Essays and Research Papers on Social Issues

A 4 page research paper that examines the wage discrepancy between those earned by men as compared to the average wage for women. The writer discusses current statistics, the idea of wages for housework, and the wages for women factory workers in the nineteenth century. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

10 pages in length. The presence of domestic violence is a worldwide inhumanity that only recently has been worthy of closer consideration. Thanks in great part to the direction many developed countries have taken toward eradicating such cruel and unmitigated gender inequity, many global communities are taking steps to quell the indignity. ...

This 5 page paper argues that prostitution is inherently degrading to women. This paper provides a number of reasons in support of this position as well as referring to the philosophy of Kant as means of further explanation. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper provides analysis of the difference between the way in which the narrator presents the main character Phoenix versus the way in which the other characters in this story perceive her. This paper bases this analysis on the difference between the internal reality of Phoenix versus the way in which others ...

A paper which looks at the future of women in the scientific community, with particular reference to feminist science and the cultural barriers which hinder women scientists from contributing fully to the field. Bibliography lists 7 sources

This 3 page paper provides an analysis of what Hester thinks about her sin. Furthermore, this paper examines whether or not Hawthorne himself approved of her attitude toward her sin. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

An 8 page research paper/essay that analyzes Susan Glasgpell's major thesis in her 1916 play "Trifles," which tells how two women discern the motive and circumstances between a murder and hide evidence that would have implicated the man's wife because they can see that the woman was abused. The writer argues that Glaspell's ...

A paper which considers the Frye Rule, and its application in the modern judicial system, with particular reference to the battered women syndrome formulated by Walker. Bibliography lists 4 sources

This 5 page paper examines social contract theory from a specifically feminist perspective. This paper relies upon the theories of such notable theorists as Carol Pateman, Judith Butler and Michel Foucault. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

A 3 page essay that offers the writer's personal opinion on abortion and offers a possible solution where consensus might be reached by the majority of the American public. The writer first briefly states the pro-life and pro-choice positions, refuting key points. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper examines the role that birth and motherhood play in Barbara Gowdy's, "Falling Angel" and Robertson Davies', "Fifth Business". This paper compares and contrasts the very different views of the authors on these issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 6 page paper considers what problems and difficulties Muslim women may face when they follow a conservative Islamic way of life and live in a western countries such as the UK, US and France where there is a culture clash. The paper uses example to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 4 sources. ...

A 5 page overview of the problems confronting women in the workplace. Emphasizing the work presented by Rosabeth Moss Kanter in her book "Men and Women of the Corporation", the author of this paper examines the hierarchical relationship of the workplace and details how this relationship is determined to a large degree by gender. ...

This 5-page paper discusses the use of battered woman syndrome as a legal and legitimate defense for murder of an abuser. Discussed in this paper is the concept of self-defense. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page overview of female perpetuated violence against their male partners. This paper shows another side of domestic violence, a side where the woman is the abuser and the man is the abused. The author suggests that our societal perceptions of abused males is one of stereotyping and even emasculation, a fact ...

This 5 page paper considers the current attitudes towards female senior managers, how they manage to gain promotion and the roles they play when in a senior position as well as the barriers the exist preventing greater numbers of women gaining senior management posts. The bibliography cites 7 sources.

This 9 page paper examines the pressures that social class places on working parents. More specifically, this paper anlyzes rising day-care enrollment in order to substantiate claims that today's society is increasingly consumeristic. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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 ...

A 6 page discussion of the ethics of abortion. The author approaches the topic from a consequentialist/nonconsequentialist view and incorporates the arguments of Aristotle, Kant's (deontological) categorical imperative of reason, and Mill's (teleological) utilitarian approach. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 7 page examination of Affirmative Action. The author defines Affirmative Action and explores some of its results. The intent of Affirmative Action, of course, is to level the playing field in terms of women and minorities. It has been at least partially successful in making this accomplishment. Some, however, contend that ...

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.

A 5 page paper which argues that there is a woman’s voice in poetry. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

A 3 page paper which examines women’s contribution to the arts. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

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.

A paper which considers the various social, psychological and economic advantages and disadvantages of being in a monogamous relationship, or being single.