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Respect for elders, rest opportunity, or pattern of structured inequality?: A qualitative study of urban women's experiences with menstrual practices in Kathmandu, Nepal
(2021-07)
Women in Nepal, follow numerous menstrual practices. Past studies have focused on menstrual practices followed in rural areas, particularly emphasizing health and sanitation. Using 71 semi-structured interviews with women ...
Ambiguous Loss: a Phenomenological Exploration of Women Seeking Support Following Miscarriage
(Oklahoma State University, 2014-05-01)
Miscarriage is a fairly common experience that is overlooked by today's society. Miscarriage as simply a female medical issue does not embody the full emotional toll of the experience. Research is lacking on miscarriage ...
Impact of presidential candidates on the self-esteem and generalized self efficacy of college students: A focus on race and gender
(2010-12)
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Influence of feminist identity on the sexual health behavior of emerging adult women
(2020-07)
The purpose of this study is to explore the influence of a woman's feminist identity on her sexual health behavior, experiences, and perspectives. Thirteen women (ages 18 - 24) were recruited through Oklahoma State University ...
Never the Twain Shall Part: A Comparison and Analysis of Irish and English Marriage Laws Following the English Conquest of Ireland
(Oklahoma State University, 2010-05-01)
The Irish Brehon laws provided numerous freedoms to women that were not granted under the English laws. The Irish marriage law, known as the Couple's Law in English, allowed for ten different types of unions, each with its ...
Behind the veil: Experiences and persistence strategies of Black women in academic leadership at predominately and historically white institutions
(2022-07)
Despite literature emphasizing the importance of their leadership on college campuses, African American women serving in senior-level academic leadership on both predominately and historically white campuses are severely ...
Influence of Gender on Disaster Volunteers: an Exploratory Study of Mennonite Disaster Service
(Oklahoma State University, 2012-12-01)
There is a substantial amount of literature concerning volunteerism, particularly the relationship between volunteerism and women. Researchers theorize that volunteerism, gender, and faith are positively correlated. Much ...
Women, power, and anger: A phenomenological investigation of female mayors
(2011-12)
Scope and Method of Study: The following is a phenomenological study of the role anger in women's lives. Though much research on women's anger explores the pathological side of anger and attempts to control the emotion, ...