{"id":7069,"date":"2019-03-04T17:00:15","date_gmt":"2019-03-05T01:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/blog\/?post_type=essay-writing-blog&p=7069"},"modified":"2018-12-21T13:26:36","modified_gmt":"2018-12-21T21:26:36","slug":"topics-essay-on-women","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kibin.com\/essay-writing-blog\/topics-essay-on-women\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Fierce Topics for an Empowering Essay on Women"},"content":{"rendered":"

“You held me down, but I got up
\nGet ready ’cause I’ve had enough”
\n          \u2014\u201cRoar\u201d by Katy Perry<\/strong><\/p>\n

“R-E-S-P-E-C-T
\nFind out what it means to me
\nR-E-S-P-E-C-T \/ Take care, TCB”
\n          \u2014\u201cRespect\u201d by Aretha Franklin<\/strong><\/p>\n

“I am woman, hear me roar
\nIn numbers too big to ignore
\nAnd I know too much to go back an’ pretend
\n‘Cause I’ve heard it all before
\nAnd I’ve been down there on the floor
\nNo one’s ever gonna keep me down again\u201d
\n          \u2014”I Am Woman\u201d by Helen Reddy<\/strong><\/p>\n

These lyrics, from three of the most quintessential female empowerment anthems in history, represent the strength and resilience of women.<\/p>\n

A catchy tune and awesome lyrics drive home the message of empowerment, but how do you capture that same fierce message in an academic essay? How do you write an empowering essay on women without sounding dry and boring and without rehashing an encyclopedia version of a biography?<\/p>\n

Try one of these 15 fierce topics.<\/p>\n

15 Fierce Topics for an Empowering Essay on Women<\/h2>\n

Let me start by saying that one<\/i> way to approach an essay on women is to pick a random woman from history and start writing. You can research all there is to know about her or perhaps focus on one key aspect of her accomplishments.<\/p>\n

While this type of research paper<\/a> can <\/i>be effective, there are plenty of other, more original ways to approach this type of assignment<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here are 15 topic ideas to get you started on an empowering essay on women. (I\u2019ve linked to a few example essays too, so make sure to check them out for added inspiration.)<\/p>\n

Compare and contrast essay topics<\/h3>\n

A compare and contrast essay<\/a> requires you to identify similarities and\/or differences between topics, such as comparing Taylor Swift to Ariana Grande.<\/p>\n

But writing a compare and contrast essay doesn\u2019t <\/i>simply mean that you\u2019ll list points of comparison. You need to have a central focus, something that ties your comparisons together<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Want to learn more about compare and contrast essay writing? Check out Compare and Contrast Essay Tips From a Kibin Editor<\/a>.<\/p>\n

#1: Leadership styles of women vs. leadership styles of men<\/a><\/h4>\n

Consider focusing on both strengths and weakness of each leadership style. If you don\u2019t want to focus on a specific leadership style, you might focus on two female leaders, such as corporate CEOs, heads of countries, etc.<\/p>\n

#2: Compare women\u2019s roles<\/a> in society through various time periods<\/h4>\n

You might focus on women\u2019s roles in love, marriage, politics, films, or employment.<\/p>\n

#3: Compare Olympic or professional female athletes<\/h4>\n

Try comparing female athletes on the basis of training styles, awards, or playing strategies.<\/p>\n

#4: Compare directing styles of two female film directors<\/h4>\n

Consider Kathryn Bigelow, Sofia Coppola, and Nora Ephron to start.<\/p>\n

#5: Compare and contrast female literary characters<\/h4>\n

Not sure where to start? Perhaps begin with Hester Prynne from The Scarlet Letter<\/i><\/a> and Jane Eyre. (Need a refresher course on writing literary analysis essays? Read How to Write a Literary Analysis That Works<\/a>.)<\/p>\n

Reflective essay topics<\/h3>\n

The goal of a reflective essay <\/a>is to consider how a person, event, or experience affected you. The goal isn’t to simply tell a story like you would in a narrative essay<\/a>, but to examine the situation and explain how someone or some event shaped you.<\/p>\n

#6: Reflect on one singular, yet simple moment with your mom<\/h4>\n

The event itself doesn\u2019t have to be grand, but the impact it had on you should be evident in your essay. For instance, you might reflect on a childhood experience of seeing your mother help a stranger find her car in a parking lot. Examine how this one small act of kindness impacted your attitude toward helping others.<\/p>\n

#7: Reflect on the influence of a female celebrity<\/h4>\n

Did Beyonce\u2019s words strike a chord with you? Did Maya Angelou\u2019s poems or speeches change you forever? If so, you might have the perfect angle for your essay.<\/p>\n\t

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#8: Explain how one chance meeting with a woman affected you<\/h4>\n

A chance meeting may only last a few moments, but it might change your life forever. For instance, did you strike up a conversation with a woman at the train station, and did her story inspire you to change your own life? Did you meet a woman in a shelter who changed your views of society?<\/p>\n

#9: Write about a teacher who inspired you<\/h4>\n

A female teacher may have inspired<\/a> you to great things, such as trying to save the world, or your teacher may have inspired you in other smaller, yet equally important ways. For example, maybe a teacher convinced you to try broccoli, and that one experience caused you to become a food critic, a chef, or maybe even a teacher yourself.<\/p>\n

#10: Reflect on your own awesome self<\/h4>\n

If your assignment guidelines allow it, you might write about your own <\/i>female empowerment story or how you <\/i>work to inspire others. As Helen Reddy would sing, “I am woman, hear me roar.”<\/p>\n

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Argumentative\/persuasive essay topics<\/h3>\n

Argumentative essays<\/a> and persuasive essays<\/a> have the same goal: to convince your audience<\/a>. While a persuasive essay might allow you to write in first person point of view<\/a> and use personal examples to support your claims, an argumentative essay is more likely to require you to use evidence<\/a> from sources<\/a> to support your assertions.<\/p>\n

#11: Female heroines as role models<\/h4>\n

Consider how female heroines in films<\/a> (either past or present) are role models for young girls. Are all heroines created equal? Do some roles still stereotype women?<\/p>\n

#12: Girls run the world<\/h4>\n

Though it\u2019s said to be a man\u2019s world, you might argue that it is women who are actually <\/i>in charge. Need evidence? Just ask Beyonce.<\/p>\n