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    have just as important roles as the warrior men do. Three women in general

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    interplay between gender and ethnicity is heavily determined by the cultural context individuals find themselves in as both concepts are fluid and have no fixed state. Toni Morrison, author of ‘The Bluest Eye’ and Maxine Hong Kingston, author of ‘The Woman Warrior’ both explore the intersectionality of gender and ethnicity and how these classifications help: shape ideas of masculinity, determine the role of women within society, dictate ideas of beauty and how ideas of gender and ethnicity are influenced

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    Women's Roles In Beowulf

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    She is offered as a wife to King Hrothgar to promote peace between two tribes, the Helmings and the Scylding. Part of Wealtheow duty is to serve necklaces and mead cups to the men at the court, and to offer words of courage and honor to the warriors. Queen Wealtheow is shown as a good queen. She passes the cup at the mead-hall to serve her husband and his guests. The name Wealtheow means Treasure Giver. Queen Wealtheow lives up to the meaning of her name by giving gifts to Beowulf, and she also

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    17 Reasons women make Great leaders. 1. They value work - life balance. Women are great leaders because they are to balance professional and personal leadership skills. It’s easier to approach a women leader with a personal request , or a sensitive question. Women a more proactive in becoming mentors , and sometimes it’s already such an open and communicative relationship that the relationship that the transition to mentor is easy . 2. They are empathetic . Most women are naturally empathetic

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    Sojourner Truth - Ex-slave and Fiery Abolitionist According to many sources “Ain’t I a Woman?” is Sojourner Truth's most recognized impromptu speech. The speech was given at a women’s rights convention in Akron, Ohio in 1851. Frances Gage, a feminist activist and author, recorded the event. The speech was published more than twelve years later in 1863. Frances Gage reported that Truth encountered hissing and hostility as she began to speak. Yet there is much debate and conflicting reports

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    for and the stories they inhabit would have little value without them. Each woman brings a unique and atypical stance to femininity and the traditional female role through their determination, ferocity, cunning, and their unwavering wills. Let’s begin with Beowulf. Specifically the character of Grendel’s mother. Grendel’s mother goes against the stereotypical female role of the time period in one major way: she’s a warrior and respected and feared as one. Grendel’s mother is no damsel in distress

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    Mulan is about a young woman in search of finding herself and learning about her culture. In the traditional Chinese culture the wife is typically known as the supporter and is like a house wife. Mulan is a young woman trying to bring honor to her family and make her father proud. She struggles with the decision of bringing honorable to her family and protecting her aged father that has been called into for war. She then begins to cut her hair and prepare herself to become a warrior in place of her father

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    Girl Power

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    Rani would then be further strengthened to be accompanied by her trained warriors in the fight for the defense of Jhansi where they fought like fierce lions out for revenge. At warfront in 1858, the Britishers attacked Jhansi and Rani along with her faithful warriors who fought with full spirit and decided not to give up till their soul should burn into ashes. The fight prolonged for two weeks and Rani Lakshmi Bai was

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    Heather Celoria. She mentions various people in the article but she is the primary author. The name of the journal that published this article is Priscilla Papers. The target audience for his journal are women interested in ministry those belief that woman should not have the authority to teach, lead or speak over a man or in the church. Her central thesis is the Scriptures, particularly the New Testament, do not restrict women from teaching, leading or speaking in the church community and its worship

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    1110. Beowulf is one of the most famous epics written during this time. It’s also known as the oldest surviving Germanic epic and the longest Old English poem. Most stories written during this time were about the deeds of warriors, heroic acts, and religion. Beowulf is a warrior from the Geats who is asked to come protect king Hrothgar from an attack by a sea monster named Grendel. All of these characters are men. There are very few epics from this time that put any focus on women’s issues. Beowulf

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