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The resistance and survival of old women : striving for empowerment in the face of oppression and violence

Creator:

Mau, Sindy Kay

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Old women face a unique set of obstacles in their quest for empowerment. In this study the concept of empowerment is explored by politicizing issues of personal safety. The most significant factors that impede an old woman's sense of safety and control include oppression, primarily ageism and sexism, along with...

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Masters Thesis

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violence by men against women and children" (132). The "objective social basis" that Mies refers to
The Enerience of Women's Higher Education at Oregon Agricultural College 1870-1916

Creator:

Knewtson, Katrina Anne

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This study addresses women's experiences in higher education at Oregon Agricultural College between 1870 and 1916. The experiences of these women illustrate how they were affected by society's beliefs and values, and further, how their education encouraged them to develop skills necessary to transform their role in society. Education has...

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Masters Thesis

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the degree of Master of Arts in InterdisciplinaEy Studies in Women Studies, History, and Adult