Essays and Research Papers on Social Issues

A 5 page paper which examines the roles played by women during the age of Enlightenment and during the Romantic Era. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page paper which offers a hypothetical, and tutorial, look at a conversation between a woman today and Sappho, Antigone and Ismene. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

This 5 page paper considers the inequalities face by young men and young women in Britain, and how they can impact on their future life choices. The focus of the paper is school and social inequalities.

A 3 page paper which examines modern roles of men and women in marriage, and the roles of women from traditional times of the past. Bibliography lists 1 source.

A 4 page summary and examination of Mary Lyndon Shandley’s essay “Just Marriage.” No additional sources cited.

A 6 page paper which argues that women are still not treated equally in the workplace. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

A 5 page paper which examines how different American women and Iraqi women are. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

A 3 page paper which argues about the controversy concerning opposition to abortion. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 4 page report on the book “The Female Offender: Girls, Women and Crime” by Meda Chesney-Lind and Lisa J. Pasko. No additional sources cited.

A 5 page paper highlighting important issues in women's studies. The author emphasizes that courses in women's studies offer a number of insights not just to women but to society as a whole. They raise our awareness and emphasize not just our societal weaknesses but our strengths. No sources are listed.

An 8 page essay that discusses the Monster as a symbol of the fate of women in Victorian society. The writer argues that the way in which Shelley presents Victor Frankenstein's experimentation suggests a sexual ethos and a desire to establish dominance over nature in much the same way that male identity was predicated ...

An 8 page research paper that discusses the images of black women that are portrayed in mainstream advertising. This report seeks to determine not only the content and context of these representations, but also how these advertisements affect the lives of black women and women of color. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses Lynette Clemetson’s article “Work vs. Family, Complicated by Race” and uses it as a springboard to discuss the “mommy wars.” Bibliography lists 3 sources.

A 3 page analysis of Leslie Marmon Silko’s essay In the Combat Zone. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Had this question been asked one hundred years ago, the answer would have been an unequivocal yes, inasmuch as tradition, economic security and procreation have long been at the forefront of why women have needed to get married. Contemporary society, however, has effectively erased the first criterion, empowered the ...

A 4 page paper that discusses a hypothetical interview with a case manager at a real women's and children's organization. Included are the data regarding domestic abuse, the skills needed and major responsibilities of the case manager, why this person chose this field, the initial interview with the client and other aspects of this ...

A 7 page paper which examines women and discrimination in the workplace. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page paper discusses the phenomenon of women leaving their homes and children to work in other countries where wages are better. The toll such migrations take on the women and their children is explored. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 10 page paper which compares and contrasts the roles of women in society today with the roles of men. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 3 page paper uses original documents to compare and contrast the wartime experiences of two working women, Fanny Christina Hill and Mary Stumph. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 9 page paper which examines women in Canada based on A Diversity of Women: Ontario, 1945-1980, edited by Joy Parr. No additional sources cited.

A 3 page paper which reviews In Her Own Words: Women’s Views on Crime and Victimization by Alarid and Cromwell. No additional sources cited.

3 pages in length. Family and motherhood can be two very overwhelming aspects of an individual's life; even when things are going well and without incident, the responsibilities inherent to child upbringing and maintaining an intact family can be quite a challenge. For some women, however, the task of raising another human being ...

A 10 page examination of the issues surrounding women in the military. This paper contends that restricting women’s roles in the military is a slap in the face of American integrity. Women have proven time and time again that they can serve equally as well as men. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

This 5 page paper analyzes Estelle Freedman's article about women, women's institutions, and how they affect women's fight for equality. Bibliography lists 1 source.