Essays about: "importance of women in the society"

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  1. 36. Gender Quotas in the Constitution : A method to achieve gender equality?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Linnéa Blomqvist; [2018]
    Keywords : Political Representation; Gender Equality; Gender Quotas; Constitution; Female Representation; Substantial Representation; Politics of Presence;

    Abstract : Drawing on earlier research and theories regarding female political representation and its effects on gender equality, the attempt in this study is to investigate whether political gender quotas, legislated in the constitution, has a positive association and effect on gender equality in a society. A substantial number of studies supports the notion that quotas increase female representation in the political context. READ MORE

  3. 37. De var så glada och åt allt vi satte fram : en studie om skogsarbetarkockan och hennes liv i kojan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Amanda Löfdahl; [2018]
    Keywords : kocka; koja; skogsarbetare; skogshistoria;

    Abstract : Kockor som arbetade i skogsarbetarkojor började sporadiskt förekomma i de norrländska länen i slutet av 1800-talet och början på 1900-talet. Under den första delen av 1900-talet var det väldigt vanligt att en kvinna, oftast ung, levde och arbetade tillsammans med männen i de avlägset belägna kojorna. READ MORE

  4. 38. Gender disparity in Swedish Migration : Opportunities for women in Swedish migration

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Kristian Karolak Helbert; [2018]
    Keywords : Women; Opportunities; Humanitarian Development; Migration; Residence Permits; Gender Discrimination;

    Abstract : Gender discrimination is a world-wide matter, it is the consequence of the type of violence that is built into structures and effectively deprives women from basic liberties and opportunities (Baliamoune-Lutz, 2013:01-02: Galtung, 2015:181). As many women cannot stay in their countries because of ongoing conflicts, poverty, persecution and their position in the society, -exactly the same reasons prevent them from leaving. READ MORE

  5. 39. Violent discourses within the Far Right : A case study on discursive strategies used by the Nordic Resistance Movement

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Malin Lööf; [2018]
    Keywords : Violent extremism; Far Right extremism; Radicalization; the Nordic Resistance Movement; Promotion of Violence; the Internet; Critical Discourse Analysis;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to contribute to a greater knowledge and understanding of violent discourses within the Far Right community with emphasizes on online violent content. The study has, by analyzing the narrative, identified four discursive strategies used by the Nordic Resistance Movement (NMR) in order to legitimize violence. READ MORE

  6. 40. Female Mediators and the Comprehensiveness of Peace Agreements

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Sarah Hillbert; [2017]
    Keywords : Female mediators; gender-mixed mediation team; mediators; peace agreements; peace negotiations; mediation;

    Abstract : The acknowledgement of women’s important role as mediators in peace negotiations is emerging. However, previous research on the impact of a mediator’s gender in mediation processes does not provide a conclusive answer. READ MORE