...Prior to the American Revolution and during the 18th century, the quality of education was considered sporadic at best. However, over time, education was prioritized, and it was able to become a normal part of society. The type of schooling offered was typically very different depending on the gender and background, but many were at least able to enter the realm of work, politics, and activism. McMahon states this led to the social status of women to change immensely, and that “. . . Education was a critical tool of self-fashioning and empowerment for women” (Of the Utmost Importance, 477). Lucia McMahon established her argument with the use of documents such as essays, speeches, newspapers, and books. The primary sources, on the other hand,...
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...Kate Schneider NURS 490 W2A - Capstone Experience Annotated Bibliography Godderis, R., Adair, C., & Brager, N. (2009). Applying new techniques to an old ally: A qualitative validation study of the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale. Women and Birth. 22(1). DOI: 10.1016/j.wombi.2008.10.002 The purpose of this article was to present the results of a study using cognitive interviewing techniques. The techniques were utilized to interview pregnant and postpartum women about their experience of completing the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale (EPDS). The study was qualitative and in-depth. The study consisted of nine pregnant and postpartum women who were recommended for follow-up psychiatric care. The nine pregnant and postpartum women completed the EPDS and following completion were questioned about their experiences. A technique known as cognitive interviewing techniques was utilized for further understanding of how the women interpreted the questions. The outcome of the participant's opinion was that the EPDS was precise, easy to follow, and overall easy to answer. It is important to note that eight of the nine participants had completed some college education. Six out of the ten EPDS scale were identified as potential concerns and variations in interpretation of the questions. Overall, the results indicated that it might be useful for the EPDS to be administered. Further questioning regarding details surrounding the woman’s responses is necessary in...
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...resources that were available. As a result, the weakest members of the society were disadvantaged and faced with the threat of extinction (Furfey, 2005). People later recognized the importance of putting the social chaos to a stop and signing social contracts that would enable members of the community to co-exist peacefully. Members of the society transferred their rights to some few individuals who were bestowed with the duty of leading the society. This era paved way for the formation of various democratic societies, and increased interest in social studies by various sociologists (Coady, 2005). One such sociologist is Mary Wollstonecraft, whose sociological work largely transformed subsequent studies, formation, ideologies and inclinations of the society towards women, education and human rights (Browning et al, 1999). This essay is going to critically evaluate the works of Mary Wollstonecraft as well as a critical analysis of the socialist contribution to the sturdy of the society. The essay will also evaluate the impacts of the sociologist’s ideas on current sociological studies regarding the society. Discussion Background information Mary Wollstonecraft was born on 27th April 1759 and died on 10th September 1797. She was considered a prolific writer, a staunch advocate for women rights and a philosopher. Mary has...
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...is the need of the hour. Without educating the women of the country we can't hope for a developed nation. Women play a vital role in the all round progress of a country. If we want to make democracy successful, women must be educated. They are the real builders of happy homes. It is said that if we educate a man, we educate a man only, but if we educate a woman, we educate the whole family. This highlights the importance of female education. It is a fact that women are the first teachers of their children. It is in their lap that the children receive the very first lessons. Hence, if mothers are well-educated, they can play an important role in shaping and moulding of their sons and daughters. Napoleon was once asked, what the great need of France was. He simply answers, "Nation's progress is impossible without trained and educated mothers. If the women of my country are not educated, about half of the people will be ignorant." Such was the opinion of Napoleon about educating the women-folk. Our opinion too must not differ from Napoleon. We must give up our conservative outlook and create an atmosphere in which not a single woman remains uneducated. Women have three major roles to perform in the course of their life. They have to discharge their duties as good danghters, good wives and good mothers. Apart from these important duties, they have to prove themselves as good citizens of a free democracy. Hence, it is necessary to give women a different kind of education from...
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...Invisibilizing Violence Against Women written by Ruth M. Mann in Power and Resistance explores the issue of violence against women in the Canadian context. Mann examines the government's actions made towards violence against women, statistics regarding violence against all genders, and the process of invisibilization that is occurring against women violence. Although women may not be the only sex dealing with violence, the majority of perpetrators are men. Whether that be male-female relationships or same-sex relationships, they are constantly the main instigators. Although the process of educating the public about violence that men face as well, there is a larger issue at hand. The Canadian federal effort should not be identifying the victims...
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...relationship and community in general. As a long term care facility nurse, I have a dream to work for a united nation organization in the future. I value the relationship that I have built with my patients and the community. If I can do one thing to improve their quality of life, I have to educate them on how prevent and take control the spread of neglected tropical diseases. These innovation will include providing clean water, and educating on good hands washing. Tropical diseases are becoming a big problem in...
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...of the hour. Without educating the women of the country we can't hope for a developed nation. Women play a vital role in the all round progress of a country. If we want to make democracy successful, women must be educated. They are the real builders of happy homes. It is said that if we educate a man, we educate a man only, but if we educate a woman, we educate the whole family. This highlights the importance of female education. It is a fact that women are the first teachers of their children. It is in their lap that the children receive the very first lessons. Hence, if mothers are well-educated, they can play an important role in shaping and moulding of their sons and daughters. Napoleon was once asked, what the great need of France was. He simply answers, "Nation's progress is impossible without trained and educated mothers. If the women of my country are not educated, about half of the people will be ignorant." Such was the opinion of Napoleon about educating the women- folk. Our opinion too must not differ from Napoleon. We must give up our conservative outlook and create an atmosphere in which not a single woman remains uneducated. Women have three major roles to perform in the course of their life. They have to discharge their duties as good danghters, good wives and good mothers. Apart from these important duties, they have to prove themselves as good citizens of a free democracy. Hence, it is necessary to give women a different kind of education...
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...men are superior and girls are inferior and that is how it is, however I disagree. I disagree since there are several advantages of educating girls’. The key point is that “Grown up educated girls can play an essential role...
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...Running head: HEALTH PROMOTION Health Promotion Marissa Krick Grand Canyon University: NRS 429V February 12, 2012 Health Promotion According to the United States Public Health Service, health promotion is the process of promoting health in order to increase the probability that private, public, and personal support of optimistic health habits will become the societal norm (Kreuter & Devore, 1980, p. 26). The perception of health promotion is fairly new and has continued to grow since the early 1980’s (Edelman & Mandle, 2010, p. 20). Health-promotion holds the best possibilities for helping in dropping healthcare prices while allowing people to be accountable for their personal health and safety (Edelman & Mandle, p. 20). Individuals, communities, and families must be active members in the course so that programs are socially related, economically possible, and accommodating to changes at the individual level (Edelman & Mandle, p. 20). Health promotion entails three levels of prevention, which are used to offer nurses with starting points in creating effective changes in patient’s health, throughout life, and in the prevention of diseases (Edelman & Mandle, p. 19). The three levels of health promotion include primary, secondary, and tertiary. With each level of prevention, there is a specific emphasis to the health promotion, and can have the tendency to overlap in practice. As the nurse, he/she must openly realize the goals of each level to...
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...Cover Letter Women Empowering Women Health Center Po Box 7234 Lexington, SC 29073 December 6, 2011 Arnold School of Public Health Department of Health Promotion, Education, and Behavior Columbia, SC 29210 re: HPV & Cervical Cancer: A Health Promotion Plan to Promote Awareness and Prevention of HPV & Cervical Cancer Dear Dr. Brandt: I am writing to request funding for a program that is designed to bring awareness and prevention to Human Papillomavirus (HPV), which causes virtually all cases of cervical cancer and genital warts, while encouraging a healthier lifestyle among young minority girls ages 10-18 in the state of South Carolina. Many young girls are at risk of getting the HPV virus due to lack of education and awareness about the virus. The program that we are launching is relatively simple. WEWHC is a non-profit organization that prides itself on educating the public about sexually transmitted infections/diseases. We are dedicated to empowering the public and proving them with the necessary tools and resources to make sound and educated judgments. Our staff is compiled of volunteers to include nurses, social workers, administrative assistants, health care physicians, and psychologists. Our motto is, “It takes a village.” With this concept in mind, the staff at WEWHC knows and understands the importance of having more than one person involved in helping the community. After one year the program will be evaluated by an independent source to determine...
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...Women in Islam are often viewed as oppressed by their religion in many places, especially in western countries. Stereotypes of Muslim women include the lack of freedom, suppressed by the hijab, and having no voice. However, the Quran, the holy book of Islam, allows women full ownership of her wealth and to acquire property, as well as bringing a stop to the live burial of female infants, a custom before Islam was introduced . While many perceive Islam as oppressing women, it is the culture and different interpretations of the Quran that influence the development of women’s rights in Muslim nations. Women in diverse regions have various rights and roles in society. Their development in terms of leadership and rights depends on the cultures...
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...as gender discrimination is meant only for women, because females are the only victims of gender discrimination. Females are nearly 50 percent of the total population but their representation in public life is very low. Recognizing women’s right and believing their ability are essential for women’s empowerment and development. This study deals with gender discrimination in India, its various forms and its causes. Importance of women in development, legislation for women and solution for gender discrimination are also discussed in this paper. Key Words: gender discrimination, women’s development, legislation for women, education, employment, economic independence, empowerment, decision making and self confidence. GENDER DISCRIMINATION AND WOMEN’S DEVELOPMENT IN INDIA Introduction Gender is a common term where as gender discrimination is meant only for women, because females are the only victims of gender discrimination. Gender discrimination is not biologically determined but it is determined by socially and the discrimination can be changed by the proper and perpetuate efforts. Denial of equality, rights and opportunity and suppresment in any form on the basis of gender is gender discrimination. Half of the world’s population is females. They are doing two-third of work of the total work in the world but received only one-tenth of the world’s total income. Nearly two-third of the women is illiterates and they have possessed only...
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...Evidence Based Practice Appraisal Post-menopausal women are highly susceptible to osteoporosis due to the decline of estrogen in the body. The reduction in estrogen along with other risk factors that may be present, make midlife women at high risk for developing osteoporosis and fractures. Evidence based practice research has provided many measures that can be taken to prevent or manage osteoporosis which include diet, exercise, and modifying behaviors that increase risk and susceptibility. Weight - bearing and resistance exercise, limiting alcohol and caffeine intake, smoking cessation, and fall prevention strategies are part of a bone - healthy life style used to manage postmenopausal osteoporosis. Health care providers such as pharmacists and nurses may have the ability improve and optimize the management of osteoporosis in postmenopausal women by counseling them on a bone - healthy lifestyle and making recommendations for calcium and vitamin D supplements and osteoporosis medication to prevent or treat the disease (. The question here is, “Will educating and counseling of midlife women encourage them to make positive changes to their lifestyle resulting in decreased susceptibility to osteoporosis?”. According to the current level of knowledge promoting education and prevention teaching strategies to patients is the most sensible and effective way to prevent osteoporosis. Educating individuals on risk factors such as a family history of osteoporosis, diet low in calcium...
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...Demographic Transition Santoya Rodriguez Environmental Science April 5, 2013 Demographic Transition Introduction Demography is a science that rarely makes general theories. Demographic transition refers to the logical sequence of historical phases every population passes as they become modernized (Azia, n.d). The basic principle of demographic transition is that there is an informal connection between modernization and a decline in fertility and mortality. In other words, as societies progress from pre-modernized to a modernized society they experience lower death and lower birth rates. Most of human history was characterized by high crude death rates (CDR). In fact, they averaged 40 or per thousand in most populations. High CDR was caused by a number of factors; however, epidemics and other social conditions were the most common causes. However, as seen in North America and Europe during the 19th century, as epidemics and other social conditions are improved, death rates decline. This particular pattern of change in mortality factors is called the epidemiologic transition, which represents one aspect of the demographic transition (Wright & Boorse, 2011). Four Phases of Demographic Transition In Phase I of demographic transition, a population is characterized by high CBR that is being controlled by equally high CDR. It is known as the most primitive of the phases because there is a high fluctuating CBR and CDR, which results in little to no population growth (Azia, n.d)...
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...against the other partner, regardless of marital status or whether the behavior occurs in current or past relationships (ncadv.org). This deranged behavior has no discrimination, and has a long rooted past in our society. It was just recently defined as a crime in the 1970’s. Research shows that an occurrence of violence between intimate partners is committed, the man is usually the aggressor and the woman is often the victim. Does the thought of someone you think you know and love, causing you bodily or emotional harm seem unreal? It was for me, I never thought that I would ever experience such chaos in my life, but I have. I want to provide the knowledge I have from my abusive experience help other abused women. So as for the purpose of my essay, men are the aggressors and women are the victims. I was raised to be lady, the concept “If you don’t have something nice to say to someone don’t say anything at all.” Because I am and was raised to be a lady, I will respect the person that caused me so much damage, I will not tell his name I will refer to him as “my aggressor”. Aggressors don’t think about the effects of the abuse being inflicted against their partners, a selfish type, their only concern is to fulfill their need to maintain dominance and control of the relationship. In reality, the violence doesn’t only affect the victim, it affects every person that surrounds the victim, and the whole nation pays for the cost this behavior causes to our economic society....
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