Women have played an important role in Western society throughout history, from their roles as mothers and caregivers to their work as educators, scientists, and leaders. Despite these contributions, women have often faced discrimination and inequality in many aspects of society, such as the workplace and politics. However, over the last several decades there has … Read more
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is a harmful traditional practice that involves the partial or complete removal of the external female genitalia. It is typically carried out on girls between the ages of 4 and 14, although it can be performed on women of any age. FGM has no health benefits and can cause a range … Read more
What is feminism? The definition of feminism according to the Merriam-Webster dictionary is “the theory of the political, economic, and social equality of the sexes.” Virginia Woolf was one of the first feminists who believed that women should have the same opportunities as men. Naomi Wolf later wrote about beauty and how it is used … Read more
In the seventeenth century, adultery was a crime punishable by law. If a woman was caught cheating on her husband, she could be fined, or even imprisoned. However, money often played a role in these affairs, as wealthy men could afford to keep mistresses. Women also risked losing their property and children if they were … Read more
There are a few female characters in Beowulf, and they all have different roles. We’ll take a look at each one and compare them. The first is Queen Wealhtheow. She is Beowulf’s queen, and she plays an important role in the story. She is a symbol of peace, and she always tries to make sure … Read more
In his female pilgrimage, Chaucer regarded women as being evil-like in nature, constantly enticing and taking from men. They were seen to be untrustworthy, self-centered, and vain. Chaucer highlighted what is correct and incorrect through the shortcomings of both males and females. However, beneath the surface lurks a cynical look at women and how they … Read more
It’s no secret that men and women are different. We have different body types, different hormones, and different brain structures. And these differences often lead to gender stereotypes. For example, women are often seen as the more emotional gender, while men are seen as more logical. Women are also often seen as more nurturing and … Read more
Peter Berger’s sociological perspective has been influential in shaping the way sociologists view the world. In his book, “Invitation to Sociology”, Berger introduces readers to the sociological perspective and its usefulness in understanding social phenomena. One of Berger’s key insights is that sociological explanations must take into account both structure and agency. That is, structures … Read more
In the United States, obesity is a significant problem for African American women. Obesity has been associated with many diseases. Obesity has been shown to cause type 2 diabetes and heart disease. Obesity also leads to high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. In African American Women, obesity can lead to more health risks than … Read more
A key theme in The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer is, The Role of Women. The roles of the women characters have been a source of intrigue and debate for centuries. In The Wife of Bath’s Prologue, she uses biblical allusions to both defend and promote her view about the role of women in society. … Read more
Prostitution in the Italian Renaissance was an accepted part of city life, run by a separate economy and regulated by authorities. Prostitutes licenses were made available to married women who would otherwise be confined to household work. These licenses allowed independent women to enter into contracts for their services. By 1500 Florence, Italy boasted 677 … Read more
Women, as compared to men, are seen as minuscule. Women are expected to completely surrender all aspects of their life to men, while still being the emotional backbone of the family. Society sometimes thinks that women can only hold jobs as housekeepers, maids, or some other type of demeaning job. They are not afforded the … Read more
Historically, the respective roles of a man and a woman in marriage are different across religious, cultures, and political borders. Even today, different sectors of society have distinctly different guidelines and expectations for the husband-wife relationship. Often what sets apart some societies from others when it comes to marriage is the role that women are … Read more
I gracefully embrace a heroic quote in life that includes her words and her image: “That man over there says women need to be helped into carriages, and lifted over ditches, and to have the best place everywhere. Nobody ever helps me into carriages, or over mud-puddles, or gives me any best place! And arn’t … Read more
My fellow neighbors of Salem, I speak to you today after attending a speech made by Franklin Roosevelt, who has enlightened me on a many great factors missing from our town. He has stated that a society cannot properly function without the establishment of several freedoms: freedom of speech, freedom of religion, and freedom from … Read more
Elizabeth Cady Stanton was a headstrong woman, who was determined to give women the rights they deserved. Her devoted mindset lead her to start the American Women’s Right Movement, as well as she began a solution for women suffrage (“Declaration”). So, she started the Declaration of Sentiments. The Declaration of Sentiments was written primarily by … Read more
Blog Sisters’ slogan “Where men can link, but they can’t touch” describes itself very well. The Website is a team blog with over one hundred registered female members of all ages who “come together to share knowledge, ideas, stories, conversation, wisdom, and the occasional dirty jokes” (Sessum). Jeneane Sessum founded Blog Sisters in February 2002 … Read more