Essays about: "importance of studying gender"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 27 essays containing the words importance of studying gender.

1. 1. COLLOCATION COMPETENCY AMONG IRANIAN STUDENTS IN SWEDEN

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

   Author : Kazhal Shatery; [2023-10-03]
   Keywords : English; positive lexical transfer; negative lexical transfer; lexical collocations; English language proficiency; collocation competency;

   Abstract : In the current study, a quantitative approach was taken to explore the impact of the first language on the transfer of lexical collocations, highlighting both positive and negative transfer effects. It explored the correlation between English language proficiency and collocation competency, along with the influence of gender on collocation competency. READ MORE

3. 2. Measurement of Business Incubator Performance by Governments: Studying the Practices in the Nordic Region

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Firuza Alizada; [2023-07-19]
   Keywords : business incubators; incubator financing; return on investment; public business incubators; government-supported business incubators; evaluation of incubation policy;

   Abstract : This master thesis aims to investigate the measurement of business incubator performance by governments. Business incubators play a vital role in nurturing startups, promoting innovation, and fostering economic development. READ MORE

4. 3. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

   Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
   Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

   Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring Gender Perceptions Among Textile Workers in Bangladesh – A Case Study on a WaterAid WASH Initiative

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Nora Burgess; [2023]
   Keywords : water; sanitation; and hygiene WASH ; Menstrual Health Management; Ready-made Garment RMG Industry; Textile Workers; Bangladesh; Gender; WaterAid; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study focuses on addressing the development challenge of inadequate water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) facilities in the ready-made garments (RMG) industry factories in Bangladesh. The importance of studying this challenge lies in its direct impact on workers' health, well-being, productivity, and overall socio-economic development. READ MORE

6. 5. Trading gender equality? : Examining the impact of exposure to gender equality through trade on the gender wage gap: A European multi-country approach

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Rebecca Rieschel; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender wage gap; gender economics; gender equality; international trade;

   Abstract : The analysis studies the spill-over effect of the gender equality of the trading partner on the gender wage gap. The aim is to contribute to the gender aspect of the literature studying the effect of globalisation on wage inequality, and especially to the very limited literature on the spill-over effect of the trading partner. READ MORE