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Advertising Dictates Our Perception of Masculinity and Femininity : A 6 page paper on how advertising tells us what is masculine and what is feminine, and the costs to society and individuals of that representation in relationship to Jean Kilbourne's "Still Killing Us Softly" and Naomi Wolf's "The Beauty Myth." Bibliography lists 7 sources. Killsoft.wps

Gender Roles in Society : This 5 page paper explores several sociological theories in terms of how society has been ordered to render the male the dominant sex. Feminist ideology is explored as well. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gndrole.wps

Parental Interaction / Effects On The Development Of Children’s Gender Roles : 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. Parint.wps

Shattering Silence: Gender Differences In Northern Ireland : A 5 page examination of the role of gender differences in the conflicts of Northern Ireland. Based largely on the book "Shattering Silence: Women, Nationalism, and Political Subjectivity in Northern Ireland" by Begona Aretxaga. Bibliography lists 4 sources. IrishWom.wps

Gender Studies In Saturday Morning Cartoon Marketing : An 8 page paper looking at the content of both children’s TV shows and the commercials within them from a gender view. Shows discussed are Looney Tunes (Porky Pig), Captain Planet and Muppet Babies. Commercials discussed are those for Oreo Cookies, a motorcycle that comes with a wrench for making bike parts move, triplet babies, and ever-present Barbie. The paper concludes that though there are some instances of gender-specific focus, children’s programming seems to be much less gender-biased than in years past. Bibliography lists two sources. Cartoons.wps

The "Smurfette Principle" & Today’s Gender-Biased Media : Nearly three decades after the "Feminist Movement" and the initiation of the Equal Rights Amendment, much of the entertainment media is still reflecting lower-level roles, even subordinate roles for women. This 4 page essay explores "The Smurfette Principle" in terms of various preschool television shows. The similarity of today's storylines to those of 25 and more years ago is astounding. . . a rather incredible fact in light of the feminist movement. Gender bias is alive and well in entertainment media. No bibliography. Smurfett.wps

Beauty & Its Superficial Importance In TV Sitcoms : A 5 page research paper which analyzes how TV sitcoms portray beautiful women. The writer shows that these images are unrealistic and stereotyped relating TV’s portrayal of women with some of the latest research on the human perception of beauty. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Beautytv.wps

The Depiction Of Women In Prime Time Television Situations Comedies: Conflicting Stereotypes, Views And Messages : Since the 1960s, women have been portrayed on television in a number of different ways, from brash and empowered heroines of shows like "The Avengers" to demure and careful familial serial depiction. More than any other decade since the advent of television, though, the 1990s have marked definitive trends in the representations of women that are perhaps the most offensive in television history. This 8 page paper considers the issue of the depiction of women on television, particularly women in television situation comedies, and considers the implications for a societal view of women. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Womentv.wps

Purpose and Femininity : A 5 page paper discussing man’s "oppression" of women based on examples given in three feminist articles. One of those articles describes Georgia O’Keeffe’s disdain of the men who fail to see her paintings of flowers as she sees them. In O’Keeffe’s view, the fault lies with the men, rather than with the artist’s ability to cause her audience to see her flowers from her point of view. The paper labels that failure as lying with the artist, rather than with the audience, and extrapolates O’Keeffe’s experience to corporate America, where the failure of some women to rise to senior management levels is blamed on the glass ceiling, rather than the inherent abilities of the women that have been passed over. Sympathy exists, but only where it is deserved. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Purpfem.wps

Current Problems in Sex Roles and Inequality : A 4 page paper explaining the current trend in sex role perception. The writer examines the issues of sexism, traditional sex roles in education, religion, and the military, etc. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gendrole.wps

Bell’s "Daughters of the Dreaming" / Gender Parity : A 5 page paper on this controversial book by American anthropologist Diane Bell. The paper argues that Bell evocatively renders the importance of ritual and myth in the lives of aboriginal women, but overstresses the importance of their achieving social parity with tribal men. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Gendpar.wps

Sexual Development : A 7 page paper on the devolpment of human beings and the gender roles we are given at birth. The paper delves into the psychology of what sexual development is and what impact does it have on every childs life. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sexual.wps

The Roles Of Gender / Are Men and Women Treated Equally? : A 5 page examination of the roles of our gender in society and the differences in the way these roles are perceived and treated. No sources are listed. Rolegen.wps

The Life Of Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jean Baker Mortenson):A 18 page paper on the life and times of Marilyn Monroe. It talks about her life in the movies, outside of the movies, and her untimely death. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Marilyn.wps

Traditional Attitudes Towards Men & Change : A 5 page paper that provides an overview of the basic issues regarding the continuation of traditional attitudes towards men within the culture. This paper reflects the perspectives presented by Nathan McCall (Makes Me Wanna Holler) and Robert Bly (Iron John). Bibliography lists no additional sources. Menchange.wps

Gender Gap : Female Students Are Not Getting the Academic Assistance that Male Students Get: In 5 pages the author discusses the issue of female students not getting the academic assistance that male students get. "The gender gap is alive and well at the end of the 20^th century. Female students are not getting the assistance that male students are getting. Male students are now, and have always been given the most attention in the academic setting. Academic programs are set up to favor the male gender. Education should be non-gender biased." Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gendgap.wps

Why are there no great women artists? : A 5 page research paper that examines how the art world has traditionally regarded women artists. The writer examines various opinions and finds consensus that women have been held back from artistic greatness by the institutions and educational systems of society and male discrimination. However, opinions differ on whether or not there have actually been great women artists. Bibliography lists 5 sources. 90femart.wps

Gender Roles, Organization & Leadership : An 8 page paper comparing the gender role aspect of three societies. All societies maintain variations of generalities that can apply to many, if not most, other societies, one of which is that males are traditional leaders. Though there are some cultures where this is not the standard organization, those cultures are rare. Here, the role of gender as it affects leadership, and to a lesser extent, social organization is examined in and compared among three societies: the Sepik region of Papua, New Guinea; the community of Stinking Creek, Kentucky; and the general society in which we live. Bibliography lists 8 sources. SexRoles.doc

Gender and the Capacity for Learning Mathematics : An in-depth, 20 page research paper in which the writer seeks to determine whether which sex is more apt to have problems grasping math concepts at an early age. Report contains analysis, methodology, discussion, etc; Numerous studies are cited and it is found that while girls generally perform better, they are more likely to avoid harder levels of math than are their male counterparts. Standard bibliography lists 20+ sources and a FREE annotated ("working") bibliography is included ! Mathgend.wps

Boys vs. Girls / Differences In Coaching : 8 pages in length. The differences between boys and girls are prevalent in various aspects of life, but none are so apparent as in competitive sports. In order to utilize a player's talent to the best of his or her ability, coaches must take these inherent distinctions into consideration. The writer addresses such diversities among teenage girls and boys, as well as discusses scientific reasons for the differences. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Boygirl.wps

Gender Bias in Education : A 12 page research paper outlining gender bias in schools. The writer describes how factors such as teacher and classroom interaction, gender biased textbooks, and sex segregation result in maintaining gender bias in the education system. Bibliography lists 3 sources.Gendered.wps

The Gender Gap in Schools -- Does it Exist ? A 25 page research paper which discusses the gender inequality among male and female students. The paper includes in-depth literature reviews and survey results. A 25-question informal survey is also included with the results thereof. An overview of student and teacher responses. A table of contents is included -- subheadings are given for each section for ease in understanding and evaluating information gathered. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Genderga.wps

Gender Biases and Law Enforcement : A 14 page research design created to outline the issues related to gender bias in law enforcement, especially as it relates to the relationship between supervisors and workers in the workplace setting. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Gendlaw.wps

Daytona Beach P.D. / Problems With Recruitment, Selection & Retention of Qualified Female and Minority Police Officers : A 16 page research project that looks at the issues surrounding the recruitment, selection and retention of police officers and considers why Daytona Beach appears to be unable to maintain a diverse gender and racial mix of police officers in their current police force. Bibliography lists 16 sources. Daytona.wps

Women in Law Enforcement / Equality Verses Inequality : A 5 page overview of women in law enforcement. Points out that some women have succeeded in law enforcement careers but almost inevitably they acknowledge the existence of sexual discrimination. Concludes that many times women feel that they have to simply deal with discrimination in order to keep their jobs. Suggests that much more than women’s moral is at stake in the issue of sexual discrimination. Recommends methods for improvement. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Womlaw.wps

Gender Sensitivity Training In The Workplace : A 10 page paper discussing the importance of gender sensitivity training in the workplace and how it can increase a company’s success and lower operating costs. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Gendsens.doc

Transsexuality / Considerations In The Workplace : A 10 page overview of transsexuality and the issues which often arise in terms of societal perceptions. Includes an emphasis on the employer’s obligation to provide a safe, secure, and comfortable working environment for both the transsexual and the non-transsexual. Gives an overview of the legalities concerning the societal rights of transsexuals. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Transx.wps

College Satisfaction – Differences Between Female & Male Students :
This 5 page paper reviews a small sampling of the literature available on issues dealing with women/men’s perceptions of their college programs. Bibliography lists 14 sources. Collesat.wps

Jealousy & Gender : An 11 page research paper describing jealousy and gender differences. General comments based on observation are offered, the concept of jealousy, research on reltionships and infidelity are discussed. Finally, a proposal for a study and the survey questions that would be used are offered. Bibliography is included. Genderdi.wps

Jealousy / Gender Differences : This 10 page research paper explore the powerful emotion of jealousy. Specifically, the writer looks at gender differences and studies that have related to the types of differences that exist. Additionally, length of relationship is investigated revealing there is a correlation between this factor and the feeling and expression of jealousy. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Jealousy.wps

Gender Differences & Helping Behaviors / An Overview of Current Research :
A 6 page paper that provides an overview of the current research regarding helping behaviors and gender differences. Helping behaviors are interactions that result from the perceived need of another person and the directive towards assistance, either based on emotional or social determinants.Bibliography lists 5 sources. Helpgend.wps

Approaches In Gender Studies : Gender issues are explored in this 4 page overview which focuses on three schools of thought. Social psychological and cognitive principles are compared and contrasted along with an exploration of Social Learning Theory and its applicability. Bibliography lists 7 sources . Idgen2.wps

Gender Identity Disorder : 5 pages in length. Paper analyzes theories concerning the disorder, its development, occurrence, patterns, and relevance to homosexuality / sexual dysfunction. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Genderid.wps

Gender Inequality & Society : 8 page sociological discussion of gender inequality. Author emphasizes magnitude of the problem, reasons etc; Excellent detail and arguments. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Genderng.wps

Gender Roles and American Popular Culture : A 5 page essay on culture and gender roles. The writer details how education, popular culture, and advertising both reflect and create gender roles. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Genderol.wps

Gender Stratification Through The Study Of Sports : In this 4 page research paper, the writer discusses what we can learn about gender stratification, roles, stereotypes in society, etc.;--through the study of sports. Just as certain social classes are associated with certain sports, each gender is more commonly associated with specific sports as well. Cultural reasons for the exclusion of women from certain key sports are analyzed. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Sportgen.wps

Cross Gender Coaching : This 6 page argument takes the position that female coaches should not be hired for male teams. Reasons given include the use of Bandura’s theory of self-efficacy which is illustrated with an example from the 1998 Winter Olympic games. Also included is a discussion of the psychological impact of locker room activity as well as statistics regarding the decline in the availability of female coaches. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Fecoach.wps

Gender Roles in Fairy Tales : A 5 page paper examining the traditional gender roles presented in the classic fairy tales. Beginning from the observations of psychoanalyst Karen Horney and anthropologist Margaret Mead, the paper is mostly involved with the traditional view of the beautiful princess waiting for the rescue that will come in the person of the handsome prince. The concern with these tales is that they will train young female readers that normal life is that which can be found in the traditional fairy tale, and that they perpetuate traditional gender roles in which women depend on men for their very survival and are unable to think for themselves. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Gtales.wps

Gender and Self-Esteem : A 5 page paper on the topic of gender roles and self-esteem. The writer describes how society's expectations has influenced adolescents' perception of themselves. Genderes.wps

Self-Esteem And Body Image : This 8 page paper delves into the subject of self-esteem and body image, inclusive of a study that shows differences primarily by age and sex. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Selfest.wps

Body Image And Self-Esteem : The relationship between body image and self-esteem is explored in this 6 page paper. Age, sex and culture are considered. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Bodyimag.wps

Effect Of Fashion Industry On Self-Esteem & Body Image : A 10 page research paper investigating the how the fashion industry portrays the ideal woman and the effect of this stereotypical image on girls and women. Research indicates the result is lower self-esteem and worse, eating disorders, when girls cannot achieve the image that is put forth as the ideal successful woman. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Fashione.wps

Attitudes & Behavior / The Influences Of Parental Interaction And Gender :
A 6 page examination of attitudes and behavior, how they relate to identity formation and are influenced by factors such as parental influence and gender. Stresses how a child’s persona, their identity, attitudes, and behavior are shaped during early childhood by parental and societal interaction and indeed by their own gender. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Attbeha.wps

Gender & Society / Perceived Inferiority Of Women Is Social-- Not Biological :
In this well-written 6 page essay, the writer discusses sociobiological theory -- asserting that women's roles are not biological..they are created by society. Gender stereotypes are discussed in considerable detail and arguments are made about whether or not the Feminist movement is truly definable as a move for equality or superiority. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Sociobio.wps

Gender & The New Age of Technology : A 5 page paper discussing gender in a computer world. The world has come quite a distance in the past century in relationship to technology as well as to gender issues but both are destined to continue to change. The advances which are prevalent in the world of communications and computers should likely be used as an incentive to overcome prejudices attached to gender differences. Differences which are unavoidable. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Gendtech.wps

Gender Differences In Internet Usage & Computer Phobia : Fear of computers is deemed as the main reason women avoid the internet in this 6 page paper on gender differences. Statistics reveal that more men are using the internet as society encourages males to pursue the sciences, while discouraging females. Solutions to the problem are explored. Bibliography lists 10 sources. Compgend.wps

Variations Between Male and Female Gangs : Gender differences are noted between "boy gangs" and "girl gangs" in this 11 page analysis which explores gang culture in America. Motivation and degree of violence are two factors where differences were apparent. Bibliography lists 7 sources. Gangvar.wps girls in gangs

Staying Single In Contemporary Society : In this 7 page research paper, the writer argues that staying single is actually more economically feasible than getting married in modern American society. First citing a number of statistics which demonstrate that fewer people are even marrying at all, the writer moves on to show materialistic reasons why men in particular are better off unmarried. Economic issues concerning child-rearing, the likelihood of divorce, etc.;- -are all factored into the discussion. Although not necessarily any easier, the trend towards "living together" is briefly analyzed as well. Bibliography lists 5 sources. Staysing.wps

Some Reflections Upon Marriage : 5 pages in length. The concept that men are entitled to inherent privileges in marriage, while women have to earn their place in the same state of matrimony, is the clear implication in Mary Astell's Some Reflections Upon Marriage. Asserting feminist views about the vast differences between the roles men and women play in relationships, Astell contends that the fairer sex has routinely been victimized by society merely because of gender; that women are lesser human beings in any respect is a concept foreign to the author's forward thinking structure. The writer discusses the concepts of marriage, roles and feminism as they relate to the essay. Bibliography lists 3 sources. Refmar.wps

Cross-Cultural Variations in Gender Relationships : A 5 page paper that provides a comprehensive overview of gender rolls and the differences in a number of cultures based on division of labor in subsistence activities, property inheritance and marriage and kinship patterns. Bibliography lists 4 sources. Gencult.wps

Global Gender Issues : A 7 page paper persuasive argument in support of global gender issues as postulated by Spike Peterson and Anne Sisson Runyan. The paper discusses how these authors relate global issues to housewife economics vs. business economics and the factors that get in the way of resolving global conflicts and related gender issues. The paper particularly operates on the dynamics of chaos theory and how this relates to patriarchy and feminism in the global arena. Genissu.doc

Critique of Western Feminist Representation : A 7 page paper that discusses the argument between feminists on the issue of "third world" representation of women. The paper focuses upon theories presented by Abu-Lughod, Mahanty, Russo and Torres, and also looks at Bell Hooks' theory that feminists must interact with the women they study in order to get a true understanding of the applicability of theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Femcrit.wps

The Struggle To Reshape Thinking About Gender : A 7 page paper that discusses the need to act on feminist theory, and posits that feminist anthropologists move out of the ivory tower and into action. The writer includes discussion around views of feminist anthropological theory postulated by writers such as Naomi Wolf, Marilyn Strathern, Pat Caplan, and bell hooks. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Femgen.wps

Sexual and Marital Alternatives : A 7 page paper that presents the alternatives some women are choosing around the world as an escape from the marriage construct model. The model is presented and used throughout the paper. The paper operates from the views of feminist anthropologists such as Pat Caplan and Veona Oldenburg, and posits that the empowerment actions embodied in the courtesans of Indian and lesbian mothers, in effect, are empowering acts to the women in those situations, despite their relationship to the model. These acts, therefore, make a positive contribution to the feminist anthropological record. Bibliography lists 6 sources. Sexualm.wps

Communications / Marital, Gender Differences : A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication in martial relationships. The writer develops a thesis based on dual-gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and the differences in these theories between normal and abusive relationships, and presents in study method form. Bibliography lists 12 sources. Womeng.wps

Communications / Gender Similarities : A 10 page research example on gender differences in communication. The writer develops a thesis based on studies in nonverbal communications, gender differences, demand-withdrawal, and other studies and commentaries that support the idea that the reported differences are in fact false. Even research geared toward gender differences has been inconclusive, and it is apparent in social interactions that there are more similarities than differences. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Gendsim.wps

Nonverbal Communication and Gender Differences : A 12 page paper that provides an overview of nonverbal communication and considers it in terms of the way both men and women encode and decode these messages. Bibliography lists 9 sources. Verbgend.wps

The Different Voices Of Gender : This 6 page paper analyzes the research reported in the article of this title by Wolfinger and Rabow. Specifically, this paper addresses the basis for the research, methodology, results and implications of results which add to the understanding of the differences in how men and women communicate. Voicegen.wps

Men, Women, & Differences in Non-Verbal Communication : 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. Menwomen.wps fetish

Male Social Workers & The Conveyance Of Compassion And Nurturing in Professional Relationships : A 20 page research study that considers the issues of gender bias as they relate to the male role in social work. This paper incorporates the current literature with a study of social work students. Bibliography lists 13 sources. Malesoc.wps

The Machismo Of Brazil And Its Men : This 10 page report discusses the "macho" attitudes of Brazilian men and the impact such attitudes have on the women and children of the country. Bibliography lists 8 sources. Macbrazi.wps

"The Day I Learned to Recognize People Of The Opposite Sex As Equals":
This 5 page essay recounts the fictional story of a boy discovering that girls could be "real" people, too. He even discovers that they can do some things as well as he can . . . and better. Equalsex.wps