Articles related to "Women In Society"
The Dream of Red Mansions
Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China.
• chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
Cao Xueqin's epic novel The Dream of Red Mansions is the greatest and most influential work of literature in the history of China.
• chinese literature • buddhism • confucianism • foot binding • women in society
Alcott: A Modern Cinderella with Flowers
short biographical sketch of Louisa May Alcott with links for online texts and biographical studies. Alcott was born in Germantown, PA but spent most of her life split between Concord and Boston. Recognized for Little Women, Alcott also wrote gothic potboilers under the psuedoymn of A M Barnard. Although her books present an idealism of the domestic woman, she, herself was a feminist and resented the stereotyping of women as domestic animals.
• biography • modern fables • children's literature • alcott • emerson
short biographical sketch of Louisa May Alcott with links for online texts and biographical studies. Alcott was born in Germantown, PA but spent most of her life split between Concord and Boston. Recognized for Little Women, Alcott also wrote gothic potboilers under the psuedoymn of A M Barnard. Although her books present an idealism of the domestic woman, she, herself was a feminist and resented the stereotyping of women as domestic animals.
• biography • modern fables • children's literature • alcott • emerson
Beauty and Beast: Social Expectations and Women's Roles B
A second look at social expectations of women's roles reflected in Cupid and Psyche, Beauty and Beast. Do fairytales encourage passive behavior?
• fairytales • classical mythology • cupid and psyche • clara schumann • beauty and beast
A second look at social expectations of women's roles reflected in Cupid and Psyche, Beauty and Beast. Do fairytales encourage passive behavior?
• fairytales • classical mythology • cupid and psyche • clara schumann • beauty and beast
Beauty and Beast: Womens' Roles and Social Expectations A
A brief look how women's roles in society are reflected in literature. The passive woman in literature and the influence of religion on social roles.
• fairytales • social roles • women in society • marriage • classical myth
A brief look how women's roles in society are reflected in literature. The passive woman in literature and the influence of religion on social roles.
• fairytales • social roles • women in society • marriage • classical myth
Dancers of Medieval Japan
Women entertainers in Medieval Japan had a respected and established role and status in society. They could choose to sell sexual relationships with customers.
• dancers • prostitutes • women's status • women in society • asobime
Women entertainers in Medieval Japan had a respected and established role and status in society. They could choose to sell sexual relationships with customers.
• dancers • prostitutes • women's status • women in society • asobime
Mermaid, The Waterline p1
a deeper look into the split world of the Mermaid and its relationship to the real world.
• women and society • fairytale interpretation • folklore • social problems • fokine
a deeper look into the split world of the Mermaid and its relationship to the real world.
• women and society • fairytale interpretation • folklore • social problems • fokine
Mermaid, The Waterline: Going Deeper p2
deeper consideration for the dilemma of Andersen's Mermaid and her inability to communicate an be accepted by the Prince. The agony of rejection and the problems within society when women are abandoned
• fairytale interpretation • andersen • massenet • dvorak • rusalka
deeper consideration for the dilemma of Andersen's Mermaid and her inability to communicate an be accepted by the Prince. The agony of rejection and the problems within society when women are abandoned
• fairytale interpretation • andersen • massenet • dvorak • rusalka
Alice Wilson, 1st Female Geologist
Fascinated with science before girls were supposed to be, Alice Wilson overcame barriers and years of roadblocks to become one of Canada's leading earth scientists.
• dr alice wilson • alice evelyn wilson 1881 - 1964 • alice wilson first female geologist • alice wilson first woman royal society of canada • alice wilson geological survey of canada
Fascinated with science before girls were supposed to be, Alice Wilson overcame barriers and years of roadblocks to become one of Canada's leading earth scientists.
• dr alice wilson • alice evelyn wilson 1881 - 1964 • alice wilson first female geologist • alice wilson first woman royal society of canada • alice wilson geological survey of canada
An Unladylike San Francisco Lady
Lillie Hitchcock Coit arranges for a boxing match to be held in her room at the Palace Hotel. On her death she leaves $100,000 to San Francisco.
• lillie hitchcock coit • women’s history • san francisco history • california history • howard coit
Lillie Hitchcock Coit arranges for a boxing match to be held in her room at the Palace Hotel. On her death she leaves $100,000 to San Francisco.
• lillie hitchcock coit • women’s history • san francisco history • california history • howard coit
Beauty and the Beast: General Background with Links
a brief introduction to Beauty and the Beast with links for historical and critical notes that include different versions of the story and Apuleius Cupid and Psyche
• literature • historical background • biographical notes. beaumont • villeneuve • apuleius
a brief introduction to Beauty and the Beast with links for historical and critical notes that include different versions of the story and Apuleius Cupid and Psyche
• literature • historical background • biographical notes. beaumont • villeneuve • apuleius
Author Blogs: Women Group Blog
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
• jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster
When authors are pressed for time their author blogs suffer for it. These women have found a solution: group author blogging.
• jayne ann krentz • suzanne simmons • susanne simmons • stella cameron • lori foster