Essays about: "LGBT"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 103 essays containing the word LGBT.

  1. 21. LGBT+ rights and the gender gap : A comparative study of LGBT+ anti-discrimination legislation in the United States

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Rebecka Herlitz Gunnarsson; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBT rights; female representation; gender gap; anti-discrimination; adoption;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to examine if there is a connection between female representation among U.S. legislators at state level and support of legislation protecting LGBT+ people from discrimination in terms of adoption and foster care. READ MORE

  3. 22. Conflict Duration and LGBT Vulnerability : A Comparison of Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, and Ukraine

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Jim Jormanainen; [2021]
    Keywords : Vulnerability; LGBT; Gender; Azerbaijan; Tajikistan; Ukraine; Armed conflict;

    Abstract : The interest in studying the effects of armed conflict and LGBTs have increased significantly in the last decade. Mainly due to the international recognition and increased reporting of violations against said group. Moreover, previous studies have mainly been within-case studies focusing on the state or rebel groups as the main perpetrators. READ MORE

  4. 23. On Othering Migrants and Queers : Political Communication Strategies of Othering in Romania and the Republic of Moldova

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Ramona Dima; [2021]
    Keywords : citizenship; populism; national belonging; migrants; LGBT ; Romania; the Republic of Moldova;

    Abstract : Research on migration often focuses on non-citizens such as migrants being excluded from the framework of citizenship. This study suggests a novel approach by focusing on non-citizens and citizens alike, while exploring the strategies of othering in relation to how citizenship is constructed. READ MORE

  5. 24. Trans Play : Imagining the future of trans games and research from an insider's perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Felix Enekvist Redig; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBT Representation; Trans identity; Anthropology; Ethics; Game development; Sociology;

    Abstract : The discussion of LGBT, and specifically, trans identity and its place in games is oneflourishing with more and more research from scholars. Though a glaring issue stillseems to haunt the field, as the voice of LGBT creators and gamers seems to be missingfrom the video game industry and research alike, which is counterproductive to theultimate goal of bettering the environment of games for LGBT gamers and creators. READ MORE

  6. 25. Restructured heteronormativity : An analysis of Australian Immigration guidelines for assessing  LGBT+ asylum seekers

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Ursula Jondorf; [2020]
    Keywords : Critical Race theory; Heteronormativity; Queer asylum; Gender binary; Australia;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses materials – a set of guidelines and a presentation – provided for officials  who assess claims related to sexual orientation and gender identity within the Australian  government’s Department for Immigration and Border Protection. The analysis is conducted  using critical discourse analysis to see if the lexicon shows a white heterosexual bias, and if it  does, how the bias is manifested within the guidelines, especially within the context of the  gender binary. READ MORE