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

7 pages in length. The writer discusses the modification of patriarchal oppression as a means by which to deter domestic abuse around the world. Annotated bibliography lists 7 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses cosmetic surgery as it relates to self-image and self-esteem. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

Cross Cultural Problem Solving: The Homemaker in the Feminist Culture A 5 page discussion of the problems which can result between women when a clash between feminism and traditionalism surfaces. The author observes that in actuality two distinctive cultures have emerged among women as a whole. The author emphasizes that problems in ...

This 5 page paper evaluates the role that culture plays in the lives of women in politics. How women fare in politics, in general, is also discussed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper focuses on two major waves of feminist movements and these are compared and contrasted. Feminism is discussed in general and put into historical context. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper outlines how women have participated in politics historically. Theories as to why women are usually found in lower levels of the political machine are provided. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper argues that women have a particular political view because they share similar life paths and ideals. How women act politically, and why, is discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This paper examines the question of why more women aren't in higher political positions. Topics under discussion include fund-raising for women's political campaigns, the perception of women in politics and how the media contributes to the dearth of women in politics through biased coverage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 6 page paper discusses three of the many reform movements between the early and mid-1800s. The three explained and discussed are communalism, abolition and women's rights. Each one overlaps with the other and/or emerged from the other. For instance, individualism led to communalism, from which women's rights emerged. The overlap between abolition and women's ...

This 7 page paper looks at the stereotyping of stewardesses in the pre-jet era. Historical information about the creation of the industry is also included. How the image of the stewardess emerged as did this industry that caters to businesses and the travel industry in general. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 14 page research paper that examines the work of Tillie Olsen, in particular her novel Yonnondio and her short story, "I Stand Here Ironing." The writer argues that Tillie Olsen's writing reflects her personal and political upbringing. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines the struggle for equality from 1870 to 1970. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the issue of motherhood from the black feminists perspective. This paper furthermore attempts to illustrate issues of motherhood which are specific to the black community. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the risks and benefits of hormone replacement therapy for women. Furthermore, this paper discusses the various risks associated with not doing hormone replacement therapy at all. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page essay deals with a small part of the prison population -- women behind bars. The paper discusses the problems facing women prisoners, and also describes why women end up in prison (as well as their characteristics). The main theme is that the focus on women prisoners is more toward domestication, rather than ...

This is a 7 page paper. This paper include a one page outline and the bibliography cites 4 sources. It talks about how historically womean & children were regarded as. Men's issues were always taken care of, however women were never as lucky. Th conclusion of this paper ends with how this problem can be solved, ...

5 pages in length. The writer discusses impact globalization has had upon the increase in sex trafficking, particularly in Asia, as well as the American efforts to quell this ongoing problem. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page review of this book that is useful for business as well as for cultural anthropology. The women of Barbados have been instrumental in defining what constitutes the “ideal” worker for the multinational organization. Both the ease with which these women have assumed their new roles and the struggles they face ...

This 12 page report discusses the fact that when a woman with children is sentenced to serve prison time, her family faces an entirely different set of circumstances than having a father behind bars. While incarceration of a loved one is always difficult, for the children of an incarcerated mother are particularly victimized. Innovative programs ...

This 5 page paper considers the case of Muller v Oregon and this case that sought to prevent women from working for more than ten hours a day impacted on women’s rights and the different views of equality that that may have existed at the time. The bibliography cites 1 source.

A 6 page paper which presents a summary of 6 articles dealing with the subject of abortion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper comparing marriage in Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” and Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Women”. In a comparison of Henrik Ibsen’s “A Doll’s House” (1879) and Mary Wollstonecraft’s “A Vindication of the Rights of Women” (1792), Ibsen tells the story of an unequal relationship in the ...

A 5 page review of the role of women in terms of their societal class and race. The author asserts that while there are many peripheral female characters in “The Awakening” each is treated as though she is invisible both by Chopin and her protagonist “Edna Pontellier”. This paper attempts to provide an ...

A 5 page paper which examines women’s roles in work, focusing on WWII and Rosie the Riveter. The text used is “Born for Liberty” by Sara M. Evans. The videotape “The Life and Times of Rosie the Riveter is also mentioned. Bibliography lists 1 additional source.

A 5 page paper which examines how women in the Antebellum South often faced double prejudices in that they were women as well as slaves. Bibliography lists 4 sources.