist movement. The story of "The Girl" by Le Soeuer is integrated into the text. No additional sources cited. Motherd.wps

Homeless Women : A 20 page paper discussing the increasing problem of women and homelessness, the factors contributing to homelessness among women, and the structure of our society that punishes impoverished people for trying to rise above their poverty and find a way out. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Hmlswomn.wps

Advertising Dictates Our Perception of Masculinity and Femininity : A 6 page paper on how advertising tells us what is masculine and what is feminine, and the costs to society and individuals of that representation in relationship to Jean Kilbourne's "Still Killing Us Softly" and Naomi Wolf's "The Beauty Myth." Bibliography lists 7 sources. Killsoft.wps

Parental Interaction / Effects On The Development Of Children’s Gender Roles :
A 16 page examination of gender roles and how these roles are shaped during early childhood by parental and societal interaction. Includes an extensive bibliography with dozens of sources cited. Parint.wps

Gender Studies In Saturday Morning Cartoon Marketing : An 8 page paper looking at the content of both children’s TV shows and the commercials within them from a gender view. Shows discussed are Looney Tunes (Porky Pig), Captain Planet and Muppet Babies. Commercials discussed are those for Oreo Cookies, a motorcycle that comes with a wrench for making bike parts move, triplet babies, and ever-present Barbie. The paper concludes that though there are some instances of gender-specific focus, children’s programming seems to be much less gender-biased than in years past. Bibliography lists two sources. Cartoons.wps

The "Smurfette Principle" & Today’s Gender-Biased Media : Nearly three decades after the "Feminist Movement" and the initiation of the Equal Rights Amendment, much of the entertainment media is still reflecting lower-level roles, even subordinate roles for women. This 4 page essay explores "The Smurfette Principle" in terms of various preschool television shows. The similarity of today's storylines to those of 25 and more years ago is astounding. . . a rather incredible fact in light of the feminist movement. Gender bias is alive and well in entertainment media. No bibliography. Smurfett.wps

Current Problems in Sex Roles and Inequality : A 4 page paper explaining the current trend in sex role perception. The writer examines the issues of sexism, traditional sex roles in education, religion, and the military, etc. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gendrole.wps

Sexual Development : A 7 page paper on the devolpment of human beings and the gender roles we are given at birth. The paper delves into the psychology of what sexual development is and what impact does it have on every childs life. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sexual.wps

The Roles Of Gender / Are Men and Women Treated Equally? : A 5 page examination of the roles of our gender in society and the differences in the way these roles are perceived and treated. No sources are listed. Rolegen.wps

Traditional Attitudes Towards Men & Change : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic issues regarding the continuation of traditional attitudes towards men within the culture. This paper reflects the perspectives presented by Nathan McCall (Makes Me Wanna Holler) and Robert Bly (Iron John). Bibliography lists no additional sources. Menchange.wps

Gender Roles, Organization & Leadership : An 8 page paper comparing the gender role aspect of three societies. All societies maintain variations of generalities that can apply to many, if not most, other societies, one of which is that males are traditional leaders. Though there are some cultures where this is not the standard organization, those cultures are rare. Here, the role of gender as it affects leadership, and to a lesser extent, social organization is examined in and compared among three societies: the Sepik region of Papua, New Guinea; the community of Stinking Creek, Kentucky; and the general society in which we live. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SexRoles.doc

Gender and the Capacity for Learning Mathematics : An in-depth, 20 page research paper in which the writer seeks to determine whether which sex is more apt to have problems grasping math concepts at an early age. Report contains analysis, methodology, discussion, etc; Numerous studies are cited and it is found that while girls generally perform better, they are more likely to avoid harder levels of math than are their male counterparts. Standard bibliography lists 20+ sources and a FREE annotated ("working") bibliography is included ! Mathgend.wps

Boys vs. Girls / Differences In Coaching : 8 pages in length. The differences between boys and girls are prevalent in various aspects of life, but none are so apparent as in competitive sports. In order to utilize a player's talent to the best of his or her ability, coaches must take these inherent distinctions into consideration. The writer addresses such diversities among teenage girls and boys, as well as discusses scientific reasons for the differences. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Boygirl.wps

Gender Bias in Education : A 12 page research paper outlining gender bias in schools. The writer describes how factors such as teacher and classroom interaction, gender biased textbooks, and sex segregation result in maintaining gender bias in the education system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.Gendered.wps

The Gender Gap in Schools -- Does it Exist ? A 25 page research paper which discusses the gender inequality among male and female students. The paper includes in-depth literature reviews and survey results. A 25-question informal survey is also included with the results thereof. An overview of student and teacher responses. A table of contents is included -- subheadings are given for each section for ease in understanding and evaluating information gathered. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Genderga.wps

Gender Biases and Law Enforcement : A 14 page research design created to outline the issues related to gender bias in law enforcement, especially as it relates to the relationship between supervisors and workers in the workplace setting. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Gendlaw.wps

Daytona Beach P.D. / Problems With Recruitment, Selection & Retention of Qualified Female and Minority Police Officers : A 16 page research project that looks at the issues surrounding the recruitment, selection and retention of police officers and considers why Daytona Beach appears to be unable to maintain a diverse gender and racial mix of police officers in their current police force. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Daytona.wps

Women in Law Enforcement / Equality Verses Inequality : A 5 page overview of women in law enforcement. Points out that some women have succeeded in law enforcement careers but almost inevitably they acknowledge the existence of sexual discrimination. Concludes that many times women feel that they have to simply deal with discrimination in order to keep their jobs. Suggests that much more than women’s moral is at stake in the issue of sexual discrimination. Recommends methods for improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Womlaw.wps

Gender Sensitivity Training In The Workplace : A 10 page paper discussing the importance of gender sensitivity training in the workplace and how it can increase a company’s success and lower operating costs. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Gendsens.doc

Transsexuality / Considerations In The Workplace : A 10 page overview of transsexuality and the issues which often arise in terms of societal perceptions. Includes an emphasis on the employer’s obligation to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable working environment for both the transsexual and the non-transsexual. Gives an overview of the legalities concerning the societal rights of transsexuals. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Transx.wps

College Satisfaction – Differences Between Female & Male Students : This 5 page paper reviews a small sampling of the literature available on issues dealing with women/men’s perceptions of their college programs. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Collesat.wps

Gender Differences & Helping Behaviors / An Overview of Current Research :
A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the current research regarding helping behaviors and gender differences. Helping behaviors are interactions that result from the perceived need of another person and the directive towards assistance, either based on emotional or social determinants.Bibliography lists 5 sources. Helpgend.wps

Gender Differences In Planning For & Dealing With Retirement : While this 6 page paper explores retirement issues, the focus is on gender differences. Primarily a literature review, this look at the issue of retirement is extensive and explores such factors as retirement anxiety, proper planning and gender differences in the working world in general. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Mentbeh.wps

Gender Identity : Gender identity and human sexuality are explored in this 5 page overview that focuses on three schools of thought. Social constructionist, evolutionary, and psychodynamic principles are compared and contrasted in terms of development. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Idgen.wps

Gender Identity Disorder : 5 pages in length. Paper analyzes theories concerning the disorder, its development, occurrence, patterns, and relevance to homosexuality / sexual dysfunction. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Genderid.wps

Gender Inequality & Society : 8 page sociological discussion of gender inequality. Author emphasizes magnitude of the problem, reasons etc; Excellent detail and arguments. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Genderng.wps

Gender Roles and American Popular Culture : A 5 page essay on culture and gender roles. The writer details how education, popular culture, and advertising both reflect and create gender roles. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Genderol.wps

Gender Roles in Fairy Tales : A 5 page paper examining the traditional gender roles presented in the classic fairy tales. Beginning from the observations of psychoanalyst Karen Horney and anthropologist Margaret Mead, the paper is mostly involved with the traditional view of the beautiful princess waiting for the rescue that will come in the person of the handsome prince. The concern with these tales is that they will train young female readers that normal life is that which can be found in the traditional fairy tale, and that they perpetuate traditional gender roles in which women depend on men for their very survival and are unable to think for themselves. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gtales.wps

Gender and Self-Esteem : A 5 page paper on the topic of gender roles and self-esteem. The writer describes how society's expectations has influenced adolescents' perception of themselves. Genderes.wps

Self-Esteem And Body Image : This 8 page paper delves into the subject of self-esteem and body image, inclusive of a study that shows differences primarily by age and sex. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Selfest.wps

Attitudes & Behavior / The Influences Of Parental Interaction And Gender : A 6 page examination of attitudes and behavior, how they relate to identity formation and are influenced by factors such as parental influence and gender. Stresses how a child’s persona, their identity, attitudes, and behavior are shaped during early childhood by parental and societal interaction and indeed by their own gender. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Attbeha.wps

Gender & Society / Perceived Inferiority Of Women Is Social-- Not Biological : In this well-written 6 page essay, the writer discusses sociobiological theory -- asserting that women's roles are not biological..they are created by society. Gender stereotypes are discussed in considerable detail and arguments are made about whether or not the Feminist movement is truly definable as a move for equality or superiority. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sociobio.wps

Gender Differences In Internet Usage & Computer Phobia : Fear of computers is deemed as the main reason women avoid the internet in this 6 page paper on gender differences. Statistics reveal that more men are using the internet as society encourages males to pursue the sciences, while discouraging females. Solutions to the problem are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Compgend.wps

Variations Between Male and Female Gangs : Gender differences are noted between "boy gangs" and "girl gangs" in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Gangvar.wps girls in gangs

Staying Single In Contemporary Society : In this 7 page research paper, the writer argues that staying single is actually more economically feasible than getting married in modern American society. First citing a number of statistics which demonstrate that fewer people are even marrying at all, the writer moves on to show materialistic reasons why men in particular are better off unmarried. Economic issues concerning child-rearing, the likelihood of divorce, etc.;- -are all factored into the discussion. Although not necessarily any easier, the trend towards "living together" is briefly analyzed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Staysing.wps

Cross-Cultural Variations in Gender Relationships : A 5 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of gender rolls and the differences in a number of cultures based on division of labor in subsistence activities, property inheritance and marriage and kinship patterns. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Gencult.wps

Global Gender Issues : A 7 page paper persuasive argument in support of global gender issues as postulated by Spike Peterson and Anne Sisson Runyan. The paper discusses how these authors relate global issues to housewife economics vs. business economics and the factors that get in the way of resolving global conflicts and related gender issues. The paper particularly operates on the dynamics of chaos theory and how this relates to patriarchy and feminism in the global arena. Genissu.doc

Critique of Western Feminist Representation : A 7 page paper that discusses the argument between feminists on the issue of "third world" representation of women. The paper focuses upon theories presented by Abu-Lughod, Mahanty, Russo and Torres, and also looks at Bell Hooks' theory that feminists must interact with the women they study in order to get a true understanding of the applicability of theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Femcrit.wps

The Struggle To Reshape Thinking About Gender : A 7 page paper that discusses the need to act on feminist theory, and posits that feminist anthropologists move out of the ivory tower and into action. The writer includes discussion around views of feminist anthropological theory postulated by writers such as Naomi Wolf, Marilyn Strathern, Pat Caplan, and bell hooks. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Femgen.wps

Sexual and Marital Alternatives : A 7 page paper that presents the alternatives some women are choosing around the world as an escape from the marriage construct model. The model is presented and used throughout the paper. The paper operates from the views of feminist anthropologists such as Pat Caplan and Veona Oldenburg, and posits that the empowerment actions embodied in the courtesans of Indian and lesbian mothers, in effect, are empowering acts to the women in those situations, despite their relationship to the model. These acts, therefore, make a positive contribution to the feminist anthropological record. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Sexualm.wps

Communications / Marital, Gender Differences : A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication in martial relationships. The writer develops a thesis based on dual-gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and the differences in these theories between normal and abusive relationships, and presents in study method form. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Womeng.wps

Communications / Gender Similarities : A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication. The writer develops a thesis based on studies in nonverbal communications, gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and other studies and commentaries that support the idea that the reported differences are in fact false. Even research geared toward gender differences has been inconclusive, and it is apparent in social interactions that there are more similarities than differences. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Gendsim.wps

Nonverbal Communication and Gender Differences : A 12 page paper that provides an overview of nonverbal communication and considers it in terms of the way both men and women encode and decode these messages. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Verbgend.wps

The Different Voices Of Gender : This 6 page paper analyzes the research reported in the article of this title by Wolfinger and Rabow. Specifically, this paper addresses the basis for the research, methodology, results and implications of results which add to the understanding of the differences in how men and women communicate. Voicegen.wps

Men, Women, & Differences in Non-Verbal Communication : In this 2 page essay, the writer observes differences between men and women in non-verbal communication patterns & habits.. Among other things, it is concluded that men are generally more expressive with their hands than their female counterparts ! No Bibliography. Menwomen.wps fetish

Male Social Workers & The Conveyance Of Compassion And Nurturing in Professional Relationships : A 20 page research study that considers the issues of gender bias as they relate to the male role in social work. This paper incorporates the current literature with a study of social work students. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Malesoc.wps

"The Day I Learned to Recognize People Of The Opposite Sex As Equals":
This 5 page essay recounts the fictional story of a boy discovering that girls could be "real" people, too. He even discovers that they can do some things as well as he can . . . and better.  Equalsex.wps

Jacqueline Cochran / World War II Aviator : A 5 page paper outlining the life and the contributions to aviation of Jacqueline Cochran. Bibliography lists five sources. Cochran.wps

Astronaut Sally Ride -- First American Woman In Space : A 5 page overview of the life & contributions of astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space. Ride's work in the field, space missions and scientific research are discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Sallyrid.wps

The Phenomenon of Geraldine Ferraro / Media Portrayal : A well-researched 30 page paper on the first woman to be nominated for national office in the United States. The writer describes the media's portrayal of Ferraro and how she coped with the 'bad press' she received. Ferraro's unique social responsibilities and the media's unfair treatment of her -- based entirely on gender -- are of primary importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Ferraro.wps

Book Review / Barbara Kingsolver’s "Holding the Line" : A 4 page paper that provides an overview of Kingsolver's book. The mining strike of 1983 in Arizona was impacted significantly by the role of the Women's Auxiliary, and Kingsolver provides and account of the strike with consideration from the perspective of the women. No additional sources cited. Kingsolv.wps

Women In Early America : During the revolutionary era, at a time when North Americans proclaimed liberty and political participation as their birthright, women remained separate from the institutions of political life. This 7 page research paper examines the sociopolitical oppression of women and the beginnings of feminist activism in the United States. The writer discusses womens' productivity in the 19th century, the first school mistresses, and more. It is argued that women essentially created a female sub-culture which redefined the meaning of public life itself. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Womncolo.wps

The Average Women’s Contribution To History in the Early Twentieth Century : An 8 page paper looking at the way women’s contributions to our culture have fundamentally altered American history in the early part of this century. The paper contends that even if women’s political contributions are ignored, changing social attitudes – changed by women, from within -- toward such issues as consumerism, contraception, and working outside the home transformed our culture. Bibliography lists five sources. Women3.wps

Women During The Revolution : This 5 page paper outlines the society in which women lived during the time of the Revolutionary War in America. Dominant opinions about, standards of behavior, and expectations of American women of 18^th century are presented. Bibliography included. Wmrev.wps

Women In The Renaissance Thru The French Revolution / Voices from the Silence :
An 11 page paper on how women were subjegated in the Renaissance and started to get serious about their status during the French Revolution. The paper postulates that voices where heard throughout the 300-year period as well. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources. Renwomn.wps

Women in Religion : This 11 page paper explores the obstacles women faced in the Christian church during the nineteenth century and similar problems they live with in America today. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Womenrel.wps

Women In World War I : A 7 page research paper demonstrating the involvement of women in WWI relief efforts all around the world. The writer discusses the work of The Woman's Motor Corps, The Smith College Relief Fund, and more. Names of specific women who contributed most to the cause are mentioned and the unprecedented success they enjoyed in getting much larger companies and organizations from all over the world to help out is discussed in detail. It is noted that the self-motivated efforts of women were more socially-accepted during this era than they would have ever been in previous centuries of Western history. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Ww1women.wps

Vietnam War / The Role Women Played : A 5 page essay on the role of women in the Vietnam War and how it is has changed how we look at women and war. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Namwom.wps

Women's Movement Of 1919 Russia / Conflicting Views : An 11 page paper that provides an overview of the elements leading to considerable opposition in the Russian Women's movement of 1919, essentially dividing the women of Russian. This paper argues that the fundamental premises of both Feminist and Bolshevik groups pitted women against women. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Russwf.wps

"History Of Women In Journalism" by Beasely and Gibbons : A 5 page paper discussing the book "Taking Their Place" which details the history of women in journalism. Various notable female journalists are briefly discussed, as are the challenges they faced. Bibliography lists three sources. Journalw.doc

Mothers' Organizations : A 7 page paper discussing the history and effect of organizations formed by women and mothers for the purpose of reform. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Mothrorg.wps

Margaret Sanger : In 5 pages, the writer discusses Margaret Sanger. She had an important role in establishing "Planned Parenthood", which has had an impact on today's society. She felt that women, particularly poor, lower class women, should be able to use birth control methods and be taught about sexual reproduction and contraception in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sanger.wps

Women in Politics / Toward Equity : A 10 page research paper on the historical basis behind barriers to politics, and how the barriers are being broken in U.S. politics. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Wmnpolit.doc

Women & The US Justice System : A 16 page research paper. The topic of women and the US Justice System is indeed a broad one, containing several aspects that cannot be ignored by any discussion of both the role of and the effects on women. It is necessary to look at women on each side of the judicial bench—how those in judging positions perform their duties and the contributions they make, and how those embroiled in legal issues common to women are faring today compared to past times. Also important is the fair and unbiased evaluation of the effects and the realized results of laws specific to women, such as sex discrimination of women and reforms of rape laws that have been in place in several jurisdictions for several years, while are still under discussion in others. Bibliography lists 12 sources. WomenUS.doc

Women’s Health / Institutional & Clinical Perspective : A 5 page research paper on the benefits to women of taking personal responsibility for their health. Based on a statement by Elizabeth Fee, the writer discusses this in terms of institutional limitations and discoveries, and in terms of the mental, physical and spiritual components of women’s health. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Wmnbody.doc

Issue / Women’s Health : A 7 page research essay on the problems and solutions associated with women’s health, including the involvement of the global women’s health movement. The issues touched on include issues of access, research, physical fitness and changing opinions. Other issues of sex, race and disability are presented. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Wmnhelth.wps

Effects of High Heels on Women’s Backs : This 5 page research paper examines the negative impact of high-heel shoes on women’s backs and offers suggestions to alleviate such pain. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Heelback.rtf

Breast Cancer : 8 pages in length. An excellent and informative overview of breast cancer; its frequency, occurrence, causes, prevention, and treatment. Bibliography lists 11 sources. Breastca.wps

Breast Implants : 10 pages discussing and comparing the dangers between saline and silicone breath implants. Bibliography lists 10+ sources. Breastim.wps

Breast Cancer : In 5 pages -- paper discusses the difference of an article on the topic of breast cancer in a magazine and two journals. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Cancerbr.wps

Dow Corning’s Breast Implants : A 5 page report on the debate surrounding the use of silicone gel breast implants. Ralph Nader involved himself in the controversy in 1988. Since then, various groups have come forward with comments: consumer groups in favor of the implants, consumer groups in opposition to the implants, attorneys, insurance companies, plastic surgeons, and even Congress. That there have been problems with the implants is a point that no one contests. The issue at the core of the debate is whether silicone migrating to other areas of the body truly is, as was originally thought, biologically inert, or whether it contributes to some hidden reaction. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Implants.wps

Prozac and Breast Cancer : A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the issue of the use of prozac for women with breast cancer, and suggests that the use of this drug can result in increased progression of individual tumors. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Prozacbr.wps

Female Circumcision & Genital Mutilation : Approximately 6 pages in length. Paper discusses issues concerning female circumcision/genital mutilation. Cultural reasons and medical/health effects are examined. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Femaleci.wps

Ritualistic Female Mutilation : A 9 page essay on the practice of female genital mutilation considered traditional in many parts of Africa. Though not as prevalent in the cities, the estimated numbers of girls subjected to the ritualistic surgery, normally without the benefit of anaesthesia, is between 90 and 94 percent. When researchers ask why the mutilations are performed, the standard reply is that it is tradition, or (more rarely) that it enhances beauty. Native women are working with villagers to help end the practice, trying to help them see that not only is this surgery unncessary, it is also physically and psychologically damaging for a life time. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Mutilate.wps

Is Endometriosis Related To Genetics ? : Endometriosis is a common problem among women during their reproductive years. In this 3 page paper, the writer discusses the general characteristics of Endometriosis, its occurrence, symptoms, and relevant statistics. The writer looks at the difficulty medical practitioners face in teaching women how to prevent a condition of this nature and the possibility of there being some genetic foundation for it. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Endometr.wps

Manic Depression/ Bipolar Disorder : A 15 page research paper detailing this particular form of depression-- and particularly its frequency in women. The writer describes the various forms the illness can take, causes, treatments, etc;. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Bipolar.wps

Trade Relations Between Brazil and South Florida : A 6 page paper discussing the relationship between southern Florida and Brazil for the purposes of trade. South Florida ports are the closest point of entry for ships originating in Brazil, but there are other forces at work. Florida intends to build its port business as much as possible, and Brazil is the most likely candidate in the Western Hemisphere. It has grown in this century more than any other country in the world, and it is officially listed as a Big Emerging Market, putting it on par with India and China in potential, if not in volume. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Brazilfl.doc

Why Women Drink : A 10 page discussion of the socio-psychological factors that cause women to drink. An extensive review of the literature is included and bibliography lists 14 sources. Alcywomn.wps

Women in Prison : In this 6 page research paper, the writer examines issues concerning abuses, poor health, inferior treatment, etc; in womens' prisons. The large number of existing abuse cases overtly suggests a strong need for reform in this gender-related aspect of the system. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Prisonwm.wps

Women and Eating Disorders : 11 pages in length. Discusses frequency of eating disorders in women. The writer examines causes, prevention, treatment, and compares Anorexia Nervosa with Bulimia. Statistics and case examples are provided throughout. Bibliography lists 17+ sources. Eatngdis.wps

The Crime Of Rape / Responsibility, Blame, & Reporting The Incident : A 12 page research paper in which the writer discusses the failure of most women to report rape due to the unfortunate reality that society fails to accept their definition of rape in many cases and is not always sympathetic towards their plea for justice. Comparisons are made between male and female views of rape and who should be blamed. For example, men are more likely to blame the woman if she is known to have acted in a provocative, "sexy" fashion whereas women may blame a rape victim because of their need to feel that they are in control of a violent situation and also because of their need to distance themselves from the victim. Disparate psychological issues concerning recovery & coping are also discussed. Bibliography lists more than 20 sources. Rapereac.wps

The Female Breast In Historical Perspective : The subject is looked at in terms of biology, psychology, and culture in this 7 page paper. Modern American culture is compared to others around the world and issues such as breast feeding in public as well as laws which prohibit public nudity are discussed. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Breast.wps

Should Women Fake Orgasms?: An eight page paper weighing the opinions of whether or not women should fake orgasms. The writer lists the pros and cons and reaches a final conclusion on the relative merits of faking. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Fakeorga.wps

Female Orgasmic Disorder : A 12 page study that presents the current literature and considers the impacts on treatment procedures. This paper provides an overview of diagnosis, and treatment options for one female subject. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Orgasm.wps

Women Across Many Cultures - Things Remain The Same : 5 pages in length. Women’s position world wide have changed drastically over the past few decades. They have achieved a more equal standing in the workplace as well as other areas. But while their contributions may be more readily recognized and appreciated, women still remain the primary care givers within the family unit. They also, more often than not, perform the same essential jobs within a household as they have since the beginning of time. This holds true for many countries world wide as well as the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Same.wps

The Importance of Women's Rights in the International Community : 5 pages in length. The author discusses the need for women's rights activists in the international community and gives examples of the current treatment of women. Several platforms for change are discussed. Bibliography included. Womenint.wps

Ireland & Israel / Women’s Peace Movement : A 20 page research paper that explores how and why the women in Ireland and Israel combine to resolve ethnic conflict through peacemaking activities. The writer focuses on the effects of civil war on the women’s experience in those countries, and argues that it is "war at the door" that has spurred these women to quickly change their lives around and generated the lessons that can be learned by world political leaders in resolving civil wars. Bibliography lists 26 sources. Wmnpeace.wps

Latin America / Women’s Rights : A 12 page paper that provides an overview of the current issues for women in Latin America. This paper considers the treatment of women and women's rights in Colombia, Peru, Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Bibliography lists 15 sources. Latinwmn.wps

Arabian Women / Overcoming Traditional Barriers : A 5 page discussion of how women in the Middle East are finally beginning to transcend cultural restrictions and acquire rights that they never had before. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Arabwoma.wps

Women As Part Of The History Of The Sahara : This 15 page paper looks at the nations surrounding and affected by the Sahara Desert, as well as role of women in Saharan Africa throughout history. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Sahara.wps

Vietnam Conflict / Role of Peasant Women : A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the role that peasant women played in the Vietnam Conflict. This paper considers their roles, contributions, the mobilization of women, and even the conflicts between emerging social roles and traditional lifestyle. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Peasviet.wps

Fighting For Equality In Asia : A 6 page paper on the struggle for women to gain equality in Asia. The paper focuses on the social status, and or the lack there of, for women in both China and India. The paper is a cross cultural comparison of the two countries in an attempt to show how their differing societies deal with women and women related issues. No additional sources cited. Womcul.wps

Indian Women and the False Promise of Education : 10 pages in length. As India becomes a significant player in the newly-emerging global marketplace, the country's women still remain socially inferior to their male counterparts. This analytical research paper specifically examines Indian women, the availability of education, the false promise of employment, and some possible socio-cultural solutions. Indiedu.wps

Non-English Speaking Background (NESB) Immigration Women in the Australian Workforce : A 10 page paper in which the writer provides an overview of the problem and research surrounding the issue of NESB. Critics have suggested that large populations of non-English speaking background (NESB) unemployed overburden the welfare and social security systems, and in their attempts to enter the workforce, also strain the country's remedial adult education programs. But in light of maintained immigration levels over the past decade, the path towards changing the negative perceptions of NESB immigrants within the workforce is imbedded not only in a system designed to enhance language skill development, but also to dispel the myths related to their lack of skills and their long-term impacts on the job market. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Nesb.wps

Wang Anyi’s "Love In A Small Town" : A 5 page paper on this seminal work of modern Chinese fiction. It demonstrates how Wang departs from old romantic narrative patterns of traditional Chinese literature to show the opportunities and dilemmas of women in modern Chinese society. Wanganyi.wps

Kingston’s "Warrior Woman" / Mother-Daughter Relationship : A 5 page essay on the mother’s expectations, legacy, and results of the daughter’s efforts in Maxine Hong Kingston’s autobiography. The writer posits that both the mother and daughter, though retaining separate ideologies, come together in the fact that the daughter becomes a warrior woman, a warrior created through the help of the mother. No additional sources cited. Womwar.wps

Jewish Women in Religion : The role of the woman in Judaism is explored in this 4 page essay that uses Judith R. Baskin's book Jewish Women In Historical Perspective. Baskin edits an anthology that delves into various time periods and places around the world. All essays focus on the role of women in the Jewish tradition. Baskin's book is the only source used. Baskin.wps

Women in Buddhism : A 6 page research paper on the emergence of Buddhist feminism and the quest for equality within the Buddhist religion. The paper gives a brief background of the Buddhist background of male domination and describes the struggle and achievement of Buddhist women within the last 15 years to attain equality. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Womenb.wps

Women in Islam vs. Women in Hinduism : A 7 page paper comparing the lifestyles of these two groups of women. The writer explores the cultural and religious differeces and modern society's perceptions of their traditional roles. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Hinduisl.wps

Images Of Women In Religion : A 10 page paper that analyzes the treatment of women in ancient Buddhism, Hinduism, and Judaism, in light of contemporary views of gender equity. It focuses on three criteria to measure each faith's levels of misogyny: limits of participation in religious practices, perceptions as temptresses, and importance of domestic roles. Bibliography lists eight sources. Womenima.wps

The Changing Status of Japanese Women : This 19 page research paper examines the role of Japanese women in their society and how that role has changed since the conclusion of World War II. Article 14 of the Japanese constitution was a major landmark in helping to improve conditions for women and various other laws & events have helped to increase women's participation rights..yet Japanese society still clings to tradition in several key respects.. Bibliography lists 15 comprehensive sources. Japane1.wps

Professional Women in Russia -- Then and Now : A 14 page research paper on the role of professional women in Russia. The writer discusses the Soviet era and compares it with the present day as it relates to women' s roles. A number of strong analytical points are made and supported with social, cultural, and political fact. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Ruswomn.wps

Latin American Feminist Theology and North American Liberation Theology / The Continuity In Struggle : A 20 page paper that provides an in-depth overview of Latin American Feminist Theology, its place in Latin American history, and then compares it with the liberation theologies of North America. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Lib.fem.rtf

Prostitution / A Cross-Cultural History & Analysis : A 5 page paper on this history of "the world's oldest profession"-- prostitution. The writer discusses the shape and form that prostitution has taken throughout history with respect to individual cultures and societies such as the Ancient Greeks, Romans, Church in the Middle Ages, and more recent eras as well. The role of law, societal opposition, and venereal disease is stressed with regard to prostitution in more recent times. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Prosthis.wps

African Women & Development : This 11 page paper gives an overview of the issues
and problems facing women in the developing nations of Africa. Bibliography lists eight sources. Afrwomen.wps

Women in Kenya : 6 pages worth of compiled research and information on the social role of women in Kenya, their high fertility rates, culture, and tradition. Insight is given into the socio-health related problems that exist and what is (or is not) being done to solve them. An interview with a woman from Kenya (who now lives in the U.S.) is cited. Bibliography lists 6 relevant sources. Kenyawmn.wps

Women In Medieval Times / Book Review : A 4 page critique of Powell's book entitled "Medieval Women." The writer describes and evaluates the book's thesis : that there were two primary roles played by women in Medieval society; women in subjection to men and women as a symbol of worship. Full citation for the book is provided. Medwomen.wps

Women in Mythology : A 14 page paper that presents the complex roles of women in mythology and the three major categories in which most mythological women can be placed. This paper also demonstrates the way in which culture determines the roles of women, and utilizes a variety of mythologies, from the myths of medieval England to those of ancient Greece, to demonstrate the depiction of these roles. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Womenmyt.wps

Abuse of Women in Greek Mythology : A 6 page paper that looks at the issue of abuse as it is presented in Greek mythology, and focuses on the issues related to the abuse of women in a number of myths. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Mythabu.wps

Four Views on Women in Greek Tragedy : A 5 page essay on how the characters of Clytemnestra, Jocasta, Antigone and Medea from ancient Greek plays demonstrate certain aspects of how ancient Greeks viewed the role of women in society and women in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources. 4Greekw.wps