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

This 5 page paper is a biographical sketch that delves into this feminist's life and times. Her prevalent ideas are discussed and critically evaluated. Religion is a large part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 10page paper looks at Helen Clark and Jennifer Shipley of New Zealand, the current and former Prime Ministers. The paper considers how gender has played an issue in gaining and retaining leadership as well as the other influences that have been evidenced on their political careers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the fact that women face considerable barriers in the professional realm, especially those women who have literary aspirations. Drawing from Woolf’s writing and that of Brigid Brophy, this report considers whether or not women are still “like animals in a modern zoo” who are held back by invisible bars. Woolf felt that her own works ...

5 pages in length. What does it mean when we read that "the art of representing and reducing the other always involves violence to the representation of the other." Does this mean it is better to be represented, even if the image is distorted, or is it better to not be represented at all? This paper discusses ...

5 pages in length. What is the image of crazy in our society? What happens to women who are not considered 'normal'? And what might be the image of women in psychiatric institutions or who see counselors or therapists? What might be some reasons for mental illness? These questions and more can be pondered and ...

15 pages in length. a fascinating account of the little-told stories of the women that were in California at the time of the gold rush. Contrary to popular belief, not all of them were saloon girls and prostitutes; there were some who had legitimate businesses such as boarding houses and laundries, and others were searching for gold themselves. ...

A 5 page research paper that argues that Chopin's finely crafted characterization of her main protagonist, Edna Pontellier, in The Awakening is the factor of the novel around which everything else revolves. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses Margaret Sanger, her significance in light of women's issues, and her essay "My Fight for Birth Control." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

6 pages in length. Would Aristophanes have turned over in his grave if he had seen the following feminist production of his play The Birds? Indeed, one could readily argue that he would not be the least bit appalled at what the female director had done to transform his historical work into one ...

(5 pp) A Women's Studies curriculum is designed to address the diversity of women's perspectives. Courses are drawn from many disciplines and introduce students to the intellectual, social, political, economic, spiritual, and artistic contributions and experiences of women in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. As a major concentration within Human Studies, Women's ...

An 8 page research paper that investigates the roles that women have played in constructs of nationalism. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

(10 pp) In this discussion the author applies principles learned in the class in a cogent and cognitive way to a series of questions provided by the program of women's studies.

A 5 page research paper that first examines the writing of John Stuart Mill and his stance towards women, and then examines the stance of Melinda Vadas toward sado-masochistic fantasy. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page paper wages a persuasive argument to fight female genital mutilation (FGM). Alice Walker's book "Anything We Love Can Be Saved : A Writer's Activism" is the impetus for the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the nature of the Feminist movement and the implications of the emerging feminist rhetoric as it has impacted the ability to secure a population of feminist supporting a central social "cause." This paper asserts that one of the central issues related to the development of the feminist social movement ...

6 pages in length. When assessing the impact that film has had upon the women's movement, it is not difficult to name at least a dozen examples off the top of one's head; indeed, the power of women is the primary focus of myriad films. Two in particular – Truman Capote's "Breakfast at ...

(5 pp) Our discussion is based on the selection on the selection of five ' womens' websites.' These sites were chosen for personal interest. The singular criteria used was that they all be dated at search engine location in the year 2000. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the atrocity of female genital mutilation and how it is an affront to human dignity. Annotated bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses critical thinking, feminist pedagogy and multicultural treatment as they relate to women's studies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page report discusses women’s alcohol consumption in the 19th century, especially during the time of the temperance movement. In 19th century Great Britain, alcoholism was widespread, due in part, to the harsh social conditions brought about by the rapid industrialization throughout the country. Many families were suffering as a result although such suffering was most often associated with a ...

A 5 page research paper that investigates the differences between the way that African American women perceive their body size and the way that Caucasian women perceive theirs. The writer argues that African American women have a much better attitude regarding this issue. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper. Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit was Jeanette Winterson's first novel, published in 1985, and it became a smash hit. In 1990, it was adapted for a BBC miniseries. This essay provides a brief synopsis of the story and then considers how each was received by critics and the public. ...

A 6 page discussion of feminist anthropology, the approach to anthropology which entails an intent to overcome the traditional male-dominate biases which have previously existed in the field. Presents the work of Sherry B. Ortner as well as numerous other authors to illustrate the premises of feminist anthropology. Points out that even this ...

A 5 page paper which discusses women and depression and how it affects, or involves, menopause, work, family, and alcohol. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the feminist movement in Judaism. Distinguishes between the more traditional Orthodox Jews and the more liberal branches and contends that the inequality which has traditionally existed between men and women has lessened but that even today the woman is regarding as having a definite societal place which differs from ...