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

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

A 10 page paper discussing the effect media depictions of role models have on adolescent girls. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

The relationship between body image and self-esteem is explored in this 6 page paper. Age, sex and culture are considered. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the various aspects of men and women, illustrating that, as hard as we might wish it to be otherwise, women are still traditionally more nurturing and capable as parents then men are. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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.

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 ...

An 8 page research paper that examines depression with the African-American community and specifically how it applies to African-American women. The writer offers an overview of this subject, but argues that there are factors that pertain to depression in African-Americans that simply don't apply to the white population. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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.

A 9 page paper that examines the possibility of a future that allows parents to utilize the science of genetic enhancement in order to insure that their children will be born with enhanced intelligence and attractive physical features. The benefits of this procedure are listed as well as the main objections of those who ...

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. Keywords : spousal abuse, domestic abuse, etc.

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. Keywords : spousal ...

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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, ...

This 9 page paper focuses on the role of women in the legal profession. The paper attempts to answer the question as to why there are less female judgeships in the higher courts of the Untied States. Explanations revolve around general issues of women's rights and equality. The political climate of various administrations, particularly those ...