Nothing says “female empowerment” like women using capitalism to cash in on female empowerment; otherwise known as the American Girl phenomenon. American Girl dolls came about in 1986 when a Midwestern woman sought to create a better female role model than the bodacious Barbie. The original American Girl dolls had a deep impact on the developmental years of thousands of young girls who grew up in the nineties. Samantha‚ Kirsten‚ and Molly were the original three dolls. Each doll was accompanied with
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Also called female circumcision‚ FGC is defined as “all procedures involving partial or total removal of the external female genitalia or other injury to the female genital organs whether or not for non-medical reasons” (UNAIDS et al.‚ 2008‚ p. 1). Some advocates for FGC eradication refer to the procedure as female genital mutilation because of the extent of damage it can cause to a woman’s reproductive organs. There four classifications of FGC that have been established by international agencies
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The female athlete triad might occur if over-training is maintained over a long period of time and accompanied by other issues. The triad is a combination of three disorders. These are disordered eating in which not enough calories are taken in to fuel energy needs‚ disturbed menstrual cycle and low bone density. Athletes at highest risk of the triad are gymnasts‚ dancers‚ swimmers‚ runners or any sport that places extreme emphasis on weight or maximum performance according to the Female Athlete
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Female Reproductive System The reproductive system or genital system is a system of organs within an organism which work together for the purpose of reproduction. Many non-living substances such as fluids‚ hormones‚ and pheromones are also important accessories to the reproductive system. Unlike most organ systems‚ the sexes of differentiated species often have significant differences. These differences allow for a combination of genetic material between two individuals‚ which allows for the possibility
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The female athlete triad is made up of three medical conditions that are becoming increasingly common in active teen girls: Eating disorders‚ Amenorrhea or lack of menstrual periods and Osteoporosis or low bone mass. Low-calorie diets are usually the first sign of eating disorders. Along with diets‚ excessive exercise or obsession with exercising can also be another sign of the Female athlete triad. Teenage girls that are lower weight but exercise constantly are the individuals with the higher risk
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Female Genital Mutilation Orville L. Caval Composition I – English 1301 Professor Melinda S. Hernandez 6 February 2013 Outline Thesis: Young women around the world need to be protected from the brutal practice of female genital mutilation. I. Opposition a. Many organizations and governments are trying to persuade countries to implement social policies restricting or banning the practice. II. Support a. Some people fully support the practice as part of their culture
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London murders: a predictable pattern? Four stabbings to death in a single day. Ninety murders in 7 months. Shocking figures—or are they? Knife crime makes the headlines almost daily but are Londoners really at increased risk of being murdered? David Spiegelhalter and Arthur Barnett investigate— and find a predictable pattern of murder. Violence in London attracts headlines. After four people were murdered in separate incidents in London on July 10th‚ 2008‚ BBC correspondent Andy Tighe said “To
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Marble Female Figure Cycladic Final Neolithic‚ ca. 4500-4000 BC Bequest of Walter C. Baker‚ 1971 (1972.118.104) “The figure represents a rare type known as steatopygous characterized by particularly full legs and buttocks‚ and is undoubtedly indicative of fertility. “ RACHELLE DARDEN Rachelle Darden Art History 11 Short writing Assignment 2
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Is Female Genital Mutilation A Moral Practice Female genital mutilation (FGM) is not a morally justified practice. It is an unnecessary procedure that has no medical health benefits to the girls and women it is being performed on. According to Utilitarianism‚ we should produce the greatest amount of pleasure for the greatest number affected. Utilitarian’s also believe that we should alleviate the greatest amount of pain and suffering for the greatest number affected. Based on Utilitarian grounds
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Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) is the cutting of part or all of the female genitalia‚ the skin is then sewn together leaving a small hole the size of a pencil for urine and menstrual blood. This dangerous procedure is practiced mostly in 30 countries in Africa‚ also some parts of Indonesia and Malaysia (Gilbert). These culture groups believe that Female Genital Mutilation will purify the girls‚ keeping them from having sexual intercourse before marriage. Functionalism can best be used to describe
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