Economic Empowerment and its Relation to Women's Reproductive Choice and Health
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A 5 page examination of the contention that "the relationship between women's employment and fertility is 'elusive and ambiguous'". The author speculates that in some situations women's employment might be likely to result in greater sexual and reproductive choice. This contention can be demonstrated with a look at microcredit programs, programs which are designed to give women an economic leg-up in the world of business. Sometimes such programs, however, have unexpected results, results which could serve more as a detriment than as a benefit to women's reproductive choice and health. Bibliography lists 5 sources.
Filename: PPwmFert.rtf

Elderly Women: Hazda and American
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A 7 page paper which compares and contrasts elderly Hazda and American women in retirement, or in the golden years of life. The paper discusses their position in society, their involvement in the community, and other aspects concerning their lives during their older years. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: RAhazda.wps

Elite Women: Roman and Greek Sisters
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A 10 page paper which compares the social position of Greek and Roman Women of an elite class. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: RArmnwmn.rtf

Empirical Research Proposal Regarding the Oppression of Women in Islamic States
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This 12 page report discusses whether or not the oppression of women in Islamic states is based in the religious theology of Islam or in the cultural contexts of individual nations. Many believe that the Quran (Koran) teachings and male dominance have caused this situation when the actual problem has been more directly related to the interpretation of holy scripture by men. It is the fundamentalist extremists who should take the blame for distorting the teachings of Islam. This paper is written in ways that lend themselves to the actual development of a larger research project. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: BWempwom.wps

ENLOE ON SEX TOURISM
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This paper examines the thesis of Cynthia Enloe, who believes, in her book, Bananas, Beaches and Bases, that sex tourism and so-called "exploitation" of women for tourism in the Third World is not, exactly exploitation, but rather, the way the culture is. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
Filename: MTenloes.rtf

Ethiopian Women: The Adverse Impacts of Culture and Economics
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A 15 page discussion of the many hardships faced by Ethiopian women as a result of their culture and the harsh economic realities of life in Ethiopia. Not only are these women oppressed by the lack of livable wage work in their home regions, they often live in abusive homes and even when they escape those homes they find little viable employment in the cities. Many women, in fact, are forced into the industry of prostitution. This paper explores the options available to Ethiopia’s women and suggests that the recent advent of women’s groups is a step in the right direction but that in order to changed the lives of these women we must address both Ethiopian culture and entrepreneurial options. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: PPwmEth2.rtf

Exploring the Integrity of Gender Distinctions Made in the Literature on Ancient Greece
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This 5 page paper examines the way in which language was used in ancient time as well as the way that researchers explore gender in ancient greece. Various examples are provided. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Family Violence
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5 pages in length. The writer discusses the Conflict Tactics Scale (CTS) and the cycle of violence as they relate to family violence. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: TLCFmVio.rtf

Female Circumcision Among the Olinkans
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A 14 page research paper that is based on the premise that the author is a nurse who is spending a year as a health practitioner to the Olinkan tribe. The author must state a position relative to the subject of female circumcision, a practice of the Olinkans. The writer gives both sides of this issue, but comes down unequivocally against female circumcision, or as it is more accurately called, female genital mutilation. In making this argument, the writer uses 'Tashi' from Alice Walker's 'Possessing the Secret of Joy' as a case study. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
Filename: 00secjoy.rtf

Female Circumcision in Africa
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This 4 page paper examines seven articles about female circumcision, and traces patterns among them. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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