Vietnam War / The Role Women Played
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A 5 page essay on the role of women in the Vietnam War and how it is has changed how we look at women and war. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Namwom.wps

Women In The Renaissance Thru The French Revolution / Voices from the Silence
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An 11 page paper on how women were subjegated in the Renaissance and started to get serious about their status during the French Revolution. The paper postulates that voices where heard throughout the 300-year period as well. Bibliography lists approximately 10 sources.
Filename: Renwomn.wps

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

Book Review / Barbara Kingsolver's 'Holding the Line'
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A 4 page paper that provides an overview of Kingsolver's book. The mining strike of 1983 in Arizona was impacted significantly by the role of the Women's Auxiliary, and Kingsolver provides and account of the strike with consideration from the perspective of the women. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Kingsolv.wps

Women's Movement Of 1919 Russia / Conflicting Views
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An 11 page paper that provides an overview of the elements leading to considerable opposition in the Russian Women's movement of 1919, essentially dividing the women of Russian. This paper argues that the fundamental premises of both Feminist and Bolshevik groups pitted women against women. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Russwf.wps

Women During The Revolution
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This 5 page paper outlines the society in which women lived during the time of the Revolutionary War in America. Dominant opinions about, standards of behavior, and expectations of American women of 18th century are presented. Bibliography included.
Filename: Wmrev.rtf

Battle Cries and Lullabies
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A 3 page paper discussing the book “Battle Cries and Lullabies: Women in War from Prehistory to the Present,” by Linda Grant De Pauw. Her book briefly details many women throughout history, who have played an essential role in warfare and issues surrounding National Defense. In light of the information the author provides, it is surprising that women are not as recognized for their involvement as the figures say they should be. No additional sources provided.
Filename: Lindpauw.wps

Patriots in Disguise
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A 3 page paper examining the book, “Patriots in Disguise: Women Warriors of the Civil War,” by Richard Hall. The paper examines Hall’s opinions as well as his descriptions of women in battle. The issues examined are discussed in context with issues concerning National Defense and how women can, and do, play an important role in warfare. No additional sources provided.
Filename: Richall.wps

"Out to Work" by Alice Kessler-Harris
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A 5 page paper which presents and examination of Alice Kessler-Harris' book "Out to Work." The paper discusses some of the most important events in the history of the United States as it relates to women and the workforce. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAkesslr.wps

'History Of Women In Journalism' by Beasely and Gibbons
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A 5 page paper discussing the book 'Taking Their Place' which details the history of women in journalism. Various notable female journalists are briefly discussed, as are the challenges they faced. Bibliography lists three sources.
Filename: Journalw.doc

'Top Girls' By Caryl Churchill
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5 pages in length. Caryl Churchill's Top Girls set a precedent unlike any other feminist theatre production had heretofore accomplished; as such, this unparalleled approach created a combination of difficulties as well as unusual opportunities for the playwright while preparing the original production. With the critical acclaim inherent to this type of theatrical breakthrough, it is not surprising to find that Churchill's original production was paramount to the growing awareness of escalating gender issues in the early 1980s. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: TLCTpGrl.rtf

Alice Paul - Hero:
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This 3 page paper examines the qualities of suffragist Alice Paul in relation to the heroic journey cycle. These elements include: the call, the threshold, challenges and temptations, the abyss, the transformation, the revelation, the atonement and the return. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: GSAlPaul.rtf