Essays Tagged: "women do"

Mithraism

low the ways of Mithra. Most of the Roman people will not even admit of anexistence of my religion, women do not like it because they are not aloud to partake in it(197). That is for their own good th ... are not aloud to partake in it(197). That is for their own good though, Mithraism is not meant for women or the weak,their are some things they just can not understand.No, the people of this land do ...

(3 pages) 37 0 4.3 Jan/1996

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith

Women in math

Women In MathOver the past 20 years the number of women in the fields of math, science and engineeri ... women in the fields of math, science and engineering havegrown at astronomical rate. The number of women which hold positions in these fields has morethan doubled. In post secondary education women a ... than likely that she wouldn't even be hired.Many organizations have been established to help young women to prosue carriers in either math,science and engineering. A few examples of these organizatio ...

(2 pages) 88 0 3.0 Dec/1996

Subjects: Science Essays > Mathematics

Describes the Bushmen of the Kalahari

is known for bringing in the greatest amount of food.Much to the dismay of many, it is actually the women of the Kalahari that bring in the majority of the food to the band. The women do not assist th ...

(1 pages) 125 3 3.5 May/2002

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

Glass Menagerie. Gives comparisons about the similarities between the characters' relation to the past

like the dark atmosphere and their mother always tries to make it as pleasant as possible. The two women do not get out much to socialize. Amanda sometimes goes to D.A.R. (Daughters of the Revolution ... then he will rescue Laura. The problem is that Jim, the caller, has not even met either of the two women yet. Amanda assumes that he will be the one for Laura. She has a difficult time distinguishing ...

(6 pages) 333 0 4.4 Dec/1996

Subjects: Art Essays > Drama

Domestic Violence In America

domestic violence, and because of that I feel it isimportant to note that 'in most families men and women do not engage in physicallyabusive behavior' (The Brown U.), but because the media feels that ... t affecting many people at the same timem, because, as I've stated before, 'inmost families men and women do not engage in physically abusive behavior'. If you asthe reader gets anything out of this p ...

(7 pages) 275 0 2.7 Oct/1996

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Things fall apart : the role of men and women

all focus on the labyrinth of human vs. human and human vs. society in the framework of the role of women in Igbo society and how men assign and dictate these roles. I will also briefly explain the im ... o society and how men assign and dictate these roles. I will also briefly explain the importance of women in terms of motherhood and wifedom.Throughout my research I've encountered numerous papers on ...

(7 pages) 440 2 3.6 Jul/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Interpreting Langston Hughes

ne may see "swoon" and have different opinions of what this word means. Hughes may be saying to the women; do not tempt my African brother because both know the outcome. Being near white women was for ... when involving an African American and a white woman. Some may see Hughes not chastising the white women but respectfully asking, "Southern gentle lady, be good, be good"(1738). When one looks at the ...

(2 pages) 95 0 2.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

A womans struggle in the work force.

gnificant changes in Canadian society in recent decades has been the dramatic rise in the number of women entering the workforce. A woman's position in the workforce often reflects her overall situati ... an's position in the workforce often reflects her overall situation in society. The reality is that women do experience gender inequality in our society and most definitely in the Canadian workforce. ...

(5 pages) 204 0 4.5 Nov/2002

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Should Smoking Be Banned from Public Places? What are the effects of smoking? Do we have the right to ban smoking in public places, taking into consideration the Morals and ethics.

ween 12 and 24. About 46% of all males in the general world population smoke while less than 30% of women do. However, trends in tobacco consumption show that the percentage of women is increasing, wh ... ke more. Developing countries are now smoking as much as developed countries. 41% of men and 21% of women regularly smoke cigarettes in developed countries while 50% of men and 8% of women smoke in de ...

(5 pages) 411 2 3.0 Dec/2002

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

The lack of female in the IT industry today. This essays explores the reasons why the It industry is not seen as an ideal career for young women today, and the steps we should take to remedy his.

ion Technology (IT) is a rapidly expanding and demanded industry in today's society. However, while women do well in IT, their involvement is lacking when compared to the dominant percentage of male e ... to the dominant percentage of male employees. Unquestionably, IT professionals must encourage more women and girls to study computing and become the high-tech professionals for which there's so stron ...

(3 pages) 87 0 5.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Education

The effects of tobbacco and alcohol during pregnancy

er conception is the vital period for the baby's organ development. This is also the time when most women do not know yet that they are pregnant. There is evidence that shows if a woman drinks two or ... re passed to the baby. These chemicals are very poisonous and harmful to mothers and baby. Pregnant women that smoke have a much higher chance of miscarrying their baby. They are also at a higher risk ...

(2 pages) 95 0 5.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Drugs

The Issues of Women Characters in Miriam Tlali's.

The Issues of Women Characters in Miriam Tlali'sMuriel at MetropolitanA South Africa writer, Pamala Ryan, provides ... ides an interesting analysis of Miriam Tlali's Muriel at Metropolitan by arguing that: "[...] black women do not have time to dream" (95). The lives of black women are besieged with restraints and con ... ave time to dream" (95). The lives of black women are besieged with restraints and conflicts. Black women in South Africa do not have the "complete peace inside" (Ryan 95); they strive against racial ...

(10 pages) 52 0 4.4 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > World Literature

Women in Professional Sports.

Women in Professional SportsOn October the 24, 2003, Annika Sorenstan will be inducted into the PGA ... Sorenstan will be inducted into the PGA Hall of Fame for her outstanding play on the PGA Tour. Some women seem to think that they can hang with the "big boys". Women will never succeed in a men's spor ... can hang with the "big boys". Women will never succeed in a men's sport at the professional level. Women do not have the athleticism to compete, the money and resources to excel, and they do not have ...

(3 pages) 80 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Being Sexy for an Older Man.

is involved with it. I have learned to be sexy just by being me and being an intelligent woman.What women do not understand is that a man is attracted to the stimulation of their mind. Of course, the ...

(1 pages) 33 2 3.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sex & Sexuality

How five women, Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Iriene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Edwards fight for their rights as citizens.

loping, there were very few human rights. Even with this being said there were even fewer right for women because they were not considered persons. No one knew this until five women, Nellie McClung, E ... y, Iriene Parlby, Louise McKinney and Henrietta Edwards, brought to the attention of the court that women were being treated unfairly. What could just five women do against the Canadian and British go ...

(3 pages) 22 0 4.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights > Women's Studies

Mrs. Mallards Freedom this essay is about kate chopin's short story "story of an hour" Has explication of her character traits and reasons for her unhappiness.

with a heart trouble." (Chopin 12). It is inferred that she has to be of an old age because younger women do not tend to have heart disease until their elder years. We are shocked to find out that thi ...

(3 pages) 210 2 4.7 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

This essay, entitled "Does Hip-Hop Get A Bad Rap?" and is about the bias that the rap industry entertains. It goes into the controversy many rappers create in their portrayal of rap music.

as Grandmaster Flash and Kool Herc, it stretches the limits with its messages. Some artists degrade women, do drugs, and flaunt the prospect of being a "pimp." Others, however, grapple with issues aff ... he state of the rap industry, more specifically attacking the songwriting of artists who do degrade women and spread pessimistic messages.Many youth in America today are considered part of rap culture ...

(3 pages) 131 2 4.9 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Women Talk

Mariko Asano Tamanoi's article "Women's Voices: Their Critique of the Anthropology of Japan" from the Annual Review of Anthropology ... evident primarily through Tamanoi's opening statements about her research which says, "to focus on women may seem to run against the current trend, in anthropological studies of women, toward emphasi ... er" (Tamanoi 1990:17). To further support her view of gender and sex, she makes the statement that "women do not constitute a social group but instead are present in nearly every group and class" (Tam ...

(7 pages) 94 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Anthropology

Sexual Harassment

social and political systems have changed instantaneously. This social problem has affected men and women throughout time, however, it seems that the women of our society more closely look at this iss ... ue. Chapter 25 in Current Issues and Enduring Questions by Barnet and Bedau contain essays in which women do just that - examine the issue of sexual harassment closely.The first and foremost chapter t ...

(4 pages) 104 0 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Joy Luck Club tied into the American Dream

k Club addresses this fact head on, with the morals and life stories offered up by a group of eight women, four mothers and four daughters, who bring themselves together by the Chinese game of mah jon ... four daughters, who bring themselves together by the Chinese game of mah jong. The stories of these women show their views of the American dream, and how they achieve them in many different ways. The ...

(5 pages) 51 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American