Independent Women in Film: Scarlett O’Hara and Erin Brokovich
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This is a 9 page paper discussing the independent characters of Scarlett O’Hara and Erin Brokovich. Although both women are portrayed as independent and self-reliant, the character of Scarlett O’Hara was more restrictive in her clothing and actions than Erin Brokovich which is no doubt reflective of the acceptance of their characters within the societies and eras in which the films were released. Bibliography lists 7 sources.
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Isadora Duncan: Her Role in the Progressive Movement 1869-1920
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A 10 page paper which outlines the importance of the modern dancer Isadora Duncan to the Progressive Movement at the turn of the Twentieth Century. Reveals that while her artistic style was one which was sometimes criticized by Progressives, it was one which was inspired by cultural disparity and one which affected a certain degree of change. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
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Jane Addams and Annie Oakley
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A 3 page paper which compares and contrasts two legendary American women, Jane Addams and Annie Oakley. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Margaret Sanger
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In 5 pages, the writer discusses Margaret Sanger. She had an important role in establishing "Planned Parenthood", which has had an impact on today's society. She felt that women, particularly poor, lower class women, should be able to use birth control methods and be taught about sexual reproduction and contraception in general. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Margaret Sanger
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This 5 page paper provides biographic data on Margaret Sanger with emphasis on her social work. Sanger is a well known pioneer but controversial figure in the birth control movement. Accusations of racism are addressed. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
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Marie Curie
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A 3 page discussion and examination of the life and work of Marie Curie. Bibliography lists 3 sources.
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Mary Todd Lincoln
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3 pages in length. Considered to be one of the most colorful -- if not misunderstood -- of all presidential first ladies, Mary Todd Lincoln stood tall for what she believed and ended up paying a high price throughout her entire life for her outspoken and opinionated manner. Indeed, she was instrumental in implementing much positive growth within the country's infrastructure, such as bringing to light the atrocity of slavery, however, she was not that well received from her husband's political constituency on account of her sometimes erratic behavior. Still, it can be argued that Mary Todd Lincoln helped considerably when it came to establishing the United States of America as it exists in contemporary times. The writer discusses the various aspects of the first lady's life. Annotated bibliography lists 10 sources.
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Mary Wilkins Freeman
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5 pages in length. Feminist and ghost story writer Mary Wilkins Freeman, a child of poverty, grew up surrounded by the overwhelming sense of failure that permeated from her long-suffering father, whose bouts with depression – brought on by harrowing Civil War episodes – only exacerbated his inability to sustain his family's needs. Ever resourceful, Mary did her best to alleviate the pressure at home by painting and teaching, however, the "family's economic decline" (McFadden, 2000) was in such a fierce downward spiral that even her best attempts were far too inadequate. Writing became her economic mainstay, and she began earning money for her literary efforts as early as 1881; still, this was not to be a help to her destitute family, all of who died during the following two years. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
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Molly O'Neill's "A Surgeon's War On Breast Cancer" - Summary/Critique
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3 pages in length. Never complacent or willing to take the easy way out of a difficult situation, Dr. Susan Love has mustered all her internal fortitude and placed it squarely upon finding a cause for breast cancer; in the interim, she explains her philosophy and "walks her talk" as Molly O'Neill shadows her for a typical 13-hour day in the life of a one-woman public advocate. "A Day with Susan Love; A Surgeon's War on Breast Cancer" is not merely a regurgitation of one doctor's quest to make a difference in the health and wellbeing of human beings but rather an insightful glance into the unrelenting dedication of a woman who is using her knowledge and influence to effect change now, starting with dispelling inaccurate information routinely dispensed by the medical field. No additional sources cited.
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