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  1. 1. Homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh : women’s contribution to sustainable local food system and security

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Khondaker Nusrat Sharmin Tumpa; [2023]
    Keywords : Homestead gardening; sustainable; food system; food security; women;

    Abstract : This thesis presents qualitative research to explore women’s contribution to sustainable food systems and security through homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh. In rural Bangladesh, women frequently undertake homestead gardening, a traditional and widespread practice of producing different vegetables and rearing domestic animals in a small plot of land beside their house. READ MORE

  3. 2. A Theoretical Analysis of Labour Exploitations in the New British Readymade Garment Industry using the 'Sweatshop Regime' Theory

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Eilidh Dempsey; [2022]
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    Abstract : The recent phenomena of reshoring apparel manufacturing back to the UK has developed economic opportunities for the British garment industry alongside worsening labour conditions and social costs for its workers. Historic and ongoing international debates and research that have focused on the topic of labour conditions of global apparel manufacturing have been achieved and published using the sweatshop regime theory, which here is defined as the unjust and socially oppressive labour system of garment manufacturing. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Effect of Changing Gender Roles on Fertility-An analysis of two European country groups

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Pauline Bode; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender equality; fertility; housework division; Gender revolution; gender egalitarian attitudes; demography; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to test the effect of changing gender roles on fertility. Previous literature has suggested that moving towards gender equality in the household sphere can increase fertility. I test whether a more equal division of housework or gender-egalitarian attitudes affect fertility. READ MORE

  5. 4. Does economic diversification affect female labour force participation? - A study of the surge in female employment in the GCC region

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nikie Håkansson de Leeuw; [2022]
    Keywords : female labour force participation; economic diversification; gender equality; GCC region;

    Abstract : The aim with this thesis is to explore why the female labour force participation (FLFP) currently is increasing in one of the most conservative regions of the world: the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), while decreasing globally. (World Bank, 2022). READ MORE

  6. 5. Does parenthood modify attitudes about gender relations? : An attitudinal study comparing an egalitarian and traditional policy context

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Susanna Lindmark; [2022]
    Keywords : attitudes; gendered division of labour; parenthood; family policy; country comparative; cognitive dissonance; Germany; Norway; Poland; Sweden;

    Abstract : Family policies are a recognised instrument to improve gender equality by encouraging fathers to increase their participation in the private sphere. Previous research has found that attitudes about how paid and unpaid labour should be divided between partners differ between countries by varied support for traditional male breadwinner models and sharing models. READ MORE