Essays and Research Papers on Other Cultures

A 6 page discussion of feminist anthropology, the approach to anthropology which entails an intent to overcome the traditional male-dominate biases which have previously existed in the field. Presents the work of Sherry B. Ortner as well as numerous other authors to illustrate the premises of feminist anthropology. Points out that even this ...

A 14 page discussion of the varied issues confronting developing countries in regard to their rural resources and inhabitants. Emphasizes the importance of sustainable development and the protection of ecological, archaeological and human resources. Presents examples of adverse impacts which have been incurred by each, as well as success stories which have occurred, ...

A 5 page paper which presents the pros and cons for the ban set against international family planning funds. The paper argues primarily against the ban. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page paper describes the various types of female circumcision and provides pro and con arguments concerning the practice. The role of religion is discussed. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 10 page paper which discusses the woman's suffrage movement of Ireland. Historical information is provided which presents some of the key characters and strategies of the women's movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 5 page discussion of the meaning of the symbolic representation of the bull and the Virgin Mary in Spanish culture. Contends that the symbology of the Virgin Mary and the Bull could be said to collectively represent the traditional patriarchal hierarchy of Spanish culture, the Virgin Mary representing the ultimate model of womanhood ...

10 pages in length. The writer discusses the manner by which women have been treated in such mythological tales as Ovid's Metamorphoses, Euripides' Electra and The Epic of Gilgamesh. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 7 page discussion of the many factors influencing the feminist movement in China. Assesses these factors through a comparison of the works of modern Chinese writers such as Lu Xun and the writings of feminist leaders in China in the early part of the Twentieth Century. Emphasizes that many factors were ...

A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts elderly Hazda and American women in retirement, or in the golden years of life. The paper discusses their position in society, their involvement in the community, and other aspects concerning their lives during their older years. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the political evolution which occurred in twentieth century China. Written largely from a biographical standpoint using the lives of the author’s family and herself, this book also provides an excellent historical basis for an understanding of the impacts of politics on the Chinese people. This paper elucidates on ...

Nationalism, or what Westerners tend to define as communism, effects not only the economic and political aspects of a culture, but also, the social evolution by restricting and, or, discouraging independent ideas and innovative processes. This 8 page paper argues that the transition to communism in China was a political and idealistic process that had little or no ...

A 6 page paper which examines Greek and Roman women and then discusses how they compare with the lives of women today. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 19 page overview of the numerous factors affecting the basic human rights of Latin America’s indigenous women. The author asserts that the indigenous women of Latin America have been suppressed by a number of societal factors. These factors revolve around their native traditions and societal expectations, the influence on the Europeans who ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that examines Lila Abu-Lughod's book Veiled Sentiments. Specifically, the writer looks at the lack of women's rights and kinship in Bedouin society. No additional sources cited.

10 pages in length. Muslim women under the Taliban control have long suffered at the hands of their male counterparts. Whether the torture culminates as emotional, physical or both, the patriarchal influence has been a strong power upon the very essence of being female. The lives of Muslim women under the Taliban ...

This 5 page report discusses the fact that human rights organizations ranging from Amnesty International to the United Nations’ High Council on Refugees estimate that there are between eight and ten million women and girls in the Middle East and in Africa who are at risk of undergoing one form or another of genital “mutilation.” ...

This 5 page paper compares and contrasts two books, Veiled Sentiments by Lughod & Lughod and Nisa by Shostak. The former focuses on Islam and the latter, on the Kung. Both books are compared with life in the west. No additional sources cited.

This 8 page paper considers the ideas and theories of Joan Scott and applies them in the examination of an article that concerns the plight of women in Afghanistan under the rule of the Teliban. The bibliography cites 5 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines some of the problems specific to minority women in relation to domestic violence and the proposed solutions offered by two articles on the subject. No additional sources are used.

5 pages in length. The writer provides an anonymous interview with a therapist who deals with domestic violence victims. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This paper examines the thesis of Cynthia Enloe, who believes, in her book, Bananas, Beaches and Bases, that sex tourism and so-called "exploitation" of women for tourism in the Third World is not, exactly exploitation, but rather, the way the culture is. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) and the cycle of violence as they relate to family violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page discussion of the double-edged impact of globalization on women’s issues. This paper contends that while globalization can have some positive impacts, such as the reduction of extreme poverty, it can have many more adverse impacts. One of the most concerning of these from an international standpoint is the erosion of ...

A 5 page discussion of women’s progress in New Zealand. While we most often acquaint the quest for women’s equality with the more technologically advanced countries of the world, that same quest has been intense in many lesser developed countries as well. New Zealand’s current political makeup is often contended to testify to ...

An 8 page discussion of women’s educational and occupational progress in New Zealand. This paper notes that while the offices of Governor General, Prime Minister, and the Chief Justice are just a few of the high visibility positions now occupied by women, many discrepancies in regard to women’s equality continue to exist. Women’s ...