Essays about: "household finances"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words household finances.

1. 1. E-wallet For Empowerment?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Maja Pekkari; Veronica Fransson; [2022]
   Keywords : Women’s Empowerment; Financial inclusion; DFS; E-wallet; Mobile money; Household decision-making;

   Abstract : Digital Financial Services (DFS) such as mobile money apps, have become increasingly recognized as a tool to increase Financial inclusion. Access and usage of mobile money services are expected to be beneficial in more ways than one, but one desirable outcome is enabling women to have greater control over their own finances, and thus enhance Empowerment through increased participation in household decision-making. READ MORE

3. 2. Empowering or burdening women? Assessing precariousness of vocationally trained women in Nepal

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Raj Kharel; [2021]
   Keywords : Closure; Precariousness; Exclusion; Postcolonial Feminism; Gender-stereotyped occupations; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Amidst the paradox concerning the role of gender-stereotyped vocational training programmes in empowering women, this research makes a qualitative study of the training and post-training experiences of women graduating from two so-called women friendly vocational training programs – tailoring and beautician. 12 beauticians and 7 tailors have contributed as interview participants in this research, and the data thus gathered have been analysed from theoretical perspectives of Closure Theory, Precariousness and Postcolonial Feminist Theory. READ MORE

4. 3. En kvalitativ studie om könsfördelning i hemmet med fokus på hushållsarbete och hushållsekonomi. : A qualitative study about gendered division of labor with focus on domestic work and household finances.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Annie Knutsson; [2021]
   Keywords : Compensations; Domestic work; Equality; Household finances;

   Abstract : Sweden is the most gender-equal country in Europe, but nevertheless, there are still flaws in  certain areas, especially within the walls of the household when it comes to chores and financial responsibility. This examination is a qualitative, semi-structured interview study. READ MORE

5. 4. Did quantitative easing impact wealth inequality?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Marie-Jacques Georget; [2019]
   Keywords : Quantitative Easing; QE; monetary policy; wealth inequality; the Federal Reserve;

   Abstract : On November 25, 2008, the Federal Reserve initiated what came to be the largest Asset Purchase Program in history1, the Large-Scale Asset Purchase Program, widely known a quantitative easing (QE). When the Federal Reserve in October 29, 2014, announced the end of the program, they held $4.5 trillion worth of assets. READ MORE

6. 5. The Role of Menstruation : a Case Study amongst Women from Nakwa Village in Tanzania

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

   Author : Anna Danielsson; [2017]
   Keywords : Menstruation; Women; Menstrual Hygiene Management; gender equality; menstrual shame; menarche; the Other sex; Matter out of place; contamination;

   Abstract : This study investigates what role menstruation have for women in the village of Nakwa, Tanzania; how inadequate MHM affects the perception of women; and how menstruation is affecting the gender equality within a marriage in Nakwa. Most women in Nakwa village struggle to maintain high standards of cleanliness regarding their own Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM). READ MORE