Violence against women constraints the enjoyment of women’s human rights everywhere. It is a manifestation of power and control and a tool to maintain gender inequalities, disrupting the health, survival, freedom of women around the world. A 2013 analysis conducted by World Health Organization (WHO) , indicates that ‘30 percent of women worldwide have experience either physical and or sexual...
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Introduction The discrimination faced by Aboriginal women is a multifaceted issue rooted in historical injustices, systemic inequalities, and cultural misunderstandings. These women often experience a double jeopardy as they are marginalized both as females and as members of Indigenous communities. Understanding the depth of this discrimination requires an exploration of the socio-economic, political, and cultural contexts that perpetuate these inequities....
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The tribal women have been given insufficient recognition in the literary as well as the social canon in the pre and post-independence period. The traditional image of Indian womanhood, whether the socially secure and independent image of Aryan woman or the sheltered and protected image of the purdah clad medieval woman, does not include the grim realities that constitute the...
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Introduction: An Inquiry on Representation in Theatre Accurate representation in theatrical productions is one of the most popular controversies in Theatre presently; ranging from representations of gender, sexuality, race, age, and religion. As a 21st century theatre practitioner and newly found theatre historian, I am made curious about how various groups of persons are represented and whether the accuracy- or...
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The author stresses the differences in maternity. The working women face a lot of challenges that can endanger the lives of the unborn child, also prevent the needed care for the born child. The author compares the lives of working women to past lives, where women did not go to work but engaged in house chores and craftwork. The women...
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Love is a beautiful thing to experience when you are young but it is important that young adults of today understand what is genuine love and how to express it in a correct manner. Most adolescents become brainwashed and allow such disrespect to happen to them, thinking it is okay to be treated with disrespect. They start to accept the...
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The concept of masculinity is one that has always been widely represented throughout early literature, but Henry Roth’s Call It Sleep and John Dos Passos’ Manhattan Transfer introduce a trajectory of masculine identities that cause confusion within the child-like minds of David Schearl, Jimmy Herf and most interestingly, Ellen Thatcher. I will begin this essay by discussing David’s increasingly intimate...
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Every year, approximately 45,000 people lose their lives through the act of suicide, making this the tenth leading cause of death across America. Statistics show that it is more common for men to go through with self-harm and be successful than women. In the military, suicide rates have been significantly increasing over the years. This is the second cause of...
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Pride and Prejudice is a romantic novel written by Jane Austen which discusses women's duties or roles in the home or work force, and how they have changed for a better life for women. For work duriung the 18th century, “Generally this work was done for the benefit of the family, not the outside world. “Women's Work” would have included...
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Medea is a play written by Euripides that explores ideas of revenge and gender inequality that are prominent even today. In the play, the main character, Medea, has her heart broken by her husband, Jason, who cheats on her and plans to marry a princess while he is still married to her. As a result, she is exiled from her...
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In the novel The Catcher in the Rye, J.D. Salinger uses Holden Caufield’s view and outlook on women in order to express the idea of holding such high expectations for women prevents people from being able to form true and meaningful relationships. Throughout the novel, Holden judges all the women he comes across based on their looks and/or “phoniness”. He...
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In the novel, Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, gender stereotypes profoundly influence the entire village, the Ibo society has a strict system of behavioral customs that are assigned by gender. They have restricted the freedom of Ibo women to present that Ibo men are superior to women and gender plays a large role in the novel as it is...
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Introduction In ancient Greek society, the role and representation of women were predominantly dictated by patriarchal norms and mythological narratives. Among the many classical works that offer insight into this dynamic is Euripides' tragedy Medea. The play presents a complex portrayal of its titular character, Medea, who defies the traditional expectations of femininity and challenges societal constructs. Medea's actions and...
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The term ‘New Women’ was coined by the Irish writer and public speaker Sarah Grand in 1894 in refer to intelligent, educated, emancipated, independent, and self-supporting women. Independence was not simply a matter of the mind: it also involved physical changes in activity and dress, as activities such as bicycling expanded women’s ability to engage with a broader more active...
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In the United States, women oftentimes have to deal with the struggles that come along with maternity. No matter a woman’s race or ethnic background, almost every woman is bound to face a disadvantage at one point, however, African American women tend to deal with greater obstacles that affect them on a larger scale. Due to the less opportunity African...
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Reading classic literature is like traveling back in time, to live the life of someone who lived during a particular period in time, witness great battles, rise, and fall of great empires and that of men and women, to see how human mind though now evolved faces the same dilemmas of life from birth until death. Many of these classics...
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Society often places certain stereotypes on individuals based on how they are expected to behave. When an individual perceives themselves in a situation that causes them to stray from the conventional gender roles, this can cause humiliation and embarrassment leading to low self esteem. Therefore, in order to avoid rejection and shame, men remain silent, causing cases of domestic violence...
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Introduction to Jane Austen's Portrayal of Women I am going to argue that the representation of women in Pride and Prejudice. I used 2 academic materials to help me explore my idea. One is Jane Austen's ideal man in Pride and Prejudice and another one is Feminine consciousness in Jane Austen's novels, which I already cited in the work cited...
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Introduction The exploration of gender, age, and sex in literature provides insights into the cultural and social dynamics of different eras. Two seminal works, "Tar Baby" by Toni Morrison and "Robinson Crusoe" by Daniel Defoe, serve as lenses through which these themes can be examined. Morrison's "Tar Baby," published in 1981, addresses contemporary issues of race, identity, and gender in...
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Fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann were two women that dealt with many problems women in today’s society deal with. Unfortunately we still live in a society where gender roles play a very important role in our every day lives. For fanny Mendelssohn and Clara Schumann this was a very apparent issue in their lives. Both were wonderful composers and performers...
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Charlotte Bronte’s Jane Eyre created quite a stir when it was published, under a false male pseudonym, in the mid 1840’s. This novel introduced the idea of the individualize women and how feminism was shifting throughout this time. She explores the undermining sexual innuendos hidden in Jane’s actions throughout the Victorian Era. From orphanhood to marriage, she shows growth in...
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Édouard Manet has a well-versed collection of art that has truly stood the test of time. In his era, Manet definitely pushed the boundaries of what society deem appropriate and “real art,” but most commonly now, he is known as the father of modern art. In this essay I will be discussing Manet’s “Woman with a Tub.” First I will...
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As a new immigrant to Canada my knowledge of Indigenous people was very limited or close to non-existent, especially topics on Indigenous women. Taking this course has impacted me in so many ways and it has opened up my eyes to many of the problems that is witnessed in this city regarding the First Nations of Canada. Hence, I have...
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Unfortunately, the idea that all of us are born equals is just a myth. And it is not about the countries from the Middle East or North Africa, where human rights do not apply for women. Many governments are suffocating civil society, restricting the freedoms of the people, mostly women. Equality between men and women is one of the European...
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For many years, in a lot of societies, women were oppressed, discriminated against, and ill-treated and the Igbo society is no different. Women of the Igbo were either in a high position and worshiped like goddesses, or abused, insignificant, and demolished, and the last is more common. Things Fall Apart is about the culture, tradition, and believes of the Igbo...
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With the violent death of Jamal Khashoggi, reportedly under direct orders from the Saudi Royal Family, Saudi Arabia has seen their human rights violations thrust into the light. For years western countries have seemed to turn a blind eye to these abuses based on various factors, most notably the close relationship between the United States and Saudi governments. Of these...
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Introduction Gender equality is one of the controversial issues in current society. More women who have more opportunities for study or work can be seen in workplaces or university, whereas sex discrimination is still existing today, for example, sexual harassment in workplaces. This situation lea to 'METOO' movement. The movement that women start to report and share their experiences of...
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In Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, women are portrayed as kind of peace-makers, clever, and child-bearers. But, throughout both stories they certainly reveal women as much more than that. In any case, these ladies were something beyond shrewd players in the plot of the ballad Sir Gawain and the Green Knight-they utilize their capacities and wants to...
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Bram Stoker’s Dracula was written during the Victorian era, and the novel acts as a time capsule to societal beliefs and standards of the time. The encapsulation of these values can be seen in the way the novel engages with the gender roles that society presented to men and women. Women were isolated and suppressed in all aspects of their...
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The world has this consistent tendency to overlook women in many aspects unfortunately this includes health situations. it is not as well-known of a fact that Women are at higher risk for things such as cardiovascular disease and stroke. Not enough studies are done regarding this and when they are done, they do not focus on women as much. Women...
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