Essays about: "Patriarchal."

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1. 16. "Frozen Tears" : A Study of Representaions of Masculinity in Three Egyptian Movies

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Nesma Hewidy; [2023]
   Keywords : masculinity; representation; Egyptian cinema; social role theory; patriarchal society;

   Abstract : This thesis examines representations of masculinity in the following Egyptian movies: El Badla (2018), Welad Rizk 2 (2019) and Taymour w Shafika (2007). Each movie is from a different genre to further explore how this may influence the constructed representation of masculinity. The genres are comedy, action and romance. READ MORE

3. 17. How individuals engaged in social work in Bali perceive their room for action when working with jandas : A qualitative study on social work with socially vulnerable women in Bali

   University essay from Marie Cederschiöld högskola/Institutionen för socialvetenskap

   Author : Camilla Johansson; Elin Rosenblad; [2023]
   Keywords : Janda; Bali; Social Work; Room For Action; Empowerment; Patrilineal; Patriarchal; Law; Culture;

   Abstract : The main purpose of this study is to investigate how individuals engaged in social work with socially vulnerable women in Bali perceive their room for action. Our participants' clients are widows, divorced women, unmarried women, or women with children born out of wedlock. In our thesis, we refer to these women as jandas. READ MORE

4. 18. Family influence on women entrepreneurs in Pakistan

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för management (MAN)

   Author : Alina Kanonchyk; Zahra Mirza; [2023]
   Keywords : Women entrepreneurship; gender; family; Pakistan; entrepreneurship;

   Abstract : This qualitative study explores factors within families that influence women entrepreneurs of Pakistan. Pakistan is chosen as the key research area as where the corporate environment as well as the domestic sphere, they belong to, represent the intricate interaction of social, cultural, traditional, and religious components, especially considering the characteristics of the existing patriarchal system. READ MORE

5. 19. #DeGenderFashion : A Visual Analysis of How Fashion Is Used to Challenge Gender Norms and Heteronormative Expectations

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Alexandra Edelsbrunner; [2023]
   Keywords : Fashion Theory; Gender Theory; Social Media Activism; Identity; Cultural Studies; Gender Norms;

   Abstract : The study aims to answer the question of whether fashion can communicate meaning, by addressing how creators on Instagram challenge dominant gender norms through fashion, with a focus on the activist movement of #DeGenderFashion. The research questions will be answered using fashion theory and gender theory as guiding points, with literature on social media activism, representations of gender, and cultural studies giving further insight into the dynamics of the movement. READ MORE

6. 20. A Masculinity of Power and Pleasure : A Feminist Analysis Of A Court Of Thorns And Roses’ Rhysand

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Elin Nilsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Acotar; Rhysand; masculinity; power; violence; pleasure; gender roles; objectification; male gaze;

   Abstract : This essay investigates the character Rhysand from Sarah J. Maas’ popular Young Adult series A Court of Thorns and Roses through a feminist perspective. Maas’ series has gained popularity since the release of the first novel in 2015, yet there has not been much academic analysis of it. READ MORE