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

This 4 page paper illustrates why women are still not the major breadwinners in the family or in the economy. Specific media, literature, entertainment examples are given which reinforce the idea that women's roles are dictated. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page examination of Affirmative Action. The author defines Affirmative Action and explores some of its results. The intent of Affirmative Action, of course, is to level the playing field in terms of women and minorities. It has been at least partially successful in making this accomplishment. Some, however, contend that ...

This 5 page paper examines the idea and uses an essay by Simone De Beauvoir as a springboard for discussion. Various issues are included. The paper argues that housework is really not that bad and the role of the housewife is desirable in the twenty-first century. No bibliography.

A 5 page paper which argues that there is a woman’s voice in poetry. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines an article submitted by a student entitled "The Mother at Home: Or The Principles of Maternal Duty, Familiarly Described." The author here suggests that boys should be raised by their mothers in a very strict manner. Much is based on religion. No bibliography.

A 3 page paper which examines women’s contribution to the arts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 6 page paper which examines Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s work “A Midwife’s Tale” as it relates to society and women in society during the time of Martha Ballard. No additional sources cited.

A paper which considers the various social, psychological and economic advantages and disadvantages of being in a monogamous relationship, or being single.

A 4 page discussion of DuBois involvement in the women's rights movement. DuBois believed in the equality of all peoples. He advocated birth control and the movement of women to higher societal positions. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper uses a prompt submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. Views of women from a Muslim perspective are touched on. Simone De Beauvoir's views are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses various statistics as it pertains to violence against women in the U.S. Also touched on are statistics from Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the issue of domestic violence and the impact it has on women and children. The paper focuses in the UK, paces the problem in a statistical context and then looks at why and how it occurs and the results on the mental and physical well being of the woman ...

This 5 page paper examines the three categories in which Lorber breaks down feminism. Feminism in general is defined and explored. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Much like the women who secretly fought in the Civil War, the drive to defend one's homeland, become instrumental in creating a better postwar life and improve the values, morals and challenges as they perceive them to be, women have embraced an increasing role in current-day terrorist organizations. To ...

10 pages in length. According to Charleson (1998), "societal evolution has become a chaotic and conflict-ridden process. Violence and abuse abound" (p. 11), which is particularly disheartening when discussing the prevalence of domestic abuse – particularly toward pregnant women - in an otherwise civilized society as Canada. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

A 3 page consideration of typical reactions to this short story in terms of where guilt is assigned. This paper reinforces the fact, once again, that the guilt lies with the criminal not with the victim. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

10 pages in length. The character known as Arnold Friend in Joyce Carol Oates' Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? can be considered quite the conundrum, having been the subject of many interpretations; even Oates herself has proclaimed him a "fantastic figure" of many interpretations. But of all these various descriptions, ...

This 10 page paper examines this decade and not only how women were portrayed in film, but also how they were criticized. Many female actors are named inclusive of but not limited to Katharine Hepburn , Helen Hayes and Sandra Dee. There is also a decided focus on the critics. Bibliography ...

A 9 page research paper that examines the debate concerning same-sex marriage. This examination of the literature on this topic, first of all, looks into the recent history of the debate and the issues that it addresses. Then, arguments favoring the rights of gays and lesbians to marry are explored. This is followed by a ...

5 pages in length. It is quite appropriate to speak of the connection between Madame de Stael and the notion of feminism in nineteenth-century French literature. Indeed, one of the most powerful books on feminist conjecture is that of Corinne, a story Madame de Stael wrote about an aristocratic heroine who is in ...

A 3 page paper which examines how Virginia Woolf's perceptions in "A Room of One's Own" were similar or dissimilar to the views of Freud. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

4 pages in length. There have been myriad movements throughout history that have served to alter the very course upon which humankind bases its progression. However, one might readily surmise how none were quite as consequential as women's rights and labor, given the extent to which each movement set new standards of equity ...

A 4 page general analysis of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper." No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which examines whether or not fathers have rights when it comes to the issue of abortion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

20 pages in length. The extent to which the prevalence of battered women has reached its apex is both grand and far-reaching; that legislation exists to address this perpetual behavior speaks to the regularity this social ill persists. While all states experience much the same occurrence of battered women, as well as their ...