The Average Women's Contribution To History in the Early Twentieth Century
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An 8 page paper looking at the way women's contributions to our culture have fundamentally altered American history in the early part of this century. The paper contends that even if women's political contributions are ignored, changing social attitudes - changed by women, from within -- toward such issues as consumerism, contraception, and working outside the home transformed our culture. Bibliography lists five sources.
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The Female Prime Ministers of New Zealand
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This 10page paper looks at Helen Clark and Jennifer Shipley of New Zealand, the current and former Prime Ministers. The paper considers how gender has played an issue in gaining and retaining leadership as well as the other influences that have been evidenced on their political careers. The bibliography cites 7 sources.
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The Impact Of Women In The Military And Combat Roles
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13 pages in length. Men and women have waged a battle of the sexes since human beings first established hierarchy during the formation of Millennium Man; to think contemporary society still grapples with this long-standing struggle is to understand just how the aspect of gender identity continues to be, with the presence of females in the military reflecting one of the most argued concepts. While the question of women in combat remains constant - not the least of which includes "whether women are so inherently different from men that they are not able to be involved in killing, or should not be, to problems of unit cohesion" (Quester 27) - the historical nature of female presence in the military atmosphere has proven both strong and unyielding to gender pressure. Bibliography lists 24 sources.
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The Need For Equity For Women's Sports
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A 4 page paper. Everyone knows who Babe Ruth was but far fewer people know who Babe Didrikson Zaharias. One reason for this discrepancy in notoriety is news coverage. Women's athletic and sports programs have not received the same level of funding or the same degree of publicity. This essay discusses these discrepancies, comments on Title IX and cites research that illustrates the benefits of sports programs and athletics for girls and women. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
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The Phenomenon of Geraldine Ferraro / Media Portrayal
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A well-researched 30 page paper on the first woman to be nominated for national office in the United States. The writer describes the media's portrayal of Ferraro and how she coped with the 'bad press' she received. Ferraro's unique social responsibilities and the media's unfair treatment of her -- based entirely on gender -- are of primary importance to this discussion. Bibliography lists 11 sources.
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The Subjugation of Women From Ancient Times to the Seventeenth Century
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A 3 page discussion of the ancient and historic subjugation of women. Contends that while differences in the societal roles between men and women may at one time have been justifiable, this justification has not been valid for centuries. Points out change became a particularly obvious part of the Victorian Era. Concludes that different women took different approaches to effect the changes which they saw as necessary in regard to their traditional gender roles in the Victorian Era. While many chose to stay in the home in the same role they had occupied for years, others sought jobs, and still others sought education. In comparison to the women's movement which we know today, the women's movement of this earlier time was muted to say the least. Never-the-less progress was made and women slowly began to carve their own niche into society as a whole. Bibliography lists 1 source.
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United States Women's Soccer: Success In Such A Short Time
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13 pages in length. The twenty-first century has witnessed myriad changes to the sport of soccer, not the least of which has been the addition of women's teams. Amidst the struggle and strife rose a special strength that helped propel soccer to the heights it has reached in contemporary global athletics; with the entire world rallying around this original form of football, the World Cup has taken on an entirely new look by adding women to its long and illustrious history. Bibliography lists 16 sources.
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Violence and Heroism: Women in the Media
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A 5 page paper which examines the relationship between violence and heroism as it relates to women in the media. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Watson’s Theory of Human Caring
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This 5 page paper provides an overview of Watson's nursing prespectives. Nursing theorist Jean Watson developed her Theory of Human Caring in the late 1970s, as a result of Watson’s efforts to bring greater meaning to the health care process. This paper outlines this theory. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Women And Business Enterprise
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5 pages in length. Increasing numbers of women are going into or starting their own business. However, as advantageous as this may sound, the female gender is faced with a combination of opportunities and hindrances inherent to the quest to hold a place in business enterprise. From reaching the apex of corporate rank to feeling the constraint of the glass ceiling, women continue to reap the benefits and fight the gender battles directly related to commerce. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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WOMEN AND POLITICS: RUNNING FOR OFFICE
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This paper examines the question of why more women aren't in higher political positions. Topics under discussion include fund-raising for women's political campaigns, the perception of women in politics and how the media contributes to the dearth of women in politics through biased coverage. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Women and Religion in the South
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A 14 page paper which discusses women and their involvement in religion in the South. The paper covers the history of this involvement. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Women and the California Gold Rush
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15 pages in length. a fascinating account of the little-told stories of the women that were in California at the time of the gold rush. Contrary to popular belief, not all of them were saloon girls and prostitutes; there were some who had legitimate businesses such as boarding houses and laundries, and others were searching for gold themselves. All in all, the women have a fascinating tale to tell as well, and it is all too often forgotten. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
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Women and the Supreme Court
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This 9 page paper focuses on the role of women in the legal profession. The paper attempts to answer the question as to why there are less female judgeships in the higher courts of the Untied States. Explanations revolve around general issues of women's rights and equality. The political climate of various administrations, particularly those of Reagan and Clinton, are the focus. Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg are portrayed as role models. Bibliography lists more than a dozen sources.
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Women At The Top
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An 18 page paper. Women represent almost half of the entire workforce in the United States but less than 3 percent of American CEOs are women. The percentage is expectedly even less in Japan. The executive level is male-dominated with barriers that few women are able to break through. This paper discusses those barriers. Three female CEOs (two American, one Japanese) are profiled with information about others who have reached high executive levels, including Carly Fiorina who is the first women in history to lead a Dow 30 company. What women executives believe is necessary to break through the glass ceiling is discussed. Statistical data are included. Bibliography lists 21 sources.
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Women Coal Miners in Appalachia
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5 pages. Few realize the enormous role that women have played in the coal mines of Appalachia. Women too have been coal miners and have worked alongside men in the treacherous and backbreaking work of the coal mines. This paper focuses on the women of Appalachia who dedicated their lives to working in the mines in order to help their families. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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