Women's Studies  (tagged articles)

Resurrecting the Bog Queen: Exploring the Gender Politics of Ireland's Bogs in Postcolonial and Nationalist Literature

Rosie Ryan - Bogs are one of Ireland’s most notable and mysterious landscapes. As explored in the work of Seamus Heaney, the bog’s capacity to preserve memory across generations makes it a melancholic terrain that is uniquely suited to explorations of Ireland’... Keep Reading »

Flipping the Cultural Script: Papaya Soap and Skin Color Stratification in the Philippines

Aimiel Trisha W. Casillan - Centuries of subjugation under Spanish and American colonial rule have embedded an idealistic view of white beauty in the minds of Filipinos. It continues to be deeply rooted in Philippine culture due to the constant exposure of Filipina bodies to the advertisements... Keep Reading »

The Sanctity and Disgust of the Female Body in Rosemary's Baby

Leina Hsu - This paper explores the woman’s body as a site of sanctity and disgust in the film Rosemary’s Baby. The character of Rosemary Woodhouse is depicted as a pure, virtuous, and feminine figure. She is positioned against other corrupted, sinful women, which... Keep Reading »
Photo: Torbak Hopper ND-2

Women's Erotic Consumption: Articulating the Sexual Self Under Late Capitalism

Ella Agoos - From a very young age, women are taught to suppress their sexuality. Sex, we are told, is deeply personal; a private act that must be sequestered within the four walls of a bedroom and never see the light of day. However, as we grow up we are steeped in a culture of... Keep Reading »
Photo: Josh Evnin SA-2

Why are Women More Religious than Men?

Mie A. Jensen - Scholars have since the 1980s tried to explain why women are more religious than men, but contradictory evidence complicates a precise answer (Pew Research Center 2016:54), so this essay evaluates some theories to explain women’s increased religiousity. It first... Keep Reading »
 
 

The keyword Women's Studies is tagged in the following 13 articles.

Irish Literature
2020, Vol. 12 No. 10
Resurrecting the Bog Queen: Exploring the Gender Politics of Ireland's Bogs in Postcolonial and Nationalist Literature
By Rosie Ryan
Bogs are one of Ireland’s most notable and mysterious landscapes. As explored in the work of Seamus Heaney, the bog’s capacity to preserve memory across generations makes it a melancholic terrain that is uniquely suited to explorations... Read Article »
Irish Literature Women's Studies Nationalism Colonialism British Imperialism Gender Politics
Colorism
2020, Vol. 12 No. 10
Flipping the Cultural Script: Papaya Soap and Skin Color Stratification in the Philippines
By Aimiel Trisha W. Casillan
Centuries of subjugation under Spanish and American colonial rule have embedded an idealistic view of white beauty in the minds of Filipinos. It continues to be deeply rooted in Philippine culture due to the constant exposure of Filipina bodies... Read Article »
Women's Studies Colorism Philippines Filipino History Racism Decolonization Advertising Neocolonialism
Women's Studies
2020, Vol. 12 No. 10
The Sanctity and Disgust of the Female Body in Rosemary's Baby
By Leina Hsu
This paper explores the woman’s body as a site of sanctity and disgust in the film Rosemary’s Baby. The character of Rosemary Woodhouse is depicted as a pure, virtuous, and feminine figure. She is positioned against other corrupted,... Read Article »
Cinema American Cinema Women's Studies Roman Polanski Female Body
Sexuality
2020, Vol. 12 No. 07
Women's Erotic Consumption: Articulating the Sexual Self Under Late Capitalism
By Ella Agoos
From a very young age, women are taught to suppress their sexuality. Sex, we are told, is deeply personal; a private act that must be sequestered within the four walls of a bedroom and never see the light of day. However, as we grow up we are steeped... Read Article »
Capitalism Women's Studies Sexuality Consumer Culture Sexual Behavior
Women's Studies
2019, Vol. 11 No. 10
Why are Women More Religious than Men?
By Mie A. Jensen
Scholars have since the 1980s tried to explain why women are more religious than men, but contradictory evidence complicates a precise answer (Pew Research Center 2016:54), so this essay evaluates some theories to explain women’s increased... Read Article »
Religiosity Religion Women's Studies Judaism Feminism Jewish Women
Women's History
2019, Vol. 11 No. 10
The Status of Women in Late Antiquity: Examining the Sociopolitical Climate, Societal Values, and Gender Roles
By Taylor A. Marcusson
The status of women and their role in Late Antiquity has been a topic of inquiry among historians. It is a particularly challenging study to achieve a degree of certainty because of the biases present in historical evidence. This paper shall explore... Read Article »
Women's History Late Antiquity Gender Equality Byzantine Art Women's Studies
Feminism
2014, Vol. 5 No. 2
Feminine Agendas: The Historical Evolution of Feminism as Reflected in the Content of American Women's Magazines
By Kyra Gemberling
Published by Elon Journal of Undergraduate Research in Communications
The purpose of this research is to identify trends and themes that reflect feminist values in American women’s magazines throughout history. The goal is to show that feminism was an frequently discussed topic in American media as it gained... Read Article »
Feminism Women's Studies Women's Magazines American Feminist Movement
China
2014, Vol. 6 No. 10
Revisiting Footbinding: The Evolution of the Body as Method in Modern Chinese History
By Huy Anh S. Le
For scholars of gender and sexuality, the publication of Joan Wallach Scott’s acclaimed essay “Gender: A Useful Category of Historical Analysis” in the 1970s was a remarkable moment. The essay, although specifically directed toward... Read Article »
Modern Chinese History Chinese Feminism Body Footbinding Feminism Women's Studies
Gender Inqeuality
2013, Vol. 3 No. 2
Barriers for Women to Positions of Power: How Societal and Corporate Structures, Perceptions of Leadership and Discrimination Restrict Women's Advancement to Authority
By Dee-Ann Schwanke
Published by Earth Common Journal
Women’s advancement in the corporate workplace has taken significant strides over the last century. Research demonstrates, however, that despite an increased presence of female employees in mid-management positions, executive positions continue... Read Article »
Gender Inequality Women's Studies Income Disparities Earning Power Leadership Corporate Workplace
Women's Studies
2011, Vol. 3 No. 10
The Media's Sexualization of Female Athletes: A Bad Call for the Modern Game
By Emily Liang
Since the early 20th century, the feminist movement has made enormous strides to improve the status of female athletes. Prior to the movement’s achievements, female athletes had to play in much poorer facilities, under different rules, and... Read Article »
Women's Studies Feminism Women's Rights Female Athletes Sexualization Sports Equality Discrimination
Women's Studies
2011, Vol. 3 No. 09
The Macdonald Sisters: How They Visually Created Equality Between Men and Women
By Claire E. Jones
The prevailing issue of fin-de-siècle France was the increasing autonomy of women. Independence for women threatened traditional social and gender roles, and consequently men’s civil power. Margaret and Frances Macdonald embodied this... Read Article »
Women's Studies Macdonald Sisters France Equality
Women's Studies
2010, Vol. 2 No. 11
Obese, Female, & Nude: Epistemological Satire or Sociological Critique?
By Catrise P. Noel
Historically, female models in photographic art have depicted an ideological construction of the female body which women, regardless of stature, ethnicity or class, must conform to. John Berger (1972, p. 46) notes that ‘to be born a woman... Read Article »
Leonard Nimoy Photography Female Models Contemporary Women Women's Studies
Nationalism
2009, Vol. 1 No. 12
Who Makes a Nation? An Examination of Nationalism, Gender, and Membership in the Nation
By Kelly J. Bell
Nationalism is defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as, “loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially: a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture... Read Article »
Nationalism Patriotism Gender Women's Studies Women's Issues Gender Equality Women's Rights Nation Feminism

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