Essays on Gender Studies

Introduction             Not so long ago, negotiation was viewed as a rather sordid affair, associated with haggling, dickering, bartering, niggling, swapping, and backroom deal making. It is now recognized as a widespread, serious social activity for solving problems on a grand and modest scale.  Interest and research on the topic have exploded as negotiation has…

Ernest Hemingway’s “Cat in the Rain” and “Hills Like White Elephants” describe a theme of difference between husband’s desires and wife’s desires. Both stories have the same conflict about an inconsiderate husband who always ignores his wife’s desire. The husband is not a family man. He indirectly shows that he doesn’t enjoy being with his…

DefinitionWhen studying “gender,” the first task is to clearly define what it isnot. Gender simply can not be defined by one’s anatomy. In other words, genderis not categorized as male or female. Stating this fact is of the utmostimportance, because most people would define gender in such a way. In fact, somedictionaries actually define gender…

Embedded tradition such as patriarchy has contributed to the establishment of gendered roles in society (Hu, 2018). In this sense, the masculine gender is expected to assume superior responsibilities while their feminine counterparts are tasked with responsibilities perceived as inferior. The main intention in this sense, is to create a social system that advocates for…

In my project, I wish to highlight the gender inequality issues from global to national perspective, through the lenses of my home country India. Also, I will be detailing my personal views of the same issue. Is Gender inequality, the prime reality of women’s life? This is the question I asked myself several times in…

In the field of gender studies, an issue that has recently become quite controversial, is the debate over when a child establishes their own sense of gender identity. John Money argues that both nature and nurture, together, play a role in establishing one’s gender. Money is completely correct; there is not one specific instance in…

There are many arguments to whether gay people should or should not be accepted in society. By giving a balanced argument on this topic, I hope to inform and raise your awareness of the treatment gay people suffer and why they endure such sufferance. As many people know, homosexuality refers to the sexual preference of…

This character analysis is based on the character, Susanna Kaysen (played by Winona Ryder), from the feature film ‘Girl Interrupted’ directed by James Mangold and distributed by Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. in 1999, Rated MA15+. The film is based on the true story of Susanna Kaysen’s time in a mental institution, set in the 1960s….

If you don’t understand the phrase “pasok sa banga” (rough English translation: fits inside the jar), maybe you are not gay or a fag hag (a woman who likes to act gay or hang out with screaming gays). If you are gay, maybe you’re not gay enough. “Pasok sa Banga (Wika ng mga Bakla)” by…

The author, Jessica Hemauer, wrote the essay “Farm Girl” to emphasize the importance of remembering one’s origins and how personal success can be achieved through perseverance, regardless of individual circumstances. Hemauer highlights that while people may face varying levels of challenges and have diverse backgrounds, it is essential to embrace these differences and recognize that…