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1.	Beauty Pagents & Their Depiction Of Women This 8 page argumentative essay explores how beauty pageants depict women, and discusses whether they are demeaning or actually present a positive image for the modern woman.

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Approaches In Gender Studies Gender issues are explored in this 4 page overview which focuses on three schools of thought. Social psychological and cognitive principles are compared and contrasted along with an exploration of Social Learning Theory and its applicability. Bibliography lists 7 sources .

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Critique of Western Feminist Representation A 7 page paper that discusses the argument between feminists on the issue of 'third world' representation of women. The paper focuses upon theories presented by Abu-Lughod, Mahanty, Russo and Torres, and also looks at Bell Hooks' theory that feminists must interact with the women they study in order to get a true understanding of the applicability of theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

4.	Current Problems in Sex Roles and Inequality A 4 page paper explaining the current trend in sex role perception. The writer examines the issues of sexism, traditional sex roles in education, religion, and the military, etc. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

5.	Equal Rights, Gender Differences & The Problems of Women A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the arguments of Condorcet, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft and Gouges on the problems of women, and evaluates their perspectives for or against equal rights.

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Feminist Leaders A 10 page research paper on Alice Paul, Eleanor Roosevelt and Mary P. Ryan and their contributions to the feminist movement. The writer posits that Paul was radical, but highly successful, Roosevelt was enigmatic, and that Ryan shows bias toward NOW, but that all were very influential in their time and that their legacy continues today. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Gender & Society / Perceived Inferiority Of Women Is Social-- Not Biological In this well-written 6 page essay, the writer discusses sociobiological theory -- asserting that women's roles are not biological..they are created by society. Gender stereotypes are discussed in considerable detail and arguments are made about whether or not the Feminist movement is truly definable as a move for equality or superiority. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

8.	Gender Identity Gender identity and human sexuality are explored in this 5 page overview that focuses on three schools of thought. Social constructionist, evolutionary, and psychodynamic principles are compared and contrasted in terms of development. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

9.	Gender Inequality & Society 8 page sociological discussion of gender inequality. Author emphasizes magnitude of the problem, reasons etc; Excellent detail and arguments. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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Gender Roles, Organization & Leadership An 8 page paper comparing the gender role aspect of three societies. All societies maintain variations of generalities that can apply to many, if not most, other societies, one of which is that males are traditional leaders. Though there are some cultures where this is not the standard organization, those cultures are rare. Here, the role of gender as it affects leadership, and to a lesser extent, social organization is examined in and compared among three societies: the Sepik region of Papua, New Guinea; the community of Stinking Creek, Kentucky; and the general society in which we live. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Gloria Steinem: A 10 page paper on the life of Gloria Steinem. Her life is illustrated including her childhood. Steinem made many political stands and was most know for her policies towards the feminist movement in which she was instrumental in creating. Descriptions of her books and writings are also noted. Steinem made quite an impact on society and how we view women and their rights. A works cited page follows containing 8 references.

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Misogyny Analyzed This 8 page research paper examines the concept of misogyny and its role in the social construction of the male identity. Specifically discussed are its implications for social equality, the role of religion in supporting or rejecting misogyny, violence, attitudes of women and homosexuals and the relation to homophobia. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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National Organization for Women: NOW! This 6 page report reviews the history of the NOW organization, including historical precedents and leadership that laid a foundation for the organization. Current activities and policies are discussed to clarify the purpose of the NOW organization. Ten references are cited in bibliography.

14.	Organizational Dynamics / Women's Movement A 5 page essay on how the women's movement influenced organizational dynamics and the advantages that it passed on to today's women's movement. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

15.	Rosemarie Tong / Feminist Thought A 5 page paper that provides an analysis of Tong's book, Feminist Thought. This paper supports Tong's philosophical thesis, which demonstrates the historical and societal influences on the seven different forms of feminism. No additional sources cited.

16.	Self-Esteem and Body Image This 8 page paper delves into the subject of self-esteem and body image, inclusive of a study that shows differences primarily by age and sex. Bibliography lists 8 sources.

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Sexual and Marital Alternatives A 7 page paper that presents the alternatives some women are choosing around the world as an escape from the marriage construct model. The model is presented and used throughout the paper. The paper operates from the views of feminist anthropologists such as Pat Caplan and Veona Oldenburg, and posits that the empowerment actions embodied in the courtesans of Indian and lesbian mothers, in effect, are empowering acts to the women in those situations, despite their relationship to the model. These acts, therefore, make a positive contribution to the feminist anthropological record. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Should Feminism Continue? 9 page analytical discussion of feminism. Writer attempts to answer the question "Now that women have achieved a level of success in the U.S., can Feminism whither away ?"--Conclusive and well-researched answer is "no." Discussed heavily is the concept of "glass ceilings" (business/management term) and the insightful works of contemporary feminist writers like Naomi Wolf. Bibliography lists 7 sources.

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The New Feminism A 7 page paper describing the changes that have come over the Women's Movement in the past few years. It redefines feminism as the struggle to end sexist oppression wherever it may be, and describes some of the efforts of the more prominent agents of change. Bibliography lists 5 sources.

20.	The Roles Of Gender / Are Men and Women Treated Equally? A 5 page examination of the roles of our gender in society and the differences in the way these roles are perceived and treated. No sources are listed.

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The Struggle To Reshape Thinking About Gender A 7 page paper that discusses the need to act on feminist theory, and posits that feminist anthropologists move out of the ivory tower and into action. The writer includes discussion around views of feminist anthropological theory postulated by writers such as Naomi Wolf, Marilyn Strathern, Pat Caplan, and bell hooks. Bibliography lists 6 sources.

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Traditional Attitudes Towards Men & Change A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic issues regarding the continuation of traditional attitudes towards men within the culture. This paper reflects the perspectives presented by Nathan McCall (Makes Me Wanna Holler) and Robert Bly (Iron John). Bibliography lists no additional sources.

23.	Women In Power A 5 page paper on how woman in Florida and other parts of the country have become empowered to achieve success, power, and how they continue to promote and lobby for womens' rights. The writer also talks a little about the woman suffrage and the womens' rights movement.

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Women Across Many Cultures - Things Remain The Same 5 pages in length. Women's position world wide have changed drastically over the past few decades. They have achieved a more equal standing in the workplace as well as other areas. But while their contributions may be more readily recognized and appreciated, women still remain the primary care givers within the family unit. They also, more often than not, perform the same essential jobs within a household as they have since the beginning of time. This holds true for many countries world wide as well as the United States. Bibliography lists 10 sources.

25.	Women's Lives In The 1830s A 5 page paper on the topic of the diversity of the life experiences of three different American woman during the 1830s. One diary and two autobiographies are used to show that there really is no truly universal American experience. Bibliography lists three sources.

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Women's Rights & The Law / Views Of Catherine MacKinnon & Richard Epstein Both law professors with opposing ideologies, MacKinnon & Epstein, are discussed in a 5 page analysis as it pertains to the legislation of women's rights. The writer concludes in agreement with Epstein. No additional sources used.

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Women's Rights & The Theories of The Enlightenment A 5 page paper that provides a distinct overview of the arguments of a number of Enlightenment theorists, including Condorcet, Rousseau, Wollstonecraft and Gouges on the problems of women, and evaluates their perspectives for or against equal rights.

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Sexual Harassment in Government Agencies Sexual Harassment in Government Agencies: A 5-page treatise on the progress in women's fight against sexual harassment in government agencies. Stresses that, though there has been progress in the federal arena as well as in the private sector, there are unique barriers in place for government employees who wish to report sexual harassment. Lists 4 sources.

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Purpose and Femininity A 5 page paper discussing man's "oppression" of women based on examples given in three feminist articles. One of those articles describes Georgia O'Keeffe's disdain of the men who fail to see her paintings of flowers as she sees them. In O'Keeffe's view, the fault lies with the men, rather than with the artist's ability to cause her audience to see her flowers from her point of view. The paper labels that failure as lying with the artist, rather than with the audience, and extrapolates O'Keeffe's experience to corporate America, where the failure of some women to rise to senior management levels is blamed on the glass ceiling, rather than the inherent abilities of the women that have been passed over. Sympathy exists, but only where it is deserved. Bibliography lists 3 sources.

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Women In America / Elizabeth Cady Stanton A 5 page paper comparing and contrasting antebellum days to progressive days and how they relate to the issues of women's rights. Elizabeth Cady Stanton is the main focus and her "Declaration of Sentiments" is discussed in depth along with two other works: "20 Years at Hull House" by Jane Addams, and "Women in Modern America" by Lois Banner. Bibliography lists 4 sources.

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