Marge Piercy’s “Women on the Edge of Time” as an Example of Feminist Utopian Literature
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A 6 page paper which the concept of utopia from a feminist context, providing insight into the author’s ideology, with a brief background to consider the times in which the novel was written, and a specific consideration of what makes the novel utopian, in terms of content, form and structure. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Maria Luisa Bombal's The Tree
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The story of The Tree by Maria Luisa Bombal is based on events in the life of a young woman that are infused with exaggerated and, or, 'magical' elements. This 5 page paper asserts that story is centered on the gender roles of Hispanic society that negate the existence of women through a focus on male roles. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Marriage and the Role of Women
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This 8 page paper provides an overview of the concept of marriage and the role of women through assessments of the views of St. Augustine, St. Jerome and a number of other writings. This paper assesses the substantial directives for marriage outlined in the writings of religious philosophers and the way in which these were applied in medieval times. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Marriage is Detrimental to the Freedom of Women
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This 6 page paper examines several films, plays, short stories and so forth to provide support for the thesis that women are unfulfilled in marriage. Both life and literature is discussed. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Married and Single Women in the Early Nineteenth Century
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A Comparison to Jane Austin's Emma; This 6 page paper considers the public and private perceptions of women at the beginning of the nineteen century. There was a great difference in the status of a married woman and that of a single woman, which can be seen by the way in which it contrasts with heroine of the book Emma and the self determination shown by Emma, and the results of her actions. The bibliography cites 3 sources.
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Married Women in the Workplace; A Dissertation Proposal
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This 5 page paper is a proposal for a dissertation that will study the influences that act on married women determining whether or not they actively participate in the workplace. The paper considers the background, the research question, a brief literary review as well as considering how the study may be conducted. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
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Martin & Gould/Gender Stereotype & Reproduction
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A 3 page essay that discusses the essays "The Egg and the Sperm" by Emily Martin and "Women's Brains" by Jay Gould. Both authors address how culture can shape and influence what scientists present as "fact." While Martin and Gould address different aspects of gender bias that have appeared in science, they are in agreement that gender stereotypes of male and female behavior have highly influenced how natural phenomena is perceived. Both essays suggest that the general public should be highly skeptical of science whenever so-called "scientific" conclusions appear to justify or rationalize societal biases. No additional sources cited.
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Mary Wilkins Freeman
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5 pages in length. Feminist and ghost story writer Mary Wilkins Freeman, a child of poverty, grew up surrounded by the overwhelming sense of failure that permeated from her long-suffering father, whose bouts with depression – brought on by harrowing Civil War episodes – only exacerbated his inability to sustain his family's needs. Ever resourceful, Mary did her best to alleviate the pressure at home by painting and teaching, however, the "family's economic decline" (McFadden, 2000) was in such a fierce downward spiral that even her best attempts were far too inadequate. Writing became her economic mainstay, and she began earning money for her literary efforts as early as 1881; still, this was not to be a help to her destitute family, all of who died during the following two years. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Mary Wollstonecraft and Her Influence on Feminism
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A 5 page paper which discusses the life and works of Mary Wollstonecraft, illustrating her profound influence on the women's rights movement. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Women
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A 10 page paper which examines and analyzes Mary Wollstonecraft’s A Vindication of the Rights of Women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Masculinity And Femininity
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5 pages in length. Society has long upheld to belief that things must be categorized, separated and defined in order for them to fit snugly into the standard of preconceived notions. The aspects of masculinity and femininity are no different in this regard, inasmuch as they are inherently diverse by nature yet are also further divided by social dictates. One of the ways in which this occurs is through the "nature versus nurture" indicators that are preset in every individual, such as that of language and body type. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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McElvaine/Eve's Seed
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A 5 page book review that examines a text that offers an alternative view of history. In the prologue to his text Eve's Seed: Biology, the Sexes and the Course of History (2001), historian Robert S. McElvaine states that "If the complex argument of the book had to be reduced to one sentence," it would be that "Hell hath no fury like a man devalued" (McElvaine 1). By this McElvaine means that the story of Adam and Eve was actually about the "fall of Man" but rather a metaphorical account of the rise of women, as he credits women with the invention of agriculture. Through this invention in the early pre-history of the race, women surpassed men and destroyed the significance of the male role as a hunter to the survival of the tribe. Furthermore, going to the heart of the biological difference between the sexes, McElvaine argues the male assertions of superiority can be traced to the "male inability to bear and nourish children" (McElvaine 3). Based on these propositions, McElvaine proceeds to offer a revisionist history that takes a decidedly different perspective from the traditional male-oriented view. No additional sources cited.
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Measure For Measure/A Feminist View
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A 7 page essay that discusses this Shakespearean work from a feminist perspective. Shakespeare's Elizabethan era was characterized by an "oppressive patriarchal culture," yet within this society, there are existed contradictions, "pressure point," so to speak, where there were "opportunities for resistance" (Findlay 7). This is the theoretical position taken by Alison Findlay in her text A Feminist Perspective on Renaissance Drama (1999). Using Findlay's feminist position, it possible to interpret Shakespeare's manipulation of the trope of virginity in Measure For Measure as offering a feminist perspective. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Media Depictions of Gender
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A 5 page contention that our social constructs of gender are impacted by a number of factors. One of the more insidious of these factors is the media. To some degree, our contemporary ideas of gender are constructed in, by, and through media representations. Children, in particular, are susceptible to the influence of the media in shaping their ideas of gender. These ideas are then put into play in various aspects of our culture, our society, our economy, and our individual lives. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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MEDIA IMPACT ON WOMEN AND GIRLS
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This essay examines how the media (including television, film, print and commercials) impacts the self-image that women and girls have of themselves. Topics include studies that have been done to ascertain the media's impact on women's roles in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Medieval Gender Roles
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Western Civilization often emphasizes the theme of human freedom. The role of women in medieval Europe has been portrayed as having limited freedom, denying them the right to exercise free will in a society dominated by religious considerations as well as being in the process of social and economic transition. This 7 page paper proposes that during the Middle Ages there were a number of factors that influenced gender roles, among them the preponderance of war and the assumption of political power by the church. Once the effects of war had declined, the church stepped in to re-establish former roles. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Men & Cosmetic Surgery
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A 4 page argumentative essay that focuses on the fact that there is an increased demand by men for cosmetic surgery. The writer argues that there is a distinct sociological trend toward valuing male beauty and subjecting men to the same pressures experienced by women to meet unrealistic standards of beauty. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Men Are Far From Being The Stronger Sex - They Are Actually The Opposite
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10 pages in length. Men are far from being the stronger sex - they are actually the opposite – a statement wholly supportable when one considers men's health in contemporary society, with particular attention being paid to the concept of masculinity. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Men, Women, & Differences in Non-Verbal Communication
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In this 2 page essay, the writer observes differences between men and women in non-verbal communication patterns & habits.. Among other things, it is concluded that men are generally more expressive with their hands than their female counterparts ! No Bibliography.
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Mernissi's Beyond The Veil
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Fatima Mernissi has provided a look into the Islamic culture from the participants viewpoint in her book, Beyond The Veil. This 10 page paper argues that exploration of gender roles and their impact on the norms and values of the Islamic culture of Morocco allows the reader a greater understanding of the differences between the Western and Islamic culture as well as providing insight into the validity of gender stratification from the view of Islamic law and culture. No additional sources are listed.
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Modern Gender Roles
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This 5 page paper looks at gender roles. Many examples from contemporary society are provided. Academic sources are used to analyze gender and society. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Most Witchcraft Accusations Were Made Against Women
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20 pages in length. The discomfort that fear and unfamiliarity breeds has lead many societies to condemn certain populations for no rational reason. Looking back into history, perhaps no other example illustrates how unmitigated alarm and ignorance can create a living hell for those on the receiving end of such prejudiced treatment as with the subject of witchcraft. While both men and women alike were fingered as witches, women suffered considerably more accusations and, therefore, more indignities. Mental illness and gender emancipation, combined with the rampant fear of an unenlightened Puritan society, represented the primary reasons why witchcraft accusations were made mostly against women. Bibliography lists 17 sources.
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Muller v. Oregon
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This 5 page paper considers the case of Muller v Oregon and this case that sought to prevent women from working for more than ten hours a day impacted on women’s rights and the different views of equality that that may have existed at the time. The bibliography cites 1 source.
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Nations, Nationalism and Gender
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A 7 page paper that discusses this topic. Sociologists have long noted the significant role that nationalism plays in regards to the establishment of nation-states and their resulting societies. The traditional approach to this subject has focused on men and the ideologies of nationalism; however, women play a pivotal role in nationalistic scenarios, as the way in which they are imagined and treated provides the rationalization for nationalistic perceptions, discourse and, quite often, political conflict. This examination of literature looks specifically at gender is conceptualized and embedded within the contexts of various portrayals of nationalism. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Natural Gender Roles in Society
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A 3 page paper which examines natural gender roles in society. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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New femininities, gender constructs and popular culture
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A paper which looks at various aspects of the new femininities, with reference to social constructs of gender and the impact of third wave feminism in popular culture, including the movie version of Aileen Wuornos's life, Thelma and Louise, and Bridget Jones. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Nineteenth Century Women: Courage And Strength Despite Gender-Based Discrimination
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8 pages in length. The writer discusses "The Last of the Mohicans" and "The Scarlet Letter" as they relate to nineteenth century gender issues. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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North Country/An Anthropological Evaluation
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A 7 page research paper that discusses this film. North Country, directed by Niki Caro, portrays the story of Josey Aimes, a story that is inspired by the woman who began with nation's very first class action lawsuit for sexual harassment. This film portrays the multifaceted and complex factors that influenced the behavior of the characters and, thus, provides a telling commentary on gender expectations and norms within the context of American society. The following examination of this film first offers a synopsis of the plot, but then discusses the film from an anthropological point of view. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Ntozake Shange's "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When The Rainbow Is Enuf : A Choreopoem"
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses patriarchy, gender and ethnic oppression as they relate to Shange's work. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Obstacles Facing Minority Women Versus Those Of Minority Men In Attaining Success And Employment
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7 pages in length. The obstacles facing minority women versus those of minority men in attaining success and employment clearly prove how women have been and continue to be at a greater disadvantage. Even in today's seemingly more gender equitable society, women still struggle to achieve the same status and financial recognition as their male counterparts. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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On Boys, Girls and the Veil/A Film Review
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A 6 page film review that explores the topics covered in the film from an anthropological viewpoint. Egyptian director Yousry Nasrallah's 1995 documentary On Boys, Girls and the Veil is a fascinating and intriguing film that will challenge Western viewers preconceptions of Islamic custom, particularly in regards to that most controversial of subjects--the veil. This examination of the film examines how the veil is portrayed in this documentary, relating this to other anthropological investigations of how the veil works in Middle Eastern gender relations and in the lives of Middle Eastern women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Out In The Redwoods/An Oral History
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A 3 page research paper that investigates the an history project, “Four Decades of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgendered History—Out In the Redwoods,” which was conducted by the University of California at Santa Cruz (UCSC). The experience of being gay has changed over the ensuing decades since Gay liberation first emerged as a civil rights movement in the 1960s. The UCSC project demonstrates how the experience of being other than heterosexual on the UCSC campus changed during this time. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Out of the Frying Pan & Into the Fire - The Changing Role of Women Since 1970
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A 4 page paper that examines the changing role of the female gender since the implementation of the sex discrimination laws and protection of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Discussed are the dual role identities faced by women of the 1970s and 1980s as well as the achievements gained in the 1990s. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Out Of Work Divorced Mother: Is It Her Fault?
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5 pages in length. Laura is a twenty-four-year-old Caucasian woman who is divorced with three young children. Her ex-husband Josh, who works in a mill in Josephine County, Oregon, has dutifully maintained his child support payments; however, Laura is very upset because it is not enough to support both her and her children. She has a high school education yet has not been able to find full time work, which she significantly attributes to her lack of any pertinent skills. It has come to the point where she must receive food stamps in order to feed her children, which upsets her even more, because she feels it is all her fault that she is in this situation. Clearly, that is not the case, inasmuch as the overwhelming social forces and cultural influences have served to involuntarily shape her life to the exclusion of her own choices. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Outrageous Acts, Everyday Rebellions
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7 pages. In this paper the student is to think of an act which in some way makes the world a better place for women, or even perhaps for one woman. This outrageous act, as it may be called, will be examined in this paper as well as the reason the choice was made to take this action, and the results of the choice. While this is only a hypothetical example, this excellent model paper discusses an 'outrageous act' which serves to make the world a better place for at least one person. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Parental Interaction / Effects On The Development Of Children's Gender Roles
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A 16 page examination of gender roles and how these roles are shaped during early childhood by parental and societal interaction. Includes an extensive bibliography with dozens of sources cited.
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Pariarchy and the Repression of Women: Reflections in Literature
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A 6 page review of some of the writings of Kate Chopin, Charlotte Perkins Gilman, and Carolyn Kizer. Included are Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour” and “The Awakening”, Gilman’s “Yellow Wallpaper” and "Women and Economics: A Study of the Economic Relation Between Men and Women as a Factor in Social Evolution", and Kizer’s “The Bitch”. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
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Patriarchal societies and Britain
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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
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Patricia L. Hunter's "Women's Power – Women's Passion"
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5 pages in length. Patricia L. Hunter raises questions that have been asked for centuries; through her insightful analysis, the reader is able to gain a significantly better understanding of just how patriarchal and hypocritical religion is as a whole. That women were to also be made in God's image brings to light the notion of gender superiority, inasmuch as there should be no separation between male and female when it comes to one gender oppressing the other. The author continues by pointing out that not only does such a dominance exist, but there are also subgroups of women who are considered even less worthy than others, with African-Americans considered one of the lowest of all female gender subgroups. At the crux of her article, Hunter tries to raise the bar on blind acceptance of conventional religious interpretation as being the final word in gender roles. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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Peggy Orenstein/ "School Girls"
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A 5 page analysis of Peggy Orenstein's book, "School Girls," which chronicles the drop in self esteem and confidence that often plagues girls in junior high. Orenstein's book discusses her research at two junior high schools that confirms this problem in early adolescence. No additional sources cited.
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Phenomenal Women in Literature: Phenomenal Characters as They are Produced by Phenomenal Authors
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A 5 page discussion of the theme of phenomenal women as reflected in the female characters of Andrienne Rich, Joyce Carol Oates, Marge Piercy, Maya Angelou, Linda Paston, and Susan Glaspell. This paper acknowledges each of these authors and their female characters as having a positive role not only in the personal development of the author but also in the development of the world as a whole. They are, indeed, phenomenal women. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Phenomenal Women: Andrienne Rich, Joyce Carol Oates, Marge Piercy, Maya Angelou, Linda Paston, and Susan Glaspell
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A 5 page exploration into the theme of phenomenal women as supported by these authors. This paper acknowledges each of these women as having a positive role not only in the personal development of the author but also in the development of the world as a whole. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Policy Analysis Of Battered Women
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20 pages in length. The extent to which the prevalence of battered women has reached its apex is both grand and far-reaching; that legislation exists to address this perpetual behavior speaks to the regularity this social ill persists. While all states experience much the same occurrence of battered women, as well as their respective legislation to deal with its frequency, Michigan has historically been slow to reach the same levels of protective legislation as other states around the country. Therefore, this paper will recognize the incidence of battered women both nationally and from Michigan's narrower perspective, as well as address the improvements Michigan's legislative policy has made over the recent past. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
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Politics and the Role of Women:
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This 6 page paper examines the viewpoints of John Kerry and George Bush in terms of their stance on women's issues. Furthermore, by assessing their positions on these issues, this paper illustrates how the view of women has evolved politically. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Portrayal of Sexuality as Found in Muriel Spark’s “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and “The Driver’s Seat”
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This is a 4 page paper discussing the portrayal of sexuality in Spark’s two works “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” (1961) and “The Driver’s Seat” (1970). Muriel Spark presents different portrayals of women and sexuality within two of her works, “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” and “The Driver’s Seat”. In “The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie” Spark uses strategies to allow the reader to become aware of her constant comparison of Brodie’s life with that of a man’s. As Brodie becomes more in control during the “prime” of her life, her character is physically and mentally compared with that of strong historical figures. In addition, Spark shows Brodie as a representative of the growing feminism throughout the 1930s in which women began to travel more on their own and live their lives outside of the religious confines of the past. The central character, Lise, in “The Driver’s Seat” however, portrays an embittered and business-like modern women. Spark uses business imagery to describe Lise and how women in the 1960s modern business world have become ordinary, tight-lipped and are judged on how many personnel are “above them” or “below them”. In addition, Lise tries to search for a man who has a “lack of absence” which indicates that men as well as women are affected by the impersonalized nature of the modern world. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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