Essays and Research Papers on Gender & Society

A 3 page paper which examines the evolutionary, psychological, and sociological theories regarding human sexuality. The paper argues that the sociological theory is the best suited for defining human sexuality. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines the transition and cause of madness in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper” and Pamela Zoline’s “The Heat Death of the Universe.” No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper examines the role of the main female characters from these stories and assesses their relative freedom given their era. This paper concludes that these women were oppressed by men and by society, and yet no matter how much freedom was removed from them, they refused to give up their spirit ...

This 3 page paper provides a detailed account of the ideal American male based upon Owen Wister's, "The Virginian". Other westerns are also used to support the notion of the ideal American male as being a rugged, adventurous hero. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines the symbolism present in Charlotte Perkins Gilman’s “The Yellow Wallpaper.” Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This 8 page paper compares and contrasts Helene Cixous' Laugh of the Medusa, to the themes and ideas found in Audre Lorde's work, The Uses of the Erotic. Quotes cited from both texts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page essay that discusses the nineteenth century perception of "true" womanhood as reflected in Wilson's Our Nig, Alcott's Little Women (the 1994 film), and the film What's Cooking. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper discusses the issue of feminism and activism from a Native American perspective as it relates to ecology. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 5 page overview of narrative structure and the manner in which the construct of masculinity is presented. The author suggests that each varies according to time period, culture, and individual narrator. Examples from contemporary narrative, "The Odyssey", and ""A Narrative of the Captivity and Removal of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson" are used to support this ...

This 5 page paper examines the idea and uses an essay by Simone De Beauvoir as a springboard for discussion. Various issues are included. The paper argues that housework is really not that bad and the role of the housewife is desirable in the twenty-first century. No bibliography.

This 3 page paper examines an article submitted by a student entitled "The Mother at Home: Or The Principles of Maternal Duty, Familiarly Described." The author here suggests that boys should be raised by their mothers in a very strict manner. Much is based on religion. No bibliography.

A 6 page paper which examines Laurel Thatcher Ulrich’s work “A Midwife’s Tale” as it relates to society and women in society during the time of Martha Ballard. No additional sources cited.

This 3 page paper uses a prompt submitted by a student as a springboard for discussion. Views of women from a Muslim perspective are touched on. Simone De Beauvoir's views are highlighted. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

10 pages in length. According to Charleson (1998), "societal evolution has become a chaotic and conflict-ridden process. Violence and abuse abound" (p. 11), which is particularly disheartening when discussing the prevalence of domestic abuse – particularly toward pregnant women - in an otherwise civilized society as Canada. Bibliography lists 14 sources.

This 10 page paper looks at the issue of domestic violence and the impact it has on women and children. The paper focuses in the UK, paces the problem in a statistical context and then looks at why and how it occurs and the results on the mental and physical well being of the woman ...

A 9 page research paper that examines the debate concerning same-sex marriage. This examination of the literature on this topic, first of all, looks into the recent history of the debate and the issues that it addresses. Then, arguments favoring the rights of gays and lesbians to marry are explored. This is followed by a ...

A 4 page general analysis of Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper." No additional sources cited.

20 pages in length. The extent to which the prevalence of battered women has reached its apex is both grand and far-reaching; that legislation exists to address this perpetual behavior speaks to the regularity this social ill persists. While all states experience much the same occurrence of battered women, as well as their ...

This 12 page paper examines the rise of the department store in society and how it affects women. The effect of fashion is highlighted. Women's emancipation during the 1800s and 1900s is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 4 page paper looks at the similarities and difference of the status of women in two Muslims states; Pakistan and Iran looking at how women are seen the rights they have and the way they participate in society. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

An 8 page exploration into the diversity of roles women played in World War II. These roles varied in accordance with a woman's culture and her country of origin. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 7 page paper which examines the female criminal offenders who are also mothers. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the portrayal of Joanne in the now defunct soap opera Search for Tomorrow. It is argued that women are depicted as weak, as well as either good or evil. No bibliography.

A 10 page paper which examines the condition wherein women who suffer from domestic violence fight back. The paper argues that the courts should take their past experiences into consideration when dealing with such women. Bibliography lists 12 sources.

A 7 page overview of the female characters in the ancient work of literature by Euripides and the more modern work by Jean Rhys. The author contends that in each of these works the presentation of female characters runs counter to the audience's expectations. Literary conventions and audience expectations, values, and assumptions are ...