Essays about: "gender issues and development"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 156 essays containing the words gender issues and development.

1. 11. Sexual Harassment: A Gender-Neutral Problem? : A policy study on fifteen university documents in the United States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Umeå centrum för genusstudier (UCGS)

   Author : Nicole George; [2023]
   Keywords : exual harassment; US academia policies; WPR approach; gendered issues; policy discourse analysis;

   Abstract : This thesis employs the use of Carol Bacchi's "What's the problem represented to be?"(WPR) approach and sets out to analyze the articulation of sexual harassment in fifteenexisting and current US academia policies. The analysis was completed within the broaderframework of gender theories including radical feminism and intersectionality, examininghow patriarchal systems can or cannot influence the development and application of policydocuments within the context of gender and law. READ MORE

3. 12. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

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

   Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
   Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

   Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

4. 13. Girls’ Education in Policy Discourse: The Case of Chad in Representation of the Problem in International Organizations’ Strategic Development Plans, its Silences, and Effects

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Alina Gineityte; [2023]
   Keywords : Girls’ education; international organizations; problem representation; strategic development plan; Chad; WPR approach.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Education, particularly girls' education, is essential for personal and national development, addressing issues such as poverty, and political instability. However, gender disparity in education remains a significant problem, leading to increased interest from governments and international organizations in addressing the issue through policy implementation. READ MORE

5. 14. Moving up the ladder: a mixed-method case study of barriers to gender diversity in leadership pipelines

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Isabelle Åkerström; Fabian Svanberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender diversity; leadership pipeline; talent management; self-career management; gender biases; career development; career concept model; diversity management; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The underrepresentation of women in management has been extensively studied over the years. Although research proves the many benefits of gender-diverse teams, and many initiatives have been introduced to promote them, this still remains an issue today. READ MORE

6. 15. An Evaluation of an ICT Training Carried out as a Field Study in Tanzania : Empowering Women through ICT Skills

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Kajsa Castor; [2023]
   Keywords : ICT Training; ICT Skills; Interest in ICT; Confidence using ICT; Gender Equality; Employability; IKT-utbildning; IKT-intresse; Självförtroende att använda IKT; Jämställdhet; Anställningsbarhet.;

   Abstract : The United Nations has stated nine targets in the process to reach their sustainable development goal number five: to achieve gender equality in 2030. One of them is to enhance the use of enabling technology, in particular information and communications technology (ICT), to promote the empowerment of women. READ MORE