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

This is a 10 page paper that provides an overview of domestic violence and the NYPD. Organizational policies are critiqued for their ineffectiveness and improvements are suggested. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

The term "feminist" is misused in the media to appear proactive when the loaded word is often merely used to draw in an audience. The "feminist" as media bait is deadly to women, but the problem is ignored and dismissed by the media. It continues to perpetuate myths about women in order to serve its ...

This is a 5 page paper that provides an overview of educated women opting out of the workplace. Emphasis is placed upon cultural factors leading to such a phenomenon. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 7 page paper considers the patterns and movement seen in the Superior Court division of the 1960’s and 1970’s concerning women’s rights. The paper reviews several cases concerning issues such as contraception, abortion and discrimination. The bibliography cites 4 sources.

This 6 page research paper/essay argues that Wollstonecraft incorporated theological issues into her text, showing that while her position was radical for her era, its appeal was founded on its grounding on principles that were congruent with her society's and her own religious perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of women's rights. The need to address cultural roots of inequality is emphasized. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 4 page paper addresses issues of race in the suffrage movement. Why the two issues are inextricable is explained. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 3 page paper that provides an overview of the legality of pornography in the workplace. The argument is presented that this constitutes a hostile work environment. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 7 page paper suggests a program that targets women in abuse shelters with information on how to secure employment and thus escape the economic limitations that keep them in their abusive relationship. Appropriate dress is emphasized as being of particular importance. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

In ten pages this paper examines how Mary Shelley’s 1818 novel and James Whale’s 1931 film Frankenstein depict the fate of women who are entrenched within a patriarchal society that was based upon their total dependence on men. Eight sources are listed in the bibliography.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of characterization in the works of Chopin. Examples are used to promote the idea that her characterizations are dependent upon a subversion of patriarchal norms. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 13 page paper considers the difference in the number of men and women employees, assessing some of the potential causes. The paper looks at existing research to assess factors which may constrain women from starting their own business, including the motivations as well as general and specific barriers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

A 10 page paper. Every day, small and large groups of people protest planned parenthood clinics. People trying to get in the clinic are harassed, bullied, intimidated, and terrorized. This essay explores this problem by considering the legal status of these clinics and the persons who access their services. The core of the problem is ...

This 4 page paper explores Sylvia Plath. Despite her short life, Plath made a lasting contribution to the feminist movement. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper compares two articles about medieval women writers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page paper which looks at the rights, and involvement, of women in traditionally male dominated trades. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 4 page paper argues that abortion is a basic right that has been guaranteed by the Constitution itself. Roe v Wade confirmed this right. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This four page paper contends that if the pro-abortion argument that a woman has the right to control her own body is valid then why isn’t that same argument valid for prostitution or drug use. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page research paper that discusses the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), which was adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in 1979 and the steps the UN is taking towards achieving this convention's goals. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This is an 8 page paper that provides an overview of "Jane Eyre". The argument is made that the text condemns societal roles for women as repressive. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper discusses feminism and how it can threaten male control of society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is a 4 page paper that provides an overview of the Canadian workplace. Issues such as regulations and women's rights are explored. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of a case study of a person seeking counseling and relates a differential assessment, to show a variety of ways of viewing the client needs and process. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 20 page paper provides an overview of a proposed research study that considers why women return to abusive husbands or spouses. This paper considers the psychological factors that hinder independence. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

A 3 page paper that responds to questions concerning gender roles and modern media, with a particular focus on issue of masculinity that are describes in the documentary "Tough Guise," which features the comments of Jackson Katz. No additional sources are cited.