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

This 4 page paper examines this feminist's contribution. The paper concludes that her most important contribution to society is in fact the recognition that gender is a social construction. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In five pages this paper compares and analyzes these videos within the context of E. Ann Kaplan’s feminist criticism, including her essay entitled “Whose Imaginary? The Televisual Apparatus, The Female Body and Textual Strategies in Select Rock Videos on MTV.” Two sources are cited in the bibliography.

A 5 page essay that draws on sources in order to discuss the points made by Susan Glaspell in her 1916 play “Trifles,” which deals with a murder case in which a woman has strangled an abuse husband. As a sheriff and county attorney investigate the crime scene, two women who accompany them in order ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that examines some of the writing of Mary Wollstonecraft (1759-1797), a humanist writer of the Enlightenment, who argued against slavery and monarchy, and supported “children’s rights, the value of breastfeeding, coeducational schools, animal rights and other progressive ideas” (“Humanist Profile” 2). This discussion, first of all, summarizes chapter 5-7 ...

3 pages in length. Declaring how "most wives want their husbands to be, first and foremost, conversational partners, but few husbands share this expectation of their wives," Deborah Tannen sums up in a single sentence what serves as the primary disconnect of expectations that exists between the genders. Her article "Sex, Lies and ...

3 pages in length. Ecofeminism strives to address the myriad ills that plague social and ecological justice, with particular emphasis upon learning from past mistakes. In former discussions of what defines the true principles of ecofeminism and its management, critics contend there are several problems with the overall concept, not the least of ...

10 pages in length. Women in the workforce of a patriarchal society routinely experience lower wages, worse working conditions and poor child care options. Coupled with the responsibilities of maintaining a home inherently assigned to the female gender and a very volatile labor market, women in these male-dominated global communities are hard-pressed to ...

This 12 page paper discusses the field of international relations, which is male dominated, and suggests that a feminist critique of the subject is necessary to bring balance to the study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Deborah Tannen’s article “Sex, Lies and Conversation.” Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page paper which examines the advances that women have made in the workforce over the last 50 years. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 14 page paper looks at issues that concern the emergence and success of female entrepreneurs. Issues such as motivation, obstacles and barriers, different gender roles and culture are all discussed as they apply to the emergence of women entrepreneurs, including the practical aspects as well as the societal aspects. The bibliography cites 3 sources

A 4 page paper which examines feminist issues and concerns today as they relate to social expectations and criminology. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines women’s rights in the 1900s and Ernest Hemingway’s short story Hills Like White Elephants. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the prejudices that women currently face in the U.S.

This 3 page paper discusses some of the prejudices that women currently face in the U.S. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper analyzes Linda Nochlin’s article “Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists?” Bibliography lists 1 source.

This three-page-paper explores the women of the 1800's. The ability to vote, smoke in public and obtain higher educations are all explored. Bibliography lists one source.

6 pages in length. The shift in the way America's judicial system responds to the issue of domestic violence has been both grand and far-reaching; what was once a situation spouses were expected to endure within the confines of matrimony is now considered nothing short of abuse. That victims of domestic violence are ...

This 12 page paper discusses the field of international relations, which is traditionally male dominated, and suggests that the addition of feminist theory to the field is necessary to bring balance to the study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 4 page examination of the reason aborigine women are disproportionately represented in the Australian prison system. This paper argues that the violence and lawlessness that characterize much of aborigine life must be abandoned if aboriginal culture is to be saved. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses women’s progress to leadership positions, who these women are, and whether their style of leadership differs from men’s. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 5 page paper examines female prisoners and their particular needs. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines gender according to Plato. The role of mothers is highlighted. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper examines the women's suffrage movement and later feminist movements. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

6 pages in length. When faced with seemingly insurmountable challenges that impact every facet of a person's life, some embrace the burden and confront it head on while many more succumb to the overwhelming crush of such adversity. Helen Keller was an individual who could be credited with pioneering the first group by ...