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    seen repeatedly in victorian poems, oftentimes with the man – or man equivalent monster – committing some kind of atrocity towards an undeserving maiden, who provokes said monster only by being a physical manifestation of purity, the antithesis of what he is. Both Porphyria 's Lover, by Robert browning, and Goblin Market, by Christina Rossetti, explore the duality of eroticisation and demonization of the female form – which acts as a manifestation of female desire - by utilising…

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    gender or perceived gender presentation, targeting related to the female sex, et cetera. These experiences, despite where the women may be from or the sociopolitical climate of it, are everywhere. Typically these experiences will evoke a sense of sisterhood and camaraderie. On the opposite end, there are conditional experiences - these are things that not all women will experience. That is to say that a woman in a totalitarian state will face a different form of discrimination and oppression…

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    Gender Roles In Herland

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    development like men. The three men believed the women did not reach the expectations for women during the 1900s. Gilman generates an environment where no men exist and women enjoy complete freedom. In Gilman’s fantasy world, women live in harmony and sisterhood because they do not have to stick to traditional gender roles society has placed upon women. Herland is an ideal society, that Gilman believes her society should model after. However, In Herland, all men and women are looked upon as…

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    As a young child, my mother would always encourage me to do my best in school and go beyond what was expected of me. I was not allowed to go outside and play with my friends unless I had finished all of my homework. I could not understand why my mother pushed me so hard, given the fact that she did not complete college. This is not to say that I thought less of my mother, but as her daughter, I wanted to be just like her. Being able to obtain a Bachelor’s degree was the best decision I could…

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    can be done in different ways, from what you say to others, to what you say to yourself, to what you say without using words at all. No matter how it is said, anything that shapes your life is a gift. Gifts help shape people's lives and journeys and without them people couldn't succeed. While numerous unexpected gifts are given to Jem and Scout in the book To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee, the important gift that shapes their lives the most is mystery. What makes this gift unique is that…

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    Accountability is the lifeblood of the United States Army. It is the first step in every activity and the foundation for every unit and organization. This vital concept takes many forms, ranging from property accountability to personal accountability to personnel accountability. This paper will discuss the importance of personnel accountability in the Army, especially for Army Leaders. Personnel accountability is the duty of every Army Leader at all times. It ensures that a unit is serving at…

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    dominant in society. If women were to break free of the social norm, it resulted in madness...at least what men thought was madness. In Donald Hall's book Literary and Cultural Theory he shows the restraints put onto women and how it affected society's misogynistic attitude, from a feminist lens. The oppression men had put on society made women like marionettes rather than people, always following what men told them to do, never thinking for themselves. In order to combat patriarchal oppression,…

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    Significant Girls

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    and shocking revelations about their intertwining family histories. Against the backdrop of a picturesque Swiss summer camp, these three girls explore what it means to be a woman in today’s world. The novel follows the girls as their values and dreams change and expand to fit the people they become. The overwhelmingly prominent theme of sisterhood, constantly appears, as the girls’ families fail to show support of their passions. Vivien, Shirin, and Ingrid are the three best friends none of…

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    knowledge in terms of sports and not just sexual assault because I hope to close any knowledge gaps I currently see. I am very passionate about making a campus change and eventually a global change. While I don’t know the specific career I want, I do know what I want to get out of my career. I want to know that I’m making a difference in the lives of others. Any scholarship assistance would be incredibly appreciated and assist in my pursuit to receive a higher education which will in turn help…

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    The Power of Praising Poor People: A Rhetorical Analysis of Mother Teresa’s “Nobel Peace Prize Acceptance Speech” Poor people. When you think of poor people, you automatically think: homeless, dirty clothes, bad breathe, no food, no home. In this society, we have all become so selfish. We always think of ourselves. When we see homeless people, we walk away from them and try to stay away from them. We never once think about them. This society has become an every man for himself type of society.…

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