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Prostitution:
Differing Feminist Views
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An 8 page overview of the inroads made to understanding
female prostitution which have resulted with feminist
research. Notes that feminist research on female
prostitution has in itself exhibited a two-sided approach to
the issues. On the one hand, feminist research indicts
female prostitution as a system of exploitation and sexual
abuse and as an institution which results in sexual
subordination and enslavement. Other feminist research,
however, views female prostitution as a means by which women
can empower themselves and materially prosper by preying on
the needs and desires of men. Summarizes each view and
concludes by noting that the key to understanding
prostitution is a fuller understanding of the applications
of the words "choice" and "consent".
Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: PPprostt.wps
Racism
Against Women of Color / During the Feminist Movement
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A 10 page paper that considers the issues of racial division
in the feminist movement and also focuses on the role that
women of color have played in race-based social movements.
Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Women.wps
Radical
and Reform Feminism
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Radical and Reform Feminism : This 7 page report discusses
the evolution of the radical and reform sectors of the
feminist movement. By the middle of the 1970's, the original
formats of feminist consciousness-raising gave way to one
through which women began to examine their subordinate
status in other hierarchies that were based on race,
politics, or sexual orientation rather than only gender.
Bibliography lists 6 sources. BWfemrad.wps
Filename: BWfemrad.wps
Review
of Beyond the Veil by Fatima Mernissi
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5 pages in length. This important and eye-opening book sheds
light on the way in which Muslim women must deal with their
sexuality within the Islamic community. Not only must the
women deal with this on a daily basis but those around them
are expected to treat them as dictated by Islamic society.
Discusses the author's viewpoint and her success in
expressing her subject.
Filename: JGAveils.wps
Rosemarie
Tong / Feminist Thought
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A 5 page paper that provides an analysis of Tong's book,
Feminist Thought. This paper supports Tong's philosophical
thesis, which demonstrates the historical and societal
influences on the seven different forms of feminism. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: Tong.wps
Rosemarie
Zagarri on Mercy Otis Warren
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A 5 page paper which examines the book "A Woman's
Dilemma : Mercy Otis Warren and the American
Revolution" by Rosemarie Zagarri. No additional sources
cited.
Filename: RAzagarri.wps
Should
Feminism Continue?
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9 page analytical discussion of feminism. Writer attempts to
answer the question "Now that women have achieved a
level of success in the U.S., can Feminism whither away
?"--Conclusive and well-researched answer is
"no." Discussed heavily is the concept of
"glass ceilings" (business/management term) and
the insightful works of contemporary feminist writers like
Naomi Wolf. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Feminist.wps
Singing
the Song of the Younger World - For Females & Animals,
The Wild Still Calls
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A 5 page paper that analyzes the concepts of animal
intelligence and primeval memory presented by Jack London's
1903 novel The Call of The Wild and compares these concepts
with the forces behind the modern Animal Rights Movement as
well as the Feminist Movement. Included are views on the
relationship between humans and animals as expressed by
feminist leaders and by ecologists and rights activists.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: LCCall.doc
Subtle
Sexism & False Portrayal Of Women In Hollywood Films
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A 7 page paper on sexism, the "gender war," and
the overall treatment of women in film.
"Boomerang," "A Stranger Among Us,"and
"Man Trouble," are among the many movies used to
illustrate the writer's points. Stereotypes and the subtly
of sexism are explained as the writer presents some
recommended suggestions for change. Bibliography lists 5
sources.
Filename: Sexismfl.wps
Susan
B. Anthony / Champion Of Women's Rights
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An 8 page research paper on the life & contributions of
women's rights leader, Susan B. Anthony. The writer is
particularly concerned with specific activities in which
Anthony participated. For example, the temperance movement,
the first women's rights convention, the struggle to include
women in the 14th and 15th amendments, the National Woman
Suffrage Association, and more. Also discussed is how Susan
B. Anthony's influence still perserveres in today's
movements. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Susanba.wps
Sylvia
Plath and Adrienne Rich: Two Feminist Perspectives
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A 10 page review of the poetry of Sylvia Plath and Adrienne
Rich. Contrast the differences in approach of these two
women noting that while Rich approaches poetry as a vehicle
for activism, as an instrument which is useful in effecting
social change, Plath approaches it as a means of exploring
her own inner turmoil and perhaps easing the turmoil of
others. Emphasizes that the writings of Rich and Plath alike
were largely directed at the injustices of a patriarchal
society. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPfemVws.wps
The
(WC)Temperance Union.
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(3 pp) This discussion examines the colorful history of the
Women's Christian Temperance Union - still going strong
since 1874. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBtempun.doc
The
Abortion Pill RU-486
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the
abortion pill RU-486. The paper presents a first person
speech, coming from a proposed future president, which
argues that Congress and the Senate must approve the use of
RU-486. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: RAru486ab.wps
The
Causes of the Changing Perception of Gender in Britain 1865
– 1915
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This 5 page paper considers how and why the gender roles
changed in this period. The paper looks at national and
international events, the rise of nationalism, the impact of
imperialism, as well as social pressures and general county
condition. The bibliography cites 9 sources.
Filename: TEvicgen.wps
The
Evolution of Nursing Equality
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A 7 page discussion of the change in nursing roles which
have been experienced over the last one-hundred years.
Compares the status of women in nursing with their status in
other occupations. Notes the initial perception of a nurse
as an inferior domestic servant has changed considerably
with nursing access to better education and the formation of
labor unions and professional associations. Bibliography
lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPnrsGnd.wps
The
Exploitation Of Women In Advertisments
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7 pages in length. The writer discusses the many ways that
women are exploited in advertising. Bibliography lists 7
sources.
Filename: Expowo.wps
The
Feminist Movement in China: The Influence of Internal and
External Factors
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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 at play in this movement. Two of the most
influential of these were influence from the West and the
actions of the Mao regime. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmadman.wps
The
Feminist Texts of Maria Irene Fornés
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6 pages. Maria Fornes is known for her feminist text within
the plays she has written. She is at once witty and
shocking, and her works leave the reader breathless at
times, shaken with shock at what has transpired and yet
wanting more. To say that Fornes goes about her craft with a
light touch would be totally incorrect; instead, she goes
for the jolt, the intense emotional turmoil that it takes to
open a viewer's eyes into the world of feminist literary
works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: JGAfefuf.wps
The
Ideology of Equality Verses Practice in Early American
History
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A 5 page discussion of the ideology of equality which
existed in the years preceding the American Revolution.
Notes that while the words of Thomas Jefferson, preserved
for history in the Declaration of Independence, proclaiming
that all men are created equal; were far from accurate in
regard to the state of race and gender relations which
existed at the time. Provides the historical setting for
that ideology and the movements which would follow in the
nineteenth century in true quest of equality. Bibliography
lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPequali.wps
The
New Feminism
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A 7 page paper describing the changes that have come over
the Women's Movement in the past few years. It redefines
feminism as the struggle to end sexist oppression wherever
it may be, and describes some of the efforts of the more
prominent agents of change. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Newfem.wps
The
Origins Of The Feminist Movement:
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The women's movement has always been a conglomeration of
interests centered on the social status and role of women in
American society. This 6 page paper explores many of the
issues surrounding the initiation of the movement, focusing
on the diverse group involvement of the suffragists and the
period between 1890 and 1920. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: KTfemmvm.wps
The
Origins Of The Subjugation Of Women
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An 8 page paper. The subordination and subjugation of women
have a long and colored history. These precepts date back
millennia. They are found in organized religions and their
narrow literal interpretation of the Bible. They are found
in canon history. They are found in secular law. This essay
discusses the history of these customs. Bibliography lists 6
sources.
Filename: PGfemsub.wps
The
Realities of Feminist Economics
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This 25 page report discusses various aspects of feminist
economics and argues that masculine methodological forms and
parameters imposed on economic theory and the control stance
have kept economists and the science of economics from
considering behavior in ways that might be useful under
different methodological systems. Feminist economics
consider other aspects of economic models in terms of their
relevance in daily life. Bibliography lists 22 sources.
Filename: BWfemec.wps
The
Relevance Of Psychoanalysis To Feminist Film Theory
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5 pages in length. The relevance of psychoanalysis to
feminist film theory addresses the long-standing oppression
women have experienced within patriarchal society. This
notion is easily ascertained by analyzing the differences
between and among the arguments presented by Laura Mulvey in
Visual Pleasure and Narrative Cinema, Mary Ann Doane's Film
and the Masquerade and The Desire to Desire, as well as
Gaylyn Studlar's article entitled Masochism and the Perverse
Pleasures of the Cinema. Assessing the differences that
exist within these works can be accomplished by explaining
each argument as it relates to the other writings. No
additional sources cited.
Filename: TLCfemps.wps
The
Rhetoric of the Feminist Movement
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This 5 page paper considers the nature of the Feminist
movement and the implications of the emerging feminist
rhetoric as it has impacted the ability to secure a
population of feminist supporting a central social
"cause." This paper asserts that one of the
central issues related to the development of the feminist
social movement is that the essential rhetoric has served to
exclude certain populations of women from participation in
the feminist movement, and as a result, has defined the
declining importance of feminism as a social construct.
Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MHfemirh.wps
The
Road to Equality: An Assessment of the Writings of Barbara
Ehrenreich
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An 8 page discussion of "The Road To Equality: Sorry
Sisters This is Not the Revolution" by Barbara
Ehrenreich. Outlines Ehrenreich's concerns that the original
goals and aspirations of the feminist movement have changed
over time. Suggests a reassessment of these goals and a
return to the original values which were not just to take
position beside men in society as equals but to effect a
greater societal change which resulted in the betterment of
women and men alike. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwomEhr.wps
The
Role Of The Supermodel In Perfume Advertising
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A 6 page paper investigating the creation of the supermodel
from the point of view of the perfume industry. The
phenomenon of the supermodel is a growing one—in the
1930s, ‘40s and ‘50s models were largely anonymous, but
they began to be spending more time in the public eye after
Cheryl Tiegs. Now, they are celebrities in their own right,
albeit ones who sell product. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Supermod.wps
The
Role of Women in European Society
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A fourteen page paper which looks at the ways in which the
role of women in society has changed over the past twenty
years in various European countries, in terms of educational
and employment opportunities and the social and cultural
perception of women in general. Bibliography lists 9
sources.
Filename: JLwomeninsoc.wps
The
Success of Mercy Otis Warren
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A 5 page paper on Mercy Otis Warren (1728-1814) -- one of
the first American playwrights. The writer describes how
Warren's works reflected the sociopolitical climate of her
day and also how, as a woman, she defied social convention
by taking part in this sort of endeavor. Bibliography lists
3 sources.
Filename: Mercyot2.wps
To
Be or Not To Be--Represented
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5 pages in length. What does it mean when we read that
"the art of representing and reducing the other always
involves violence to the representation of the other."
Does this mean it is better to be represented, even if the
image is distorted, or is it better to not be represented at
all? This paper discusses all aspects of this quote,
especially in the context of women. Bibliography lists 1
sources.
Filename: JGAcrazy.wps
Violence
Against Women: Predominant And Widespread Across The Western
Hemisphere
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10 pages in length. The contention can be made that violence
against women is predominant and widespread across the
Western Hemisphere due to tolerance and promotion inherent
to North American social structure and social institutions.
Through centuries of patriarchal control, coupled with
distortion of the media and criminal justice system, North
American women have endured centuries of violent abuse.
Clearly, violence against women is one of the most blatant
manifestations of patriarchy that has no respect for race,
color, class or nationality. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: TLC.wmvio.wps
Why
Women May Make Better Managers
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In this 10 page research paper, the writer evaluates the
hypocrisy that women are discriminated against in the
workplace. Using relevant studies, it is argued that women
are physiologically more capable of effectively handling
common administrative tasks and situations for two main
reasons : (1) their brains may be intrinsically more
efficient with regard to verbal ability and (2) their social
nurturing and inherent nature make them more able managers.
Many examples are presented to illustrate points made -- all
are properly documented. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Womenmgt.wps
Wollenstonecraft
& Burke: Rights and Reflections
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(6 pp.) This discussion will examine Mary Wollenstonecraft's
idea of individual self development especially as it applies
to women in her essay the Vindication of the Rights of Man
and Vindication of the Rights of Women (1792), in
relationship to political thought as it is expressed in
Edmond Burke's Reflections on the Revolution in France
(1791).
Filename: BBwllbrk.doc
Woman
In Power
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A 5 page paper on how woman in Florida and other parts of
the country have become empowered to achieve success, power,
and how they continue to promote and lobby for womens'
rights. The writer also talks a little about the woman
suffrage and the womens' rights movement.
Filename: Women.doc
Women
and Power in Selected Black Literature
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A 6 page paper discussing the issue of female power in two
twentieth-century fictional works, the novel Their Eyes Are
Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston and one story from the
short-story collection Uncle Tom's Children by Richard
Wright. In the essay, power is defined as a sense of one's
own self and a fearlessness about putting that knowledge
into action. No other sources cited.
Filename: God.wps
Women
and Work in North America
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7 pages in length. Describes the year of 1943 when women
broke through the barricades of the workforce into factory
and industrial work and the changes it wrought. Bibliography
lists 9 sources.
Filename: JGAwmnwk.wps
Women
as Agents of Morality
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A 6 page discussion of whether or not women act as agents of
morality. Contends that women are not only moral they are
often agents of morality, instigating moral standards and
codes on a largely patriarchal society which without them
might not have such positive norms. Emphasizes, however,
that history has more frequently denounced women as agents
of morality rather than acknowledge them as such. The
reasons for this denouncement lies in the fact that women
often take a stance on morality which differs considerably
from that of men. Uses the work of feminist author Adrienne
Rich to illustrate the fact that what some think is moral
others denounce as immoral. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: PPwomMrl.wps
Women
in America 1776 – 1865
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This 5 page paper considers how the role of women in America
differed from their counterparts in Europe, and how, during
this time, the role of women changed, seeing the birth of
the women's rights movements and the development of their
public voice. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
Filename: TEwomame.wps
Women
in Business
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22 pages. Women are becoming a more integral part of
business every day, even becoming CEO's of large
corporations. But there is still a question as to whether
women are treated equally in business, and whether or not
they are given the respect and support of that of their male
counterparts. This dissertation will consider those findings
and whether or not women are looked upon as being effective
managers of everything from the small business to the
largest of corporations. Bibliography lists 19 sources.
Filename: JGAwbsns.wps
Women
in Film
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A 15 page paper tracing the role of women on screen. The
writer describes the history of the portrayal of women from
the 1930's to present day and concludes with a look at
"Waiting to Exhale." Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Womeni.wps
Women
in Law Enforcement: Yesterday and Today
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An 8 page history of women in law enforcement. Tracks the
role of women in law enforcement from the early nineteenth
century when they volunteered their time as prison matrons
to reform and train female prisoners to the present. Notes
the stereotypes and struggles which women have had to
overcome in their fight for equality in law enforcement.
Contends that true equality has yet to be achieved.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwomLaw.wps
Women
In Sports
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This 10 page paper examines the various obstacles faced by
female athletes, with particular emphasis on the
relationship between physical fitness and self-esteem.
Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Womenspo.wps
Women
In Sports # 2
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A 5 page paper on women's role in sports. The writer
examines the historical significance of women's
participation, how it changed after 1972, and the gender
bias that still exists. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Femsprts.wps
Women
In The Military
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A 10 page paper that argues that women should not be allowed
in the military. The issues raised include psychological
fitness, physical-emotional response, and present behavior
in the military, and the reputational and financial costs of
that behavior. The writer argues that based on the
psychological, physical-emotional, and behavioral evidence,
women should not be allowed in the military. Bibliography
lists 9 sources.
Filename: Wommil.wps
Women
of the 1800's and Their Importance
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This three-page-paper explores the women of the 1800's. The
ability to vote, smoke in public and obtain higher
educations are all explored. Bibliography lists one source.
Filename: CWwomrol.wps
Women
of the Progressive Era and their Alliances
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Women of the Progressive Era and their Alliances: This
5-page essay examines the cross-class/ cultural alliances
that were formed between women as a result of the
Progressive reformers’ activities, and the limitations
inherent in those relationships. To further elucidate these
connections, Kathy Peiss’ book “Cheap Amusements” and
other issues will be explored. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
SNProgfm.doc
Filename: SNProgfm.doc
Women's
Backseat Role in the Music Industry
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A 6 page overview of the history of women in the music
industry. Emphasizes that women have traditionally taken a
backseat role in the industry. This is a role which is
explored both directly and indirectly by the various authors
included in the compendium of articles by Maxine Baca Zinn,
Pierrette Hondagneu-Sotelo, and Michael A. Messner entitled
"Gender Through the Prism of Difference". In this
book four articles in particular stand out in their
application to the history of women in the music industry.
These articles are: Cynthia Enloe's "It Takes More Than
Two: The Prostitute, the Soldier, the State, and the
Entrepreneur", Arlene Stein's "Seventies Questions
for Nineties Women", Rosemary Pringle's "Male
Secretaries", and of course Melissa Klein's
"Duality and Redefinition: Young Feminism and the
Alternative Music Community". What is emphasized over
and over again by each of these authors, is that the
contemporary state of gender relations is the result of the
injustices which have been rendered throughout history by a
patriarchal society. Utilizes the examples of Melissa
Etheridge and Tracy Chapman to illustrate this unfairness.
No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPwmnMsc.wps
Women's
Professional Basketball / Two Leagues ?
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An 8 page piece on the economics and unexpected popularity
of the women's professional basketball. The paper discusses
pros and cons of having two leagues and makes a statement
that women's pro basketball is here to stay. Bibliography
lists 10 sources.
Filename: Ablnwba.wps
Women's
Rights & The Law / Views Of Catherine MacKinnon &
Richard Epstein
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Both law professors with opposing ideologies, MacKinnon
& Epstein, are discussed in a 5 page analysis as it
pertains to the legislation of women's rights. The writer
concludes in agreement with Epstein. No additional sources
used.
Filename: Womenlaw.wps
Women's
Status: A Global Perspective
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A 1 page outline of the fate of women across the world in
regard to societal status. Emphasizes that while women in
the more progressive countries such as the United States are
slowly gaining a toe-hold in regard to societal status,
there is little advancement in less progressive countries
and even less hope. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPwomInd.wps
Women's
Studies and the Feminist Movement
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This 8 page paper contends that the women's movement was
integral to the creation of women's studies curriculums
around the country in the 1970's. Women's studies is
explained and explored. Feminism is also discussed in depth.
Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: SA025fem.wps
Women's
Studies.
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(5 pp) A Women's Studies curriculum is designed to address
the diversity of women's perspectives. Courses are drawn
from many disciplines and introduce students to the
intellectual, social, political, economic, spiritual, and
artistic contributions and experiences of women in a variety
of historical and cultural contexts. As a major
concentration within Human Studies, Women's Studies provides
students with a critical and interdisciplinary perspective
on the social construction of gender, a firm grounding in
the social sciences, and opportunities to bring this
perspective to bear in a variety of careers or areas of
graduate study. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: BBwstudi.doc
Women's
Studies.
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(5 pp) A Women's Studies curriculum is designed to address
the diversity of women's perspectives. Courses are drawn
from many disciplines and introduce students to the
intellectual, social, political, economic, spiritual, and
artistic contributions and experiences of women in a variety
of historical and cultural contexts. As a major
concentration within Human Studies, Women's Studies provides
students with a critical and interdisciplinary perspective
on the social construction of gender, a firm grounding in
the social sciences, and opportunities to bring this
perspective to bear in a variety of careers or areas of
graduate study. Bibliography lists 2 sources. BBwstdiR.doc
Filename: BBwstdiR.doc
Women’s
Suffrage in the Twentieth Century: A Historic, Geographic,
and Thematic Perspective
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A 6 page overview of women’s fate in the Twentieth Century
and their struggle to change that fate. Notes the importance
of a collective voice such as that witnessed in the
women’s suffrage movement, the Progressive movement, and
the Civil Rights movement. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwomSuf.wps
“A
Feminist Perspective on Women and Crime”
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A five page paper which looks at the issue of women’s
criminality from a feminist perspective and considers how
the current initiatives within the women’s movement are a
continuation of earlier feminist thinking. Bibliography
lists 3 sources.
Filename: JLwomencrime.wps
“The
Affections Illustrated in Factory Life"
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A Review of the Story by Harriet Farley A 6 page overview of
the factors behind this story published in the mid
nineteenth century in the “Lowell Offering”, a
publication sponsored by capitalist cotton mill owners
purportedly as a creative outlet for their largely female
employees. Contends that in reality this publication and
stories like Farley’s are just one more component of a
carefully crafted scheme to attract a cheap source of labor
to the cotton mills. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPfactLf.wps
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