Aims and Objectives

My first aim/objective is to consider a range of viewpoints on the topic of women's rights from the twentieth century, on a maximum of ten laws/cases. This aim/objective will help to narrow down my topic to a specific time frame and through a set number of legislation and cases. By considering a range of viewpoints, I will be able to evaluate my entire project with different viewpoints, which could strengthen the representativeness of my overall project.

My second aim/objective is to evaluate whether the English legal system led the way to changes in women's rights, or whether the English legal system adapted due to social changes. This aim/objective will focus on the issue of social stigma and social influences. This will undoubtedly will vary from different time periods, which will be evident through the different times that the laws were written. I will chose laws that will span over the time of one century (possible one in each decade). The different laws are likely to be written around times when people will have different opinions on the topic of women's rights.

My third aim/objective is to develop personal confidence skills in presenting to larger groups. This aim/objective will be achieved at the end of my project. I hope to improve my presentation skills to both my mentor, frequently and along the way of my EPQ, and also the group at the feedback session, at the end of my EPQ.

My final aim/objective is to understand and apply dissertation writing skills and knowledge. Writing a dissertation will give me a taste into examinations at university, which is what I hope to go on to after sixth form. The skills needed to write a dissertation style are different to any style of writing I have done before. this experience will teach me new skills and knowledge.