Essays and Research Papers on Gender & Society

This 6 page argument takes the position that female coaches should not be hired for male teams. Reasons given include the use of Bandura's theory of self-efficacy which is illustrated with an example from the 1998 Winter Olympic games. Also included is a discussion of the psychological impact of locker room activity as well as ...

A 4 page book review of Jennifer Finney Boylan’s “She’s Not There: A Life in Two Genders.” Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.

A five page paper which looks at the history of gender inequality, with particular reference to the works of JS Mill, Joan Scott and Carole Pateman. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 8 page paper discusses the issue of the gendered nature of work. Specifically, this paper dicusses the contributions of liberal and radical feminism on the gendered nature of work. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 6 page paper argues that despite the fact that women are more educated, their salaries are still less than that of a man in a comparable position. The concept is explored and supported by research. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page paper on the topic of gender roles and self-esteem. The writer describes how society's expectations has influenced adolescents' perception of themselves.

A 3 page research paper that looks at the topic of gender roles as they function in American society. The writer explores gender norms, scripts and strategies, concentrating on the work of A. Hochschild in the Second Shift. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

10 pages in length. There is no secret that men and women are extraordinarily diverse creatures when compared from a multitude of angles; with perhaps the only aspect of similarity being their humanness, the male and female gender share little in the way of thoughts, emotions, physicality or virtually anything else. Feminists argue ...

This 4 page paper examines parenting as it relates to gender. Gender identity issues and gender as it is embraced by society are things discussed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 10 page research paper explore the powerful emotion of jealousy. Specifically, the writer looks at gender differences and studies that have related to the types of differences that exist. Additionally, length of relationship is investigated revealing there is a correlation between this factor and the feeling and expression of jealousy. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

5 pages in length. As with most things that require forethought and nurturing, it can readily be argued how women are better at managing the environment than their male counterparts. Men, by nature, are inherently impulsive when it comes to attaining the bottom line of most any objective, a knee-jerk reaction that often ...

A 7 page paper which examines how the gender role in two narratives offers unique elements and perspectives. The stories are Mary Rowlandson’s Captivity and Restoration and Harriet Jacobs Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl. No additional sources cited.

(7 pp) Television has been around long enough, that sometimes now we tend to view it as a "friend." What this discussion will look at is what kind of messages concerning our gender roles - the way that we are to act as men and women according to society's ideas, which may ...

This 8 page paper addresses the concepts of social and gender stratification and how society is divided by issues pertinent to gender. Issues such as abortion, reproductive rights, and differences between the male and female brain are all included in the discussion. The focus is on inequality in both the domestic front and the workplace. ...

A 2.5 page paper which examines if gender concerns should be regarded as global issues or if societies should deal with them as they see fit. Specifically answers to such questions as are transnational groups a healthy sign of development or signs of western cultural imperialism, infringement of sovereignty and a threat to cultural ...

A 6 page discussion of gender in the medical profession. This paper assesses the pay discrepancies that exist and speculates as to the cause. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page overview of the key concepts presented in this 1999 publication. This paper contends that is a much needed treatise on gender issues which have been so frequently overlooked by the world’s predominantly white male anthropologists and historians. A particular emphasis is placed on examining a woman’s role in regard to ...

A 6 page research paper that discusses gender expectations as reflected in the American culture of the first half of the twentieth century. Numerous examples are cited and discussed, such as the Native American custom of berdache; the romance between Margaret Mead and Ruth Benedict; masculinity in Death of a Salesman and the portrayal of ...

A 5 page paper on this controversial book by American anthropologist Diane Bell. The paper argues that Bell evocatively renders the importance of ritual and myth in the lives of aboriginal women, but overstresses the importance of their achieving social parity with tribal men. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines two theorists' approach to gender. Identity and issues involving gender are explored. Examples are provided. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 12 page discussion of the differing social expectations in Canada which result in an unequal representation of women in the professional workplace. Notes that Canada would prefer to import trained professionals rather than take advantage of Canadian women who are interested in entering the professional workplace. Contrasts this difference with the much ...

This 3 page paper discusses the issues of gender, not necessarily female, in the works of Alice Walker and Virginia Woolf. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

3 pages in length. Several factors exist to help encourage organizations to adopt gender equality initiatives, not the least of which include creating a more productive work environment, reducing the ever-looming threat of legal action and building a foundation of respect, appreciation and broadmindedness where contempt, condemnation and intolerance once was. Bibliography lists ...

A 5 page examination of the roles of our gender in society and the differences in the way these roles are perceived and treated. No sources are listed.

This 9 page paper takes a look at gender inequality historically and points out that it is still ever-present, despite changes in society. The ways in which society constructs gender is duly noted. An outline is included. Bibliography lists 8 sources.