Essays on Women Page 3

The Battered Women Syndrome is a series of characteristics in women who are physically and psychologically abused by an important dominant male in their lives. These women learn helplessness and dependency; sometimes these characteristics originate from childhood. According to Dr. Lenore E. Walker, a woman must experience two cycles, before she can be labeled a…

“Woman at Point Zero” is a book about Nawal El Saadawi’s experiences as a psychiatrist in Egypt. She used to conduct a study on the psychological effects of prison on female prisoners but she did not know that she will also be imprisoned herself. During one of her visits to Qanatir prison, she meets a…

Promise Keepers: Keeping Women in Submission The “Promise Keepers” (PK) is a group of religious males, who hold the view that men have a responsibility to run all household affairs and that his partner i.e. wife need to obey the male’s role as head of the household.  It is the author’s contention that although the…

Introduction Women’s movement refers to the series of campaigns concerning issues such as; reproductive rights, equal remuneration, sexual harassment, domestic violence and sexual violence. The achievements of the movement vary from country to country. The history of women movement has been categorized into three groups. Each tends to deal with different aspects of feminist issues….

‘Moll Flanders’ is a well-known novel written by Daniel Defoe in 1722. The full title of the novel, although long compared to today’s standards, offers insight into the story: ‘The Fortunes and Misfortunes of the Famous Moll Flanders,Who Was Born In Newgate, and During a Life of Continu’d Variety For Threescore Years, Besides Her Childhood,…

The Comfort Women Some jokingly say that harlotry is the oldest profession, but one can barely express joy about the predicament of 1000s of adult females who have resorted to this disturbing pattern. Although many adult females sell their organic structures by pick, history shows that for centuries, authoritiess and suppressing ground forcess have used…

Abstract This paper examines the present increasing role of women in politics in all the continents of the world. Their involvement in politics of decision making, social and economic development is of great concern. It focuses on the women political conditions, their participation at various levels in politics without underestimating the fields of women’s equal…

The principle of gender equality is enshrined in the Indian Constitution in its Preamble, Fundamental Rights, Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles. The Constitution not only grants equality to women, but also empowers the State to adopt measures of positive discrimination in favour of women. Within the framework of a democratic polity, our laws, development policies,…

In today’s society, were money plays an important role in shaping our life style and achievements’, working of both husband and wife is very essential for smooth working of a household. If a woman is working she can contribute financially in every aspect of the household for her family’s benefit. Some things which may not…

Marian McAlpin: the protagonist. Marian copes with her roommate Ainsley’s radical ideas. Marian copes with Peter’s moods, adjusting her emotions around his. She copes with a boring job, a snoopy landlady, a sloppy apartment. Ainsley Tewce: Marian’s roommate. Ainsley represents the progressive, alternative woman. She is aggressive and determined. She shuns the role that society…