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Gender Concerns and the Legal System, 2002.
Examines gender issues in the American legal system.
2,375 words (approx. 9.5 pages), 11 sources, APA, AU$ 116.95
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It is not until very recently during this century that women have looked to the legal system for support and assistance in their struggle for equality. The legislative background, including the Civil Rights Act, has provided a foundation for women to look to the courts for redress of their grievances. However, there remain problems within the legal system, including problems in civil rights law, arbitration, and mediation.
This paper provides a descriptive study of the state of gender issues in the American legal system, with a specific look at the increased use of mediation and arbitration to settle such problems as domestic violence and child custody. This type of settlement has increased and many feminists contend that mediation and arbitration automatically place women at a power disadvantage.
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"One of the problems is that mandated mediation is beginning to be an important element in family law, specifically with domestic violence and custody disputes (Thoennes, Salem and Pearson, 1995). In these instances, feminist scholars contend that mandated mediation puts women in a one-down position. They are considered to be vulnerable in the mediation process and likely to lose power and position within it. Although the courts have not always empowered women who have suffered domestic violence either, the mediation situation is viewed as even more likely to lead to unjust results (Hart, 1990)."
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Legal Concerns of Personal Trainers, 2002.
A look at the legal dangers facing personal trainers if their clients become injured.
985 words (approx. 3.9 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 55.95
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This paper looks at legal proceedings which have been taken against personal trainers following physical injuries to their clients. By using case studies, the writer examines the risks and exposure that personal trainers face when helping others perform exercise workouts.
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"In 1996, the case of Feeney vs. Manhattan Sports Club, Inc. was brought before the Supreme Court of New York. The plaintiff had joined the sports facility and signed an agreement, which clearly stated that the facility and its employees were not qualified to "diagnose, examine or treat any medical condition, or make any other such evaluation or recommendation." The agreement also warned that new members should see a doctor before using the facility.
The plaintiff had a history of shoulder problem and had dislocated his shoulder several times. When he began using the facility, he was assigned a personal trainer, who was an employee of the club. When he asked the trainer if he could use free weights without hurting his shoulder, the trainer allegedly told him that he would have ?no problem.? The plaintiff later suffered an injury while lifting weights at the club."
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Binary Gender System in Literature, 2004.
A literary look at the binary gender system and its malcontents.
4,580 words (approx. 18.3 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 190.95
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This paper examines the restrictive binary gender system in light of Virginia Woolf's novel, "Orlando," with insight from Kate Bornstein's "Gender Outlaw" and Leslie Feinberg's "Transgender Warriors". The paper shows that Virginia Woolf's character, Orlando, on becoming a woman, maintains the same personality and memories that she had as a man. Orlando's gender identity, then, is somewhere between man and woman, but she must choose to present herself as either a man or a woman when she interacts with society. The paper shows that Orlando, and countless less-visible individuals in the same situation, must tailor gender expression to the closest acceptable model in the binary gender system.
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"In a culture that hinges so critically on clearly defined gender roles, it seems significant that Orlando was accepted back into her life and the English culture on her return. At her estate, which she left as a man years ago, "No one showed an instant's suspicion that Orlando was not the Orlando they had known." Even that evening after meeting Orlando as a woman, Mrs. Grimsditch, a housekeeper, mentioned that "for what with the towels wanting mending and the curtains... being moth-eaten round the fringes, it was time they had a Mistress among them." It is in this comment that the frame of mind of the Englishman and Englishwoman becomes clear: While Orlando may have been a man, that does not matter, so long as Orlando fully assumes her role as a woman. For her to be accepted back into English society, she must function as a woman, for she looks like one. If she were to look like a man, then she must function as one. Orlando wishes to be part of society (as she always has wished), but her nature is at odds with the way society now expects her to behave."
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Gender System, 2008.
An analysis of the dichotomy of our gender system.
2,041 words (approx. 8.2 pages), 15 sources, APA, AU$ 104.95
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This paper reviews part of the vast literature exploring the dichotomy of our gender system as a means of disrupting a paradigm that can no longer be upheld. It begins by evaluating a feminist reading of ancient philosophy that purports to show that the male/female dichotomy is analogous to the philosophical mind/body split. It then shows how such a dichotomy can be readily shattered in the case of intersexual infants and how such instances, as they manifest themselves in the real world, effectively show that the gender dichotomy is a social construct. The paper then explores gender's intersections with key issues of sexuality, as they emerge in the work of such authors as J. Butler and E.K. Sedgwick. Finally, the paper looks at the autobiographical narratives of a number of women who have had lived experience of the problems posed by the gender dichotomy.
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"While Spelman argues against the conceptualization of women as being on the inferior end of the mind/body dichotomy, she nevertheless ends her argument by asserting that the mind/body split can still be a useful intellectual paradigm. This conclusion is shattered by the analysis of such writers as Fausto-Sterling (2000). Fausto-Sterling explores the subject of intersexuality - that is, infants who are born with ambiguous genitalia that poses a direct threat to the socially constructed norms of gender. These infants are neither female nor male, and often become the subject of corrective surgeries at a young age to "normalize" their bodies and transform them into one of the properly (i.e. socially) defined genders. "
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Cross-Cultural Gender and Gender Relations in Horticultural Societies, 2002.
This paper examines the gender roles in horticultural societies.
1,990 words (approx. 8.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 102.95
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This paper shows the difference that agriculturists, sedentary lifestyles, and social differentiation made in gender relationships.
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"The first evidence of agriculturists, sedentary lifestyles, and social differentiation that archaeologists and anthropologists have distinguished come from groups termed Horticulturists. Though the past record remains relatively scant in regards, anthropologists have used existing ones as a locus of study and interpretation. More numerous than surviving hunter-gatherer groups, horticultural societies also show an incredible range of gender diversity between groups, more numerous, in fact, than any other extent societal model. The quantity of studies that has come as a result of this are astounding. Those done in the area of New Guinea alone, home to at least two hundred different horticultural societies, provide ample evidence to add weight to the debate of nurture over nature, by sheer examples of the differences in living and understanding gender roles in such a relatively small and homogenous environmental area. "
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Legal Naturalism vs. Legal Positivism, 2002.
A comparison of laws understood to come about naturally or through some form of positive creation.
2,630 words (approx. 10.5 pages), 2 sources, MLA, AU$ 128.95
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This paper examines two of the general theories of law - legal naturalism and legal positivism, both of which have had an enormous influence on law throughout history. The first part of the paper looks at natural law which describes those diverse theories of law that do not accept human law as true law and hold that a particular "something other than the positive law is the true law". The second section examines legal positivism where one of several general theoretical traditions is based on the belief that the source of knowledge lies in experience, not in reason, nor in mind.
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"A good example of the usefulness of classical legal naturalism can be seen in the rise of commercial law in the Middle Ages in Europe. As Glendon, Gordon, and Carozza point out, the rise of commercial law took place when Roman civil law provided no adequate coverage of new problems that arose as trade "emerged from the localism and relative economic stagnation of the Middle Ages" in the form of international banking, expanded maritime trade, and rising commercial centers."
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Gender Issues and Third Gender Problems, 2002.
A look at how transsexuals fit into society.
1,400 words (approx. 5.6 pages), 5 sources, AU$ 85.95
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This six-page undergraduate paper discusses gender from anthropological perspective and finds out how transsexuals are treated in different societies of the world. While males and female may fight each other over who is stronger, they are the fortunate ones for they belong to two accepted genders but for transsexuals adjusting to the norms of restrictive societies may not be easy as they are not considered a part of the social fabric in many cultures of the world.
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Gendered Technologies and Gendered Jobs, 2002.
A comparison between women studying and working with computer technology and the sciences in North America and women studying science and technology in Asia.
3,150 words (approx. 12.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 186.95
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Explores how the gendered development of technology in a research setting impacts the gendered use of technology in the industrial or commercial setting, as well as the cultural barriers to women's advancement in the high-tech economy.
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Gender Blindness in the Criminal Justice System, 2002.
This paper looks closely at the topic of the justice system and its bias with regards to gender.
2,282 words (approx. 9.1 pages), 6 sources, MLA, AU$ 113.95
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The writer discusses whether or not the Criminal Justice System is gender blind, whether males or females are favoured by any inherent gender bias, and what an appropriate level of gender bias is for the justice system. The paper cites particular cases and sources that illustrate both sides of the argument.
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"The blindfold worn by the Lady Justice signifies the impartiality aspired to by the criminal justice system. Ideally, the courts should treat each person before it equally, in a manner blind to any distinguishing features. In reality, our criminal justice system takes into account many distinguishing features of defendants placed within its boundaries. A defendant's age determines whether they will be tried as an adult or juvenile, a determination that brings with it many differences in sentencing options. A defendant's socio-economic status can be seen as determining the quality of legal counsel available, and can also influence sentencing in cases where resources provide better treatment options. While many would like to argue that a person's race does not impact the criminal justice process, studies have confirmed otherwise, finding that the race of the offender and of the victim does play a role in sentencing (Kleck, 1981; Glaeser et al., 2000). Thus, when it is asked whether or not justice is 'gender-blind,' it is not surprising to find out that it is not. Research has consistently found a sex effect operating within the justice system (Daly, 1995). Theorists have offered different explanations for this sex effect, often citing the patriarchal paternalism prevalent in all aspects of modern Western societies (Bernat, 2001; Gilbert, 2001; Daly, 1999). Beyond determining what the sex effects are, and why they may exist, the important question is whether or not justice should be gender blind. The possibility exists that gender disparities in sentencing are simply reflective of actual gender differences within society and therefore, warranted. This paper will provide an overview of the support showing that justice is not gender-blind, the competing explanations for gender biases, and the debate over whether gender bias is warranted as a method of reflecting the actual differences between the genders."
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Gender Inequality in Information Systems, 2008.
An analysis of the literature regarding gender inequality within information systems.
756 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 3 sources, MLA, AU$ 42.95
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This paper analyzes issues of gender inequality and the relevance of feminist epistemology in information systems. It reviews three articles, "Feminist Philosophy and Information Systems" by Alison Adam and Helen Richardson, "The Army and the Microworld: Computers and the Politics of Gender Identity" by Paul Edwards and "Slouching Toward the Ordinary: Current Trends in Computer Mediated Communication" by Susan Herring.
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"In conclusion, these three articles on gender role allocations within CMC and IS provide a varied, yet informative view of the historical, social, and feminist ideology of patriarchal systems. However, it is the Adam and Richardson article that best defines the role of empiricism and objectivity in determining the epistemological problems of patriarchal constructs in computer communications. Although a historical analysis of the feminist movement and the current issues of generational decay may inherently be problematic in modern IS, the issue a feminist ideology that must define the reality of gender disparity is the more important premise of the research done by Adam and Richardson."
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Gender in the Health Care System, 2002.
Examines the difference between the treatment of men and women within the health care system.
650 words (approx. 2.6 pages), 3 sources, AU$ 42.95
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This paper asserts that many popular drugs and therapies have been tested and generalized to men but not on women, at times to bad result. Women are indeed different than men. The paper asserts that there are two major changes to the health care system that can address this issue: the development of gender-specific medical treatments and the development of gender-specific drug therapies.
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Concerns with Reproductive Technology, 2001.
This paper takes a thorough look at artificial reproduction, the many options available, plus medical, legal, and ethical concerns regarding the hi-tech procedures.
2,940 words (approx. 11.8 pages), 15 sources, AU$ 139.95
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This paper provides an in-depth analysis of artificial reproduction technology. The author discusses surrogacy, in vitro fertilization, egg donation, frozen embryos, and fertility drugs. The paper looks at the medical ramifications of hi-tech reproduction, the ethical questions, legal concerns, and psychological reasons why people turn to assisted reproduction. The author also discusses religion and artificial reproduction.
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"Where do babies come from? This question used to have a pretty straightforward answer. In recent times, ?baby making? can sound a lot more like science fiction than the birds and the bees. For the first time in history, because of in vitro fertilization technology and research, the traditional elements of parenthood: the genetic, the gestational, and the nurturing, can be separated, Cooper and Glazer 2. Ovum donation gives infertile couples the opportunity for gestation and parenting a child who is genetically connected to only half of the couple. This may sound like a dream comes true for many unfertile couples, however; the procedure is very complicated and carries with it many unanswered ethnical questions. Egg trafficking via the internet, health risks for both the donors and recipients, multiple pregnancy and selective reduction, fetal egg donation, and psychological harm to the children are just a few examples of the problems experts in the fields of ethics, theology, law, medicine, genetics, and public policy face. Artificial Reproductive Technology, ART, has many complicated drawbacks that overshadow the benefits."
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Ethical Concerns In The Fitness Industry, 2002.
Explores possible ethical concerns in the fitness industry and provides examples of some of these concerns.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 57.95
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This paper explores possible ethical concerns within the fitness industry. It includes examples of compromises that fitness instructors may be asked to make, and talks about industry standards for ethics.
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E-Business Website Concerns, 2006.
This paper explores the issues involved in e-commerce websites.
1,125 words (approx. 4.5 pages), 2 sources, AU$ 71.95
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This paper discusses the legal, ethical and regulatory issues related to operating a business to business (B2B) e-commerce website and of operating a business to consumer (B2C) e-commerce website through the Internet and the World Wide Web. The consensus is that while many of the infrastructural solutions for these two orientations of e-commerce are the same, some very important differences, such as the regulatory requirements across industries, can be dramatically different considering customer data concerns and privacy issues.
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"Electronic commerce (e-commerce) might be considered as a type of business transaction where the parties to the transaction conduct their commerce electronically where electronically has come to be considered the Internet (Yarbrough, 2001, para.22). Yet, technically speaking e-commerce could just as well be considered to be transacted by phone, fax, or other electronic form of media. Such definitions evade the true essence of electronic commerce, which in practice has become one of those rare cases where changing needs and new technologies have come together to revolutionize the way in which business is conducted over an entirely new medium; commonly termed the Internet. Turban (2006) defines e-commerce as being: "the process of buying, selling, transferring, or exchanging products, services, and/or information via computer networks, including the Internet" (p.5)."
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Occupational/Industrial Health Concerns, 2005.
Looks at the health problems caused by prolonged exposure to selenium compounds and makes recommendations for reducing exposure risks.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, AU$ 62.95
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This paper presents an overview of industrial hygiene concerns and makes recommendations for the reduction of the risks associated with selenium in the workplace.
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Statement of the Problem
Summary of Toxic Properties of Selenium
Summary of Industrial Hygiene Concerns
Recommendations to Management to Reduce the Risk to Workers
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"Selenium is a chemical element in the oxygen family (Group VIa) of the periodic table; the element is closely allied in chemical and physical properties with the elements sulfur and tellurium (Selenium, 2004). Selenium was first recognized as an element in 1818 by Jacob Berzelius, a Swedish chemist. The element is a metalloid (this is an element that exhibits properties that are intermediate between the metals and the nonmetals); it is widely distributed throughout the world; however, such distribution only occurs in small quantities (Selenium, 2004). Prolonged exposure to certain metals such as cadmium, copper, lead, nickel, selenium compounds and zinc can cause deleterious health effects in humans (Reilly 1991). At low levels, selenium is considered a nutrient; however, it is being increasingly shown that at higher levels, the element and many of its compounds are toxic in humans (Dunning, 1993). Furthermore, Harris (1991) believes that numerous undiagnosed situations exist where people are suffering from selenium poisoning and physicians simply do not recognize it."
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Poetic and Technical Concerns of American Poets, 2008.
A brief examination of the different styles of poetry of Billy Collins, Donald Hall, Mary Oliver, Sharon Olds and Gary Soto.
707 words (approx. 2.8 pages), 7 sources, MLA, AU$ 41.95
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This paper discusses how each of the great current American poets has developed a distinct style that is reflected in their technical and poetic form. The paper briefly looks at and discusses the poetic and technical concerns of the following poets: Billy Collins, Donald Hall, Mary Oliver, Sharon Olds and Gary Soto. Included in the paper are quote examples from each of the poets' works to illustrate the differences in their style.
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"Billy Collins, an American Poet Laureate, has a form that uses a distinctly sarcastic and humorous tone. This form is evident in his poem "The Art of Drowning", where he states about life flashing before one's eyes as they drown, "But if something does flash before your eyes as you go under, it will probably be a fish, a quick blur of curved silver darting away, having nothing to do with your life or your death" (Qtd. in Khoury). Mazin Khoury states, "Collins uses simplistic stanzas to try to create images that pull the reader away from real life and draw them into his poetic creation" (Khoury). This use of imagery and sarcasm distinguishes Collins' style."
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