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    Throughout the eras, literature has mirrored the social changes taking place in English society specifically in regards to gender roles of female characters. The Elizabethan era, which lasted from 1558 to 1603, is often referred to as the golden age by historians where many transitions in English society regarding marriage and gender took place (Ivic 110). It was a time in which wives were viewed as the property of their husbands (Ivic 110). However, every woman was expected to marry and be dependent

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    In general, the male and female roles in society at that time were very different. Ultimately, the males were the ones with the most power. Thus, they seemed to think they knew what is best for the lady’s. Still, she is suffering from depression and went to two different doctors. “My brother is also a physician, and also of high standing, and he says the same thing” (). John is a highly looked upon physician, he tries to make life choices for her that he knows what is best for her, but does he really

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    Female athletes do not get paid as much as they deserve for the work they execute for the sports industry. Female athletes do so much for the sports industry that is not appreciated. They are good role models for adolescent girls to be confident in themselves and to get involved in sports and activities outside or at school. Female athletes also produce profit for the industry as well as earn money from endorsements just as male athletes do. Although people may state that female athletes lack in

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    There are so many issues when it comes to gender roles, gender norms, and gender identities. Many men and women in today’s society freely choose the way they want to present themselves to society; which is either masculine or feminine. A lot of these characteristics are accepted, and a lot are not accepted in society today. There are many social stigmas that come along with being a female athlete; meaning there is major social criticism with how they choose to present themselves to society. Gender

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    absenteeism within female staff specifically within Not Well Women ltd and how this compares to male staff. The review of this literature in this paper leads to two research questions (1) what factors cause the greatest amount of absenteeism of female workers? (2) What factors seems to cause the decreased amount of absenteeism for male workers? This review sets out to explore the answer to the question of how we ‘ESTABLISING A SOLUTION TO REDUCE ABSENTEEEISM RATES FOR FEMALE STAFF WITHIN NOT WELL

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    Female Roles in The Oresteia “That woman – she manoeuvers like a man” (Aeschylus 103). This quote from the Greek tragedy, The Oresteia by Aeschylus, introduces readers to a theme of the piece: the role of women. Furthermore, this tragedy gives the reader a view on how women played a role in ancient Greek society. Additionally, it highlights the reaction, from Greek men, to women in leadership roles. In the following, you will find a historical account of the role of Greek women, and how Aeschylus

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    process by which people acquire behaviors and beliefs of their social world. One factor that can contribute to this is the individual cultural differences. In some countries, the cultural standard is what outlines the socialization of male and female roles is different. For example, in a narrow understanding that girls are supposed to hold jobs that only cater to feminine jobs like housewife or nursing. However, with a broad understanding that girls can do whatever job they want like firefighter

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    primary demographic of philosophers during the era of modern philosophy that is commonly ignored is that of women. Although the importance of female impact on modern philosophy is quantified as minuscule, the females of this era had achievements and impacts on the ideologies of their predecessors and deserve recognition. Of the primary accomplishments of females within modern philosophy, three main emphases reign most important to modernity and those are as follows: Elisabeth of the Palatinate’s influence

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    variety of different female role models. All of her role models contribute to their life on Mango Street in a variety of ways. Some are stuck in life, but have good memories for Esperanza to look up to. Others are rough around the edges but Esperanza’s interest in rebels makes them her role models. Many of these women are highly motivated to do what they want in life; this exists as the main reason for Esperanza looking up to these rather odd women. Esperanza has many female role models, many are trapped

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    Hall1 Taylor Hall Ms. Simpson English 16 November 2015 Female role models Esperanza has many female role models that effect how she sees things throughout her time on Mango Street, but the role models that had the biggest effect on Esperanza are Alicia, her grandmother, and Sally. All of these role models help Esperanza feel better about leaving Mango Street when she gets older. One of the biggest role models in Esperanza's life is Alicia. Alicia goes to the university Alicia is Esperanza's

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