Essays and Research Papers on Women's Studies (All)

(7 pp) This discussion addresses the nature of social politics and diversity through the work of two feminist scholars: Susan Muller Okin: Justice Gender and the Family (1989), and Iris Marion Young: Justice and the Politics of Difference (1990).

5 pages. This paper gives an excellent viewpoint of women in business, including those women in non-traditional roles. While there is definitely gender bias at work there are also situations in which females are considered equals. This report gives both sides to the gender issue. Includes outline as well. Bibliography ...

This 5 page paper illustrates the ways in which research is conducted for elections, and the ways in which gender influences that research. This paper relies upon adademic journals to support the thesis. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper uses the film Boys Don't Cry as a springboard for discussion. Are people really born in the wrong bodies and should get sex change operations, or does society suggest the social construction of gender negates biological truths? Director Kimberly Peirce is accused of proliferating myth. Bibliography lists 2 ...

This 5 page paper considers how the role of the prostitute in Victorian England could be seen as both Repudiating and blostering Victorian ideals of femininity. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A paper which looks at various aspects of the new femininities, with reference to social constructs of gender and the impact of third wave feminism in popular culture, including the movie version of Aileen Wuornos's life, Thelma and Louise, and Bridget Jones. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 6 page argument takes the position that female coaches should not be hired for male teams. Reasons given include the use of Bandura's theory of self-efficacy which is illustrated with an example from the 1998 Winter Olympic games. Also included is a discussion of the psychological impact of locker room activity as well as ...

A 4 page book review of Jennifer Finney Boylan’s “She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A five page paper which looks at the history of gender inequality, with particular reference to the works of JS Mill, Joan Scott and Carole Pateman. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the issue of the gendered nature of work. Specifically, this paper dicusses the contributions of liberal and radical feminism on the gendered nature of work. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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.

10 pages in length. There is no secret that men and women are extraordinarily diverse creatures when compared from a multitude of angles; with perhaps the only aspect of similarity being their humanness, the male and female gender share little in the way of thoughts, emotions, physicality or virtually anything else. Feminists argue ...

This 4 page paper examines parenting as it relates to gender. Gender identity issues and gender as it is embraced by society are things discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page research paper explore the powerful emotion of jealousy. Specifically, the writer looks at gender differences and studies that have related to the types of differences that exist. Additionally, length of relationship is investigated revealing there is a correlation between this factor and the feeling and expression of jealousy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. As with most things that require forethought and nurturing, it can readily be argued how women are better at managing the environment than their male counterparts. Men, by nature, are inherently impulsive when it comes to attaining the bottom line of most any objective, a knee-jerk reaction that often ...

A 7 page paper which examines how the gender role in two narratives offers unique elements and perspectives. The stories are Mary Rowlandson’s Captivity and Restoration and Harriet Jacobs Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper addresses the concepts of social and gender stratification and how society is divided by issues pertinent to gender. Issues such as abortion, reproductive rights, and differences between the male and female brain are all included in the discussion. The focus is on inequality in both the domestic front and the workplace. ...

This 6 page paper argues that despite the fact that women are more educated, their salaries are still less than that of a man in a comparable position. The concept is explored and supported by research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of gender stereotyping in advertising. The particular mechanisms by which ads affect culture are explored and examples are shown. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page research paper that looks at the topic of gender roles as they function in American society. The writer explores gender norms, scripts and strategies, concentrating on the work of A. Hochschild in the Second Shift. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses. The ways in which the modern medical system in the United States treats women unfairly. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6-page paper discusses how women are perceived in higher-level politics. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 2.5 page paper which examines if gender concerns should be regarded as global issues or if societies should deal with them as they see fit. Specifically answers to such questions as are transnational groups a healthy sign of development or signs of western cultural imperialism, infringement of sovereignty and a threat to cultural ...

A 6 page discussion of gender in the medical profession. This paper assesses the pay discrepancies that exist and speculates as to the cause. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the key concepts presented in this 1999 publication. This paper contends that is a much needed treatise on gender issues which have been so frequently overlooked by the world’s predominantly white male anthropologists and historians. A particular emphasis is placed on examining a woman’s role in regard to ...