Bell Hooks' 'Ain't I A Woman'
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A 5 page paper that provides an overview of Hooks' book, while also concentrating on her philosophical perspective. This paper contends that Hooks bases her work on the racial aspects that have led to racial and gender oppression, and provides a discourse for change. No additional sources cited.
Filename: Bellhooks.rtf
Essay Title: Bell Hooks' 'Ain't I A Woman'

Critique of Western Feminist Representation
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A 7 page paper that discusses the argument between feminists on the issue of 'third world' representation of women. The paper focuses upon theories presented by Abu-Lughod, Mahanty, Russo and Torres, and also looks at Bell Hooks' theory that feminists must interact with the women they study in order to get a true understanding of the applicability of theory. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Femcrit.wps
Essay Title: Critique of Western Feminist Representation

Postmodern Blackness by Bell Hooks
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A 7 page paper which discusses various aspects of the work on postmodern blackness, written by Bell Hooks. The work of Bell Hooks, especially in relationship to postmodern blackness which involves aesthetics and critical thought as attainable, if not possessed, by the black population, is considered incredibly controversial as well as contradictory. Bibliography lists 2 additional sources.
Filename: RAhooks.RTF
Essay Title: Postmodern Blackness by Bell Hooks

The Struggle To Reshape Thinking About Gender
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A 7 page paper that discusses the need to act on feminist theory, and posits that feminist anthropologists move out of the ivory tower and into action. The writer includes discussion around views of feminist anthropological theory postulated by writers such as Naomi Wolf, Marilyn Strathern, Pat Caplan, and bell hooks. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: Femgen.wps
Essay Title: The Struggle To Reshape Thinking About Gender

The Arranged Marriage and Gender Roles: The Oppression of Women in Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing
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This 5 page paper considers the issue of the arranged marriage and the gender roles as they are portrayed in Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. This paper considers the way in which both works demonstrate the oppression of women through the institution of marriage and the implications for the themes presented in both works. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: MHMucha2
Essay Title: The Arranged Marriage and Gender Roles: The Oppression of Women in Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale and Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing

Women During The Revolution
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This 5 page paper outlines the society in which women lived during the time of the Revolutionary War in America. Dominant opinions about, standards of behavior, and expectations of American women of 18th century are presented. Bibliography included.
Filename: Wmrev.rtf
Essay Title: Women During The Revolution

Argument - Mandatory HIV Testing for Pregnant Mothers
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7 pages in length. The author argues in support of mandatory HIV testing for pregnant mothers, not only for the woman's health, but also for the health of the child. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: Mandhiv.wps
Essay Title: Argument - Mandatory HIV Testing for Pregnant Mothers