Essays about: "Formal institutions"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 174 essays containing the words Formal institutions.
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1. Unequal Seats, Unsteady Trust : Inequality of Representation and Confidence in Parliament in Bicameral Systems
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The number of countries with bicameral systems declined enormously throughout the 20th century, as countries like Sweden and Denmark abolished their upper houses, and numerous other countries weakened the formal powers of their upper chambers. Existing research suggests that legitimacy is a critical factor in the survival of bicameralism, but scholarship on legitimacy in bicameral systems is limited. READ MORE
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2. Women’s Political Representation during 2000–2021 : The Case of Mexico
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)Abstract : This qualitative case study focuses on the development of women’s political representation in national legislation, from 2000 to 2021 in Mexico. To examine the development of women’s political representation, this study will use Hanna Pitkin’s (1967) four interconnected diminutions of representation: formal, descriptive, substantive, and symbolic representation. READ MORE
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3. “If you think that you will continue to be a cisgender company and all that stuff, you’re mistaken” Exploring the Impact of Employment Discrimination on Individuals with Trans-life Experiences: A Case Study of the GAAT Foundation in Colombia
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : This study examines the employment discrimination faced by individuals with trans-life experiences in Colombia. It explores the structural factors that contribute to their marginalization and aims to understand the impact of employment discrimination on their well-being and agency. READ MORE
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4. Unlock those closed doors
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvårdAbstract : The present work aims to investigate the current situation regarding the conservation profession and the communication to the public through outreach initiatives, especially from the point of view of the conservators. In the latest decades outreach and communication have been taking a preponderant role within the profession of conservation, causing changes in the daily tasks of conservators and new demands in terms of skills which professionals need to acquire. READ MORE
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5. The Decline of Women's Rights : A Case Study About Women's Rights in Afghanistan
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)Abstract : Women all around the world struggle with issues related to gender equality and the patriarchy in many different ways. The women of Afghanistan are one of the groups of women most affected by misogynistic regimes and informal institutions. READ MORE