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

5 pages. There is no doubt that women are affected differently by militarization experiences than men are. The effect of militarization on women needs to be redefined so as to better understand the women's point of view. Militarization in the budgets alone change the lives of women everywhere. When budgets are increased ...

A 5 page analysis of the impact wielded by the institution of slavery on African Americans. African American women, in particular, had a tremendously varied reaction to slavery. These reactions varied from complete passivity, to outright violence, to societal action. This paper analyzes the stories related in “Celia, a Slave: A True ...

This 5 page paper gives a brief overview of the book by Barbara Ann Stolz, Still Struggling: America's Low Income Working Women Confronting the 1980's. Bibliography lists 1 source.

5 pages in length. David Broder's article entitled Women Seeking Governorships underlines the growing presence of women in politics, particularly high profile position. The author implies that such a tremendous rise in females seeking political positions should come as no surprise, since women have been involved with politics in one way or ...

A 5 page paper which examines the expulsion of Adam and Eve and how that plays a part in the position of women today. bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page analysis of these two nineteenth century works. The author of this paper contends that books stands in testament to the historical sacrifice of female qualities for male qualities due to perceived societal need which has been a component of our lives presumably since the beginning of human reign on the ...

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between violence and heroism as it relates to women in the media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

7 pages in length. Women have fought long and hard to attain the same freedoms – or at least close to – as those of their male counterparts. Looking back upon history, there are myriad memorable moments where the struggle for women's rights has been made that much less severe, with a handful ...

5 pages in length. The writer provides an anonymous interview with a therapist who deals with domestic violence victims. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the controversial topic of abortion, and the positions of the pro-life/anti-choice groups and the pro-choice/pro-abortion groups.

This paper examines the thesis of Cynthia Enloe, who believes, in her book, Bananas, Beaches and Bases, that sex tourism and so-called "exploitation" of women for tourism in the Third World is not, exactly exploitation, but rather, the way the culture is. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages. Few realize the enormous role that women have played in the coal mines of Appalachia. Women too have been coal miners and have worked alongside men in the treacherous and backbreaking work of the coal mines. This paper focuses on the women of Appalachia who dedicated their lives to working in ...

A 48 page research paper. The topic of censorship has caused heated debates for centuries. It continues to do so. This paper includes these subsections: introduction in which the general topics are introduced; the legal and common definitions of obscenity and pornography, including what the courts have ruled in specific cases; an overview ...

A 7 page review of the book by Randy Albeda and Chris Tilly. is an expose’ on the numerous societal factors which are facing women today. It is a look into poverty as many of us have never seen poverty, a look at the blatant and sometimes shocking facts of being a poor ...

18 pages. This is a paper on women in industrial design. The research shows the impact of women designers on society since the 1900's and their role in design today. Some specific designers are cited and discussed as well as their designs in particular, which are analyzed. Some Scandinavian designers are included ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) and the cycle of violence as they relate to family violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages. This paper gives an overview about the organization Women Against Pornography. Gives some of their history, legislation and other pertinent information regarding this group as well as the ways in which they exert their influence with the government and the public. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the double-edged impact of globalization on women’s issues. This paper contends that while globalization can have some positive impacts, such as the reduction of extreme poverty, it can have many more adverse impacts. One of the most concerning of these from an international standpoint is the erosion of ...

5 pages in length. Society has long upheld to belief that things must be categorized, separated and defined in order for them to fit snugly into the standard of preconceived notions. The aspects of masculinity and femininity are no different in this regard, inasmuch as they are inherently diverse by nature yet are ...

A 5 page overview of the book by Martha C. Ward. This book provides not only insight to the people of the island on which Ward is stationed but also into the mindset and thinking of the author herself. This paper contends, however, that this book is a window into the lives and ...

A 5 page discussion of the roles depicted for women in the novels by Bram Stoker and Ray Bradbury. The author of this paper contends that these roles not only reflect the culture and society in which these women are said to have lived but also, perhaps even more importantly, the culture and society ...

A 5 page discussion of women’s progress in New Zealand. While we most often acquaint the quest for women’s equality with the more technologically advanced countries of the world, that same quest has been intense in many lesser developed countries as well. New Zealand’s current political makeup is often contended to testify to ...

A 5 page overview of ovarian cancer from a medical perspective. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page report discusses Camille Paglia, an undeniably controversial woman. As a humanities and media studies professor at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, Paglia is known for her remarkable intellect, her scathing criticism, and her outspokenness. She makes it clear that she has an opinion on virtually everything and if she does ...

An 8 page discussion of women’s educational and occupational progress in New Zealand. This paper notes that while the offices of Governor General, Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice are just a few of the high visibility positions now occupied by women, many discrepancies in regard to women’s equality continue to exist. Women’s ...