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19th and 20th Century Women in American Literature, 2004.
Examines the societal evolution of American women through works by Willa Cather, Kate Chopin, and Nella Larsen.
875 words (approx. 3.5 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 50.95
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Nineteenth and 20th century American women have, through the years, evolved from being simple mothers, wives, and daughters to being women of true substance; that is, women who gained autonomy despite the stereotypes and stigmas given them by their society. This paper discusses how the novels, "Quicksand" by Nella Larsen, "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin, and "My Antonia" by Willa Cather, explore the issue on how womanhood and motherhood are confronted by the lead female characters and how their chosen lives led either to their downfall or success in life. The analyses of women characters in the novels show how Larsen, Chopin, and Cather have differing perspectives in confronting issues about women during their time. Larsen equates freedom among women with freedom from the responsibilities of motherhood, while Cather presents a contradicting view, asserting happiness within the individual as the true measure of a woman?s freedom in the 20th century American society.
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"While advocating for women empowerment and freedom, Cather takes into account the value and importance of family and social interaction of women with society. Choosing the life of a mother, wife, and pioneer woman, Antonia embodies the woman of her period in a more realistic setting and situation, where contentment is achieved not through detachment from the family and society, but by integrating oneself and attaining harmonious relationships among people."
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Women In Britain in the 19th and 20th Centuries, 1999.
Examines the changing status in social roles and perceptions, cultural factors, class issues, marriage, work, suffrage, feminism and literature.
2,475 words (approx. 9.9 pages), 18 sources, AU$ 140.95
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"This research will examine the changing status of women in Britain in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. The research will set forth the context in which the significant shift in the social roles and social perceptions of British women emerged and then discuss the factors of Western culture that encouraged or limited optimal development as women might have preferred.
Nineteenth-century Britain seems to have been positioned technically, culturally, and geopolitically for wholesale social reconfiguration, though the fact that the processes of such reconfiguration would persist until the end of the twentieth century could hardly have been predicted. If at the start of the century there was national embarrassment at having lost the American colonies--once in 1783 after the Revolution and again in 1812 in the aftermath of only partly successful impressment raids at ..."
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Canadian Jewry in the 19th and 20th Centuries, 2006.
A look at how the definitions of Reform and Orthodox Judaism changed in the 19th and 20th centuries with regards to Canadian Jewry.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 10 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper discusses the economic and social conditions in Canada during the 19th and 20th centuries that impacted and altered the definitions of Reform and Orthodox Jewry in that country.
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"The definitions of Reform and Orthodox Judaism is difficult to discern even in the most transparent circumstances, as in the emergence of Reform Judaism as a means for the Jewish community to better connect with the gentile communities within the surrounding regions in Europe. However, the immigration of Judaism to Canada in the 19th and 20th centuries created conditions in which all Judaism was to some degree altered significantly by the social, economic, and political circumstances in which the events occurred, therefore suggesting that no engagement in traditional Jewish traditions could be perceived as typically Orthodox in nature; conversely, reform was so pervasive in all forms of Judaism that it no longer could be considered to be in keeping with the Reform movement as a whole."
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The Changing Status of 20th Century Korean Women, 2002.
Discusses and compares the changes in the Korean woman's status with that of the Indian woman's status.
2,900 words (approx. 11.6 pages), 13 sources, AU$ 171.95
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The changing status of Korean women in the 20th century is explained with occasional comparison to similar developments in Indian society.
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Gender in the 19th and 20th Centuries, 2005.
A comprehensive analysis of the historical impact of gender on western and American society
5,447 words (approx. 21.8 pages), 39 sources, MLA, AU$ 214.95
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This paper provides a review of the relevant literature to identify the historical impact of gender on society from about 1850 to 1945, including how gender was used in advertising, medicine and the law, among others. A summary of the research and salient findings are provided in the conclusion.
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Review and Discussion
What is Gender
Gender in the Mid-19th Century
Gender in the Late 19th- to Mid-20th Century
Conclusion
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"While the controversy continues over what their respective roles may be in the 21st century, researchers have confirmed that human beings have certain physiological differences that have created historic patterns of behavior and thought which continue to impact their lives today. The social divisions that have been created by the differences in the sexes, though, have largely related to the need for females to care for children while men hunted and waged war; as the 21st century unfolds, these social divisions are no longer as relevant or even appropriate, and yet the duality of standards continues to pervade society today. In fact, many observers suggest that gender roles and stereotypes remain some of the most important determinants of how people are treated today."
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African-American Female Social Reformers Of The 19th Century-20th Century, 1995.
Describes the lives and careers of Sojourner Truth, Harriet Tubman, Ida B. Wells-Barnett and Fanie Lou Hamer.
2,025 words (approx. 8.1 pages), 4 sources, AU$ 114.95
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"The role of individual personalities in a social movement is often recorded in disproportion to the individual's achievement. Minorities have received short shrift in the past. Women in particular are apt to be slighted by historians who, until recently, were generally composed of educated white males viewing the past through a perspective that was sorely limited by lack of imagination and empathy. Needless to say, women of African-American heritage have been more likely lost in the shuffle of such opinion than white women and black men. As Arican-Americans in America moved from slavery to freedom, from segregated minority to still-being-attempted integration into the mainstream society, there has been a none-too-subtle discount of the black woman's accomplishments in the field of social reform. Nevertheless, there has been a strong spine of African-American ..."
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American Identity in the 20th Century, 2004.
This paper discusses that, throughout the 20th century, wars have had the most influential effect on how Americans define themselves and how they treated others.
1,790 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 92.95
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The paper explains that the most significant social changes that occurred during WWI and WWII affected two major groups: African-Americans and women. The paper points out that the passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote was a result of women leaving the home during WWI to work and to selling bonds. The paper states that, whereas the U.S. started the century as a neutral nation, today, the Gulf War demonstrates that the U.S. considers itself the police of the world, the savior of human rights, and the ultimate authority in international affairs.
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"World War I began in Europe in 1914 as the result of strong nationalism as well as political and economic rivalries. What started as a local conflict between Austria-Hungary and Serbia soon escalated to a full-scale global war. At first, Americans wanted to remain neutral and isolated from European problems. One of the most popular songs at the time, ?I Didn?t Raise My Boy to Be a Solider,? reflected these ideals. During his reelection campaign, President Woodrow Wilson used the slogan ?He Kept Us Out of War? to win votes, and it worked. But as the months went by, more and more people began to change their opinions about the war. Reports of German U-Boats attacking American merchant ships enraged the U.S. public. German aggression soon became too much for the United States to stand and war was declared on April 6, 1917."
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20th Century American Drama, 2005.
A look at the themes in the plays of many of the great American playwrights of the 20th century.
4,595 words (approx. 18.4 pages), 5 sources, MLA, AU$ 191.95
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This paper looks at the various themes in the plays of such playwrights as Eugene O'Neill, Thornton Wilder, Tennessee Williams, and Arthur Miller. Themes of power, conflict, dehumanization, the immortal value of life, addressing and accepting reality, and the American dream are all touched upon in this paper.
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"Eugene O?Neill?s play, ?The Emperor Jones (1921),? is the horrifying story of Rufus Jones, the monarch of a West Indian island, presented in a single act of eight scenes of violence and disturbing images. O?Neill?s sense of tragedy comes out undiluted in this surreal and nightmarish study of Jones? character in a mighty struggle and tension between black Christianity and black paganism (IMBD). Jones is an unforgettable character in his powerfulness and fatalness, made most evident by the support of language, sound and other stage effects, such as the dreadful drumming sounds and the Emperor?s hallucinations. This psychological drama delves into the nature of power, the inevitable pull of history and in the belief in the supernatural as these were experienced in the first two decades of the last century."
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Have the Roles of Women Improved over the 20th Century in Britain?, 2000.
A paper that argues that conditions for British women have improved greatly during the 20th Century.
1,350 words (approx. 5.4 pages), 4 sources, APA, AU$ 73.95
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The author of the paper argues that the twentieth century has seen significant improvements for women in Britain. The issues and events mentioned in support of this are the Suffragette Movement, the two world wars, the decline of industry and the freedom given to women in all spheres of society.
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"By the end of the twentieth century women can now go into virtually any job they want, they can serve in frontline armed forces, become doctors, scientists, editors, managers and politicians. In the year 2000, 1 in 5 women earn more than their working partner and on average women earn 75% of a male workers hourly wage. In some professions women still say there is a ?glass ceiling? but in time, through the continuing change of peoples attitudes there will be an equal playing field. All this has been made possible because women now have choice, events and people throughout the century have made this possible, from Emmeline Pankhurst?s militant tactics to mass employment for women during two world wars." .
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Women's Labor Market Positions in the 20th Century, 2007.
An analysis of the changing conditions of the 20th century women's labor market in Canada.
2,402 words (approx. 9.6 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 118.95
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This paper discusses how Canadian women went through a shift in their labor market position over the course of the 20th century, towards less exclusion and more entitlement to waged work. The paper shows how the division of labor has changed through the 20th century towards greater female equality in the workplace, entitlement and security. It then discusses how, in spite of the changes, women still appear to work for less income than men while also continuing with childcare duties.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
World War I
World War II
A Society Described as One Society
Reflection and Discussion
Conclusion
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"One begins to wonder too how typical working class girls were, as none of the materials seem to refer to women who went to university, took business courses, taught school, served as nurses in the World Wars or, for that matter, completed medical school in the later 19th century. A reader could get the idea that such women did not exist in Canada till the 1950s or later. One also begins to think of wives and mothers who were widows after World War I and how they managed - their work in raising children on small pensions, apparently, not something in which we should be interested, today. What do the authors see as women's paid work and why is it so very important compared to other women's achievements that perhaps do not have to do with the boring topic of class formation or industrial labour. A reader who was not curious would be given nothing with which to imagine the kinds of societies in which women lived through the early 20th century. Canada had no 'safety net' till after 1945, and this is very important in terms of how one tries to see the world to which women were born. (See Porter 2003) The custom of seeing men employed, who would then support women and children, came from something other than wishing to 'imprison' women in the home, as they were responsible for dependents where deep poverty was possible. If a man lost his income, there could be serious deprivation for several people who depended on him in the absence of state relief."
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20th Century American Science and Technology in Literature, 2003.
Discusses modern science and technology as seen in "Brave New World", "Player Piano" and "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court".
2,617 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 3 sources, APA, AU$ 126.95
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This paper shows that during the early twentieth century, three writers were aware of the changing forces within American society due to its rapid industrialism and chose to expose the evils of many accepted values. Aldous Huxley, in his novel "Brave New World", presents a dystopia in which he shows what a future that is the culmination of certain aspects of the twentieth century would be like. The paper shows that in a similar fashion, Kurt Vonnegut in "Player Piano" depicts a futuristic American society which has been divided into two distinct social classes: those who run the factories and those who do not. The third novel, Mark Twain's "A Connecticut Yankee At King Arthur's Court" is clearly a satire of early twentieth century American values. The paper shows that these three commentaries on American society and industrialism reveal many of the ideologies inherent with the rapid industrialism of the United States.
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"In A Connecticut Yankee At King Arthur's Court, Hank Morgan tries to stabilize his new society through the intervention of technology. He believes that since he is an American, he can invent any technology necessary out of any means in order to better his life. He prides himself on his inventiveness and says he owes it all to his American culture. Hank Morgan is a self-made man, an American symbol of a man with energy and the know-how to improve his life. He is the incarnation of an insightful individual who knew his own mind, had places to go, and the means to get there using his own ingenuity. Hank prides himself on his ability to control and even create the world around him. His superior feelings for himself and American culture were shared by many during the early days of industrialism in the United States. Twain simply incorporates these notions into the plot of his story."
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Women in 20th Century Russia, 2006.
A look at the role of woman in Russia.
1,257 words (approx. 5.0 pages), 4 sources, MLA, AU$ 68.95
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This paper takes a look at the abuse and suffering women in Russia endured during the 1900s. This paper also discusses how sexual harassment and domestic violence against women increased at an alarming rate while most turned a blind eye.
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"Among a young wife's responsibility was producing a new generation (95). Until she had a surviving child, she was not considered a full member of the household. Women were expected to work throughout their entire pregnancy, only given two to five days after the baby was born. Their husbands usually demanded sex only a couple of weeks after delivery. The difficult deliveries, rapid return to sex and hard work in the fields soon after birth were very difficult on the women and often led to collapsed uterus (18) and other physical problems. This painful condition would be semi-cured by the midwife. Despite how difficult it was to have enough food, a woman became pregnant many times, in some cases up to the age of 50."
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20th Century American Symphony, 2005.
A study of modern American symphony.
1,015 words (approx. 4.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 57.95
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This is a short essay detailing modern American symphony from Howard Hanson to John Williams. It starts off by stating that the symphony originated from instrumental music and how that gradually led to a symphony orchestra.
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"In his first symphony, Piston incorporates much of what he had learned in his life. He has hints of different styles, which is a good example of how broad his studies were. In the finale, there is an energetic rhythm that blends both tradition as well as American optimism. As for all of his symphonies, they end in a grand finale."
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"African-American Religion In The 20th Century" ( Hans Baer and Merrill Singer ), 1995.
A critical review of this work on religion's role in the blacks' protest against and accommodation with white American society.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 1 source, AU$ 127.95
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"Hans A. Baer and Merrill Singer, in African-American Religion in the Twentieth Century: Varieties of Protest and Accommodation, approach their subject employing a unique combination of conceptual and contextual elements. In addition, they seek to shed light on connections not dealt with adequately by previous researchers.
For example, they aim to clarify the connection between the origins and development of African-American religion and capitalism. Their conceptual framework is "social scientific" (xii) and their approach is "methodological agnosticism" (xiii). They honor the variety of expression and practice in their field by providing "the first comprehensive overview that covers this period and attempts to recognize the diversity of forms that African-American religion takes" (xii). They refer to themselves ..."
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Roles Of Women From the Civil War To the Late 20th Century, 1999.
Examines changing roles and status of women, including issues of economics, work, society, politics, marriage, law, major figures and sexuality.
1,800 words (approx. 7.2 pages), 7 sources, AU$ 102.95
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"Women?s role and status changed considerably from the decade after the Civil War to the years of the Bush presidency. While women?s status remained secondary to men throughout this time (and through the present) in terms of such generally accepted markers of social standing as political power, economic independence and cultural importance, women during this period in many ways ceased to be regarded as only mothers, daughters or wives and became simply human beings with their own identities independent from the men to whom they were related.
Charting the changes that women underwent during this period of time is a difficult one for a number of reasons. To begin with, while some changes can be quantified or at least assessed (women?s salaries as compared to men?s, for example, or the equitableness of divorce laws), others cannot. How an individual woman..."
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Liberal Tradition From Mid-19th Centuty to the Late 20th Century., 1994.
A discussion of the major ideas and works in philosophy, politics and literature reflecting core values of liberalism and emphasizing individual rights.
3,375 words (approx. 13.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 191.95
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"This essay will be an analysis of the development of two schools of liberal or liberal/democratic tradition that evolved during the mid-19th to late 20th centuries. Relevant theories and concepts from such influential thinkers as John Mill, Jeremy Bentham, Jean-Paul Sartre and Karl Mannheim will be discussed. Works of literature will be used in the conclusion in order to express why tolerance is so essential to the liberal tradition.
The core values of the liberal tradition are as follows: 1) the protection of individual rights against the demands of others and the state; 2) laissez-faire; 3) property requirements for voting and holding office. Regardless of the expanding definition of liberalism that would occur during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries (i.e., suffrage and concern over the welfare of the laboring poor), the underlying concern of all those..."
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