Essays and Research Papers on Feminists & Activists

This 4 page paper examines Marilyn Frye's views on sexism as expressed in the article "Sexism," which is included in James Rachels' book, The Right Thing to Do. Bibliography lists 3 sources

This 5 page paper examines Roe v. Wade. A bit about the details of the case are relayed but the paper focuses on how it affected society. It is argued that the shift in how women are treated and viewed is a result of Roe. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 8 page paper which examines how women were used and perceived in the Pop Art culture and the myths of the 1960s. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A paper which looks at the impact of the second wave of feminism on the lives of Irish women over the past forty years, and how this has been affected by social, political and economic factors within Ireland, Britain and Europe. Bibliography lists 6 sources

This 3 page paper discusses barriers to women's advancement from utilitarian and deontological perspectives. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page research paper that discusses the fascinating career of this extraordinary writer. The life of Gloria Evangelina Anzaldua (1942-2004) was remarkable, as she was a "poet, thinker and activist," who death robbed the world far too soon of a vibrant intellect and a compelling writer (Oboler 296). Anzaldua will be remember as a ...

This 3 page paper examines the views of several feminists and compares and contrasts them. The French Revolution is a part of the discussion when political ideology is also examined. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper discussing the 2005 failure of a draft constitution to pass in a national referendum. The draft constitution addressed several issues including women's roles in the government and economy, but many activists for women's rights claimed that the draft was not specific enough and contained the potential for extensive abuse. ...

An 8 page paper which discusses Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz from a feminist perspective as she became a defender of women. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 3 page paper which illustrates how feminism is alive, though perhaps more rare than not, in films today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 6 page paper analyzes Daniel Crittenden's article "About Marriage" and refutes 3 of her arguments. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page paper which examines whether sexually active teens should have access to abortion as part of birth control options. The paper argues that they should not. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 3 page research paper that argues that Gilman's life constitutes an example of heroism. Heroism is often equated with fighting in battle. While this is certainly brave, the soldier receives tremendous societal reinforcement and approval for such bravery. Heroism is also shown by those who go against the dictums of society and face social ...

4 pages in length. Mary Wollstonecraft represents an era of the Romantic Period where women were beginning to come out of their literary shells and confront the strongly emotional and defiant aspects of writing that their male counterparts had embraced for so many years prior. With their guidance, subsequent British women writers were ...

This 5 page paper discusses the play The Have-Little by Migdalia Cruz and how she uses her work to initiate conversations about violence. The paper concentrates on the character of Michi Rodriguez and her reaction to the violence she sees. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 9 page paper discusses the way in which the Women's Movement has been instrumental in getting legislation passed to ensure equal opportunity for women. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper examines these two women and their role in the movement. Settlement houses and their influence there is also discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page exploration of Dr. Martin Luther King’s premise of non-violence. This paper observes the impact of this premise on the women’s movement. Biblography lists 4 sources.

This 8 page paper begins with the industrial revotluion and examines changes in women's roles. Family and work roles are highlighted. The paper evaluates how roles have changed, emphasizing the way in which they have stayed the same. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 5 page paper which argues against abortion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which offers a feminist reaction to the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. No sources cited.

A 5 page paper which examines the roles played by women during the age of Enlightenment and during the Romantic Era. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4 page paper considers the question of the feminist movement and argues that it still has many battles to fight. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

3 pages in length. Gayle Gullett's article entitled "Women Progressives and Immigrant Women" depicts the reason why middle class women were troubled about immigrant women as being counterproductive in the strides California women had heretofore made. The presence of women from male-dominated societies would certainly prove disastrous to tremendous efforts put forth by ...