societal expectations play a part in "The Sorrowful Woman."
The protagonist in Gail Godwin's short story "A Sorrowful Woman" demonstrates not only the ways in which people's lives can become compromised and limited by their attempts to meet the expectations of others but also the ways in which we each internalize those expectations. This is the real harm that limiting attitudes like racism and sexism have, as Godwin shows us: Not that other people try to limit what we can accomplish in our lives but that we ourselves also begin to believe that we are not good enough to be, as Dickens so eloquently summarized it, the heroes of our own lives.

The story tells about a woman who has become so used to following the societally determined and enforced rules of conduct for a wife and a mother that she is no longer capable of living in an atmosphere of…...

Othello
Of the alleged chief tragedies penned by Shakespeare, Othello has led to a certain degree of embarrassment. This 'domestic tragedy' lacks the dynastic and political consequences that characterize Macbeth, Hamlet, and Lear. The protagonist, Othello, behaves like a blockhead. eaders are led into doubting his claims to greatness right from the start. The Bard of Avon is famous for his interest in identity issues. Antagonists may cruelly impose themselves on other characters and assert their self-identity, but sensitive characters require external identity confirmation (ees). Othello's unique rawness stems from the way the playwright has dramatized the normal and ordinary, and exposed such normalcy as intrinsically cruel and horrific. A number of contemporary critics account for Othello's conduct by claiming it arose from the black Othello's insecure feelings in a white racist society. But I personally believe this tale compellingly fights racism (a theory that hypothesizes an essential difference between whites…...

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Corbett, Lisa Ashley. "Male Dominance and female exploitation: A study of female Victimization in William Shakespeare Othello, Much Ado about nothing, and Hamlet." ETD Collection for AUC Robert W. Woodruff Library (2009). Thesis.

Djundjung, Jenny M. "Iago and the Ambiguity of His Motives in Shakespeare's Othello." Jurusan Sastra Inggris (2002): 1 - 7. Journal.

Goll, August. "Criminal Types in Shakespeare." Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology (1939): 22 - 51.

Rees, Joan. "Othello as a Key Play." The Review of English Studies - Oxford University Press (1990): 185 - 190.

Social Identities in a Society
The concept of social identity encompasses psychological, emotional, and evaluative aspects engulfed in a person's physical attributes. The fundamental significance of social identities spreads to how individuals think about others and personal well-being. The psychological foundation of social identity and the role of social categorization in human action and perception occur as building blocks in the definition of this concept. Social identities influence individual responses to others. Further, shaping identity processes improves personal and intergroup relations. For a long time, a personal identity that operates within psychology occurs as a critical aspect of individual functioning, actual accomplishment, and feelings of well-being. The significance of social behavior spreads to significant reference groups like racial group membership and intergroup relations.

Privileges Resulting from Individual Social Identities

Self-exploration occurs as a primary factor in the growth of individuals; the relationships fostered with others, and the ability to promote equity. Social…...

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Kimmel, Michael and Ferber Abby (2010). Privilege: A Reader, 2nd ed. Philadelphia: Westview Press

McIntosh, Peggy. White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack. 1990 reprint. The issue of Independent School. Retrieved from http://ted.coe.wayne.edu/ele3600/mcintosh.html

Notwithstanding these positive trends, the glass ceiling is not broken (although it has been cracked a bit) and even telecommuting is used in different ways with male and female employees. For example, Arnow-ichman points out that, "While telecommuting was once heralded as an ideal solution for integrating work and family, studies suggest that employers have implemented the practice in two different ways with disparate effects on male and female employees" (2003, p. 346). These two different approaches used with telecommuting are as follows:

1. In one form, employers offer telecommuting as an option for high-level autonomous professionals (a class dominated by men);

2. In another form, employers impose telecommuting on lower-wage clerical workers (a class dominated by women), who are often independent contractors unentitled to other employment benefits.

The net impact of these two different approaches to this change in the workplace structure has been felt by men and women in completely different…...

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Arnow-Richman, R. (2003). Accommodation subverted: the future of work/family initiatives in a 'Me, Inc.' world. Texas Journal of Women and the Law, 12(2), 345-347.

Davey, J.D. (1999). The new social contract: America's journey from welfare state to police state. Westport, CT: Praeger.

Ginther, D.K. & Pollak, R.A. (2004). Family structure and children's educational outcomes:

Blended families, stylized facts, and descriptive regressions. Demography, 41(4), 671-

societal issue you selected, and based on your analysis, explain how and why the issue represents a threat to equality. Finally, describe the factors you would consider when determining how to address the threat to equality.
he concept of equality: Women in the workforce

Equality as a concept is often linked to justice and freedom. However, its precise definition in a political sense remains controversial. reating everyone the same does not always constitute equality. For example, treating students with special needs the same -- without modifications -- as non-LD students has been called discriminatory. Affirmative action has been defended as rectifying historical injustices because treating women and minority groups 'the same' as males and non-minorities in hiring and promotions can effectively foster inequality. One definition of equality is that "equality' (or 'equal') signifies correspondence between a group of different objects, persons, processes or circumstances that have the same qualities in at…...

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This question of what constitutes equality came to the forefront of the national consciousness when a recent article was published in The Atlantic entitled "Can women have it all?" The answer of the author was 'no.' According to Anne-Marie Slaughter, an international affairs professor at Princeton, she struggled balancing home and work needs when she was the former director of policy planning at the U.S. State Department. Slaughter believes that women have an additional burden when forced to juggle a high-powered career and home life. They must take time out to bear children during their optimal child-bearing years, or postpone childbearing until they have established themselves professionally. However, if they have children late, as Slaughter chose to, then they may get their 'dream position' while their children are still relatively young and need a mother at home, versus their male colleagues. Men have more flexibility, given that they are still not required in most households to bear the brunt of the childrearing and housekeeping duties, in terms of how they prioritize work vs. family life. Offering women inadequate options to work flexible hours, find affordable daycare, and telecommute can be tantamount to discrimination against women, even if women are simply being treated 'the same' as men. "She discusses how the culture of time -- staying late at the office, working weekends -- must be adapted to accommodate working parents (mothers and fathers) so they can work from home when necessary" (Welsh 2012).

The notion of equality of resources underlines the current concept of equality within our society -- while we acknowledge that people will have unequal wealth and privileges, we also insist upon creating a 'level playing field' for all, so everyone can attempt to realize his or her potential. "According to Rawls, human beings should have the same initial expectations of 'basic goods,' i.e., all-purpose goods; this in no way precludes ending up with different quantities of such goods or resources, as a result of personal economic decisions and actions" (Goespath 2012).

Slaughter has been criticized for conflating personal satisfaction with equality -- surely everyone must make some

ver the past decade, 'culture' has become a common term used when thinking about and describing an organization's internal world, a way of differentiating one organization's personality from another. In fact, many researchers contend that an organization's culture socializes people (Stein, 1985) and that leadership styles are an integral part of the culture of an organization. A culture-specific perspective reflects the view that the occurrence and the effectiveness of certain leadership behaviors (as well as constructs) is likely to be unique to a given culture.

In contrast, leaders in the culture-universal position contend that certain leadership constructs are comparable across cultures and that many universal leadership behaviors do exist. nly recently, based on the review by Bass (House, 1998), has the leadership research community begun to realize that universal and culture-specific leadership behaviors and constructs are not mutually exclusive categories, but can rather coexist in a single culture at the same…...

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On the other hand, transactional leaders work with the existing rules, norms and procedures of the organization's culture, and reward followers for positive work, and also work to maintain the existing culture (Bass, 1985). The transactional leaders base their decision-making and actions on existing norms, values, and procedures (Bass, 1985). Transactional leaders, on the other hand, can deter organizational success and leadership effectiveness (Bass, 1985).

Leadership style has received a great deal of attention from human resource development researchers (HRD) in the past years (Woodwall, 2000). Some studies will be focused on building a HRD knowledge base in countries where this is low or inexistent (Kuchinke, 1999), whereas others try to identify the compatibility between different leadership styles and the national cultural characteristics. Ardichvili and Kuchinke (2002) used Hofstede's cultural dimensions and the extensive theory developed by Bass and Avolio to determine the leadership styles that are more likely to be correlated to different cultural characteristics in former USSR countries, Germany and the United States.

The results suggested that leadership development based on national dimensions as described by Hofstede should be considered with caution because countries with similar cultural features and geographical proximity may display different leadership styles. Further

Women's choice lead a celebate life, remain a virgin, a rejection societal expectations? A conclusion drawn thesis question. I attaching suggested books citation. Essay 12 pages length counting citations bibliography.
Was a Women's choice to lead a celibate life or remain a virgin a rejection of societal expectations?

The role of women in the society has been widely debated throughout the history of both philosophical thought and social sciences. Women have a particular place in society since ancient times and there are clear indications, in the religious literature, that women have had specific views and opinions regarding their own place in the society. In this context, the current research discusses the choice of women to lead a celibate life or keep herself a virgin and whether this choice was a reaction to societal expectations and social pressures. The perspective of the research analysis is focused on Christian traditions from the Apostles…...

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Kung, 2001, p22-3

Karant-Nun, 2003, p10

idem, p11

In fact, I had to take the material home that night and re-read everything for the test.
The course syllabus and course did an excellent job at reflecting external factors. The technique learned was something the hospital should have implemented a decade ago. It truly made insertion of lines simpler and less traumatic for problem patients, meeting a huge societal expectation. Additionally, this was one of the first hospitals in the area to offer this service, making the hospital and nursing staff appear up-to-date and educated on the current medical trends. Finally, the course covered all of the hospital guidelines and tested on those guidelines thoroughly to ensure that all nurses understood the protocol.

The course and syllabus failed slightly in keeping in mind the learner's needs. The reality is that most nurses are kinesthetic learners (Denig 2004). e learn new procedures by doing them. ith that in mind, I would…...

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Denig, S.J. (2004). Multiple intelligences and learning styles: Two complementary dimensions. Teachers College Record, 106(1), 96 -- 111.

Long, Michael; Crookes, Graham (1992). Three Approaches to Task-Based Syllabus Design. TESOL Quraterly, 26(1), 27-56

Munby, John (1978). Communicative Syllabus Design. Cambridge University Press, New York.

Thus, though she must perform a "masculine" role in order to be successful, she must perform it in a "feminine" way, and thus disrupt the idea of gender.
This also ties in quite nicely with Cullen's assertion that the modern individual is defined by love and connection with their family, rather than by their place in society. The very fact that meg is the one to save Charles allace is a further affirmation of the willingness -- on the part of both Meg and L'Engle -- to buck the societal roles that have been laid out for women and instead to embrace their own identity based on their love for others, and to a greater or lesser degree the love that others bear them. Of course, the romance that is still blossoming between Meg and Calvin still entrenches this novel somewhat in the old mentality of romance and love, but…...

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Culler, Jonathan. Literary Theory: A Very Short Introduction.

L'Engle, Madeleine. A Wrinkle in Time. New York: Yearling, 1973.

Neither to force nor reason will men yield; Only in semblance can the wound be healed" (II.3.27-30). In other words, she seems aware of the fact that, as warriors, both men may owe allegiance to the King, but their own fierce natures are even more critical to them than this allegiance. They will not allow even the King's counsel to end their feud. The Infanta seems to consider her words, but then suggests that Chimene's feelings for Don Rodrigue will sway her father if the King cannot, but Chimene reiterates her belief that the rift cannot be healed. She also recognizes that if she asks Don Rodrigue to refrain from seeking vengeance from her father, it will compromise his social reputation. The Infanta devises a solution; she will take Don Rodrigue prisoner until the men can heal their rift, so that his failure to seek vengeance against Don Gome…...

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Corneille, Pierre. Le Cid, a Study Guide. London England: Oxford University Press, 2001.

Print.

Setting of Two Turn of the Century Feminist Tales
The use of irony in both tales

Women today

Women's Role in "The Yellow Wallpaper" and "A Story of an Hour"

Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short tale "The Yellow Wallpaper" and Katherine Anne Porter's short story "A Story of an Hour" both depict the constrained lives of middle-class women. The protagonist of "The Yellow Wallpaper" is driven mad when she is refused her books and the healthy aspects of her daily life as a rest cure, after the woman has given birth to her first child. The rest cure merely kindles the illness within her. In "A Story of an Hour," a woman with a bad heart is denied all of the aspects of life that make life worth living, such as travel and adventure, for fear the excitement will cause her to have a heart attack.

Ironically, the woman at the end of "A Story…...

alt hitman and Emily Dickinson project, in their poetry, an individual identity that achieves its power from within, thus placing a premium on the individual self. Ironically, this premium on the individual self was very much in vogue in America at the time; from Emerson to the early pioneers of 19th century industrialism. As a result, their projections of individual power were greatly influenced by the culture in which they live in. This is just one way in which cultural power influences individual power. Another way this occurs in their poetry has to do with their treatment of gender. America during the late 19th century can be characterized as a time of great social upheaval, but also as a time when gender roles were still very much strictly prescribed. Both hitman and Dickinson, while challenging the cultural assumptions about gender in the late 19th century, also project an individual…...

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Dickinson, Emily The Complete Poems of Emily Dickinson. Ed. Johnson, Thomas H. Boston: Little, Brown and Company, 1960.

Whitman, Walt. "Song of Myself." The Norton Anthology of World Masterpieces. Ed.

Maynard Mack et al. Expanded edition in one volume. New York W.W. Norton, 1997. 2305-13.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Bystander Effect and the Suppression of Heroic Acts:
    This essay explores the social problem of the bystander effect, where the presence of others discourages an individual from intervening in an emergency situation. The discussion can delve into psychological theories explaining this phenomenon, its impact on society's ability to nurture heroism, and potential strategies to encourage individual action despite the social pressures of passivity.

2. False Heroism in the Age of Social Media:
    This topic examines the issue of performative heroism on social media platforms, where individuals may engage in heroic acts for the sake of online recognition rather than genuine altruism. The essay can discuss the implications such behavior has on the perception and value of true heroism in society, and how this phenomenon may dilute the importance of selfless acts in the public eye.

3. Commercialization of Heroism and Its Societal Impact:
    The essay on this topic…...

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Allison, Scott T., and George R. Goethals. Heroes: What They Do and Why We Need Them. Oxford University Press, 2010.

Franco, Zeno E., Kathy Blau, and Philip G. Zimbardo. \"Heroism: A Conceptual Analysis and Differentiation between Heroic Action and Altruism.\" Review of General Psychology, vol. 15, no. 2, 2011, pp. 99-113.

Becker, Ernest. The Denial of Death. Free Press, 1973.

Rank, Otto. The Myth of the Birth of the Hero: A Psychological Interpretation of Mythology. Nervous and Mental Disease Publishing Company, 1914.

Ehrenreich, Barbara. Bright-sided: How the Relentless Promotion of Positive Thinking Has Undermined America. Metropolitan Books, 2009.

Essay Topic Examples
1. The Role of Evolutionary sychology in Fidelity: Women versus Men
     This essay topic would explore how principles of evolutionary psychology may provide insights into patterns of fidelity among women and men. The discussion would involve how reproductive strategies might contribute to the perceived higher faithfulness of women, considering factors such as mate selection, parental investment, and the physiological costs of reproduction.

2. Societal Expectations and Gender: Examining Faithfulness in Relationships
     Here, the focus would be on the impact of societal norms and expectations regarding gender roles on the behavior of women and men in romantic relationships. The essay would analyze how cultural conditioning related to monogamy, virtue, and reputation might contribute to differing rates of fidelity between the sexes.

3. Hormonal Influences on Fidelity: Do Women Have a Biological Edge?
     This essay would delve into the biological and hormonal factors that could potentially affect fidelity. It would examine scientific…...

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Buss, David M., and Todd K. Shackelford. \"Susceptibility to Infidelity in the First Year of Marriage.\" Journal of Research in Personality 31.2 (1997): 193-221.

Barta, William D., and Susan M. Kiene. \"Motivations for Infidelity in Heterosexual Dating Couples: The Roles of Gender, Personality Differences, and Sociosexual Orientation.\" Journal of Social and Personal Relationships 22.3 (2005): 339-360.

Blow, Adrian J., and Kelley Hartnett. \"Infidelity in Committed Relationships II: A Substantive Review.\" Journal of Marital and Family Therapy 31.2 (2005): 217-233.

Mark, Kristen P., et al. \"Infidelity in Heterosexual Couples: Demographic, Interpersonal, and Personality-Related Predictors of Extradyadic Sex.\" Archives of Sexual Behavior 40.5 (2011): 971-982.

Thompson, Ashley E., and Lucia F. O’Sullivan. \"Drawing the Line: The Development of a Comprehensive Assessment of Infidelity Judgments.\" Journal of Sex Research 54.6 (2017): 774-785.

Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of hysical Appearance in Alice Munro's "Face":
    Examine how physical attributes, particularly the protagonists birthmark, affect social interactions and personal identity within the narrative. Discuss how Munro uses physical appearance to explore themes of isolation, acceptance, and the complex nature of human connection.

2. Childhood and Memory in "Face":
    Discuss the role of childhood experiences and memory in shaping the protagonist's life and self-perception. Analyze how the narrators recollections of past events contribute to the overall theme of memory and its unreliability or bias in personal storytelling.

3. Relationships and Estrangement in Munro's "Face":
    Delve into the nuances of relationships in the short story "Face," particularly focusing on the protagonists interactions with family members and peers. Consider how these relationships contribute to themes of estrangement, kinship, and the lifelong impact of early familial bonds.

4. The Intersection of Beauty and Society in "Face":
    Explore the concept of beauty as a social construct…...

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Munro, Alice. \"Face.\" The View from Castle Rock. McClelland & Stewart, 2006.

Munro, Alice. Dear Life: Stories. McClelland & Stewart, 2012.

Munro, Alice. Nobel Lecture: \"In her own words.\" NobelPrize.org, The Nobel Prize, 7 Dec. 2013, www.nobelprize.org/prizes/literature/2013/munro/lecture/.

Lynch, Gerald. \"Alice Munro and the Scottish Nostalgic Grotesque.\" Studies in Canadian Literature, vol. 31, no. 2, 2006.

Thacker, Robert. \"Alice Munro: Writing Her Lives.\" Alice Munro: Writing Her Lives, McClelland & Stewart, 2005.

1. The symbolism of the caged bird in Maya Angelou's autobiographical work, "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings."
2. The theme of captivity and freedom in Harper Lee's novel, "To Kill a Mockingbird."
3. Analyzing the oppression and confinement of women in Charlotte Perkins Gilman's short story, "The Yellow Wallpaper."
4. The symbolism of the birdcage in Henrik Ibsen's play, "A Doll's House," in relation to gender roles and societal expectations.
5. Comparing the experiences of the caged birds in Richard Wright's novel, "Native Son," and Margaret Atwood's dystopian novel, "The Handmaid's Tale."
6. Exploring the theme of captivity and liberation in Jean Rhys's....

1. The link between childhood trauma and the development of anxiety and depression in adulthood
2. The role of genetics in predisposing individuals to anxiety and depression
3. How cultural factors influence the expression and treatment of anxiety and depression
4. The impact of social media on mental health and its contribution to feelings of anxiety and depression
5. The relationship between sleep disorders and the development of anxiety and depression
6. The efficacy of alternative therapies such as mindfulness, acupuncture, and yoga in treating anxiety and depression
7. The correlation between gut health and mental health, specifically the role of the gut-brain axis in anxiety....

1. "Till Death Do Us Part: An Exploration of the Enduring Appeal of Marriage Despite Changing Societal Norms"

2. "Love, Commitment, and Tradition: Delving into the Reasons Why People Still Choose to Marry in a Modernizing World"

3. "The Marriage Paradox: Uncovering the Factors that Drive the Persistence of Marriage in a Rapidly Changing Society"

4. "Beyond Romance: The Multifaceted Motivations Behind the Continued Popularity of Marriage"

5. "Adapting to the Times: How Marriage Has Evolved While Retaining Its Significance"

6. "Marriage in the 21st Century: Exploring the Enduring Bond Amidst Shifting Social Landscapes"

7. "Love, Partnership, and the Power of Tradition: Unveiling the Enduring Allure....

1. Exploring the concept of life's purpose: Is there a predetermined meaning to life or do we create our own purpose?

2. The role of spirituality and religion in understanding the meaning of life.

3. Examining the connection between happiness and the meaning of life.

4. How do different cultures and societies define the meaning of life?

5. The impact of existentialism on our understanding of the purpose of life.

6. The importance of relationships and connections in finding meaning in life.

7. How do personal values and beliefs shape our perception of the meaning of life?

8. Is the pursuit of knowledge and wisdom essential in....