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Papers On Feminists, Activists & The Struggle For Womens' Rights
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton / Revolutionary or Progressive
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In 5 pages the author answers the question of whether Elizabeth Cady Stanton was revolutionary or a progressive. It is argued that Elizabeth C. Stanton was progressive. "When men and women think, the first step to progress is taken" Elizabeth C. Stanton (Sandberg, 1991, PG). Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a progressive who was sometimes viewed as a revolutionary because of her contributions to the women's movement. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: Stancady.wps
Feminist Inquiry / Is there a Feminist Philosophy / Science?
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A 9 page research paper exploring these questions. The writer posits that because of diverse claims to feminist concerns, there is no agreement on a feminist philosophy, but that the fact that there are debates on the issues and empirical evidence concerning women, there is a feminist science. Addressed are issues on welfare state v. democracy, women-headed households and claimed relationships to rising crime and other social ills, and the current debate over date rape. Bibliography lists 14 sources.
Filename: Cnfemsci.wps
Seneca Falls’ Lasting Effect
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A 6 page paper examining conditions as they existed at the
time of the Seneca Falls convention in 1848 and again 70 years later in 1918 when women at last won the right to vote. At the time of the Seneca Falls convention, women had no legal rights of any kind, including the right to hold a job or retain any family inheritance once she married. Evolution of women’s rights still has a way to go today, but conditions are far better than in the mid-19th century. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Seneca.wps
The Feminist Movement / A Success? :
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A 5 page research paper that examines whether or not the feminist movement has been successful. The writer argues that it has been successful and discusses the changed nature of American society to substantiate this position. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: Succfemi.wps
"Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl" and "The Awakening"
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A 4 page overview of the lessons imparted in Kate Chopin's "The Awakening" and Linda Brent's "Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl". The author emphasizes the point that although these books are vastly dissimilar in many respects, they are both 19th century works about women trying to find their place in the world. Edna Pontellier with Linda Brent both manage to do so but not only do they find completely different place, they do so in completely different ways. No additional sources are listed.
Filename: PPslvGrl.rtf
"Remember the Ladies!" Abigail Adams, Author.
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(5pp) As the wife of the second president, and the
mother of the sixth, Abigail Adams was in a
historic "front-row seat" to record America's early
times and political history. She did this through
active correspondence, and has provided a valuable
and often humorous insight into the times.
Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BBaadams.doc
"The Subjection of Women": A Comparison of the Views of John Stewart Mill with Those Expressed by Tennyson in "The Princess" and Elizabeth Gaskell in "North and South
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A 6 page overview of the perceived societal roles of women during the Victorian Era. Presents the work of Elizabeth Gaskell, John Stewart Mills, and Tennyson to contrast the views which existed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPwomVct.wps
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