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Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", 2007.
This paper analyzes Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House", one of the most frequently reviewed plays in academic studies.
3,845 words (approx. 15.4 pages), 7 sources, MLA, £ 59.95
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This paper explains that, although much has been written about viewing Henrik Ibsen's "A Doll's House from purely a feminist perspective, the truth is that Ibsen's clever crafting of this play and careful development of his heroine Nora has allowed readers and critics over the years to apply many valid interpretations. The author points out that Ibsen's play is about the roles that people are willing or are forced to play: The role that Nora assumes at the end of the play is just another role - one that she has no idea how to play but feels she must. The paper concludes that Ibsen had to make Nora the explorer into a new world so that the audience might begin to understand his motive of revealing how the strict roles of society have stripped people of their human rights.
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"The other female character has also become a thinking human being through her trials in life. Ironically, Mrs. Linde because of her ability to think chooses to marry Krogstad during the course of the play. She says in regard to Krogstad's letter that she does not want him to ask for it back because "a whole day's gone by and I've witnessed things in this house that I could hardly believe...This wretched secret must be brought into the open so that there's complete understanding between them". Mrs. Linde's objective is not to destroy their marriage put to force Torvald and Nora to be honest..." with themselves and each other. Mrs. Linde has realized the necessity of this kind of honesty through her life of hardship which is why she decides to marry Krogstad. She accepts that he is not perfect and not a model man of the middle-class, but he can give her what she wants to be happy.
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Mexican Women, 2007.
A review of the evolution of gender equality in Mexico, focusing on the major roles of Soldaderas during the Mexican Revolution.
5,046 words (approx. 20.2 pages), 16 sources, MLA, £ 71.95
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This paper takes a look at Mexican women and how gender equality evolved. According to the paper, the traditional depiction of Mexican women was very restrictive. The paper goes on to say that women were consumed by their family life, their marriages and the Catholic Church. The paper reports that legal, social and cultural constraints were placed upon women to prevent them from gaining full acceptance and rights in society. The paper also takes a look at the role of the Soldaderas during the time of the Mexican Revolution.
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"The ability to view the Mexican Revolution not only as an idealized cause against the abuses of the Diaz regime, but also as a method to escape the problems at home, created a new era of possibility for women. Women joined the army as young teenagers in order to escape from forced marriages and physical abuse, thus they joined without the permission of their families. The inevitable break from tradition of the Mexican Revolution shattered many of the stigmas and "traditional cultural" attachments of gender roles because women defied their families. At the same time, the promotion of equality within the army allowed the Soldadera a familiarization with the concept of equality. One captain of the Revolutionaries explained, "In the war, it's all equal. Now we cook the food and wash the clothes together, we fight the war together" (Ross, 289). The direct result of these actions was that social stigmas associated with women pursuing nontraditional roles was no longer promoted and systematically preserved. Instead they were allowed to explore a new frontier that involved the provision of different social roles. This was extremely important in the establishment of a strong feminist presence that was not afraid to confront the patriarchal system."
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Marriage and Long-Standing Relationships, 2007.
A comparison of marriage with other long-standing relationships and their implications for society.
2,031 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 36.95
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This paper discusses the basic social institution of marriage and compares it to other long-standing relationships. The paper reviews literature that discusses the attempts to reduce marriage to only one among many forms of recognized and legalized relationships. It discusses the findings of these papers and the implications of these views for society.
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"These major trends in law appear to be attempts to channel public law into an entirely new and authoritative framework "beyond conjugality (Cere 2000)." If they managed to make marriage as only one of many equally valid forms of close relationships, any kind of close relationship could be legally recognized and deserving of social support. The observation was that, recently, the most controversial subject in marriage law was not gay marriage but polyamory. Polymory is distinguished from polygamy. Polygamy means many marriages and polymory means many loves. A polyamorous relationship could consist in multiple-partner sexual relationships, whether in marriage or not. Advocates of polyamory advanced "ethical non-monogamy," which involved more than one person in an open, communicative and honest way. These advocates pushed for liberal religious traditions to recognize multiple-partner marriage (Cere)."
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Women during the Renaissance, 2007.
An analysis of the changing roles of women during the Renaissance period in Europe.
2,754 words (approx. 11.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 46.95
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This paper discusses the profound change that was experienced throughout Europe during the Renaissance period. The paper particularly focuses on whether any of these changes extended to the women who lived in that era. It looks at how women were represented within the literature of that period and whether that was a true representation of their roles at that time.
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"Ben Jonson was born in 1572 and later became a friend to Shakespeare. When growing up, he attended Westminster School and developed into a well-known playwright. Not surprising, he had an unhappy marriage. A large number of his plays included information about the demotic English, which have lost much meaning since those times, but also have a humorous touch and thus stayed alive since the 1700s (Barish). However, the women portrayed in his plays were anything but complex characters as the mistress in A Woman Killed with Kindness. Instead, they were uni-dimensional with little redeeming social value. For example, Dol in the farcical play the Alchemist, and the strongest woman character, was a whore and a swindler. In Jonson's plays, two sexual types occurred, neither of whom found any satisfaction in sex. The usual wives were always ready to trap their husbands and do let them have a moment of self-confidence or peace of mind."
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Leadership Styles and Workplace Diversity, 2007.
This paper explores what approaches to leadership work most effectively in highly diverse groups.
2,320 words (approx. 9.3 pages), 9 sources, MLA, £ 40.95
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The paper discusses the communication differences between men and women and reveals that due to this, many women are overlooked for promotions and other issues in which they are extremely well-qualified. The paper studies workplace diversity and looks at the issue of conflict through workforce diversity. The paper also discusses the issue of strategy for innovation and change. The paper asserts that these issues can meet with success for a company that is willing to put the time and effort into making sure that the workforce is properly diversified and decisions are made on an appropriate level and time schedule.
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"Diversity in the American workplace is very important but corporate culture in this country works against women to a certain extent (Tannen, 1995). The conversational styles that most women use tend to be less popular with businesses and corporations than the conversational styles that men use. Because of this, women are often overlooked for promotions, are seen as less confident, and are not considered as worthwhile when it comes to individuals giving their ideas and helping out with teamwork. Much of this comes from childhood when little girls were taught to be nice to other individuals and help to downplay their weaknesses, while little boys were taught to play up the weaknesses of other individuals and claim strength and domination if they were able (Tannen, 1995; Adams & Galanges, 2005)."
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Comparative Worth, 2007.
An analysis of the pros and cons associated with the practice of comparative worth in the workplace.
1,130 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 22.95
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This paper discusses the concept of comparative worth between males and females in the workplace. It suggests that comparative worth is a good starting point for understanding how to create gender equality in the work place. The writer of the paper presents his opinion that there are many different factors that go into the wage decision calculus and that relying upon comparative worth alone is flawed. The paper discusses these assertions.
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"In the final analysis, comparative worth is an idealistic strategy to gender equality in application to wages within the workplace. However, the actual implementation of such a system requires not only a strong criteria for judging comparative worth, but also a complete shift within the organizational and financial planning of a company. As a result, it is extremely difficult to implement on a widespread basis. Creating a clear standard by which to understand and frame comparative worth is the first essential step for HR managers to attempt to implement such a policy on a large organization wide level."
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Harriet Tubman's Legacy, 2007.
A discussion of this legendary figure of the Underground Railroad who successfully transported many slaves to freedom.
1,627 words (approx. 6.5 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 29.95
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The paper discusses Harriet Tubman's rescue activities and portrays how she bravely returned south to help other slaves through the same highways and human byways she had traveled in her own quest for freedom. The paper illustrates how she managed to transport over three hundred slaves on her path, including her own family. The paper concludes that Tubman's legacy lies in the lives of the countless men and women she liberated.
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"Although the name of Harriet Tubman has often been lauded by historians and in the popular press, this legendary, almost mythical figure of the Underground Railroad remains a mystery, even to this day. Tubman's creativity at personal disguise, the mythical allure she was able to cultivate, and her wily refusal to be pinned down to any secure identity or path were all the reasons for her success in transporting so many slaves to freedom. This also makes her a difficult subject for biographers to capture in print."
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Naturalism According to Kate Chopin, 2007.
This paper analyzes the the concept of naturalism in the book 'The Awakening' by Kate Chopin.
1,033 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 20.95
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In this article, the writer notes that when Kate Chopin wrote 'The Awakening', several themes were popular in literature. One of these was naturalism, or the belief that natural forces, such as heredity, environment and physical and emotional drives motivate people to act as they do. The writer points out that "The Awakening" includes numerous examples of how naturalism impacts character Edna Pontellier's values, thoughts and actions. More importantly, the book shows what happens when one's natural inclinations conflict with an awakening of unconventional and "unnatural" desires. The writer relates that ironically, it is the sea, a true part of nature, which carries Edna away for the very last time and allows her to disappear forever from her internal conflicts. The writer concludes that in the end, according to Chopin, nature wins.
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"In Victorian times, women were primarily recognized as mothers and wives or, as in The Awakening, even possessions of their husband. In several instances, the book's characters confirm this role. For example, in an early scene, Mr. Pontellier criticizes Edna for not attending her sick child and worries that she is not a proper mother. Although these demands on women are part of the patriarchal society, they are based on the belief that women bear the children in the human species and have, or should have, an innate need to nurture and protective their children."
"Edna is a complex character who has many sides to her nature. Part of her recognizes the need, in fact is inwardly driven, to be a good mother."
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Femininity in Sherlock Holmes, 2007.
An analysis of the theme of feminism in Arthur Conan Doyle's two stories, "Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Adventure of the Yellow Face".
860 words (approx. 3.4 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 16.95
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This paper examines how Arthur Conan Doyle's two stories "Scandal in Bohemia" and "The Adventure of the Yellow Face" are very interesting in their treatment of the female protagonists, as they reflect the condition and the image of women at the end of the nineteenth century.
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"In the other story, The Adventure of the Yellow Face, Holmes is again outwitted by a woman. This time Holmes fails deciphering the thinking of the woman who hides her little black girl from her old marriage from her husband. He wrongfully concludes after finding out the facts, that she actually hides her husband who is supposed to have been dead. Again, he is fails to read the woman's mind, who proves to have act much better than he supposes. Thus, both stories point to the way in which the nineteenth century men regarded cleverness in women as an absolute exception, and therefore, as Holmes terms it, any smart woman would be called "the woman": "He used to make merry over the cleverness of women, but I have not heard him do it of late. "
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BRCA1 in Sporadic Breast Cancer, 2007.
A study of the literature examining the effects of BRCA1 mutations in sporadic breast cancer.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses the effects of BRCA1 in sporadic breast cancer. It analyzes studies that suggest that non-genetic risk factors may differ in women who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation more than in women who do not have such a mutation. It describes each of the three studies and their conclusions, but suggests that further studies need to be done to examine the exact effects and possible prevention of the BRCA1 mutation.
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"Surprisingly, closely similar findings were described in each of the three studies, though scientists doing the studies expected to find these results. In the Netherlands study, they described for the first time the high expression of EGFR in breast cancers related to BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations (van der Groep, et al. 615). In the Korean study, BRCA-associated tumors showed lower ER, PR, and HER-2/neu and higher p53 expression, findings in accordance with previous studies, though the ages of the subjects were found to be younger than those of other studies. Also, in the Korean study, BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations did not identify any of the founder mutations common to western populations, though they admit that more population-based studies need to be done. They found that the BRCA1 anomaly had characteristics indicating either higher mitotic activity or no tubule formation, often with lymphocytic infiltration. In all cases, BRCA2 mutations were invasively cancerous. There were other factors that each study admitted had influences on analysis, such as sporadic carcinogenetic pathways, age, family history and estrogen and progesterone receptors. The Netherlands study added that the expression of Ki57 and EGFR was found to be related to sporadic cancer. The Icelandic study found phenotypic similarities between BRCA1 methylated and familial BRCA1 breast tumors (Birgisdotter, et al. 9)."
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BRCA1 in Sporadic Breast Cancer, 2007.
A study of the literature examining the effects of BRCA1 mutations in sporadic breast cancer.
1,425 words (approx. 5.7 pages), 3 sources, APA, £ 26.95
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This paper discusses the effects of BRCA1 in sporadic breast cancer. It analyzes studies that suggest that non-genetic risk factors may differ in women who have a BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation more than in women who do not have such a mutation. It describes each of the three studies and their conclusions, but suggests that further studies need to be done to examine the exact effects and possible prevention of the BRCA1 mutation.
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"Surprisingly, closely similar findings were described in each of the three studies, though scientists doing the studies expected to find these results. In the Netherlands study, they described for the first time the high expression of EGFR in breast cancers related to BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutations (van der Groep, et al. 615). In the Korean study, BRCA-associated tumors showed lower ER, PR, and HER-2/neu and higher p53 expression, findings in accordance with previous studies, though the ages of the subjects were found to be younger than those of other studies. Also, in the Korean study, BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutations did not identify any of the founder mutations common to western populations, though they admit that more population-based studies need to be done. They found that the BRCA1 anomaly had characteristics indicating either higher mitotic activity or no tubule formation, often with lymphocytic infiltration. In all cases, BRCA2 mutations were invasively cancerous. There were other factors that each study admitted had influences on analysis, such as sporadic carcinogenetic pathways, age, family history and estrogen and progesterone receptors. The Netherlands study added that the expression of Ki57 and EGFR was found to be related to sporadic cancer. The Icelandic study found phenotypic similarities between BRCA1 methylated and familial BRCA1 breast tumors (Birgisdotter, et al. 9)."
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Antebellum America, 2007.
An analysis of the plight of women and African-Americans as marginalized groups in antebellum America.
1,357 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, MLA, £ 25.95
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This paper examines how women and African-Americans represented two groups with limited rights in antebellum America. It looks at how, socially, both were considered to have a role and a place and how neither had complete rights when compared with white men in the same society. It also examines how both women and African-Americans were marginalized by both Northern and Southern society for the entirety of the antebellum period and how the marginalization of blacks and women allowed for a social hierarchy wherein every member of society had a clear place.
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"The availability of social function to white women was not unlike the availability of religion to African Americans. Even on slave plantations slave owners considered it important to impress Christian values on their slaves. In James Mars' exploit, he explains how the minister who had owner his parents had arranged and carried out their marriage so that they could live a Christian life (3-5). That the slave-owners felt any importance in this is particularly interesting, in that Mars' mother already had a child by a previous white owner (Mars, 4). Previous sexual relationships or children would have been unacceptable in a white women looking to marry; however, the sexualization of African American women allowed white individuals to look the other way."
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Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Yellow Wallpaper", 2007.
This paper discusses Charlotte Perkins Gilman's novella "The Yellow Wallpaper", a canonical book of feminist literature.
3,205 words (approx. 12.8 pages), 8 sources, APA, £ 51.95
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This paper explains that Charlotte Perkins Gilman's masterpiece "The Yellow Wallpaper", which is a semi-autobiographical work based on her own experiences with postpartum depression, was radical and advanced for its time; hence, the significance of this novella was not fully recognized when it was published in 1892. The author points out that the central theme is the development of a state of psychos and apparent insanity in the central character; however, the full meaning of the novella lies in the reasons and the causes for this apparent deterioration. The paper relates that the pattern in literature of male dominance and female subjugation, as presented by Gilman, has been noted by modern feminist literary critics and is a prime example of the use of art in the fight against sexual and societal oppression.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Summary and overview
Discussion
The Wallpaper
Theoretical Perspectives
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"From a social and gender perspective, there is little doubt that many commentators view "The Yellow Wallpaper" as an expression of gender oppression and the need for personal equality in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Mental illness is interpreted in this story as the result of oppression and the denial of individual expression. The illness and the slide into apparent madness that the central character undergoes in this story is seen from one theoretical perspective as a form of resistance to conventional gender roles and male oppression in a patriarchal environment."
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Susan Glaspell's Mystery Character: Minnie Wright, 2007.
This paper analyzes the character of Minnie Wright, who is continuously scrutinized but never appears, in Susan Glaspell's one act play "Trifles" and the related story "A Jury of Her Peers".
2,105 words (approx. 8.4 pages), 8 sources, MLA, £ 37.95
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This paper explains that Susan Glaspell, in her play "Trifles" and novel "A Jury of Her Peers", presents the character of Minnie Wright through the many "trifles", or small clues, recognized by the two women---Mrs. Hale and Mrs. Peters---who accompany the official murder investigation team. The author points out that this device of the "unseen woman", also used by Edgar Allen Poe and Arthur Conan Doyle, draws attention to the marginalization of women who are unseen by men in a patriarchal society. The paper stresses that because they dismissed the importance of "trifles", the investigators could not solve the mystery of who Minnie Wright was and why she would murder her husband.
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"Mrs. Peters and Mrs. Hale allow us to see Minnie without actually seeing her. Both women share a significant number of life experiences and similar life responsibilities with Minnie. As such, they can see many small things that are nevertheless significant. These insignificant "trifles" include the half-sifted flour (or laid out bread), the preserves, the poorly sewn quilting patch, and the dead canary. One of the trifles noticed by the women but overlooked by the men was that of the flour / bread. Mustazza points out that this scene contains one of the subtle differences in scene between "Trifles" and "A Jury of Her Peers"."
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