These social spaces hold the potential for social networks. The fact that social networks are dynamic is a given in changing social spaces. Social networks how-ever, cannot be discussed without a gendered lens. When one leaves their entire social network in their home community and begins a new life in a new place, social networks must be re-found and often re-built. ... She explains that "For migrants to the United States," it is comforting to know that they belong to a social network at home, "reminding them that in Mexico they are valued members of a community in spite o...

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Many decades ago, the role of the man was that of the caretaker; he was responsible for financial matters and status of the family. ... The rights and status of women across the world has improved considerably over the centuries. ... The status of women in Japan has changed greatly over the years since the end of the World War II (Shinotsuka 1989). ... The Constitution promulgated in 1946, states, "All of the people are equal under the law and there shall be no discrimination in political, economic or social relations because of race, creed, sex, social status or family origin" (Articl...

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One of the main points addressed is that all women, regardless of their economic status share the same psychological principles and social dynamics that influence attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors. ... The concept of social constructionism plays a major role with how poverty is viewed through the eyes of "common" middle-class individuals. As discussed in class, social constructionism is defined, as the way society shapes us in how we should see things. In other, words the social forces within our society. ... From the time we are children we are shaped by our parents, peers, the media, etc. to...

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Does Antigone accept or reject the social roles attributed to women? ... Women were at the forefront of these social norms, it was believed that they should be well mannered, respectful and obedient to males or any authority without question. ... In a way, she was a rebel to the social norm and the standards of gender specific expectations and actions. ... There was a sense of independence with Antigone, as a women she challenged the status quo. ...

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ascribed status- a position arbitrary assigned to an individual by a group or society. Pai's twin brother's ascribed status was supposed to be chief. ... culture- the social heritage of a people, learned patterns for thinking, feeling and acting that characterize a population or society. ... gender- the social role of being male or female. ... role performance- the actual behavior of the person who occupies a status. ...

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They have been linked to men through residence, housework, economic condition, and social standing to specific men. ... The "white worker in the North, her status as a free laborer was no different from the enslaved worker in the south"(Davis, 65). Women in the north faced social oppression, where as in the South there was racism due to slavery. ... Davis concluded that until everyone is free, there will be little change in the status of women. ...

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In her constant favouring of Tom, Mrs Tulliver repeatedly asserts Maggie's inferior status. ... Like many other heroines trapped in a limiting social context, Maggie finds a way to escape. ... This image conveys the extent of Maggie's affront to social convention and the rebellious and sinful implications such as desire carries. ... Maggie's social education is seen in all its painful detail. ... Stelling's sexist views of clever women, and her father's collusion with dominant social conventions all educate Maggie into accepting her inferior status as a woman in a patr...

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That of sheer insignificance in the country and in the social circle. ... In her constant favouring of Tom, Mrs Tulliver repeatedly asserts Maggie's inferior status. ... Like many other heroines trapped in a limiting social context, Maggie finds a way to escape. ... Maggie's social education is seen in all its painful detail. ... Stelling's sexist views of clever women, and her father's collusion with dominant social conventions all educate Maggie into accepting her inferior status as a woman in a patriarchal society. ...

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WHAT IMPACT DID THE SECOND WORLD WAR HAVE ON THE STATUS OF WOMEN? ... Arthur Marwick has conducted much research in to the impact of the second world war and the status of women, and he reports that the war "led to a new social and economic freedom for them, as well as a marked consciousness." ... Housewives have often been neglected when examining the effect of the second world war on the status of women. ... A wartime social survey concluded that out of 2, 609 women, 25% replied that they would continue their jobs after the war. ... Another viewpoint of the impact of the second world war ...

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In 1940's, the gap between the social classes was obvious, whereas today classes are intermingled and the conflict has disappeared. ... For instance, Stanley and his friends are immigrants and they are trying to acquire social status. ... If the difference between these social classes were not obvious, such a conflict could not occur between Blanche and Stanley. ... So, Blanche strives to get married to raise her social status. ... Back then, homosexuality was not accepted in society, so gay people like Allan, who is Blanche's ex-husband, could even find solution in suicide due to ex...

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As a working woman, Jane would be expected to remain unmarried, or leave her job if she did decide to marry, and marry a man of a similar social status to herself, such as a clergyman like St John Rivers. ... The consequences are the downfall of the school and of Brocklehurst himself, as he loses all of his power and status. ... This is true in the case of Jane, although it is necessary for Rochester to become physically disabled (loss of sexual appeal) and lose his property (loss of wealth and status) before she feels necessarily equal or superior to him – reflecting the attitudes of Vi...

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(Loutfi) The influx of women into the workforce has major social, economic, and organizational consequences. ... Particularly problematic is the use of marital or family status in selecting women. ...

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Overall, the rights and status of women have improved considerably in the last century; however, gender equality has recently been threatened within the last decade. ... It is these social perceptions that challenge the evolution of women as equal on all levels. ... I would argue that the social pressure women must endure if they do not conform to their expected role is unfair. ... I feel that no one can truly be equal in a society when only the "extraordinary achievers" are allowed to succeed out of their expected social role. ... Now the real difficulty is upon us: subtle...

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It should also be noted that the way a woman is portrayed in a painting reflects the status and roles of women in society. ... These positive and negative portrayals of women were shown to demonstrate the consequences of their actions depending on whether or not they followed their social roles. ... From a negative angle of representing women, artists would create scenes that showed the deadly consequences of a woman betraying her accepted social role. Some of these scenes showed reversed gender roles, men displaying their superiority, women suffering for betraying their defined social roles. ...

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The Irish culture, prominently featuring gender segmentation and the belief that women are to have social roles unconstrained to men, allowed the women to avail themselves of the job opportunities in America, as Diner so clearly states in chapter four, "The structure of the American job market as it translated into opportunities for the unskilled and uneducated tended initially to favor the Irish immigrant woman over the man.... This change in lifestyle was an effective way to communicate their new social status, along with the added touch of something more tangible, a "lace curtain&...

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And in many other cultures, men are the primary decision-makers on family decisions, sexual activity, and fertility; no matter the social status, family size, or if men possess extramarital sexual partners. ... In many societies, opportunities for women in the social, economic, and educational fields is increasing and traditional gender roles are starting to revolutionize. ... Definitely, social status can hurt women as well. ...

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Is it just a matter of context and social status, or does gender play a more significant role? ... The leaders of the Massachusetts Bay Colony viewed Anne Hutchinson as a threat because her unorthodox message and its social implications brought change to the community. ...

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The induction to "The Taming of the Shrew" brings an immediate sense of comedy to the play. It is the only known Shakespeare play to have an induction and this is suggested to be because Shakespeare used the "Spanish Tragedy" to help him. The beginning of the induction starts with the argument be...

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Until now I have written about the impact the reformation had on women socially, but how did it have an effect on women economically? ... In conclusion, the status of women during and after the Protestant Reformation basically rose. Women were able to indulge in literary status and were more active in their economic activities. ...

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However, the most significant impacts happened to occur on the role of men and women, that the war has altered the status of the genders in the United States. ... Moreover, the change of women did not only have an influence on the social level, but political level as well. ... The two posters showed the two extreme scenes of the time where women were trapping in the problem of gender status, then eventually solved it and won what they deserved. ...

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In addition, the status of women and men has a huge gap. Men's social status and power are much higher and bigger than women. ... Modern parents now share this responsibility together because of social and work constraints. ... In modern society, the social emphasis and degree of concern for women has been an unprecedented increase. Along with the development of social process, it will develop towards in a good direction in the future. ...

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It also fails to provide the correct social direction for the development of a society and its democratization. ... The politics until today remains the destiny of men; family defines the status of women in most cases. ... Shortly, all 103 respondents were people of both sexes, different ages and social status. ... The totalitarian society tried to construct true equality and improve the political status of women; the reforms of socialism could have a breakthrough effect in the development and resolution of this issue. ... Thus it undertook the functions of main official conductor of social...

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It is based on social, political and economic equality for women. ... These boundaries or blockades are better known as discrimination and biases against gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status and economic status. ... Throughout the book she has competed and won into her position to be up there with men on the social level because at times, she completely took on the characteristics of a man. ...

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Thus, Horney's explanation of "feminine psychology" suggests that social change might be able to remedy traits deemed undesirable. Rather than attributing the adolescent female's renunciation of the "active" role in life to the resolution of penis envy, Thompson attributed it to external social pressures. ... The social learning theory holds that we learn both "female" and "male" behavior by observing others. ... The politics of gender refers to the unequal status and distribution of power between women and men and how that reality translates into gender-related behaviors and tr...

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In the 1800s the majority of marriages were undergone for social or economic convenience, the marriages for this purpose were often arranged by the parents of the couple. ... Nowadays (in most places) marriage isn't just about money or social status, to be with someone for the rest of your life you get to make a choice, a choice women didn't used to have a right to. ...

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