Essays and Research Papers on Feminists & Activists

A 1 page outline of the fate of women across the world in regard to societal status. Emphasizes that while women in the more progressive countries such as the United States are slowly gaining a toe-hold in regard to societal status, there is little advancement in less progressive countries and even less hope. Bibliography lists 2 ...

A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the abortion pill RU-486. The paper presents a first person speech, coming from a proposed future president, which argues that Congress and the Senate must approve the use of RU-486. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

7 pages in length. Describes the year of 1943 when women broke through the barricades of the workforce into factory and industrial work and the changes it wrought. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

The women's movement has always been a conglomeration of interests centered on the social status and role of women in American society. This 6 page paper explores many of the issues surrounding the initiation of the movement, focusing on the diverse group involvement of the suffragists and the period between 1890 and 1920. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 9 page paper that argues the point that female military personnel should not be placed in direct combat positions during times of war. The opinions and justifications presented by this opposition are discussed in detail as well as the arguments held by advocates of this issue. Included are a brief discussion of ...

A 5 page paper that analyzes the concepts of animal intelligence and primeval memory presented by Jack London's 1903 novel The Call of The Wild and compares these concepts with the forces behind the modern Animal Rights Movement as well as the Feminist Movement. Included are views on the relationship between humans and animals ...

An 8 page summation of Christina Hoff Sommers' book, 'Who Stole Feminism?' which proposes that in the US, the feminist movement is dominated by a group of women who are intent on creating an image of American society as a 'male hegemony.' The writer offers a chapter by chapter summation. No additional sources cited.

This 7 page paper looks at the life of this female writer and founder of the National Organisation for Women (NOW). An important influence on the recognition of women's rights this paper looks at her life, how her career started and the changes this career caused in her own life. The bibliography cites 5 sources. ...

A 5 page paper which examines the book "A Woman's Dilemma : Mercy Otis Warren and the American Revolution" by Rosemarie Zagarri. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper contends that the women's movement was integral to the creation of women's studies curriculums around the country in the 1970's. Women's studies is explained and explored. Feminism is also discussed in depth. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

( 7 pp) The article which will be examined in this analysis is 'The Rape Debate,' from Camilla Pagilia's 1992 book, Sex, Art and the American Culture. The conceptual question proposed by this author is that rape is at the far end of the natural sex spectrum, and a natural result of uncontrollable male ...

A 6 page paper which discusses the impact of feminist theories on nursing from a historical, political, and management perspective. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

8 pages in length. People from all walks of life must endure social intolerance at one time or another; however, certain groups face prejudicial persecution on a regular basis. What is the answer for gays, lesbians, feminists and proponents of abortion that would bring a sense of peace and security in this lifetime? ...

5 pages in length. This important and eye-opening book sheds light on the way in which Muslim women must deal with their sexuality within the Islamic community. Not only must the women deal with this on a daily basis but those around them are expected to treat them as dictated by Islamic society. Discusses the author's viewpoint and ...

This 5 page paper is a biographical sketch that delves into this feminist's life and times. Her prevalent ideas are discussed and critically evaluated. Religion is a large part of the discussion. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5 pages in length. What does it mean when we read that "the art of representing and reducing the other always involves violence to the representation of the other." Does this mean it is better to be represented, even if the image is distorted, or is it better to not be represented at all? This paper discusses ...

A 5 page paper which discusses Margaret Sanger, her significance in light of women's issues, and her essay "My Fight for Birth Control." Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

(5 pp) America's first true feminist, Margaret Fuller holds a distinctive place in the cultural life of the American Renaissance. Transcendentalist , literary critic, editor, journalist, teacher, and political activist, ultimately turned revolutionary, she numbered among her close friends the intellectual prime movers of the day: Emerson, Thoreau, the Peabody sisters, the Alcotts, Horace Greeley, ...

6 pages in length. Would Aristophanes have turned over in his grave if he had seen the following feminist production of his play The Birds? Indeed, one could readily argue that he would not be the least bit appalled at what the female director had done to transform his historical work into one ...

(5 pp) A Women's Studies curriculum is designed to address the diversity of women's perspectives. Courses are drawn from many disciplines and introduce students to the intellectual, social, political, economic, spiritual, and artistic contributions and experiences of women in a variety of historical and cultural contexts. As a major concentration within Human Studies, Women's ...

This 10 page paper wages a persuasive argument to fight female genital mutilation (FGM). Alice Walker's book "Anything We Love Can Be Saved : A Writer's Activism" is the impetus for the discussion. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the nature of the Feminist movement and the implications of the emerging feminist rhetoric as it has impacted the ability to secure a population of feminist supporting a central social "cause." This paper asserts that one of the central issues related to the development of the feminist social movement ...

A 6 page discussion of the feminist movement in Judaism. Distinguishes between the more traditional Orthodox Jews and the more liberal branches and contends that the inequality which has traditionally existed between men and women has lessened but that even today the woman is regarding as having a definite societal place which differs from ...

(5 pp) America's first true feminist, Margaret Fuller holds a distinctive place in the cultural life of the American Renaissance. Transcendentalist, literary critic, editor, journalist, teacher, and political activist, ultimately turned revolutionary, she numbered among her close friends the intellectual prime movers of the day: Emerson, Thoreau, the Peabody sisters, the Alcotts, Horace Greeley, ...

A 6 page discussion of whether or not women act as agents of morality. Contends that women are not only moral they are often agents of morality, instigating moral standards and codes on a largely patriarchal society which without them might not have such positive norms. Emphasizes, however, that history has more frequently ...