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Papers On Womens' Social Issues
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Why Women Are Targeted in the Auto Repair Racket
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6 pages in length, this persuasive essay explores the reasons why women are cheated by fraudulent automobile
repair practices. This paper argues the point that women should become better informed, more aggressive, and more assertive in the area of auto repair in order to protect
themselves from unscrupulous business practices.
Filename: LCFraud.doc
Women at Work/New York Factories, 1890-1920
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An 8 page research paper that examines the lives of women working in New York factories in the early part of the century. The writer focuses on the sociological implications that women working held for the country that includes how the topic of women working was perceived by the general public. The writer used original newspaper accounts to describe a typical strike that dramatized how women were taking part in the early labor movement. Bibliography lists 13 sources.
Filename: 90wmenwk.rtf
Social Ethics/ Abortion and Euthanasia
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A 6 page analysis of the first two chapters of Social Ethics: Morality and Social Policy, edited by Thomas Mappes and Jane Zembaty, which deals with the moral problems of abortion and euthanasia. The arguments that are presented, both pro and con, conservative and liberal, are summarized and discussed. No additional sources cited.
Filename: 99ethics.wps
Ordination of Women
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An 11 page research paper exploring the various arguments for and against the ordination of women. The writer reviews the issue in terms of canonical, political and spiritual arguments, and explores these arguments on historical, present and future terms. The writer focuses on various opinions including feminist, orthodox Roman Catholic, Episcopal, and others. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Womnord.rtf
Campus / Rape and Assault
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A 5 page research overview on the issues and effectiveness of response by campus administrators. The writer provides that campuses are still not responding appropriately to the issues. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: Adminrap.doc
Counseling Of Rape Victims
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10 pages in length. Professional counseling and support
groups are essential for those who have suffered sexual assault. Rape victims have a great deal of emotional and psychological issues to process, and these often cannot be
accomplished without the intervention of trained counselors. The writer discusses the various benefits of rape counseling, as well as addresses underlying issues concerning why some people refuse to seek counseling. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: Rapecoun.wps
Date Rape
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A 7 page analysis of date rape {behavior} with relevance to attribution theory. Excellent for those studying criminology. Bibliography lists 12+ sources.
Filename: Daterape.wps
Date Rape # 2
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The phenomenon of date rape and its sociological causes are explored in this 8 page paper. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Daterap2.wps
Women and Rape, Two Opinions
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This 5 page report discusses the issue of rape in modern society from the perspective of two writers, both women and both university professors. Helene Shugart asserts that asserts that that patriarchy is the theory and rape is the practice. Renee Heberle questions whether there is a fundamental fragileness in male dominance that has been obscured by the construction of a political strategy designed to call attention to women’s suffering and therefore, further reinforces the attitudes of masculine-based domination. Both opinions are disturbing and thought provoking. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWrape.rtf
Cross Cultural Problem Solving: The Homemaker in the Feminist Culture
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Cross Cultural Problem Solving: The Homemaker in the Feminist Culture
A 5 page discussion of the problems which can result between women when
a clash between feminism and traditionalism surfaces. The author
observes that in actuality two distinctive cultures have emerged among
women as a whole. The author emphasizes that problems in cross cultural
problem solving are aided by maintaining a sensitivity to other
individuals feelings and perceptions and coming to the realization that
there is no clear cut wrong or right in regard to a woman’s appropriate
place in society. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
PPfemPrb.rtf
Filename: PPfemPrb.rtf
Sexual Harassment: A Case History
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A 5 page outline of a case of
sexual harassment which reached the Supreme Court. Explores the issue
of whether this harassment constituted sexual discrimination under Title
VII of the Civil Rights Act. Discusses the responsibility of the victim
for reporting the incident and the responsibility of the employer for
preventing it. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: PPsexHa2.wps
Abortion
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The controversial issue is explored in this 6 page paper. Three countries, Japan, Italy and the United States are considered along with three religions of Buddhism, Catholicism and Protestantism. The thesis maintains that the influence of religion concerning abortion exists throughout the world among various religions and has served to ironically increase abortion by neglecting proper sex education. Infanticide as a new disturbing trend is also noted. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: Abrtn.wps