Essays on Gender

Introduction: In the powerful and thought-provoking work of “Girl” by Jamaica Kincaid, we are introduced to a profound narrative that delves into the complexities of gender, culture, and identity. As a college student exploring the depths of this literary masterpiece, we are immersed in the candid and evocative voice of the unnamed narrator. Through a…

In contemporary society, gender differentiation can be highly controversial. Gender dimorphism is a popular theory that the only genders are male and female based on the male and female bodies (Jacobus 749). Judith Butler questions the validity of this, arguing that gender “is by no means tied to material bodily facts but it is solely…

Gender is frequently used in society to instate positions of power and hierarchy into society and culture. Other identity tools, such as race and sexuality, are used hand in hand to create societal rules that are expected to he followed. In western cultures, this is usually favored towards cissexual white men. In a society such…

It is frightening to think that there was a point in time where nearly half the world’s population had societal positions little more than glorified slaves. Women have traditionally been forced into the role of the submissive, expected by society to live as the pure, demure housewife. This institutionalized oppression of women, one-half of the…

This article explains how about 20% of Samoans live under the national poverty line. It also explains how women will be disadvantaged in the workplace, how current youth will face issues of unemployment and explains why the people are poor. The environment is a huge contributing factor to poverty. Samoa has a narrow resource base,…

In writing a historical narrative, it is easy for the historian to fall into a singular view and perspective of a given historical event their own. Due to historians being nearly exclusively male, up until the modern era, a vacuum was created lacking perspective and understanding of the view of women. Gender history challenged these…

Fairytales have been in existence for centuries, serving as a vehicle for cultural transmission as they are passed from one generation to the next. Although the general principles and morals inlaid within the core of each story remains unchanged, the context in which they are presented changes over time. Although many appreciate the role fairytales…

Targeting kids especially when it comes into sexual matter, it has always being seen as the worst possible act. From all criminals, child molesters are detested and everyone despises them, even murderers are more welcome in prison than them. John Wayne Gacy was one of those men that did everything; tortured, raped, and killed. Numerous…

Since the Supreme Court’s recent affirmative ruling on gay marriage in July 2015. Cities across America have been celebrating with vibrant citywide parades. Colorful support speeches from prominent politicians. And arms opened wider than ever to the LGBTQIA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Queer, Intersex, Asexual) community. Although the court decision is a monumental stride of…

TheKindred Assignment Society has always been fascinated with the concept of race and gender and howthese two identifications have constructed peoplesâ€TM lives. From the beginning of modern society, racial inequalities and gender inequalities have consumed American culture. Women who are white and of color have been oppressed for hundreds of years in America. On a…