Social Issues Essays

The novel portrays the ideas of contemporary Australian society in the 21st century by incorporating narrative descriptions. The setting is constructed to eliminate classicism in Australia. The interactions of the Thrills with their physical environment are indicative of their social class. To prevent starvation, they resorted to stealing turnips occasionally. Thrill perceives God through his […]

Arab women were not in isolation of such a debate and many Arab activist women were outspoken in their protest against what they considered unfair theatrical cultural norms that aimed at depriving women of their freedom. On the other hand, their opponents claimed that those activists relied mainly on feminist discourse which, far from being […]

In Linda Hirshman’s article “Homeward Bound,” she writes about “elite” women who are letting their careers “slide” to tend the home necessities. She also mentions that the big reason behind this is that society believes that it is traditional for the women to be caretakers rather than the men.She says that many more women are […]

Feminist research is a well-respected and significant model of research that has produced valuable insights informing crucial modern policies. Its findings are widely accepted as valid (Roberts, 1981). Guided by critical theory principles, feminist research covers a wide range of topics and approaches. Its underlying model is both critical and emancipatory, shedding light on the […]

In a male-dominated society, Mary Wollstonecraft became the voice of feminism during the Enlightenment period. Societies organize community living by establishing common interests which can influence people’s views on different matters. Women during this time were viewed as secondary to men, valued only for their ability to produce healthy offspring. Discrimination against females was common, […]

Howard Zinn, an activist, anarchist, and self-proclaimed democratic socialist, admires the American people’s desire to improve their circumstances through protest and provocation in A People’s History of the United States. In the book, he chronicles the rarely told story of minority groups, women, and the working class who struggled for equality in a biased, capitalist […]

The idea of betraying comrades to live in a computer simulation can be linked to the Plato cave allegory. Socrates describes men who are prisoners in a cave from childhood, with fettered legs and head, only able to see shadows on the wall. He asks Plato’s brother Glaucon to imagine that one of these men […]

It is only recently that female artists have debunked the patriarchal paradigm of artistic expression and American female artist have a special role in this advance. The America of the late forties and fifties represented a conservative, pragmatic, industrial and down-to earth culture that idealized public conformity. However, the 1960’s brought days of unbridled idealism, […]

Throughout history, women have played a significant role in society, but their responsibilities and societal expectations have evolved. In the past, women were primarily responsible for homemaking tasks such as cooking, cleaning, and child-rearing. They had no input in decision-making while men were expected to provide financial support through paid jobs. However, Marji from Persepolis […]

Simone de Beauvoir affirms that Otherness is a primary concept in human thinking, as stated by her quote: “Otherness is a fundamental category of human thought” (5). According to de Beauvoir, the category of human thought that perceives individuals from different countries or races as inferior to oneself is also applied by men in relation […]

This renowned made-for-TV movie is based on Candace Bushnell’s book, which she penned while working as a columnist for the “New York Observer.” Originating in 1996, the TV show “Sex and the City” is an adaptation of a renowned column sharing the same name. The column has gained fame for its intelligent and captivating content. […]

Simone de Beauvoir is a noted French philosopher. She was not always considered a philosopher, but a writer, and has only been given the distinction of philosopher in recent years. Her early life was spent writing and thinking, and became considered philosophical work only after her death. Beauvoir was born in France in 1908. She […]

The decline and ultimate end to the slave trade in primarily America and Europe is often seen as a humanistic narrative that came to a successful and liberating end. This positive grand narrative is still apparent in the canon of western literature and is often referred to as a form of celebration in political rhetoric […]

The Storm, by Kate Chopin, was written in 1898. The story is allegorical and deals with the theme of feminism specifically in the area of sexuality. There are four characters in the story, though the boy, Bibi, is barely mentioned, and the husband, Bobinot, a farmer married to Calixta, does not play a prominent role. […]

Belonging can be accepted or refused depending on personal preference. Although included in a place or community, it is possible to not develop meaningful connections without forming an individual identity. Peter Skrzynecki’s “Feliks Skrzynecki” and “Migrant hostel” both explore and challenge the idea of belonging as a personal choice. Similarly, in Gary Ross’s “Pleasantville”, it […]

“Recognizing that the progress of women leads to the progress of the family, village, and country” is crucial in constructing a strong nation. Historical evidence shows that Western countries that emphasized equal rights for women, self-sufficiency, and unity among all individuals outperformed those that adhered to discriminatory practices. Dr. B’s involvement in India further proves […]

One of the most enduring images of the depiction of “femininity” in every sense of the word is that of, “Jane Eyre” a small, plain-faced, intelligent and honest English orphan, living in a charity school with harsh regime before taking a position as a governess at Thornfield Hall. It is an image that in some […]

Before 1914, women faced mistreatment, oppression, and a lack of male respect across all social classes: working, middle, and upper. Women in the working class typically performed manual labor in factories, mines, and farms. Meanwhile, those in the middle class were often wealthy owners of such factories and rural properties. The upper class was made […]

The notion that women only advanced in society after being given the right to vote in 1918 is, in my perspective, incorrect. The British women had to achieve a certain level of status before they could convince the government to grant them this privilege. Before this, they were aiming for equal political rights with men […]

1) The difference between Sex and Gender is Sex is nature – we cannot determine the sex that we are born and Gender is nurture – we learn how to act as a male (how to be masculine) and we learn how to act as a female (how to be feminine,) we can also swap […]

Many people of Gilead manipulate power to get what they want. Many characters in the novel find a way to control others with what they have, Offred uses sexuality as her power, even though she has fear of controlling this tool, she try’s to imagine what men ( angels) think of her appearance when she […]

There are two available passages that offer a child’s assessment of their parent. The comparison and contrast of Elizabeth and Arkady’s passages allows for analysis of two key points. Firstly, their personal and social values are reflected in their judgments and beliefs. Secondly, the narrative techniques used, such as ‘showing’ and ‘telling’, can be examined […]