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Thanks to PC feminists, in contrast, we have the theory of the patriarchy and the PC conception of domestic violence (DV), two ideas that are responsible for widespread violations of the civil rights of men and pervasive damage to father-child relationships.

...The 19th Amendment did precisely that, imposing a changed view on women's rights and the women's movement. Women since then have fought from sexual issues such as abortion to the family and home life. Feminism had been born.

I think for most people to learn what the 2nd wave feminism is, they must know what the first-wave was all about.

An in-depth article dealing with the claims of feminism within the pages of Steinbeck's classic, "The Grapes of Wrath."

In a strictly biblical context, a woman is most often held culpable for the fall of mankind. However, John Milton expresses a refreshing perspective where, a positive outlook on feminist ideology may be witnessed.

A critical discussion of Ariel Levy's book "Female Chauvinist Pigs: Women and the Rise of Raunch Culture"

Globalization, feminism and the labor movement, terms not initially considered jointly as crucially defining self-identity. But as the saying goes, politics makes strange bedfellows.

When men are told that historically, they have been lied to, lied about and maligned in almost every possible way, by women. Their first and often honest reaction to this news, is to look at the speaker with eyes full of suspicion and say, "I love women!"

Gender in Comic Books style literature is a hot subject of study in many universities. Read up on gender in the classic favorite Calvin & Hobbes.

A series of artles showing how men became reviled and hated over a period of fourty years.

Fat people in general and fat women in particular, are excluded from television series. When they are portrayed, they are made to seem stupid, sloppy and otherwise unlikable. This influences audience behavior toward real life fat people.

A feminist reading of the film Dr. No.

An examination of the idea of the scopophilic look in Dorothy Arzner's films.

When researching the affects that television and advertising have on us citizens of America, it would be impossible to rule out these forms of media as key opportunities for media companies to attract viewers.

The history of Judiac & Hermetic Kabbalah, and the rights of gentile women to study them. Written for "Women, Religion and Social Change" (December 23, 2002) from the personal prospective of a Gentile woman who is beginning to study Hermetic Kabbalah.

Although both approach feminist concerns from different angles; Levy being more committed to exploring culture and Rhode with institutions, in the end they are proposing that nothing suggested by radical feminists is the best and most plausible solution

"The animals of the world exist for their own reasons. They were not made for humans any more than black people were made for white, or women created for men".

I Draw from Several Articles on Gender Differences and Draw Some Comparisons and Criticism from It. Good Times Right?

Literary theory on Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling.

This is a review and analysis of the West African film "Faat Kine".

The Big Sleep (1946) presents through diegetic construction and narrative treatment of its two main female characters, Vivien and Carmen Sternwood, two examples of the types of threats women posed to patriarchal order during the 1940s in the United States.

"Buffy the Vampire Slayer", the television series, starred Sarah Michelle Prinze (formerly known as Sarah Michelle Gellar) as the dainty, blonde cheerleader who saved the world...a lot. The series was based on the theatrical movie released of the same title.

An overview of historic women in the biblical era and in the history of Christianity, as well as issues and historic backgrounds.

A sociological deconstruction of Pornography and the possibility of it being a vehicle for violence. 3rd year of degree level paper.

This was my exhaustive attempt to evaluate the use of sexuality in advertising and its history, as well as the effects on women and society. I explore theory and expose an industry getting rich on women's suffering and semi-starvation.

It is essential to understand the importance of gender influenced jurisprudence on Sandra Day O'Connor and Ruth Ginsburg, and how they have helped modernize patriarchal abortion laws for the greater good of women overall.

The following is an account not only of the traditions, restrictions and lives of Athenian women in the fifth and sixth century, B..C. It also scrutinizes that backgrounds, education and perspectives of the sources from which I retrieved this information.

In India, there is a law that is intended to protect daughters-in-law from abusive in-laws. A daughter-in-law can go to the police station and lay a complaint that she is being abused by her in-laws, and the in-laws are arrested on her word alone.

A brief analysis of television content

The Lutheran Church (ELCA) has been hemorrhaging members at the rate of roughly 2% (or 75,000 people) per year for the last 15 years. Erlandson asserts that this is due in large part to the squelching of passionate leaders, particularly men; and offers solutions.

A systematic and theoretical critique of Disney's interpretation of the centuries-old fairytale Cinderella.

Born into a very religious Mormon family, I was taught to accept very traditional gender roles. I witnessed first hand, the double standard that is the traditional marriage and family structure.

Human rights violations in womens' prisons

By researching Adrienne Rich, one can follow the increasingly difficult struggle for feminist writers.

Feminist therapy is still relatively new. Beginning during the women's movement in the 1960s, consciousness-raising groups acted as a springboard for the development of this type of therapy.

Hillary Clinton seeks the nomination of the Democratic Party to the candidacy for President. She is the least likely to succeed in that office, having alienated many in her previous occupation of the White House as First Lady.

A modern viewing of the Disney film Dumbo reveals all the prejudices held by the producers of this 1940s animated flick. This article details various instances of racism, misogyny, and animal abuse as depicted in the film.

Examination of modern patriarchy through discussion of Allan Johnson's book "The Gender Knot"

Black men's struggle with dominance and power in the black community. Women's role in patriarchy society. What men are doing to change their role in society.

The welfare of the people takes a back seat on political issues that benefit those in power.

The female body was designed to serve a purpose beyond male sexuality. Here's why I think breastfeeding is a critical step in resisting the objectification of the female body.

The habitual practice of gender patriarchy vs. Matriarchy always seems to sneak up on us even in these modern days.

This literature paper supports the thesis: The setup of a patriarchy in the Loman household contributes to the tragic ends of the characters in Death of a Salesman.

This discussion on classroom management systems deals primarily with Donald Blumenfeld-Jones' "Conventional Systems of Classroom Discipline: The Patriarchy Speaks." It also includes discussion on Canter & Canter and Curwin & Mendler.

An examination of the roles of female characters in Shakespeare's tragedies: Titus Andronicus and Macbeth.

The female characters in The Women of Brewster Place are bound by a sense of community. However in Linden Hills, more affluent female population of African-Americans suffer as a result of their environment and the lack of female connections

It will take a collective effort to move humankind beyond the primitive tendency of equating a woman’s value with her sexual appeal but with awareness, conscious choices, and commitment, we can bring a new sense of appreciation and respect for women.

A deeper look into the leaders of woman's lib.

Gillman's "The Yellow Wallpaper" is more than a feminist piece; it may also be critically viewed as a commentary on societal attitudes towards the mentally ill.

How women's roles changed in Latin America from the traditional patriarchal society with which Spain settled.

President Bush has called North Korea a member of the Axis of Evil. Who is Kim Il Sung...his legacy and the role of North Korea in Asian geopolitical problems

The Women of Brewster Place is a tribute to the female experience. The women are bound by a sense of community and sisterhood that enables them to deal with the everyday pressures they face.

Howard Zinn has had a remarkable journey since his birth to immigrant parents in 1922: As labor organizer, World War II bomber crewman, college professor and political activist, his wide experience has made him a constructive critic of American society.

True disgust as I take a look into Fr. Frank A. Pavone's ideas about women and abortion.

A look at how different biographers show Ataturk's life, the founder of Modern Turkey

There are several commonly held misconceptions about the "Quiverfull Movement" which, if not dispelled, lend themselves to false conclusions about the movement and it's adherents.

A cross cultural perspective of drug abuse and addiction. Looking at alcohol abuse, the culture revolving around addiction and drug abuse and the differences between genders and these addictions. Includes sexual addiction.

A famous proverb in Nepal goes, "To be born as a daughter is having ill fate." This saying reflects the pathetic condition of women in Nepal (especially rural Nepal). The truth behind this adage is that women in Nepal are among the most oppressed on the whole planet.

A better look at woman in her natural state.

This is a feminist paper regarding main names like Elizabeth Cady Stanton that achieved an A in a higher enlish college level class.

I waited until Saturday night when I was the exact opposite of sober to take notes on an NFL game for my sociology class; interestingly , those were the best notes I've ever taken

Throughout history, human societies have expected men to be warriors. So how do we move towards creating a peaceful world when adult males still feel compelled to live up to this image?

A brief book review of The Southern Lady: From Pedestal to Politics, 1830-1930 by Anne Firor Scott.

The Agency and Eventual Punishment of the Femme Fatale in Shakespeare's Hamlet and the Merchant of Venice

Wild Swans details China's political reforms and the Cultural Revolution from Jung Chang's hindsight. The text was written for a contemporary audience of the West, reflective of the composer's diaspora status.

"The Lost Boys" - modern teen vampire tale or message to single mothers about sexual control?

Critical Analysis of James' Joyce's "Eveline"

Homosexuals in the 20th century faced persecution. As homosexuality widened into mainstream public consciousness as has awareness that homosexuals face various forms of persecution to this day as second class class citizens.

At least 1,600 women die in India everyday due to the complications of pregnancy and childbirth, primary among them being totally preventable conditions like anaemia, toxemia, sudden abortions and bleeding.

Timothy B. Weston and Lionel M. Jensen provide a comprehensive and alternative picture of contemporary China with their book, China: beyond the Headlines (2000).

In an attempt to find identity, the Hebrews express in the Torah their evolving perspectives in regard to the feminine mystique.

The endurance of myths in our cultural lives.

The Fathers' Movement has become more of a Family Rights Movement with the inclusion of noncustodial mothers, grandparents, and families dealing with Child Protection Services. Equal and/or shared custody is what children say they want after divorce.

Don't nearly all controversial debates stem from a moral argument: Birth control, abortion, the death penalty, etc.? What else is new?

Has the feminist movement all been for naught? Why are so many supposedly liberated women ready to step back into a sole breadwinner relationship?

While marriage in the United States and Mexico are similar today, in the past there were several differences. Today Mexico's marriage laws are virtually identical to those in the U.S; but there are still differences in marriage customs and married life.

This essays studies "The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka. The son's metamorphosis into a vermin leads to many changes in his family. His change and death lead to his family's rebirth and growth.

A look at African Women in Cinema

From its beginnings, the film industry generally excluded women from the film-making process.

Capitalism has created a competitive society that encourages bullying behavior so as to obtain rank. We need to learn more harmonious ways of organizing our social structures so that self-autonomy and cooperation are rewarded.

An analysis of A Doll's House written from a Marxist perspective.

The female perspective from a legendary author Virginia Woolf

Has Christianity been a hindrance to female emancipation or has it been an instrument by which they have gained empowerment?

A research paper for a junior level seminar college course/topic class on Gender and Race in the Media

I guess I've always known it in my heart; when I was about five years old I told my mom I would never get married.

Women - A Mother, An Entrepreneur And Everything else

Through travel narratives and colonial reports in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, Europeans began hearing about the harem and in the collective consciousness a fetish was born.

Having read Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's remarks both at Columbia and the U.N., I think he was shown all the deference he deserved.

None of the historical people in Titanic have symbolic significance in the ritual. Of all the real things in the movie, only the ship and the unnamed people are part of the ritual.

This piece explores women's sexuality through select pieces of literature.

The popular HBO drama, Big Love, features three women who represent stereotypical feminine roles. Please note that this article analyzes the female and male sexual roles depicted in the show, and refers to specific scenes featuring sexual themes.

Discusses the Aristotelian view of women.

A critique and application of the Attachment Parenting model through the lens of evolutionary biology. What can we learn from theories of the evolution of the mother-infant bond, and the role of community in child rearing?

Gender is an analytical tool which helps historians understand how social hierarchies were constructed and changed with historical events. Then when scholars analyze history they can see events through a revisionist point of view.