Essays and Research Papers on Gender & Society

A 5 page paper which examines how patriarchal gender relations are depicted in the novel, specifically the way in which gender roles are presented in a way that implicitly benefits men and harm women, and explores what, if any, alternatives to traditional gender relations are proposed. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 5 page paper discussing the origin and nature of male dominance as promoted by Nancy Chodorow, Catherine MacKinnon, and Gayle Rubin, and answering the question, “Would ending heterosexuality end gender?” Ending heterosexuality could have the effect of ending gender in the sense that one would not be dominant over another. However, it ...

This 3 page paper discusses the unbalanced nature of gender as it impacts economically and educationally. Examples given. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

5 pages in length. Patricia L. Hunter raises questions that have been asked for centuries; through her insightful analysis, the reader is able to gain a significantly better understanding of just how patriarchal and hypocritical religion is as a whole. That women were to also be made in God's image brings to light ...

To understand feminist archeology, the student will first want to understand the basic principles of archeology and how that might relate to gender roles and feminist thought. This 11 page paper argues that the primary purpose of feminist archeology is to study the gender roles of the past through the use of established archeological methods. Bibliography lists 7 ...

This 3 page paper examines a student's results of a questionnaire on gender bias. Gender is discussed as it is an issue in the workplace. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

11 pages in length. Women’s status throughout the ages has experienced significant changes from complete patriarchal control to the birth of feminism and beyond, a metamorphosis that clearly illustrates the struggles inherent to both historical and contemporary gender issues. That women have only recently – upon the overall timeline of existence – demanded ...

16 pages in length. Gender prejudice is alive and well throughout contemporary commerce as women struggle to maintain an equitable existence within a sexist environment. The workplace is but one area where sexism continues to thrive amidst an atmosphere of gender intolerance and biased practices. Bibliography lists 13 sources.

This 5 page paper provides a summary and review of this revised work on gender issues from the 1890s through the end of the twentieth century. A variety of subjects are explored including the effects of the industrial revolution through the changes in gender identification. No additional sources cited.

Fatima Mernissi has provided a look into the Islamic culture from the participants viewpoint in her book, Beyond The Veil. This 10 page paper argues that exploration of gender roles and their impact on the norms and values of the Islamic culture of Morocco allows the reader a greater understanding of the differences between the ...

16 pages in length. The hierarchy of gender assignment is a reality based solely upon cultural impact and social institutions; since man's timeline began to evolve, the placement of male and female gender within every aspect of society was clearly established by social constructs comprised of patriarchal influence. The extent to which gender ...

An 8 page paper looking at the content of both children's TV shows and the commercials within them from a gender view. Shows discussed are Looney Tunes (Porky Pig), Captain Planet and Muppet Babies. Commercials discussed are those for Oreo Cookies, a motorcycle that comes with a wrench for making bike parts move, triplet babies, ...

A 5 page paper which examines the article “Welcome to Your World, Baby” by Lynda R. Willer. The article, addressing stereotypes concerning gender in infant greeting cards, is discussed with other notions of gender stereotypes as seen from infancy in the society. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This is an 8 page paper discussing gender roles in Ramayana and those of today. The tale of Ramayana first said to be written around the year 1000 B.C. outlines the traditional gender roles in dharma. Rama as the male role model was obedient to his parents and faithful to his wife and eventually led ...

This paper uses Deirdre N. McCloskey’s book “Crossing: A Memoir” to explore the idea that gender can be learned. Bibliography lists 1 source.

This 5 page paper supports the position that female interviewers are more likely to hire males than females. Several studies are noted. Gender bias and reverse stereotyping are discussed. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 10 page overview of the differences in views of men verses women in regard to warfare. Presents the assertion that men viewed combat largely as a test of their masculinity while women viewed war and everything associated with it as an atrocity. Notes that the perceptions of each gender changed over time, ...

A 6 page critical analysis of Joanne Belknap’s The Invisible Woman: Gender, Crime and Justice. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

8 pages in length. The writer discusses "The Last of the Mohicans" and "The Scarlet Letter" as they relate to nineteenth century gender issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper examines the begining of romantic relationships and investigates whether women or men do more touching at this stage. The conclusion of this paper is that women do more touching, and this is supported with a variety of evidence and studies. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 3 page paper provides an overview of Deborah Blum's article “The Gender Blur." This paper relates the views presented in Blum's work and considers the implications for educators. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

This 16 page paper provides an overview of the basic elements of Wilson's Crab Antics and Kottak's Assault on Paradise, especially as they relate to gender relations. This paper is a critical comparison and evaluation of gender in both works. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page analysis of Virginia Woolf’s thematic presentation of women and their role society. Rather than resorting to the stereotypical images of women which so much predominated literature at this point in history, Woolf exposes us to a view of women which suggests independence and fortitude. Through this work we are presented ...

( 2.5 pp.) In John Locke's "Second Treatise of Government," (1689) he states that there may be times when it is necessary for a citizen to rebel against injustices, in other words there were times when revolution was justified. A feminist might read that same idea today and feel justified in overturning oppression. ...

This is a 7 page paper that provides an overview of gender identity. The role of nature or nurture in developing identity is examined. Bibliography lists 3 sources.