"Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass" and "The Scarlet Letter": Reflections of Mindsets, Literature, and Societal Restrictions
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A 5 page comparison of the societal restrictions which faced Frederick Douglass and Nathaniel Hawthorne as was reflected in their nineteenth century books. Emphasizes that these restrictions were shaped both by historical and contemporary mindsets and that these mindsets are best reflected in other writings of the time and the decades preceding that time. Utilizes the philosophies and writings of such individuals as Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexis Tocqueville to illustrate these mindsets. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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"Out to Work" by Alice Kessler-Harris
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A 5 page paper which presents and examination of Alice Kessler-Harris' book "Out to Work." The paper discusses some of the most important events in the history of the United States as it relates to women and the workforce. No additional sources cited.
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"The Role of Women in Human Evolution"
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A 3 page review of author Margaret Ehrenberg's views on the emergence of gender roles in mankind's evolution. Published in editors Caroline B. Brettell and Carolyn F. Sargent anthology titled "Gender in Cross-Cultural Perspective", this article questions the traditional anthropological explanation of women's role in evolution. No additional sources are listed.
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"Unruly" Women
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A 5 page research paper that looks at stories of nineteenth century "unruly" women, that is, women who did not passively accept the dictates of society. The writer looks at the heroine of the film The Piano, Kate Chopin's "The Story of an Hour," and Charlotte Perkins Gilman's "The Unnatural Mother." Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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'Moll Flanders,' 'History Of Misella' And 'The Rambler': How The Role Of Women Shaped 18th Century London Society
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14 pages in length. There has rarely been a time in the history of mankind that women have not had to struggle in order to assert their worth as a gender. From the time when males first declared patriarchal authority over their female counterparts, women have fought – in various ways and with various results – to be treated both equitably and respectfully. Literature has long reflected this perpetual struggle between the genders, most often taking the side that support patriarchal control; however, a slow but steady change began occurring in eighteenth century London society that helped nurture a growing metamorphosis, which included Samuel Johnson 'Rambler' (Misella), Daniel Defoe's 'Moll Flanders' and Frances Burney's 'Evelina: Or, the History of a Young Lady's Entrance into the World.' Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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'The Health Practices of Homeless Women / A Causal Model'
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A 5 page paper critiquing Linda Flynn's publication named above, an investigation into both observed and reported health practices of homeless urban women. Where medical records were lacking, the author attempted to estimate the level of health care these women had known previous to their homeless life. Limited to data collection only by self-reporting, however, neither the author nor the reader can be fully persuaded that the research accomplished its intended mission.
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10-point Plan To Bring Security And Peace To Homosexuals, Feminists And Abortion Supporters
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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? Is it too much to hope for that social bias begin to wane in exchange for a more understanding and open-minded world? Indeed, what lies at the foundation of all intolerance – be that toward homosexuals, feminists or those who support abortion – is a combination of fear and ignorance, an alliance that not only precludes the chance for security and peace but one that also encourages just the opposite. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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A Case Study in Domestic Abuse
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An 8 page overview of the issues which are inherent in domestic abuse. Uses a fictional family to illustrate these issues and possible mechanisms for resolution. Provides extensive statistics regarding the different forms and prevalence of domestic abuse. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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A Consideration of Affirmative Action
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A 7 page examination of Affirmative Action. The author defines Affirmative Action and explores some of its results. The intent of Affirmative Action, of course, is to level the playing field in terms of women and minorities. It has been at least partially successful in making this accomplishment. Some, however, contend that Affirmative Action has a darker side as well. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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A Discussion on Censorship
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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.
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A Feminist Perspective of the English Language
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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 inaccurate and less than factual information. Also discusses our tendency to become immune to certain forms of communication and to be more receptive, rather than less, to incendiary talk, violence, and inflammatory rhetoric. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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