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

A 10 page paper which examines whether women have the same opportunities as men in the workplace today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing liberal, socialist and radical forms of feminism, their ideologies and some first person discussion on strengths and weaknesses. There are several different defined types of feminism each with its own ideology. Often advocates for women’s rights may not in fact know what idea of feminism they represent, only ...

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts information about women in politics from two compilations on the subject. Whether women have created new paths for other women is one topic addressed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 11 page paper using the case of Marlene Moore to discuss some of the current issues of women in prison. Marlene died at 31, having spent more than half her life in prison and apparently without anyone looking to her background for clues to the behavior she exhibited either within or outside of ...

A 3 page paper which discusses the social code for women in Colonial Latin America. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the plight of women's rights from 1900 to the present, emphasizing, contrasting/comparing women in Europe to women in Afghanistan.Bibliograpy lists 5 sources.

A 5 page paper examining the statement, “Scholars have suggested the West afforded greater educational and employment opportunities for women of color.” It can be argued that this is true, but only in relative terms. The West did – and does – offer more opportunities for women of color in many ways relative ...

A 5 page paper which examines Fatima Mernissi’s “Dreams of Trespass” and the condition of women in various Arab regions though history. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the social importance of the stay at home mother versus the career mother. The paper argues that both are equally important in our society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page essay that examines the theme of isolation in Susan Glaspell's short story "A Jury of Her Peers" (1917). The writer argues that this narrative exemplifies numerous issues that relate to the genderized nature of the legal system that existed in the US until the mid-twentieth century, as well as other issues ...

A 4 page paper which examines how “The Poem of The Cid,” “Ywain The Knight of the Lion,” “Marco Polo’s Travels,” and Dante’s “Divine Comedy” present women. The paper also examines women in More’s “Utopia.” No additional sources cited.

This 10 page paper discusses the far reaching implications of the Roe v Wade decision and particularly isolates the conservative reaction from 1973-1977. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at this 2002 publication by Maryanne Borrelli. Gender as it plays out in politics is discussed. The book is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the book by Bell Hooks, Feminism is for Everybody. The paper gives a brief overview, quotes, and critiques the concepts in the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

4 pages in length. Discrimination in the workplace has long been an issue of inequity and prejudice toward certain groups or individuals; that laws now exist to deter such undemocratic policymaking speaks to the tremendous need to pioneer for major change with regard to discriminatory practices. Historically, pregnant women have been discriminated against ...

This 3 page paper looks at this book that takes a feminist perspective and debates the point that housewives were bored in the 1950s. The book is looked at holistically but he idea of women staying home to raise children is the focus of the paper. No additional sources cited.

A paper which considers the various issues surrounding older women's fertility, with particular reference to changing lifestyles, social attitudes, IVF and late maternity.

A 5 page paper which examines Gilman’s story “The Yellow Wallpaper” from a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of smoking cessation and the use of an occupational therapist for smoking cessation in pregnant women. This paper considers the comparative costs for third party payers as they relate to the use of smoking cessation (vs. allowing women to simply smoke throughout pregancy). ...

An 8 page research paper that offers a literature review of research addressing the effects of alcohol on women. The writer points out that there is a mounting body of evidence that indicates that alcohol consumption is a far riskier activity for women than for men. This examination of the effects of alcohol consumption on ...

This 9 page paper considers the issue of implementing a plan for smoking cessation in pregnant women. This paper focuses on a community-based plan that utilizes the services of nurse midwives. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 4 page paper uses writings contained in The Difference 'Difference' Makes as a springboard for discussion. The paper argues that while women have made strides, they have not achieved true equality. No additional sources cited.

A 10 page paper which examines the conditions of incarcerated women today. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

4 pages in length. Disgruntled with the Peloponnesian War and all that it represented, Athenian women in Aristophanes' Lysistrata take matters into their own hands to illustrate their displeasure by placing the Acropolis between them and their husbands as they withhold sex in exchange for peace with Sparta. No bibliography.

A 6 page exploration of the question of whether Chaucer’s “Wife of Bath” is a feminist. The contention is presented in this paper that she is. The author asserts that even the Wife of Bath’s use of sex occurs in a feminist context. Feminist theory is used to back up this contention. ...