Essays and Research Papers on Feminists & Activists

This 10 page paper examines the roles of women and focuses on two writings that highlight notions of patriarchy. Examples from film and television are included. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 6 page research paper that discusses how the 1960s Women's Movement has affected contemporary society for today's women. The paper also includes suggestions for the student on how to indicate a personal slant on the material. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper focuses on chapter four of this important work. Women's issues are discussed. Bibliography lists 1 source.

3 pages in length. With the court system buckling under the long-standing strain of frivolous and dismissible cases, placing disputes between intimate partners and/or close relatives into a mediation program instead of going to trial offers two immediate benefits: relieves the overtaxed system of circumstances that do not truly warrant court attention and provides ...

This 4 page paper takes a look at this movement. Major influences are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper begins its discussion of the women’s rights movement in colonial America and continues through the formation of the National Organization of Women in 1966. Bibliography lists 5 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 4 page paper explores Sylvia Plath. Despite her short life, Plath made a lasting contribution to the feminist movement. 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 3 page paper discusses feminism and how it can threaten male control of society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses Barbara Ehrenreich’s essay “What I’ve Learned from Men.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of Charlotte Perkins Gilman. The transformation of her views between "The Yellow Wallpaper" and "Herland" is explored. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5-page paper discusses issues pertaining to gender equity and reproductive rights. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 9 page paper considers the societal ramifications of Ibsen's nineteenth century play. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the early history of women's fight for true equality. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page book review that offers a summary, analysis and personal reaction to Betty Friedan's classic text, The Feminine Mystique, which is credited with starting the modern women's movement. No additional sources cited.

This 6 page paper discusses the changes in American society that have occurred as women have entered the workforce in larger and larger numbers. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page paper. The highlights or major events of working women are discussed. These include how the Industrial Revolution changed the working status of women, how they united and formed groups, even unions, major strikes by women mill workers in 1909 and 1910, the occupations in which women worked according to the 1870 census, ...

This 3 page paper offers biographical background on Susan B. Anthony and Mary Wollstonecraft and a brief description of social expectations for women in the 19th century before presenting a brief hypothetical dialogue between the two famous women. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 7 page paper reviews six major events between 1865 and the present that affected women's rights. Bibliography lists 8 sources.