Fighting For Equality In Asia
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A 6 page paper on the struggle for women to gain equality in Asia. The paper focuses on the social status, and or the lack there of, for women in both China and India. The paper is a cross cultural comparison of the two countries in an attempt to show how their differing societies deal with women and women related issues. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Womcul.rtf

Pang-Mei Natasha Chang/ Bound Feet & Western Dress
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A 5 page analysis of Chang's memoir, which depicts not only her own life, but the story of her grand-aunt's as well. Chang's great-aunt, born during the Box Rebellion, had an extraordinary life that demonstrates the tension that existed in China between new Western ideas and Chinese tradition. A remarkable book, the writer argues that this narrative has a great deal to say to all women. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99pmnch.wps

The Right to Reproduce: A Feminine Perspective Criticized
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A 6 page paper in which the feminist perspective on the female right to reproduce is challenged using the reasons behind China’ controlled population policies. Emphasizes that views among women, and even among feminists, vary but that societal welfare should be held in higher regard than individual desire. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPfemBC.wps

The Role of Women in Chinese Literature
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This 5 page paper is divided into to segments: the first addresses the role of women and the different female perspectives presented in Chinese literature during the Tang and Song dynasties, and relates gender differences based on authorship; and the second segment considers the social changes that occurred in China after the An Lushan Rebellion of 755. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Chinale.wps

The Role Of Women In The Chinese Family: Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior - Memoirs Of A Girlhood Among Ghosts And Fae Myenne Ng's Bone
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This 5 page paper provides a comparison of the central theme of the role of women within the family structure of Chinese and Chinese-immigrants as related through Maxine Hong Kingston's The Woman Warrior: Memoirs of a Girlhood among Ghosts, and Fae Myenne Ng's Bone. This paper not only considers the role of women in the family, but also relates this role to the Chinese mythology and the perspectives of individuals women within the development of these stories. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Kingch.wps

Tzu Hsi, the Empress Dowager of China
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A 5 page research paper on the life of Tzu Hsi, who has the mother of the emperor became the power behind the throne of China for fifty years. Ambitious, xenophobic, anti-modern and superstitious, she lived a life of luxury and ostentation to the detriment of her country. Her rule, rather then preserving traditional Chinese culture as she desired, undoubtedly hastened the dominance of China by the foreign influences. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: 90tzuhsi.rtf

Wang Anyi's 'Love In A Small Town'
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A 5 page paper on this seminal work of modern Chinese fiction. It demonstrates how Wang departs from old romantic narrative patterns of traditional Chinese literature to show the opportunities and dilemmas of women in modern Chinese society.
Filename: Wanganyi.wps

Breast Cancer
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In 5 pages -- paper discusses the difference of an article on the topic of breast cancer in a magazine and two journals. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Cancerbr.wps

Breast Cancer
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8 pages in length. An excellent and informative overview of breast cancer; its frequency, occurrence, causes, prevention, and treatment. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
Filename: Breastca.wps

Ovarian Cancer
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In 1995, the rate of women being diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year in the United States was 22,000 (Anonymous 1995). This form of cancer is not easily detected in the early stages, which means that by the time it is diagnosed, serious health problems have occurred. Ovarian cancer is less prevalent than breast cancer, has a higher mortality rate and is linked with the same genetically presupposed gene. It is the fourth leading cause of cancer mortality in the United States causing 14 500 deaths in 1998 (Bonn, 1999). An annual pelvic exam and possible the new testing for the gene are the most common preventative measures. This 5 page paper explores the physiological repercussions of this deadly disease. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: KTovarian.wps

Changes in the Roles of Women in Africa
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This 5 page report discusses the various changes in the status of women and women's roles in Africa through pre-colonial, colonial and post-colonial times. The entire issue of gender and gender roles serves as just one more example of the depth of complexity of any issue related to Africa, whether in terms of history or the modern Africa. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: BWgenAF.rtf

Inequality / Women in Emerging Nations
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A 5 page research paper that explores current thought concerning discovery of the roots behind economic inequality for women in Western Africa. Some issues discussed are effects of colonization, family and kinship systems, and reproductive and religious rites. Ideas discussed include those by Enloe, Wais, Kalu, and Schipper. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Cngendr.wps