Essays and Research Papers on Social Issues

A 5 page paper which examines how the historical definition of feminism has changed over time, and specifically considers the roles of class conflict, race conflict, generational differences, science and technology in fragmenting the women’s movement through three phases of reform – the middle nineteenth-century, the early twentieth century and the late twentieth century. ...

A 5 page paper which looks at the changing role of women in society during the twentieth century, in terms of their position within the family, changes in employment legislation, and the ways in which social changes affected the position of women as a whole.

This 9 page report discusses Karl Marx’s fundamental assertion, in the most simple of terms, was that all events are determined by economic forces and how that can be applied to the precepts and discourses of feminism. The connection between feminism, Marxism and capitalism becomes very clear when one considers how both Marxism and feminism are determined to succeed in “revealing ...

11 pages in length. When one thinks about alcoholism, one does not immediately associate this disease with women; however, insobriety does not discriminate when it comes to gender. It is not fully known whether the prevalence of women alcoholics has increased over the past thirty years or if the statistics reflect a decidedly ...

A 10 page paper which discusses jails and prisons as it relates to women inmates. The paper addresses the functions of prisons and jails, inmate characteristics, and other pertinent information. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the psychoanalytical aspects of the short story by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894) “The Lost Titian” that was published in 1856. It is worth noting that her works’ apparent simplicity often masks a darker and far more intellectual stream of consciousness. From a psychoanalytical perspective it is quite clear that there is much more to the writer and ...

A 5 page paper which argues for women in combat. The paper discusses historical information concerning women in combat in America and also examines opinions and perspectives today as they relate to the realistically positive condition of women in combat. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

This 5 page report discusses the haunting short story “The Yellow Wallpaper,” written by Charlotte Perkins Gilman (1860-1935), is both a feminist exploration of the ways in which women of Gilman’s time were limited to a very narrow definition of what was socially acceptable for them and a declaration of realism regarding the inherent damage done to women because ...

One aspect of the 'global village', hopefully, will be the transformation of all types of biases, including gender, into a subcatagory that has little or no meaning to the job at hand. This 5 page paper argues that the 'age of technology' provides ample opportunity (and a degree of anonymity) for women to become actively involved in the blossoming ...

One aspect of the 'global village', hopefully, will be the transformation of all types of biases, including gender, into a subcatagory that has little or no meaning to the job at hand. This 5 page paper argues that the 'age of technology' provides ample opportunity (and a degree of anonymity) for women to become actively involved in the blossoming ...

This 5 page report discusses 19th century philosopher, John Stuart Mill and his assertion that the highest normative principle is that, “actions are right in proportion as they tend to promote happiness; wrong as they tend to produce the reverse of happiness.” His views on women and the family are considered in the context of his ideals related to ...

A 14 page overview of the many issues involved in deciding abortion policy in the U.S. Reviews the history of U.S. abortion policy including Roe verses Wade and recent state attempts to block partial birth abortions. Emphasizes that the issues of abortion often only become more complicated in a controversial political environment. Concludes ...

This 8 page paper provides an overview of the problem of marital rape and then outlines the perspectives presented in an interview with a social worker at a woman's shelter. This paper integrates both statistical and theoretical elements as well as outcomes relative to the interview process. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

This 11 page report discusses the remarkable life of Mary Harris Jones or “Mother” Jones (1837- 1930) Because of her radical politics and her determination, she was one of the most famous women in America in the early years of the 20th century. She was famous in many respects because she was nobody and yet she was ...

A 5 page research paper/essay that examines Lila Abu-Lughod's book Veiled Sentiments. Specifically, the writer looks at the lack of women's rights and kinship in Bedouin society. No additional sources cited.

A 6 page review of the major themes and symbolism in this 1961 story. Although “I Stand Here Ironing” is not biographical it parallels to some degree events which occurred in Olsen’s own life. It is the story of a young and inexperienced mother who painfully relates the deplorable circumstances of her life ...

This 6 page report discusses issues of self-esteem as related to Black women and makes the conclusion that, collectively, adult Black women have been ignored in the ongoing research into one determines a person’s sense of themselves and their own degree of self-esteem. This is of particular irony since the color of a person’s skin has been shown, throughout history ...

A five page paper which looks at the definition and possible origins of patriarchal societies and the way in which the issue of women’s rights has been addressed in Britain. Bibliography lists 2 sources

This 5 page report discusses the fact that human rights organizations ranging from Amnesty International to the United Nations’ High Council on Refugees estimate that there are between eight and ten million women and girls in the Middle East and in Africa who are at risk of undergoing one form or another of genital “mutilation.” ...

An 8 page description of the festivities which often accompanies sixteenth century English weddings. The author notes that these weddings essentially consisted of two components, the secular and the non-secular. This paper observes that the most criticized component, the excesses associated with the celebrations, is often blamed on the lower classes of society when ...

Feminist theory as it is applied to therapy shares with systems theory the belief that the therapist is an agent for social change through the process of exploring cultural processes and the ethical considerations that result. This 5 page paper provides a brief overview of the two in order to compare the perspectives toward therapy. Bibliography lists ...

This 7 page report discusses Polakow's 1993 book and the information it presents about American women and their children who live in poverty. The point Polakow makes is that it is an unrelenting struggle in which there are painfully few opportunities for escape. Until American society itself changes its beliefs and policies, women and children ...

5 pages in length. David Broder's article entitled Women Seeking Governorships underlines the growing presence of women in politics, particularly high profile position. The author implies that such a tremendous rise in females seeking political positions should come as no surprise, since women have been involved with politics in one way or ...

A 5 page paper which examines the expulsion of Adam and Eve and how that plays a part in the position of women today. bibliography lists 4 sources.

A 6 page analysis of these two nineteenth century works. The author of this paper contends that books stands in testament to the historical sacrifice of female qualities for male qualities due to perceived societal need which has been a component of our lives presumably since the beginning of human reign on the ...