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Poetry as Social Challenge, 2008.
This paper looks at poetry as a social challenge, concentrating on the work of poets Langston Hughes and Adrienne Rich.
1,900 words (approx. 7.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 60.95
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In this article, the writer notes that in any situation of social or indeed personal upheaval, artists and writers play a central role in shaping the collective consciousness of their environment. Langston Hughes and Adrienne Rich are no exceptions. The writer maintains that while Hughes takes a less angry position than Rich, both poets in their own way call people to political action, and to an awareness of issues that need to be addressed in the society from which they emerge. Another interesting fact about these poets is that they do not write only about social problems, but also do so from an intensely personal viewpoint. The writer discusses that as a black man, Hughes focuses his work mainly on African Americans, while Rich's work revolves mainly around feminism and women's issues. The writer concludes that as such, both poets use their own experience and feelings about the respective lives and issues facing blacks and women in the society of their time.
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"Hughes therefore acted as an inspirational force not only to poets, but also to readers, to reshape the familiar into something new and sparkling. He did this not only via the words his used in his work, but also through the innovative and exciting forms he used. In this, he particularly targeted the black community in calling them from cultural complacency. Like he challenged established forms of poetry, Hughes also challenged the complacency that would keep the black community from achieving equality and freedom in society.
"Hughes used his art as a platform for cultivating cultural pride. His emphasis on the lower-class black situation in his work however earned him little respect from the black press, who criticized him harshly for this. Still, this poetry also led to the poet's establishment as an important figure in the Harlem Renaissance. By emphasizing the situations both he and many others suffered in their daily lives, one of Hughes' aims can be seen as calling the black culture towards a type of rebellion against such a situation in a country that prides itself on its orientation towards opportunity."
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Women in Central America, 2008.
This paper looks at the role of women in Central America and the social background.
1,715 words (approx. 6.9 pages), 5 sources, MLA, $ 55.95
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In this article, the writer discusses that the role of women in the Central America area is complicated. The writer notes that on the one hand, women are not given the same rights as men and are also treated by the Church and society in a paternal fashion. On the other hand, many women in such societies work more often side by side with men in the fields and in some urban work situations, though they tend to be under-represented in higher level positions, in business, and in the professions. The writer points out that more and more analysts are recognizing, however, that women in Central America may be a key factor in bringing about change for the future.
Outline:
Social Analysis
Ethical Considerations
Business Strategy
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"The shift has been one from a strategic to a more pragmatic perspective as well. The one approach prepares women for a role in development by teaching them skills and providing them with needed goods and tools for the tasks of caring for the family, for instance, while the other takes the approach of gender mainstreaming, which means using strategies and processes to integrate gender-responsive goals in directions, policies, budget, projects, and services of development agencies. The approach tries to assure that men and women have equitable access to needed resources, among which might be socially valued goods, opportunities, and rewards. GAD also implies equal participation in influencing what is valued in a society and in helping to shape development, taking a role in planning, priority setting, policies, processes, implementation, evaluation, and resource allocations."
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Postpartum Depression in Older Women, 2008.
This paper discusses the risks of fatigue and depression in women who become first-time mothers over the age of 35.
2,799 words (approx. 11.2 pages), 18 sources, APA, $ 83.95
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The paper explores first-time mothers over the age of 35 and the mental and emotional difficulties that they face after birth. The paper explains why older women have increased chances of postpartum depression and looks at the nursing perspective on the issue. It concludes that educating these women on the mental aspect of giving birth will help them with their childbirth experience.
Outline:
Introduction and History
Significance of the Problem
Presentation of the Problem
Nursing Management of the Problem
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"The concern over women of advanced maternal age (over 35) giving birth has had a long history. There are many that think it is dangerous, and not just for the physical health of the mother, but for her mental and emotional health as well. Much of this has to do with the fact that there are many risks that come with having a baby, and the older the mother is when she has her first child the harder it often is for her. This is especially true of women who are over the age of 35, but some women have babies when they are in the late thirties or their forties with no apparent ill effects. Nevertheless, the concerns are very real and should not be ignored by women over 35 who are considering having their first child."
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"A Rose for Emily", 2008.
An examination of the limited lifestyle of women in the South after the Civil War, as illustrated by William Faulkner in "A Rose for Emily."
1,023 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 1 source, MLA, $ 36.95
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This paper introduces, discusses and analyzes the short story, "A Rose for Emily," written by William Faulkner. Specifically, it discusses the roles of women in the South following the Civil War, as illustrated in the story. The paper shows how this tragic story illustrates how the limited lifestyle of women at that time living in the South affected the main character and other women.
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"The women will not leave her alone, they judge her when she is seen with the northerner Homer Barron, and they judge her when he abandons her. They meddle in her affairs, send the minister to talk to her, and even notify her relatives of her "scandalous" behavior. They concern themselves with what she does, but never make an attempt to help her, or even understand her, and so, they are essentially the villain of the tale. Their gossip drives her to become a recluse, and perhaps even drives her mad. The women have little role in society, and so they fill up their time with gossip and unreal expectations for others, to make up for what is lacking in their own pitiful lives."
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Working Mothers and Their Needs, 2008.
An in-depth examination of why working mothers are leaving their professional fields and what can be done about the situation.
6,707 words (approx. 26.8 pages), 13 sources, MLA, $ 153.95
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This paper discusses the recent phenomenon of working women leaving their professional careers in order to stay at home and care for their children. The paper analyzes the history of working women and how the trends have changed over time. The paper discusses ways to assist women so that they can manage to work as well as care for their children.
Table of Contents:
Chapter One
Introduction
Chapter Two
Literature Review
Work Life Programs
Telecommuting
Child Care Solutions
Job Sharing
Chapter Three
Discussion
Chapter Four
Future Considerations
Chapter Five
Conclusion
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"For the past four decades working mothers have become a common place event. The value that they add to the national economy, the workplace environment, and the overall picture with regard to employers can be measured through the study of past research. Working mothers have recently begun to give up on trying to handle work stress and family stress and have begun abandoning professions and jobs to stay home with their children. Indicators of increased depression and other issues are beginning to surface through this occurrence and it is important to design and implement solutions that will allow working mothers to continue in their jobs while at the same time be able to address family needs."
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Deborah Sampson Gannet, 2008.
This paper discusses the life of Deborah Sampson Gannet, American feminist and patriot.
1,773 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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The paper discusses how Deborah Sampson Gannet impersonated a man for the purpose of serving in the colonial army and liberating her country from the British. The paper describes Sampson's wartime bravery and subsequent peacetime role of partial breadwinner for her impoverished household. The paper asserts that her story is important to retell today, in honor of her gender and her service to her country.
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"Deborah Sampson Gannett is the first American woman known to have impersonated a man for the purpose of serving in the colonial army during the American Revolutionary War. The contributions of female figures such as Deborah Sampson Gannett have often remained ignored or unrecognized in contemporary accounts of colonial history, despite their major contributions to the early struggle for freedom, equality, and justice (Henrietta, 1997). Sampson did not lead soldiers to victory in a major battle like Joan of Arc. But feminists claim Sampson's life as important and worthy of study for what her example reveals about the age in which she lived, and because of her fearless determination."
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Billie Holiday, 2008.
This paper discusses the musical talent of Billie Holiday, an icon of the jazz music scene in the 1950s.
1,341 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 45.95
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The paper relates the successes of Billie Holiday, an African-American jazz vocalist. The paper describes her gradual downturn due to her drug and alcohol abuse that caused her to be arrested several times and negatively impacted her voice. The paper concludes, however, that Billie Holiday was one of the best jazz vocalists ever, with her musical influence felt long after her death.
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"Billie Holiday was born on April 7, 1915, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Her real name was Eleanora Fagan and she was also known as "lady Day". She named herself Billie Holiday after the film star, Billie Dove. Many of the details about her early childhood years are unknown. What is known is that she spent much of her early youth living with relatives and that she later resided in New York with her mother. There is also evidence from various sources that "...she had experienced abuse and prostitution by her mid-teens" (Billie Holiday1915 - 1959: BBC)."
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Women and Alcohol, 2008.
This paper explores the situation regarding women alcoholics today.
1,594 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 6 sources, APA, $ 52.95
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The paper offers a brief history of women and alcohol, looks at the psychological causes for the disease and explores current research and statistics. The paper shows how women alcoholics are on the rise, especially among young women who may binge drink. The paper discusses the many different causes for alcohol abuse in women and asserts that scientists need to do more research in the area of female alcohol abuse, develop sounder methods of treating this debilitating disease and remove the stigmas involved in women alcoholics that stop women from seeking out treatments.
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"Studies and information have not always acknowledged women alcoholics. For many years, most researchers and scientists studied men who abused alcohol, and ignored the fact that many women can also have problems with alcoholic consumption and abuse. Historically, this has also been the case. In fact, since the dawn of America in the 1600s, alcohol has been a part of the daily life of men and women, and there were probably more alcoholic women in Colonial America than at any other time in history. The Puritans brought more beer than water on the Mayflower, and they established breweries almost as soon as they arrived in the New World, largely because many water supplies were unfit to drink (Hanson, 2007)."
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"Woman" and "Celia", 2008.
This paper provides a visual analysis and comparison of two works of art and design from the Metropolitan museum:"Woman" by Willem de Kooning and "Celia" by John Graham.
958 words (approx. 3.8 pages), 2 sources, MLA, $ 34.95
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In this article, the writer studies two works of art that are displayed in the Metropolitan museum. The writer notes that Willem de Kooning's "Woman" is an oil and charcoal rendering of an anonymous woman on canvas, composed in 1944. It is a flat-looking depiction of a female nude against a background that looks like a home. The writer compares this work to "Celia" by artist John Graham. The writer points out that Graham's work is a far softer looking painting, as it is painted in oil, with casein, charcoal, chalk, pencil, pen and ink on Masonite rather than pure, flat oil on canvas. The writer discusses that it showcases "Celia," a woman with a classically hourglass figure and long, soft hair against a black background more reminiscent of a 19th century or classical nude than a modernist depiction of a woman, even though the painting was created at the same time as "Woman."
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"The space seems cramped, given her position, although there is no distinctive sense of location to the picture, other than the fact that it is indoors. The painting is classified as abstract expressionist in its color scheme, and its use of a mask-like face, which is reminiscent of some of Picasso's cubist works. Although this work is recognizably human, it seems like a grotesque rendering of the human form. The work seems more like smears or swirls on a canvas rather than a suggestion of someone one might know in life. The smile on the woman's face while she assumes an uncomfortable position, and the cartoon-like yellow, orange, green, and blues make it seem as if the work is a parody of a woman, as if the woman's image is being made intentionally ugly or distorted. Even if this was not de Kooning's intent, the artist's emphasis is on the arrangement of form, line, and color not the character of the woman herself. The woman exists as a subject, a series of surfaces, rather than a unique personality."
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Birth Control in England, 2008.
Discusses the social and political effects of birth control in England.
925 words (approx. 3.7 pages), 4 sources, APA, $ 32.95
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This paper explains that, in the early part of the 20th century, family planning on a more deliberate level began to appear in England due largely to the continued efforts of birth control advocate Marie Stopes (1880-1958). However, it was not until the second decade of the 20th century that birth control began to be seen as something important, realistic and necessary. The paper then relates the history in England of birth control and the life work of Stopes. The paper concludes that, although birth control is still seen by some people, such as some extremely devout Catholics, as being wrong; overall, there is no stigma in England to purchasing birth control methods even if a woman is unmarried, which is a marked difference from what took place during Stopes' lifetime.
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"The idea of the importance of contraception actually began early on in the 19th century. At that time, much of the inspiration for that kind of movement came from a book called "An Essay on the Principle of Population" which was written in 1798 by a British political economist named Thomas Malthus. In his book, he argued that the population of the world would eventually grow to the point that the earth would not be able to actually support it. If this took place, famine, poverty, epidemics, and other significant and frightening problems would plague the human race."
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Gender Roles on TV, 2008.
A review of the inequality in gender roles in television shows.
1,692 words (approx. 6.8 pages), 11 sources, MLA, $ 54.95
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The paper states that now more than ever, the public holds dear the perception that women are gaining equal status on television, in the workplace, and in society. The paper then asserts that, while on the surface many television shows suggest women are empowered, there are still many areas where women are taking "a backseat to the boys." This paper addresses the status of women on television compared with their actual status in society, using a comprehensive review of research acquired through peer related journals.
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"Glennon & Butsch note in a study of gender roles on television, conducted between 1946 and 1978, that while televisions stories often match social and economic changes within society, "the relationship between women and men remains the same" where men are often seen as the authoritative figure, especially in programs geared toward family viewers . Some studies suggest gender roles vary depending on the type or theme of programming. As mentioned, there is research suggesting family shows or those focusing on family life tend to continue portraying men as the primary "breadwinners" at least historically (Douglas & Olson 409). Only recently have women begun taking on more powerful roles, like the role Gina Davis played in "Commander In Chief" suggesting women have the desire and potential role to be authority figures. This sentiment has yet to be proven however, as a sentiment mirrored in society. As yet, there have been no female presidents, and it is only now that a woman, Hillary Clinton, is being considered a serious candidate for the Democratic Party. Will she win? That depends on how society feels about her skills, and perhaps her gender.
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Gender Roles in "Beowulf" and "Confessions", 2008.
A review of the history of gender roles and their depiction in "Beowulf" and St. Augustine's "Confessions."
1,779 words (approx. 7.1 pages), 9 sources, MLA, $ 57.95
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This paper discusses the depiction of gender roles in "Beowulf" and by St. Augustine in his "Confessions." The paper argues that pagan gender roles as described in "Beowulf" were different than those prescribed by St. Augustine in his "Confessions," demonstrating that Christian beliefs may have eliminated the "warrior-woman" of ancient times, leaving only the submissive role as a model for women to follow. The paper contains notes about the translation of "Beowulf" at the end.
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"After six months in Cassiacum, Augustine was baptized in the church of St. John the Baptist in Milan. Then he and his mother started out on a trip to Africa, stopping at Civita Vecchia and at Ostia, where death claimed Monica. Mourning for his mother, Augustine penned the finest pages of his Confessions. Monica was a good mother, but Augustine regretted that, as a young man, he did not follow her example of Christian faith. However, Augustine credited Monica with planting the seeds of faith in his heart. He called his conversion a return to the faith she had instilled in him as a child. "So be fulfilled what my mother desired of me--more richly in the prayers of so many gained for her through these confessions of mine than by my prayers alone" (Confessions, Book IX.13.37)"
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