Essays about: "household culture"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 30 essays containing the words household culture.

  1. 1. Women change quickly while men change slowly : exploring gender perceptions of couples of East African origins in Sweden (Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea and Ethiopia)

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

    Author : Deo Niyomugabo; [2023]
    Keywords : immigrants; East Africa; integration program; gender norms; household bargaining; gender equality; bargaining power;

    Abstract : This study seeks to explore, from the perspectives of migrant couples, the challenges emanating from the change in gender norms during the integration process of migrant couples in Sweden. The research is specifically limited to migrants of East African origins (Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Rwanda) and the main intent is to scrutinize the evolvement of intra-household relations as gender norms change during the integration process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Optimizing the nitrogen removal in leachate treatment during continuous-flow biological treatment (KBR)

    University essay from KTH/Industriell bioteknologi

    Author : Leandra Anali De Luca; [2021]
    Keywords : Microbial culture enrichment; Continuous-flow biological treatment – KBR; Landfill leachate; Nitrification; Denitrification; Bioaugmentation; Microbiell anrikning; Kontinuerlig biologisk rening – KBR; Deponilakvatten; Nitrifikation; Denitrifikation; Vattenrening;

    Abstract : Användandet av deponier är en av de vanligaste metoderna för avfallshantering globalt. Trots insatser som gjordes för att förbjuda hushållsavfall i deponier under millennieskiftet, deponier skapade innan restriktionerna är fortfarande en risk för miljön. READ MORE

  4. 3. Advocates for change. A qualitative study about Rwandan social work students reflections about gender roles and gender equality

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Emmy Lund; Lova Nylén; [2020-06-02]
    Keywords : gender; gender equality; reflections; attitudes; social work students; Rwanda; East Africa;

    Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate Rwandan social work students reflections about gender roles and gender equality. This aim was achieved through qualitative, semi-structured, phone interviews with six Rwandan social work students. The interviews were later transcribed, and the data was analysed through a thematic analysis method. READ MORE

  5. 4. BLUE GAS

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Jeff Daniel Bennett; [2020]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : For a city and culture that excels at adding value to waste, Kisumu struggles with a systematic approach for solid-waste management. Food and animal wastes run rampant in the streets while families still cook for hoursevery day using harmful fuels like kerosene, charcoal and firewood. READ MORE

  6. 5. Using bioaugmentation to enhance the denitrification process in a treatment plant for landfill leachate

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för kemi, bioteknologi och hälsa (CBH)

    Author : Oscar Skirfors; [2020]
    Keywords : Bioaugmentation; Landfill leachate; Wastewater treatment; Biological nitrogen removal; Denitrification; Waste management; Bioaugmentation; Deponilakvatten; Vattenrening; Biologisk kväverening; Denitrification; Avfallshantering;

    Abstract : It has been illegal to deposit household waste in Swedish landfills since 2005. The large amount of waste deposited prior to this does however continue to pose an environmental concern, mainly in the form of leachate water. This study focused on enhancing the denitrification process in a leachate water treatment plant through bioaugmentation. READ MORE