Essays and Research Papers on Other Achievements

5 pages in length. David Broder's article entitled Women Seeking Governorships underlines the growing presence of women in politics, particularly high profile position. The author implies that such a tremendous rise in females seeking political positions should come as no surprise, since women have been involved with politics in one way or ...

5 pages. Few realize the enormous role that women have played in the coal mines of Appalachia. Women too have been coal miners and have worked alongside men in the treacherous and backbreaking work of the coal mines. This paper focuses on the women of Appalachia who dedicated their lives to working in ...

18 pages. This is a paper on women in industrial design. The research shows the impact of women designers on society since the 1900's and their role in design today. Some specific designers are cited and discussed as well as their designs in particular, which are analyzed. Some Scandinavian designers are included ...

A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between violence and heroism as it relates to women in the media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 9 page report discusses the short life of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) and her remarkable paintings. She created art that has become recognized as some of the most provocative and profound paintings of the 20th century. Her work was generally small and almost always extremely personal. She created numerous self-portraits in a style that ...

This is a 9 page paper discussing the independent characters of Scarlett O’Hara and Erin Brokovich. Although both women are portrayed as independent and self-reliant, the character of Scarlett O’Hara was more restrictive in her clothing and actions than Erin Brokovich which is no doubt reflective of the acceptance of their characters within the societies ...

This 5 page report presents a brief overview of the life of Hillary Rodham Clinton -- her childhood, education, influences and career. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the question of why more women aren't in higher political positions. Topics under discussion include fund-raising for women's political campaigns, the perception of women in politics and how the media contributes to the dearth of women in politics through biased coverage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

5 pages in length. Increasing numbers of women are going into or starting their own business. However, as advantageous as this may sound, the female gender is faced with a combination of opportunities and hindrances inherent to the quest to hold a place in business enterprise. From reaching the apex of corporate ...

5 pages in length. Feminist and ghost story writer Mary Wilkins Freeman, a child of poverty, grew up surrounded by the overwhelming sense of failure that permeated from her long-suffering father, whose bouts with depression – brought on by harrowing Civil War episodes – only exacerbated his inability to sustain his family's needs. ...

This 4 page paper discusses Ursula LeGuin's "Sur", which is a book depicting the fictional account of a group of women who are the first to visit the Souh Pole. This paper explores the decidedly female issues which these women face, their personal motivations for embarking on the journey, and the surrounding societal pressures. ...

A 5 page paper which examines how the Chanel house of couture recovered after losing its founder and creative force, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel when she died in 1971. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 4-page paper discusses gender and sexual bias in the workplace, and provides suggestions on how a trainer of diversity issues would go about making new employees aware of such stereotypes found in the workplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

20 pages in length. With the post-cultural critique came the reassessment of women's roles everywhere. Indeed, contemporary times have changed the very roles women portray in within the political arena, inasmuch as it can readily be argued how the birth of feminism is particularly responsible for the increased presence of female politicians. ...

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts information about women in politics from two compilations on the subject. Whether women have created new paths for other women is one topic addressed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 4 page paper compares and contrasts information about women in politics from two compilations on the subject. Whether women have created new paths for other women is one topic addressed. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This is a 4 page paper discussing Edith Wharton’s short story “Roman Fever” including several elements of fiction which are used such as plot, characters, language, setting, theme, points of view and imagery among others. American writer Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was born into a wealthy New York family and throughout her career spent a great ...

This is a 4 page paper discussing Edith Wharton’s short story “Roman Fever” including several elements of fiction which are used such as plot, characters, language, setting, theme, points of view and imagery among others. American writer Edith Wharton (1862-1937) was born into a wealthy New York family and throughout her career spent a great ...

This 3 page paper looks at this 2002 publication by Maryanne Borrelli. Gender as it plays out in politics is discussed. The book is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 3 page paper looks at this 2002 publication by Maryanne Borrelli. Gender as it plays out in politics is discussed. The book is used as a springboard for discussion. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the role of women in the industrial West. The role of women in the emerging industrial workforce at the end of the 19th century had a definitive impact on family values and perspectives on racism, ethnicity and changing demographics (including increasing urban gentrification). By the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the role of women in the industrial West. The role of women in the emerging industrial workforce at the end of the 19th century had a definitive impact on family values and perspectives on racism, ethnicity and changing demographics (including increasing urban gentrification). By the ...

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of women's rights and the women's rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper provides an overview of the issue of women's rights and the women's rights movement of the 1960s and 1970s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the qualities of suffragist Alice Paul in relation to the heroic journey cycle. These elements include: the call, the threshold, challenges and temptations, the abyss, the transformation, the revelation, the atonement and the return. Bibliography lists 5 sources.