Essays and Research Papers on Feminists & Activists

This 7 page paper provides an overview of the feminist movement. It is analyzed with the use of the political process model. Feminism is discussed as it has existed throughout the decades and various types of feminism are defined and discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 8 page paper embraces the thesis that discrimination still exists in the workplace. Gender inequality in the business world is explored in depth. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 7 page page paper discusses the viewpoint of Helene Cixous as outlined in this book with regards to her feminist perspective. This paper examine the way in which Helene Cixous studies language and the results of her studies. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 4 page paper which examines how women’s issues failed to make progress during this time period. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

An 11 page overview of the accomplishments of this nineteenth century activist. Traces Anthony’s role from her first speech in 1855 to the achievement of the vote for women. Includes an annotated bibliography of 8 sources.

An 8 page discussion of the manner in which rhetoric has been used to define and redefine our identities. While just a couple of generations ago we were content to stand by and watch our men go off to war, for example, today we more and more often find ourselves fighting alongside them. ...

A 4 page essay written from the perspective of a woman from the early 1930s insisting that women emit a collective voice against the patriarchal society which has kept them bound ideologically even to the extent of determining their body images! The essay emphasizes the sense of women’s independence which has resulted from World ...

This 4 page paper examines pertinent writings from the late 1800's to understand the relationship between the anti-slavery movement and the women's rights movement. This paper asserts that each helped the other succeed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the relief organizations, both global and national, whose emphasis is on aiding the advancement of women in Afghanistan. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This is a 5 page paper describing the challenges and limitations faced by women writers in the early 20th century. Women writers of the late 19th and early 20th century were faced with many limitations and challenges in completing their work. Virginia Woolf (1882-1941) does a great deal to explain the challenges and roles of ...

This 10 page paper discusses the work of Virginia Woolf, A Room of One's Own. Quotes cited from text to support thesis. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the attack being waged against adolescent girls in American society, and offers solutions for correcting the damage inflicted. Mary Pipher's book, Reviving Ophelia is cited. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This is a 5 page paper discussing how the ideologies of Alice Walker and Jane Austen are represented in their novels. Women novelists Alice Walker and Jane Austen provide different examples of how they have managed to represent their own ideologies within their novels. Alice Walker wrote “The Color Purple” in 1982 and conveyed her ...

A 10 page paper which examines whether women have the same opportunities as men in the workplace today. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

This is a 5 page paper discussing liberal, socialist and radical forms of feminism, their ideologies and some first person discussion on strengths and weaknesses. There are several different defined types of feminism each with its own ideology. Often advocates for women’s rights may not in fact know what idea of feminism they represent, only ...

This 3 page paper discusses the plight of women's rights from 1900 to the present, emphasizing, contrasting/comparing women in Europe to women in Afghanistan.Bibliograpy lists 5 sources.

This 10 page paper discusses the far reaching implications of the Roe v Wade decision and particularly isolates the conservative reaction from 1973-1977. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 3 page paper discusses the book by Bell Hooks, Feminism is for Everybody. The paper gives a brief overview, quotes, and critiques the concepts in the book. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 3 page paper looks at this book that takes a feminist perspective and debates the point that housewives were bored in the 1950s. The book is looked at holistically but he idea of women staying home to raise children is the focus of the paper. No additional sources cited.

This 4 page paper uses writings contained in The Difference 'Difference' Makes as a springboard for discussion. The paper argues that while women have made strides, they have not achieved true equality. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page exploration of the question of whether Chaucer’s “Wife of Bath” is a feminist. The contention is presented in this paper that she is. The author asserts that even the Wife of Bath’s use of sex occurs in a feminist context. Feminist theory is used to back up this contention. ...

A 5 page discussion of Mary Shelly’s classic science fiction. The author contends that the underlying theme of subjugation could be interpreted to apply to the societal situation which the feminist movement as a whole has revolted against. The primary perpetrator of this situation in Mary Shelly’s "Frankenstein" is identified as Dr. ...

A 9 page paper which examines how feminism has added to our understanding and appreciation of film. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 11 page paper discusses the backlash against feminism and the reasons why many women are now rejecting the movement. Bibliography lists 20 sources.

This 9 page paper provides an overview of the role that Susan B. Anthony played in the women's rights movement. Bibliography lists 8 sources.