Articles by Kelly J. Bell

Found 4 articles

Who Makes a Nation? An Examination of Nationalism, Gender, and Membership in the Nation

December 7, 2009 - 1370 words | Opinion » Nationalism

Nationalism is defined by Merriam-Webster’s dictionary as, “loyalty and devotion to a nation; especially: a sense of national consciousness exalting one nation above all others and placing primary emphasis on promotion of its culture and interests as opposed... Read Article »

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Nationalism Patriotism Gender Women's Studies Women's Issues Gender Equality Women's Rights Nation Feminism

Army Girls: The Role of Militarization in Women's Lives

November 30, 2009 - 1235 words | Sociology » Women's Studies

In her book, Maneuvers: The International Politics of Militarizing Women’s Lives (2000), Cynthia Enloe examines the role militarization plays in women’s lives. Enloe defines militarization as “a step-by-step process by which a person or a thing gradually... Read Article »

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Military Militarization Army Armed Forces Women Women's Issues Women's Lives Military Women Army Girls Womens Studies Role Of Militarization

Wake up and smell the condoms: An Analysis of Sex Education Programs in the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, France, and Germany

November 9, 2009 - 5189 words | Health Science » Sex Education

The ability to control one’s sexuality and make informed, responsible decisions about one’s sexual health is a basic human right. The Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, France and Germany protect this right by providing comprehensive sex education in their... Read Article »

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Sex Education Sex Ed Cross-cultural Sex Education Women's Issues Gender And Sexuality

A Feminist's Argument On How Sex Work Can Benefit Women

November 2, 2009 - 2425 words | Sociology » Prostitution

Sex work has long been criticized and stigmatized in our society. While many members of society view sex work as immoral and degrading to women, I argue that sex work is essentially just work, and that it is not necessarily harmful to women. Under circumstances in... Read Article »

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Sex Work Prostitution Women's Rights Feminism Feminist Sex-positive Feminism Sex Work Can Benefit Women

Kelly J. Bell graduated in 2011 with a concentration in Psychology from Simmons College in Boston, MA.