The Bull and the Virgin: Two Very Different Spanish Symbols
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A 5 page discussion of the meaning of the symbolic representation of the bull and the Virgin Mary in Spanish culture. Contends that the symbology of the Virgin Mary and the Bull could be said to collectively represent the traditional patriarchal hierarchy of Spanish culture, the Virgin Mary representing the ultimate model of womanhood without any of its earthly and sinful connotations and the bull representing the sensual and bodily side of Spanish culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPbullVr.wps

The Changing Status of Japanese Women
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This 19 page research paper examines the role of Japanese women in their society and how that role has changed since the conclusion of World War II. Article 14 of the Japanese constitution was a major landmark in helping to improve conditions for women and various other laws & events have helped to increase women's participation rights..yet Japanese society still clings to tradition in several key respects.. Bibliography lists 15 comprehensive sources.
Filename: japwom2.wps

The Confessions of a Lady Nijo
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A 4 page paper which addresses several issues concerning gender and sexual issues in Karen Brazell's translation of "The Confessions of a Lady Nijo." The paper presents the illustrations in order to describe how the Lady moved to a more enlightened perspective, becoming a Buddhist nun. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAldynijo.wps

The Difficulties Faced by Conservative Islamic Women Living in the West
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This 6 page paper considers what problems and difficulties Muslim women may face when they follow a conservative Islamic way of life and live in a western countries such as the UK, US and France where there is a culture clash. The paper uses example to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEislamwom.rtf

THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
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This 12 page paper presents the situation of women in Afghanistan and their opportunities for education. A brief history of the region is included as well as overview of women's roles, past, present, and future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBwomaf.rtf

The Effects of Christianity on Women’s Rights in China
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A five page paper which looks at the influence Christianity has had on the development of women’s rights in China, from the time of the first missionaries to the Cultural Revolution, and the effect Christianity has had on social and political issues affecting women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLchina.wps

The Feminist Movement in China: The Influence of Internal and External Factors
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A 7 page discussion of the many factors influencing the feminist movement in China. Assesses these factors through a comparison of the works of modern Chinese writers such as Lu Xun and the writings of feminist leaders in China in the early part of the Twentieth Century. Emphasizes that many factors were at play in this movement. Two of the most influential of these were influence from the West and the actions of the Mao regime. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmadman.wps

The Geography Of Beauty
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19 pages in length. It has been said that beauty is merely a myth that has been influenced by western patriarchal society. While the notion of physical beauty may appear trivial, every culture upholds its own standards in one way or another; establishing a cross-cultural comparison of the idea of beauty as an independent value throughout myriad cultures directly relates to women's perception of power and existence. Annotated bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCgeobe.wps

The History of Women in Theater
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A 5 page paper looking at women’s role in theater from ancient times to the present. The paper observes that as long as women were allowed no role in theater, an important mode of public expression was quashed. Bibliography lists five sources.
Filename: KBtheatr.wps

The Importance of Women's Rights in the International Community
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5 pages in length. The author discusses the need for women's rights activists in the international community and gives examples of the current treatment of women. Several platforms for change are discussed. Bibliography included.
Filename: Womenint.rtf

The Increasing Role Of Women In Terrorist Organizations
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3 pages in length. Much like the women who secretly fought in the Civil War, the drive to defend one's homeland, become instrumental in creating a better postwar life and improve the values, morals and challenges as they perceive them to be, women have embraced an increasing role in current-day terrorist organizations. To look at them would be to look at virtually any other woman, inasmuch as female terrorists are not overtly obvious in their outward appearance. Rather, the ability to put forth the exact opposite image is what has served quite effective for many well-known women revolutionaries. Indeed, the seductive nature of terrorism lends greatly to the attraction women find when becoming involved with violent activism; that they often make the ultimate sacrifice in the name of their cause is often a reasonable price to pay when fighting for such significant political and civil reform. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: TLCWmnTerr.rtf

The Indigenous Women of Latin America: Factors Impacting Human Rights
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A 19 page overview of the numerous factors affecting the basic human rights of Latin America’s indigenous women. The author asserts that the indigenous women of Latin America have been suppressed by a number of societal factors. These factors revolve around their native traditions and societal expectations, the influence on the Europeans who colonized Latin America, globalization, and the rampant development of their homelands in a manner which degrades traditional land rights and serves to further adversely affect the rights of indigenous women. Bibliography lists 12 sources.
Filename: PPwmnLat.rtf

The Life of Muslim Women
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A 5 page paper which examines the lives of Muslim women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: RAwmnmsl.rtf

The Lives of Ancient Greek Women: Architecture, Law, and Medicine
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A 12 page investigation into the lives of ancient Greek women as they were impacted by architecture, law and medicine. Exactly how these factors interacted to shape a woman’s life, however, is largely a matter of conjecture. Because most of Greek history was dominated by male authors, we must turn to other aspects of Greek culture to glean hints as to how a woman interacted in this male-dominated world. Bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: PPgrkWmn.rtf

The Lives Of Working And Middle Class Women In 19th Century Britain
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7 pages in length. The distinction between the lives of working and middle class women in nineteenth century Britain is both grand and far-reaching. That the working population was considered the equivalent of undesirable social outcasts when compared with their middle class counterparts clearly illustrates the unmistakable divide that existed beyond the issue of gender separation. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: TLC19thW.rtf

THE PORTRAYAL OF WOMEN IN THE SOLDIERS OF SALAMINA
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This 3 page paper discusses the novel by Cercas called The Soldiers of Salamina. It is examined for its portrayal of women. Bibliography lists 1 sources.
Filename: MBcerca.rtf

The Progression of Indian Women: From the Nineteenth Century to the Present
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A 6 page discussion of the manner in which the lives of Indian women have changed during this time period. The author emphasizes familial relationships alongside such factors as jobs and education. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPindWmn.rtf