Essays about: "images of women"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 120 essays containing the words images of women.

  1. 1. Ukrainian Refugee Women as The Subject of Images and Discourses in Swedish and Ukrainian Media

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alina Perekrest; [2023]
    Keywords : Discourse analysis; refugees; media image; media representations; news media.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022, resulted in a substantial displacement of people, most of whom were Ukrainian women and children. Given the vast number of Ukrainian refugees who have fled to other countries, the aim was to examine how the news media portrays their images and experiences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Women at the Frontlines : Representations of Ukrainian female soldiers in online news media

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

    Author : Sara Stan; [2023]
    Keywords : Representation; discourse analysis; female soldiers; news media; stereotypical representations;

    Abstract : The focus of this paper is gaining a deeper understanding of the discursive ways in which Ukrainian female soldiers are represented in international news media by analyzing online newspaper articles. The research questions are centred around finding out what common discursive representations are predominant in the articles, how these representations are visible, and what discourses are meant to be favored by the authors or publishers. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are you fitting in? A study on the effects of fitness influencers on male body image

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Marketing and Logistics

    Author : Anne Heinicke; Zoe Vagic; [2023]
    Keywords : body image; fitness influencer; body dissatisfaction; social comparison theory;

    Abstract : Background: The ideals of beauty standards had been under constant change throughout history, and quite often would remain out of reach to the determent of many. The application of an idealized image of oneself remains a powerful tool when it comes to persuasion in social media and marketing. READ MORE

  5. 4. Female Characters’ Images in Chinese Otome Game and Woman Stereotype

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Dongna Chen; [2023]
    Keywords : otome games; gender; women stereotypes; character design; user experience;

    Abstract : Otome game is a role-playing game targeted to female players, with immersive romance as the main game experience. Female players assume the role of a female character and engage in the romantic relationships with different outstanding male characters. READ MORE

  6. 5. Developing a highly accurate, locally interpretable neural network for medical image analysis

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Rony David Ventura Caballero; [2023]
    Keywords : XAI; Interpretability; Computer vision; Pediatric pneumonia; Chest radiograph;

    Abstract : Background Machine learning techniques, such as convolutional networks, have shown promise in medical image analysis, including the detection of pediatric pneumonia. However, the interpretability of these models is often lacking, compromising their trustworthiness and acceptance in medical applications. READ MORE