The African Diaspora and Its Women
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This 10 page report discusses the diaspora of native Africans who have left the continent of Africa for political, economic, or for the even more fundamental reason of simple survival. Throughout Europe, North and South America, and Asia, Africans from virtually all African nations have re-settled and reconstructed their lives. In general, they have retained their unique African identities but there are, of course, necessary changes made in order to become an accepted part of their new lives and environments. The report also addresses issues of particular concern regarding the women of the African diaspora. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: BWafdias.rtf

The Bull and the Virgin: Two Very Different Spanish Symbols
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A 5 page discussion of the meaning of the symbolic representation of the bull and the Virgin Mary in Spanish culture. Contends that the symbology of the Virgin Mary and the Bull could be said to collectively represent the traditional patriarchal hierarchy of Spanish culture, the Virgin Mary representing the ultimate model of womanhood without any of its earthly and sinful connotations and the bull representing the sensual and bodily side of Spanish culture. Bibliography lists 1 source.
Filename: PPbullVr.wps

The Changing Status of Japanese Women
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This 19 page research paper examines the role of Japanese women in their society and how that role has changed since the conclusion of World War II. Article 14 of the Japanese constitution was a major landmark in helping to improve conditions for women and various other laws & events have helped to increase women's participation rights..yet Japanese society still clings to tradition in several key respects.. Bibliography lists 15 comprehensive sources.
Filename: japwom2.wps

The Confessions of a Lady Nijo
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A 4 page paper which addresses several issues concerning gender and sexual issues in Karen Brazell's translation of "The Confessions of a Lady Nijo." The paper presents the illustrations in order to describe how the Lady moved to a more enlightened perspective, becoming a Buddhist nun. No additional sources cited.
Filename: RAldynijo.wps

The Difficulties Faced by Conservative Islamic Women Living in the West
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This 6 page paper considers what problems and difficulties Muslim women may face when they follow a conservative Islamic way of life and live in a western countries such as the UK, US and France where there is a culture clash. The paper uses example to illustrate points raised. The bibliography cites 4 sources.
Filename: TEislamwom.rtf

THE EDUCATION OF WOMEN IN AFGHANISTAN: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
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This 12 page paper presents the situation of women in Afghanistan and their opportunities for education. A brief history of the region is included as well as overview of women's roles, past, present, and future. Bibliography lists 8 sources.
Filename: MBwomaf.rtf

The Effects of Christianity on Women’s Rights in China
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A five page paper which looks at the influence Christianity has had on the development of women’s rights in China, from the time of the first missionaries to the Cultural Revolution, and the effect Christianity has had on social and political issues affecting women. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: JLchina.wps

The Feminist Movement in China: The Influence of Internal and External Factors
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A 7 page discussion of the many factors influencing the feminist movement in China. Assesses these factors through a comparison of the works of modern Chinese writers such as Lu Xun and the writings of feminist leaders in China in the early part of the Twentieth Century. Emphasizes that many factors were at play in this movement. Two of the most influential of these were influence from the West and the actions of the Mao regime. Bibliography lists 6 sources.
Filename: PPmadman.wps

The Geography Of Beauty
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19 pages in length. It has been said that beauty is merely a myth that has been influenced by western patriarchal society. While the notion of physical beauty may appear trivial, every culture upholds its own standards in one way or another; establishing a cross-cultural comparison of the idea of beauty as an independent value throughout myriad cultures directly relates to women's perception of power and existence. Annotated bibliography lists 15 sources.
Filename: TLCgeobe.wps