Women are often depicted as victims of violence or as sexual objects, and researchers have found that these media portrayals may influence how women are viewed and treated in society. ... In addition, films initially found demeaning to women are judged to be less so after prolonged exposure (Linz, Donnerstein. and Penrod 55). ... In fact, the American public considers many movies demeaning to women; a survey found that "68% of the public believes sexual portrayals of women in American movies "often" amount to exploitation." ... Recent studies have found that college men exposed to just a few...

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• Grade Level: High School

This mentality is not easily resolved, because it is introduced at a young age. ... In her autobiography, A Dream Deferred, she recalls the reaction of her father when she brought up the idea of college to him: I found a scholarship for veterans' children and asked my father to sign and furnish proof that he was a veteran. ...

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Death of a Salesman is widely regarded by many as one of the masterpiece play of 20th century. The impact the play has had on our society has been widespread that all forms of education and all walks have tried to interpret it's meaning. After reading this compelling play about a failed American dr...

• Word Count: 1860
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• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Diana found her identity early on in life and that made her who she was today. ... "Celebrity being the engine that drives our culture, these women have been taken up by the media and made famous, packaged as commodities and marketable to a public eager for novelty and easily bored"(Brubach 412-413). ...

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It is an unavoidable phenomenon that cannot be altered or removed once it is found. ... It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, and it keeps no record of rights and wrongs. ...

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After reading "Oranges," a poem by Gary Soto, the only words that run through my head are "how cute." This poem is something a girl would call "the perfect date." There are many details throughout this poem, which aid in keeping the reader intrigued. Detail can be a powerful tool for a poet, none...

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Nora was a weak, unworldly woman, and she found the strength to go out into the world and make a name for herself, other than as someone's daughter, wife, or mother. ... Nora was constrained by her husband and his wishes, but at the same time Torvald could just as easily be considered restrained by the boundaries of society. ...

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• Has Bibliography
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It is the introduction to Bruce's work and we can easily see here the metaphor of the Rooster which is to demonstrate the male dominance, especially over women. ... When he is on the floor at one stage the girls hit him with their scarves representing their new found supremacy and power. ...

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Since Bradstreet allowed her emotions and imagination to rule her works, this easily portrayed the freedom and construction in being a poet in her works. ... In stanza one, she writes: "To sing of wars, of captains, and of kings, Of cities founded, commonwealths begun, For my mean pen are too superior things: Or how they all, or each their dates have run Let poets and historians set these forth, My obscure lines shall not so dim their worth- (Bradstreet 247, ln 1-6). ...

• Word Count: 1953
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• Grade Level: High School

Coming of Age in Samoa; A Sexual Discussion Anthropology 101 Spring 2003 At the young age of 23, Margaret Mead left the comforts of her home on a journey to Samoa. During her time spent there she became one with the people, and focused on three families of three different tribes. She was pa...

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Analyse the function of misogyny in Heartbreak House and Mrs Dalloway The use of misogyny in the following texts can be related to the treatment of women throughout the novels. In Mrs Dalloway There is a complex alignment between Septimus and Clarissa. This is useful as it gives a comparison between how each is affected by their social conditions. In Heartbreak House there is misogyny throughout. It seems the women are in control which adds further irony. ...

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Lessing starts off the story with a description of three men at work on the roof during the week of the hot sun. I believe Lessing wanted to emphasize the characteristics of men of the construction class. These guys were tough, they were constantly exposed to heat, hard headed, domineering and egois...

• Word Count: 4111
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• Grade Level: High School