Essays and Research Papers on Social Issues

President Clinton, in a speech proclaiming National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, has said, "Domestic violence threatens the very core of what we hold dear". This 7 page paper explores the plight of battered women and examines the purpose for battered women's shelters. Bibliography lists 9 sources.

A 5 page paper which discusses the lives of Laura Ingalls Wilder and Ida B. Wells and illustrates women during the Gilded Age. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 5 page comparison of the portrayals of women found in William Faulkner's "As I Lay Dying" and Margaret Atwood's "The Handmaid's Tale". Observes that the characterization of women in "As I Lay Dying" differs significantly from that in "The Handmaid's Tale". While the women in Faulkner's book are presented as simpletons and immoral, ...

A 14 page overview of the changes which have been incurred by the English language since the 1960s. Written from a feminist perspective, this paper outlines changes in the meaning of words and phrases, the creation of new words and phrases, and changes in the use of those words and phrases to convey sometimes ...

8 pages in length. People from all walks of life must endure social intolerance at one time or another; however, certain groups face prejudicial persecution on a regular basis. What is the answer for gays, lesbians, feminists and proponents of abortion that would bring a sense of peace and security in this lifetime? ...

This 8 page paper considers the social issue of domestic abuse and considers the biophychosocial factors related to the cause and maintenance of the problem, then outlines specific studies of treatment for this problem. This paper critically examines the quality of the evidence cited and the effectiveness for understanding the issue of spousal abuse. ...

This 20 page paper considers the issue of abused women who kill their abusers, and makes definitive assertions about the socioeconomic status and background of these women. This paper maintains that there is a correlation between socioeconomic and educational elements and the meeting of societal expectations, as well as the belief that women who ...

5 pages in length. The writer chronicles the vast changes that have occurred to the swimsuit since the early 1900s, including the bikini, French cut and thong. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

(7 pp) the divorce rate in the United States is the highest in the world. Fifty percent of marriages end in divorce. Sixty-seven percent of all second marriages end in divorce. 90% of divorced mothers have custody of their children (even if they did not receive it in court). 60% of ...

6 pages in length. Discussion focusses on two articles by Elizabeth Spelman and Marilyn Frye in what women and oppression truly represents. Women are labelled in one way and can never escape the label. For this reason, women, no matter what their economic class or race, have the permanent difficulty of being labelled as 'women' - and enduring ...

This 10 page paper considers abuse in Christian homes and the role that the strong practical society has on this unsavoury aspect of society, The paper considers evidence that the abuse rates themselves are on a par with general social norms, but the risk levels are proven to be higher. The last part of the ...

A 5 page research paper that takes the interesting form of a discussion between two friends on the topic of censorship. One friend advocates partial censorship of morally objectionable material; the other protests against any form of censorship. Bibliography lists 2 sources.

A 2 page analysis of earned income strategies designed to aid working women in Hawaii. Outlines Hawaii's current approach and compares that approach to two hypothetical approaches. Each involves a cash grant for earned income but the budget constraints for each differ both in the maximum work hours allowed without taxation and in ...

This 10 page paper explores the female roles in Lorraine Hansberry's A Raison In The Sun and Alice Childress' Trouble In Mind from the perspective of how they confront stereotypes and sexist behaviors. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

5 pages in length. What is the image of crazy in our society? What happens to women who are not considered 'normal'? And what might be the image of women in psychiatric institutions or who see counselors or therapists? What might be some reasons for mental illness? These questions and more can be pondered and ...

(5 pp) America's first true feminist, Margaret Fuller holds a distinctive place in the cultural life of the American Renaissance. Transcendentalist , literary critic, editor, journalist, teacher, and political activist, ultimately turned revolutionary, she numbered among her close friends the intellectual prime movers of the day: Emerson, Thoreau, the Peabody sisters, the Alcotts, Horace Greeley, ...

A 5 page overview of the many discrepancies in the mortgage industry. Contends that there is blatant discrimination on the basis of race and income. Points out that home ownership is critical to economic mobility and suggests mechanisms for increasing home ownership among the nation's poor and thus improving their economic mobility. ...

This 5 page report discusses women’s alcohol consumption in the 19th century, especially during the time of the temperance movement. In 19th century Great Britain, alcoholism was widespread, due in part, to the harsh social conditions brought about by the rapid industrialization throughout the country. Many families were suffering as a result although such suffering was most often associated with a ...

A 6 page discussion of the feminist movement in Judaism. Distinguishes between the more traditional Orthodox Jews and the more liberal branches and contends that the inequality which has traditionally existed between men and women has lessened but that even today the woman is regarding as having a definite societal place which differs from ...

This 6 page report discusses various terms and issues directly related to discrimination in general and women’s issues. It also presents very brief answers to a number of short essay questions regarding gender issues and problems regarding women’s rights. No additional sources.

This 5 page report discusses the abortion issue and the circumstances that dictate the prohibition of an abortion or allows for one to take place on moral grounds. Issues related to circumstances of conception (i.e. rape), fetal development, and personal belief are presented. No sources listed.

A 6 page overview of the successes and failures encountered by women entering the construction industry as owners, administrators and tradespeople. Notes the presence of women in the industry has been hampered by prejudice and discrimination but at the same time helped by affirmative action. Concludes that not only are women finding a ...

A five page paper which looks at family violence, particularly in relation to women, and considers the sociological issues which underlie the high incidence of violence against women, as well as exploring the ways in which society is attempting to address and combat the issue. Bibliography lists 2 sources

A 3 page discussion of the ancient and historic subjugation of women. Contends that while differences in the societal roles between men and women may at one time have been justifiable, this justification has not been valid for centuries. Points out change became a particularly obvious part of the Victorian Era. Concludes ...

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 ...