Contributions of Carol H. Weiss
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This 10 page paper looks at this theorist’s contribution to program evaluation as well as at the broad scope of her work. Specific contributions to the social sciences are noted and criticisms about this theorist are included as well. The paper sums up with an evaluation and concluding notes on Weiss’s work. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: SA001Wss.rtf

Conversation Between Two Women and Their Mother
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Conversation Between Two Women and Their Mother : This 12 page report contains a transcript of a conversation that took place between two middle-aged women and their elderly mother at a restaurant. One of the most interesting aspects of "eavesdropping" on this conversation is the similarity the three have in their communication styles. There is tentativeness, then self-assertion on the part of each of the participants. However, there is also a tinge of animosity that occasionally presents itself. Bibliography lists 3 sources. BWconver.wps
Filename: BWconver.wps

Crimes Against Women: Style of Dress in the United States and the Middle East
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A 14 page paper which examines the relationship between style of dress and crimes against women as it involves the United States and the Middle East. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RAdssms.rtf

Criminal Investigations of Domestic Violence:
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This 10 page paper examines how domestic violence cases are investigated. This paper present the problem of domestic violence, some history of the subject and the changing view of domestic violence within the law enforcement system. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
Filename: GSDomVio.rtf

Culture and Economics: The Lives of Ethiopian Women
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A 13 page exploration of the economic and cultural factors which impact Ethiopian women. The welfare of Ethiopia’s rural women is of particular concern in that they represent the majority in Ethiopian society. These women have few economic options in life. They often live in abusive homes but to escape those homes they must find viable employment in the cities. Such employment is largely nonexistent in Ethiopia and far too many women are forced into the industry of prostitution. This paper explores the options available to Ethiopia’s women and suggests that in order to changed the lives of these women we must address both Ethiopian culture and entrepreneurial options. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: PPwmEthi.rtf

CYBERFEMINISM AND CONNECTIONS
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Examining the new concept of cyberfeminism, this paper examines the connection between technology and a sense of female identity. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: MTcyberf.rtf

David Broder's "Women Seeking Governorships": Summary
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5 pages in length. David Broder's article entitled Women Seeking Governorships underlines the growing presence of women in politics, particularly high profile position. The author implies that such a tremendous rise in females seeking political positions should come as no surprise, since women have been involved with politics in one way or another for much of the twentieth century. Indeed, women and politics are no strangers if one looks into the recent past, with presidential first ladies clearly setting the stage for all women who follow in their footsteps. No bibliography.
Filename: TLCWmGov.rtf

Deciding Abortion Policy in the U.S.
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A 14 page overview of the many issues involved in deciding abortion policy in the U.S. Reviews the history of U.S. abortion policy including Roe verses Wade and recent state attempts to block partial birth abortions. Emphasizes that the issues of abortion often only become more complicated in a controversial political environment. Concludes that there is no one answer to deciding the policies of abortion in the U.S.. This answer instead varies according to the specific situation and even to the perspectives and beliefs of those involved. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPabortP.rtf

Depiction of Women: Frida Kahlo
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A 3 page paper which looks at the art of Frida Kahlo as it involves the depiction of women in contemporary art. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: RAfrida4.rtf

Devi & Head/2 Views of Patriarchy
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A 3 page essay that contrasts and compares two short stories. While the legacy of patriarchy has receded in Western industrialized countries, it remains entrenched in cultures. Bessie Head in "The Collector of Treasures" (writing from an African perspective) and Mahasweta Devi in "Dhowli" (writing about Indian culture) each show the devastation that patriarchal custom can have in the lives of two women. A theme that is prominent in both works is that women are forced to take extreme measures in their lives because society offers them no viable alternatives. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: khdevhed.rtf

DISADVANTAGES OF MULTICULTURALISM FOR WOMEN
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This 20 page paper discusses the various reasons why multiculturalism has been devastating to the feminist movement globally. Examples are given from around the world. Diversity and the idea of racism are challenged. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: MBfemcul.rtf

Discrimination in the Mortgage Industry: The Root of Economic Inequality Between The Poor and Middle Classes
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A 5 page overview of the many discrepancies in the mortgage industry. Contends that there is blatant discrimination on the basis of race and income. Points out that home ownership is critical to economic mobility and suggests mechanisms for increasing home ownership among the nation's poor and thus improving their economic mobility. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPhousDs.wps