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13672. BREAST-FEEDING: THIRD WORLD VS. FIRST WORLD PRACTICES. Examines the practice of breast-feeding in underdeveloped countries compared to practices in the U.S. and the rest of the developed world. Contrasts the recent reversal of the bottle feeding trend and return to breast-feeding in the U.S. with the continuing efforts to stifle breast-feeding in the Third World through the aggressive promotional efforts of Nestle, Carnation and other global leaders in the formula business. 9 pages, 19 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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13664. WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT IN JAPAN. An assessment of the growing numbers of young women in management positions in Japan. A description of the educational status of these women, their present levels of college enrollment, and the social barriers that these women face. Also includes an indication of future growth trends and a comparison of women in the U.S. and Japan. 6 pages, 27 footnotes, 1 bibliographic reference.
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13646. SOCIAL CONSEQUENCES OF MAKING ABORTION ILLEGAL. This paper demonstrates how the outlawing of abortion would be a dangerous, inhumane and destructive decision. Abortion will not be seen as just a "human right," since such personal decisions of life and death ultimately transcend all narrow legal concepts, but as a practical moral necessity. 5 pages, 7 footnotes, 8 bibliographic references.
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13642. THE DEPICTION OF GENDER IN SCIENCE FICTION FILMS. Analyzes six films (The Day the Earth Stood Still, War of the Worlds, Close Encounters of the Third Kind, Alien, Starship Troopers, and the Matrix). Emphasizes how the films treat the issues of equality in work, positions of authority, stereotypical gender behaviors, nurturing instincts, and romantic relations. 13p. 13f. 8b.
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13599. THE DIGNITY OF MAN AND THE FRAILTY OF WOMEN: MALE ATTITUDES TOWARDS WOMEN IN THE ENGLISH LITERATURE OF THE 17TH AND 18TH CENTURIES. A concise, thoughtful exploration of the changing conceptions of "the dignity of man" and "the frailty of women" in the period from the Restoration (represented by Locke and Congreve) down through the Augustan Age, exemplified by Pope's Tory conservatism contrasted with the egalitarian views of Fielding or Lady Montagu. Argues that the nominal improvement in the portrayal of the status of women in the 18th Century was largely illusory. 11 pages, 11 footnotes, 1 bibliographic reference.
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13582. WOMEN AND WORK IN RUSSIA SOVIET AND POST-SOVIET. This paper provides an overview and analysis of working women in contemporary Russia and in the former Soviet Union. Following a brief background on the status of women in pre-Revolutionary Russia, the analysis profiles women's entry into the work force under the Communist system and women's working conditions and occupational/wage status throughout the Soviet period. Following this, the analysis considers the impact of the fall of Communism and the disintegration of the Soviet Union on working women in Russia. 34p. 41f. 16b.
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13569. CAPITALISM, PATRIARCHY AND GENDER RELATIONS. Discusses feminist and anthropological theories on this subject and concludes that, despite the controversies, the concepts of patriarchy and capitalism are at least helpful in explaining the origins of gender inequalities. 8 pages, 24 footnotes, 6 bibliographic references.
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13540. WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT IN THAILAND: OPPORTUNITIES & BARRIERS. This paper considers the central barriers to Thai women's entry/advancement in the management ranks. The analysis begins with an overview of the burden of tradition on Thai women workers - the cultural, social and historical impediments to Thai women's entry into management. Subsequent sections consider legal barriers, educational barriers, overt discrimination, psychological barriers, and the barriers created by recent economic development. A concluding section considers the future for Thai women managers. 22p. 59f. 20b.
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13539. WOMEN AND WORK IN THAILAND. This paper presents a statistical profile of Thai women's role in the Thai labor market with particular emphasis on Thai women in management positions. Following an overview of general female labor participation rates in Thailand, the analysis considers women's labor participation by educational status, employment/organizational status, and by industry and occupational status. Also included is an analysis of Thai women's wages and earnings compared to Thai male workers. 11p. 31f. 11b.
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13531. SEX DIFFERENCES IN NEUROANATOMY. This paper provides an overview and analysis of the contemporary scientific literature on sex differences in neuroanatomy. Following a discussion of some of the central methodological problems and issues which have made the resolution of this controversy more difficult, the analysis surveys recent research on sexual dimorphism in neuroanatomy, considering the evidence from studies on structural differences in parts of the brain; gender and cognition; hormonal influences; sexual differences in brain development and brain aging; and sexual differences in brain-based psychopathologies. KEYWORDS: male female brain biological psychological differences. APA Style. 13 pages, 41 footnotes, 19 bibliographic sources.
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13530. DEPICTION OF WOMEN IN BOCCACCIO'S DECAMERON. The social and sexual attitudes expressed by the women storytellers and the characters in Boccaccio's book are described. Women are shown as being strong-willed, sexual, and self-possessed in the majority of the short tales. 10p. 19f. 1b.
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13481. ALIENATION AND MODERNIZATION IN ARAB SOCIETY: SHE HAS NO PLACE IN PARADISE BY NAWAL EL SAADAWI. This paper explores the theme of alienation in Arab society through a discussion and analysis of Nawal El Saadawi’s (1987) work, She Has No Place in Paradise. In this novel, Saadawi (1987), an Egyptian feminist writer and physician, focuses on the private realm of gender relations (e.g., relations between friends, father-daughter, mother-daughter, and husband-wife relations) and illustrates how the process of modernization and the conflict between traditional and modern values creates a sense of alienation in both women and men. KEYWORDS: book review arab feminist gender relations arab society term paper. APA Style. 19 pages, 43 footnotes, 8 bibliographic sources.
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13473. WOMEN IN SPORTS JOURNALISM. Topics covered include the difficulties women have faced in being accepted, the controversy over locker room interviews, and the contributions of individual women to the field. Also argues that there is a current trend toward increased equality for women writers and sportscasters. 8p. 18f. 12b.
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13429. INEQUALITY OF CHINESE WOMEN. Discusses the fact that Chinese women have not attained equality in employment or education despite the rhetoric of the Communist Revolution. Also discusses how the birth-control policy of the government oppresses the women of the nation. 6p., 20f., 7b.
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13420. THE DOWRY AND "BRIDE BURNING" IN INDIA. Discusses the problem of young wives being abused or killed as a result of inadequate dowry payments. Covers such topics as the historical background of the problem, the negative impact on women and society, statistics and demographics, and proposed solutions. 26p., 79f,. 11b.
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13372. WOMEN IN THE ALBANIAN WORKFORCE. This paper presents an overview and analysis of the role of women in the 20th century Albanian workforce. The analysis begins with an overview of women’s role in traditional Albanian society and a discussion of their exclusion from the official workforce during the pre-Communist era. The next section considers the rapid expansion of working women during the Communist era, examining the specifics of women’s labor participation and evidence of remnants of traditional attitudes. The concluding section considers changes to women’s role in the workforce during the post-Communist era. KEYWORDS: albania women term paper albanian labor. 11 pages, 29 footnotes, 14 bibliographic sources. 3,793 words.
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13366. GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND WOMEN’S HEALTH. This essay takes the position that discrimination against women, in both developed and developing societies, has had a profoundly negative impact on women’s health in particular and the state of world health in general. Examines the role of culture and ethnicity, describes particular aspects of gender-biased health care and outcomes, considers whether or not such discrimination can be ended and looks at the appropriate role for the health educator. 5p., 13f., 7b.
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13362. ANALYSIS OF A FAMILY'S "GENDER REGIME." Connell's theory of the three structures of gender (division of labor, power transactions, and emotional attachment) is applied to a case study from Hochschild's The Second Shift. Shows that, although the husband of this family shares in some housework, there is clearly an unequal "his" and "hers" in this sharing. 5p., 20f., 2b.
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13225. WOMEN MANAGING ACROSS CULTURES: US, JAPAN & SWEDEN. This report provides an overview and analysis of women managing across three cultures - American, Swedish and Japanese -- from the perspective of the American businesswoman. Following a summary comparison of culture and management in these three countries, the analysis examines women in business in the U.S., Sweden, and Japan. A concluding section examines the implications of these cultural differences for an American woman manager posted to each of these countries. 12p., 51., 21f.
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13196. ACCULTURATION AND CHANGE AMONG LATINAS. Mexican-American & Puerto Rican-American women Find New Identities. This paper compares and contrasts the experience of acculturation and role re-definition among two Latina populations - Mexican American women and Puerto Rican-American women, with a special focus on married (legal and common-law) women. The analysis considers these women's responses to their new social situations and cultural influences and looks at the ways that traditional family values, behaviors and structure affects their adaptation and response as well as the ways that ethnic culture, racial discrimination and gender oppression shape Latina women's lives and impacts their families. 17p., 43f., 17b.
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13186. REACTIONS OF WOMEN TO PATRIARCHY IN NON-WESTERN SOCIETIES. Anthropological study based on the view that sexuality is "socially constructed." Examines sexual and marital alternatives in various countries in order to show that a wide range of attitudes and norms exist in these areas. 10p., 36f., 10b.
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13175. VARIETIES OF SELF: ANTHROPOLOGY IN THE AGE OF UNCERTAINTY. Well-informed summary of the development of a 'feminist' school in anthropology, its relation to other critical movements in social science, and the question of objectivity/subjectivity in fieldwork. Includes the "first wave" of feminism in anthropology in the 1800's, the modern movement of feminism in anthro since 1971, growth of doubt that the fieldworker can ever be "neutral," similarities and conflicts between feminist school and the self-consciously "post-modern" school that peaked in the late 1980's, and a survey of recent attitudes toward and treatments of the objectivity/subjectivity problem in fieldwork. 9p., 25f., 6b.
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13095. BLACK FEMINIST MOVEMENTS IN THE U.S. AND BRAZIL. Compares the two movements and the status of Black women in terms of personal rights, education, socio-economic position, roles in politics, and recognition as a group. Concludes that positive changes are taking place in both nations, but there is still a long way to go before Black women attain full and equal rights. 12p., 54f., 11b.
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13091. VIEWING MIDDLE EASTERN CULTURE THROUGH WOMEN'S STORIES. This report presents an analysis and critique of two ethnographies of contemporary Middle Eastern culture, Erika Friedl's (1989) Women of Deh Koh: Lives in an Iranian Village and Lila Abu-Lughod's Writing Women's Worlds: Bedouin Stories. Comparing and contrasting the approach taken by each author, the analysis identifies the authors' research problem, theoretical frameworks and methodology; summarizes the ethnographic content of the book and the authors' conclusions; and briefly critiques each book in terms of its contribution to an understanding of Middle Eastern culture and society and its status as an anthropological, versus political science approach to understanding the people of the Middle East. 11p., 18f., 2b.
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12733. MUSLIM WOMEN: THE STRUGGLE FOR ECONOMIC PARTICIPATION. Following an overview of Islamic doctrine on gender and its implications for women's rights, the analysis profiles and investigates women's role in the economic sector of Muslim societies of the Middle East. Women's roles in this sector are considered within the framework of modernization, national political frameworks, and the recent upsurge in Islamic fundamentalism. The analysis draws on specific examples from Egypt, Iran, Sudan, Turkey, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and Yemen. 26p. 41f. 23b
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12731. COMPARISON OF MALE & FEMALE DEVELOPMENT IN TWO BOOKS: SEASONS OF A MAN'S LIFE & WOMEN'S WAYS OF KNOWING. A comparison of the views in The Seasons of a Man's Life (Levinson, et al.) and Women's Ways of Knowing (Belenky, et al.). It is indicated that adult development in men undergoes four distinct periods (or "seasons"). By contrast, development in adult women involves a five-step process of finding a unique sense of self (or "voice"). 11p. 51f. 2b.
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12679. WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE MOVEMENT. Brief historical background on the movement in the U.S. and England, followed by an examination of the movement from the perspective of three social movement theories (the classical model, the new social movement theory, and the resource mobilization theory). Argues that resource mobilization is the best theory for understanding the rise of the movement and its ability to gain mass support. 12p., 33f., 7b.
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12653. WOMEN IN MANAGEMENT: INDONESIA. This termpaper considers current conditions, prospects for and barriers to Indonesian women's entry and progression in the management sector. Includes a general profile of women in the Indonesian labor market and compares male versus female progress in occupational status in Indonesia. KEYWORDS: women managers indonesia. 8p., 13f., 6b.
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12644. LEGAL ISSUES IN SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD. This paper examines how different states have handled the legal implications of surrogate motherhood (through both statute and case law), focusing on two main issues: 1) legal rights of maternity in surrogacy cases (i.e., are the rights of maternity conveyed on the surrogate/gestational mother or on the genetic and/or "intended" mother); and 2) whether or not surrogacy agreements are legally enforceable contracts. Following a brief overview of the definition and variations of surrogate motherhood, these two legal issues are considered through a comparison and analysis of case law and state statutes on surrogacy. 18p., 72f., 64b.
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12593. GENDER DIFFERENCES IN WAYS OF KNOWING. Argues that, although men and women have different ways of knowing, this does not mean that women are inferior, as implied by many scientists who did brain studies in the 19th century. The paper also argues that environment, as well as biology, plays a role in creating gender differences. On this basis, it is claimed that young women need to be encouraged to have greater self-confidence as part of the overall socialization process. 6p., 19f., 2b.
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12591. FIRE WITH FIRE (NAOMI WOLF). Review of book which advocates "power feminism" to replace the "victim feminism" of the past, and which urges women to not hate men but rather to seek a restoration of the natural balance of power between the sexes. Argues that Wolf's optimism is warranted, and notes that other feminist writers have agreed with her basic views on the matter. 9p., 22f., 6b.
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12590. SEVEN WOMEN (JUDITH NIES). Review of historical book which contains the stories of women who worked toward increasing civil rights in American society. Includes a personal response which recommends the book as inspirational and enjoyable reading. 6p., 13f., 1b.
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12579. ISLAM AND GENDER: STRUGGLES IN THE POST-MODERNIST WORLD. This paper provides a survey overview and analysis of Muslim nations' struggle to deal with the "women question" in a post-modernist world where Islamic ideology and traditionalism confronts economic, social, and political imperatives demanding re-definition of women's rights and roles in Muslim society. Following a general overview of women and Islamism, the analysis draws on examples from Muslim countries to consider women's current and future position is post-modernist Muslim society. Following a general overview of women and Islamism, the analysis draws on examples from Muslim countries to consider women's current and future position in post-modernist Mulsim society. 12p., 32f., 19b.
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12573. THE ISLAMIC DISCOURSE ON GENDER: VIEWS FROM CONTEMPORARY ARAB FEMINISTS. Drawing upon a representative sample of Arab feminist writers, this paper considers Arab women's views of the contemporary Islamic discourse on gender. The authors selected are all respected scholars and self-identified Arab feminists who have published widely in both Arabic and English. the analysis compares, contrasts and evaluates the authors' views on: 1) the history of Arab feminism; 2) issues of veiling and seclusion; and 3) the issue of whether or not Islam is anti-woman. 16p., 31f., 14b.
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12450. THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN AMERICA: THE VIEW FROM TOCQUEVILLE'S DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA. This essay explores Tocqueville's vision and thoughts on the status of women in America. In addition to considering whether or not America was in fact 'democratic' as far as these women were concerned, the analysis examines to what extent Tocqueville's view on the status of women rests upon his sociological theory of democracy and/or upon his dogmatic assumptions about human nature. 6p., 21f., 1b.
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12449. THE DEVIL IN THE SHAPE OF A WOMAN (CAROL F. KARLSEN). Review of book on witchcraft trials in New England. Discusses how the trials revealed the attitudes toward women that existed at the time. Includes a personal point of views that finds the book to be both scholarly and entertaining. 5p., 13f., 1b.
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12418. IMPROVING THE SOCIAL AND POLITICAL STATUS OF THIRD WORLD WOMEN. Following a summary overview of the marginalization of women in Third World development strategies, this paper briefly considers what strategies might be used to improve the social and political status of women in the Third World, drawing on specific examples from Africa and Latin America. 8p., 17f., 10b.
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12274. WHY WOMEN WEAR BRAS: FUNCTION VS. FASHION. Argues that bras serve no purpose in preventing breast sagging and that they have generally been used for fashion rather than function (with some exceptions, such as sports bras and prosthetic bras for breast cancer victims). Discusses how bra styles have changed throughout history in order to match the changing trends in fashion. Also notes that contemporary women seek both fashion (prettiness) and function (comfort) when buying bras. 30p. 89f. 18b.
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12218. "THE HANDMAID'S TALE" BY MARGARET ATWOOD. Looks at female sexuality and sexual politics in the futuristic novel about a male-dominated totalitarian society. 5p., 7f., 1b.
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12154. BLACK WOMEN IN THE CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. Drawing primarily on an article in “Black Studies” by Teresa A. Nance (“Hearing the Missing Voice”), along with two other supplementary sources, this paper explores the role of women, especially African American women, in the civil rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s. Considers some of the reasons why black women were largely excluded from leadership roles in the movement. Keywords: civil rights race relations women leadership. Written 1996. 8 pages; 24 footnotes; 3 bibliographic sources.
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12122. "WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY" BY MARGARET CONWAY, DAVID W. AHERN & GERTRUDE A. STEUERNAGEL. A highly favorable review of a 1994 book providing an interesting comprehensive introduction to the intersecting forces of cultural change, changes in women's lives, and public policy in the U.S. 8p., 7f., 1b.
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12098. THE STATUS OF WOMEN IN REVOLUTIONARY CHINA: YUAN-TSUNG CHEN'S THE DRAGON'S VILLAGE. Drawing on Chen's autobiographical novel of revolutionary China, this paper provides an assessment of the extent to which gender equality was not achieved as the result of changes in women's legal status during the early phases of the Chinese Revolution. Special attention is devoted to the enormous gulf between the newly possible and the practical in rural women's social and family lives. KEYWORDS: women's emancipation chinese women rights mao revolution book review. 7p., 11f., 1b.
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12080. THE CONSOLATION OF PHILSOPHY BY BOETHIUS AND FEMINISM. Analysis of early medieval text from a feminist perspective. Emphasizes Simone de Beauvoir's views on the ambivalence of women being regarded as "Other." Examples in the text of male dominance, stereotypes, and the sexist use of language are also considered. KEYWORDS: feminist historical literary critcism boethius middle ages. MLA Style. 12 pages, 41 footnotes, 7 bibliographic sources.
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12038. TREATMENT OF WOMEN IN THE ILIAD AND THE EPIC OF GILGAMESH. Examines these two works as examples of patriarchal values in ancient times. Shows that women (including goddesses) were either completely repressed or else they were forced to use their "sexual charms" to get what they wanted out of men. 6p., 20f., 2b.
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12022. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE WORKPLACE. This paper presents an overview of the current status of sexual harassment law and an analysis of recent trends and emerging issues in workplace sexual harassment. Reviews the definition and legal history of workplace sexual harassment and considers recent trends such as the rising caseloads, the changing parameters of hostile environment claims and the criteria for establishing employer liability. KEYWORDS: workplace sexual harassment hostile environment claims employer liability. 16p., 45f., 23b.
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11952. REVIEW OF "MAY YOU BE THE MOTHER OF A HUNDRED SONS." Elisabeth Bumiller. Explores the role of women in India. An informed discussion of arranged marriages, bride burnings, dowry deaths, Sati, abortion, infanticide, and the future of Indian feminism. 6p., 20f., 1b.
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11942. GENDER IN A MULTI-NATIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT. Surveys the most male dominated countries in the world and the methods of American Corporations to integrate women into these workplaces. Examines U.S. law on various aspects of sexual harassment in a multi-national workplace. 10p. 14f. 11b.
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11919. TO RECLAIM WOMEN'S BODIES. An informed feminist critique of the beauty myth. Accuses Western culture and the media for causing eating disorders and low self-esteem among women. Suggestions towards reclaiming women's bodies are made. 13p. 39f. 26b.
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11866. PROSTITUTION IN THE ANCIENT WORLD. This paper examines and discusses prostitution in the ancient world with a focus on ancient Mesopotamia, classical Athens, imperial Rome and the early Christians. Considers how these societies shaped contemporary attitudes towards prostitution and examines the role of the evolution of patriarchy in the denigration of female prostitutes within western societies. 15p., 43f., 10b.
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11865. WOMEN IN ANCIENT GREECE: STATUS, SEXUALITY AND FAMILY LIFE. Explores the status of women (focusing on sexuality) in ancient Greece, concentrating on the status of women during the Homeric era and then looking at women in classical Athens. Considers in detail the roles and status of maidens, wives, prostitutes, and concubines. Draws upon both contemporary feminist analysis and source materials in ancient Greek literature, law and mythology. 20p., 43f., 11b.
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11696. DOES PORNOGRAPHY DEGRADE WOMEN? Considers and then refutes the argument that pornography degrades women. Examines feminist definitions of pornography and concludes that these opponents are actually anti-sex. Provides examples of positive effects of pornography. 11p. 11f. 9b.
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11684. WOMEN, DEVELOPMENT AND THE AGENDA FOR THE SOUTH. Criticizes the South Commission's lack of attention to women in its Report. Argues that women and development are inexorably linked and makes the case that development leaders must address problems of gender inequities in less developed countries in order to achieve development goals. 11p., 10f., 4b.
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11633. THE POWER OF THE CROSS BY SALLY PURVIS. Review of a feminist theologian's book which sets forth the normative guidelines for a Christian feminist community. At the heart of this community is a notion of power based upon love rather than control. 5p., 12f., 1b.
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11608. IBSEN'S THE DOLL'S HOUSE AND KATE CHOPIN'S THE AWAKENING. Feminist-oriented comparative analysis of two stories of women in a man's world, longer on Kate Chopin including a brief biography. 8p., 19f., 4b.
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11523. ABORTION LAW IN THE UNITED STATES AND GERMANY. This paper provides a clear, professional summary of legal history of abortion in the U.S. since Roe and in modern Germany, using legal vocabulary and sources. Cites major cases influencing abortion policy and law in both countries and provides a comparison and assessment of the two systems. 25p., 57f., 16b.
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11521. ADDRESSING THE PROBLEM OF FAMILY VIOLENCE. Compares and analyzes the rationale, prevalence, and efficacy of various treatment models and programs used to address the problem of family violence. Profiles causal models of family violence, common features and major approaches to treatment. Discusses specific studies testing the efficacy of the criminal justice, sociological, and psychological-educational approaches to treatment. 20p., 59f., 32b.
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11492. HOLY LISTENING BY MARGARET GUENTHER. Content analysis and review of this book in which a female priest brings an insightful, practical and uniquely feminine perspective to the topic of spiritual direction and the roles and duties of the spiritual director. 3p., 8f., 1b.
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11486. DATE RAPE. A summary of the problem of rape, date rape and acquaintance rape, focusing on the existence and importance of various "rape myths" which keep both men and women from recognizing or reporting the sexual assaults of the men they have allowed into their lives through friendship, blood or marriage relation, employment or other voluntary relationship. 6p. 22f. 5b.
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11471. CONTRIBUTIONS OF WOMEN IN PSYCHOLOGY, 1890-1960. Provides brief biographies and summaries of the contributions made by ten major female psychologists working from 1890-1960. Mary Calkins, Margaret Washburn, Anna Freud, Melanie Klein, Karen Horney, Margaret Mahler, Maria Montessori, and Charlotte Buhler are among those profiled. 11p. 25f. 13b.
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11469. I, RIGOBERTA MENCHU: AN INDIAN WOMAN IN GUATEMALA. Reviews the nobel-prize winning autobiography of a Quiche Indian woman and political activist in Guatemala. In addition to tracing Menchu's life story from birth to age twenty, the book describes some of the major customs and mores of Menchu's tribe and, in often painfully graphic detail, probes the depth of Indian repression in Guatemala. 5p. 6f. 1b.
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11457. LIVING A POLITICAL LIFE BY M. KUNIN. This review of the autobiography of Vermont's first female governor stresses the feminine aspect, comparing Kunin's choices with those of actual and hypothetical male politicians. Kunin found a distinct, feminine voice for herself; reviewer is concerned with finding models and precepts for other women. 5p. 15f. 1b.
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11444. WOMEN AND AIDS IN THAILAND. Following a brief overview of the epidemiology of AIDS in Thailand, including estimates of current prevalence and directions of disease expansion, the analysis turns to a specific examination of Thai women and AIDS and/or at high risk for contracting AIDS. The role of cultural, economic and social factors are considered. Government efforts at prevention and women's responses are considered. Makes recommendations on policy changes. 17 pages, 41 footnotes in text, 17 bibliographic sources.
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11436. WOMEN AND CANCER: BREAST CANCER CHALLENGES & CONTROVERSIES. Profiles the incidence, mortality and survival rates for women diagnosed with breast cancer. Racially and economically-based differences in breast cancer survival and incidence rates are discussed. Risk factors, including heredity, childbearing, oral contraceptive use, environmental hazards and dietary factors are discussed. Conclusion looks at the controversy surrounding the NCI's recommendations on mammography. 11p., 28f., 16b.
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11430. EXAMPLES OF ENTRAPMENT IN WOMEN'S LITERATURE. Review of five novels by and about women which share themes of entrapment to various degrees: Burney's Evelina, K. Chopin's The Awakening, Bronte's Jane Eyre, C. Gilman's The Yellow Wallpaper, and Austen's Emma. Focuses on the various ways in which these heroines are either passive victims of and/or active participants in the traps and binds society places upon them. 10p., Notes in Text., 5b.
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11414. SEXUAL HARASSMENT. This paper provides an overview of sexual harassment, considering its legal definition and components, its prevalence and demographic profile, its causes and consequences, and its potential remedies. KEYWORDS: sexual harasssment definition prevalence. 12p., 25f., 17b.
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11400. THE LEADERSHIP OF ELEANOR ROOSEVELT. Investigates Eleanor Roosevelt as a leader. Following a profile of her early life and influences, the analysis considers some of her specific leadership roles (Women's Trade Union, the Office of Civil Defense, the United Nations) as well as looking at her particular style of leadership and its effectiveness. 16 pages, 23 footnotes, 11 bibliographic sources.
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$112
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11396. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN HIGHER EDUCATION. Investigates the problem of sexual harassment in higher education. Following a discussion and analysis of the definition and meaning of sexual harassment (in legal and practical terms), the analysis looks at the problem in higher education. The causes of sexual harassment, including the contributions of differences in male/female perceptions of harassment, gender inequality and academic culture are discussed. The final section of the paper examines "model" programs of sexual harassment prevention and makes recommendations for school sexual harassment policies and grievance procedures. 20p., 32f., 20b.
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$133
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11360. DATE RAPE. Examines the date rape phenomenon and the controversy surrounding it. After considering the definition and estimated prevalence of date rape, the analysis looks at the causes and mitigating factors involved. Included is an examination of some of the factors (gender, personal belief systems) involved in the attribution of responsibility for date rape. 6p., 24f., 9b.
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$42
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11278. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN ITALY, GERMANY AND THE UK. Compares sexual harassment in three countries, with specific emphasis on level and nature of problems, causes, responses, and legal reaction as well as cultural basis of problem and its relation to treatment of and attitudes toward women at home and work. 21p., 62f., 15b.
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$133
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11262. INTERNATIONAL UNION V. JOHNSON CONTROLS: FETAL PROTECTION OR DISCRIMINATION AGAINST WOMEN. Examines the 1991 Supreme Court decision forbidding employers use of fetal protection policies that discriminate against women. The statutes, case law and precedent, and ethical issues of the case are discussed in detail. Press treatment of the case in the mass media is reviewed for its ethical coverage of the issue. 15p., 21f., 18b.
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$105
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11191. SEXUAL HARASSMENT IN THE U.S. Provides in-depth discussion of level of sexual harassment in U.S. with specific reference to workplace, forms of harassment, responses (personal and legal) to problem, role of feminist movement in exposing problem. Also describes organization response. 9p., 23f., 21b.
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$63
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11172. J.M. POLLOCK'S WOMEN, PRISON AND CRIME. Critiques and describes book that focuses on ways in which women are treated by penal system in U.S., problems encountered by this group, and differences in prison for men and women. 5p., 0f., 1b.
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$35
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11167. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION: STILL NEEDED FOR THE 1990S. Taking a Law Review format, investigates the legal, social and political implications of affirmative action and reverse discrimination. Reviews Supreme Court cases on affirmative action and disparate impact. Articulates the arguments for both sides of the issue and then takes a position in favor of continued affirmative action programs, and makes the case that such programs are particularly needed for women to break through the "glass ceiling" which stalls their progress through management ranks. Utilizes legal, "blue book" citation format. 27p. 72f. 56b.
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$133
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11136. FEMINISM AND THE MAINSTREAM PRINT MEDIA: HOW POLITICAL & OPINION MAGAZINES VIEW WOMEN IN POLITICS. Following an overview of how the print media in general portrays (or ignores) women in politics, the investigation looks at how political magazines (particularly conservative magazines) depict women in politics, including specific examples of the treatment of such well known political figures as Janet Reno, Anita Hill, and Hillary Rodham-Clinton. 10p., 29f., 19b.
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$70
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11123. WOMEN AND HUMAN RIGHTS IN SAUDI ARABIA. The status of women in Saudi Arabia is analyzed from the perspective of U.S. civil rights, U.N. conventions on human rights, and regional and ethnic customs concerning women in society. 12p., 12f., 6b.
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$84
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11120. BOOK REVIEW OF DEATH OF NATURE: WOMEN, ECOLOGY, AND THE SCIENTIFIC REVOLUTION. Presents Merchant's views on the destructive, mechanistic view of nature and her alternative conception of "monistic vitalism," an interpretation of nature as a feminine, nurturing agent. Review concludes book makes powerful case for the problems of mechanistic view but her alternative is not very convincing. 5p., 5f., 4b.
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$35
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11119. THE CASE IN FAVOR OF ABORTION RIGHTS. Considers abortion statistics since 1972 (age, class, and frequency), Griswold vs. Connecticut and Roe vs. Wade, privacy issues, parent and child rights, and birth control issues. 10p. 25f. 9b.
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$70
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11094. OVERVIEW OF ROE VS. WADE Decision and reasoning in majority opinion are presented. Controversy concerning political power is discussed. Pro-life arguments are evaluated and considered inconclusive. 8p., 20f., 11b.
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$56
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11081. HOW SEXUAL ISSUES AFFECTED THE POWER OF WOMEN IN MEDIEVAL SOCIETY. Examines how gender and sex roles affected the power of men and women in medieval society. Women are seen as essentially powerless property in a male-dominated, war-oriented society. 8p., 14f., 6b.
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$56
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10681. THE ADVANTAGES OF ALL-FEMALE COLLEGES. A defense of the institution of the all-female college. Fewer social distractions, training for leadership, and academic achievement are seen as benefits of the single-sex school. 10p. 9f. 7b.
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$70
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10623. THE DEPICTION OF WOMEN IN THE DIVINE COMEDY. Dante's depiction of women in the three books of his epic poem is described and analyzed. The combination of rheumatic and spiritualization inspiration in the person of Beatrice is noted. 11 pages, 13 footnotes in text, 5 bibliographic sources.
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$77
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10603. CYNTHIA ENLOE'S "BANANAS, BEACHES, AND BASES". Critical review of a feminist study of the role and impact of women on international power politics. 5p., 7f., 1b.
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$35
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10520. ISLAMIC WOMEN IN SENEGAL. Provides an overview and assessment of women's social, cultural and economic status in Muslim Senegal. Concludes that despite progress in educational and economic realms, Senegalese women remain bound by Islamic social and cultural restraints. 10p., 26f., 17b.
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$70
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