Indeed, Behn measures and praises Oroonoko's masculinity only in terms of these parallels. ... This essay argues that Behn's juxtaposition of native qualities with values of the period constructs the gender of her characters in such a way that they function only as dark-skinned representatives of white virtue. ... This conflation of gender, virtue and status, seen both in Oroonoko and the Spectator, renders characters flat. ...

• Word Count: 876
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Medea is an epic tale of a struggle between two characters, an opportunistic, deceitful man and a barbaric sorceress, opposed by gender and capabilities. ... However, suppose for a moment the notion that these major characters do not always provide a sufficient and "true" foil as the play suggests. ... The tragic play Medea establishes many contrasting characteristics of the two most influential characters, Medea and Jason. ... Suppose then, it is more useful to discover the "wrinkles" within the foil between the crucial characters of the play. ... Thus, similarities may be seen within Medea a...

• Word Count: 1150
• Approx Pages: 5
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

"The way societies think about and treat women is often considered a means of measuring how civilised they are"– Dusinberre, 2003 William Shakespeare is arguably the greatest writer and poet of the English language. ... Whilst Shakespeare allotted his female characters from a patriarchal perspective, he was perceptive enough to consider 'authentic' female behaviours of the time and included such mantras into his character's personalities. ... Contextually, Shakespeare further demonstrates acceptable behaviours from the Elizabethan era through his characters and ...

• Word Count: 1880
• Approx Pages: 8
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

The interplay between Stanley and Stella, between Stanley and Blanche, and between Mitch and Blanche provide the dramatic conflict for the story, driving the plot and structuring the development of the characters. ... This moment of conflict is fueled by contradictory emotions and motivations in both characters, primarily a mutual love and a mutual need for autonomy and control. ... The final dramatic scene pulls both conflicts together: Torvald's desire to control, and Nora's desire for some measure of independence beyond what was the norm in her contemporary Victorian era. ... ...

• Word Count: 2278
• Approx Pages: 9
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

He presents gender as a changeable trait, not necessarily corresponding to the sex of the character. ... He reflects the complexities of human nature and identity by showing contradictions in the genders of many characters, especially that of Feste. ... Initially in the play, Shakespeare establishes the conventional definition of a man and a woman in the characters of Orsino and Olivia. ... Shakespeare displays more contradictions in the characters of Viola and Maria, who both have considerable wit and intelligence. ... The language of a character always reflects his or her gender. ...

• Word Count: 2131
• Approx Pages: 9
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Receivers observe the behavior of characters in the media and then internalize these behaviors as norms. ... It is very heartening to know that some women use these representations of women in the media as means to measure their self worth. ... Men will continue to have unrealistic expectations of their female counterparts as they will expect them to act exactly like the characters seen on TV. ...

• Word Count: 1911
• Approx Pages: 8
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

HOW EFFECTIVE IS THE LAW IN UPHOLDING THE RIGHTS OF WOMEN?. There are a great many aspects of the effects the law has in protecting and upholding the rights of women, a great many areas are covered, in fact all elements of the judicial system effect women just as much as men. Some of the differ...

• Word Count: 2476
• Approx Pages: 10
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Theorist William Rathbone Greg best summaries the feelings of the Victorian age towards fallen women: "If the passions of woman were ready, strong, and spontaneous, in a degree even remotely approaching the form they assume in the coarser sex, there can belittle doubt that sexual irregularities woul...

• Word Count: 3387
• Approx Pages: 14
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

Introduction A. Reasons for Undertaking Research. Today, during these democratic transformations, women are becoming more active in many spheres and trying to compete with men and take their rightful place in a new society. Historically the administrative structure is comprised of men and does not reflect the developing level of public potential and therefore on the opportunities or influence of women on affairs of a society, state and family. It also fails to provide the correct social direction for the development of a society and its democratization. ...

• Word Count: 5989
• Approx Pages: 24
• Grade Level: Undergraduate