Essays about: "inequality"

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1. 1. Gender Equality and Electoral Violence : A Qualitative Analysis of Gender Equality and its Effect on Government-initiated Electoral Violence in Democratizing Societies

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

   Author : Alexander Tiedermann; [2024]
   Keywords : Electoral Violence; Gender; Gender Equality; democratization; election; violence;

   Abstract : Electoral violence in democratizing countries results in hundreds of deaths each year and undermines democratic practices and the legitimacy of elections. Although identifying several societal and institutional factors increasing the risk of electoral violence, prior research has largely failed to consider gender equality when exploring the causes of electoral violence. READ MORE

3. 2. Coexisting With the Enemy : A Qualitative Study of Women's Negative Attitudes Towards Peacebuilding

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

   Author : Elise Plesse; [2024]
   Keywords : Gender inequality; transitional justice; truth-telling; reconciliation; peacebuilding attitudes; trauma;

   Abstract : Gender inequality has during the past decades become an increasingly studied topic in the field of peace and conflict. However, there are still many gaps to fill. READ MORE

4. 3. Unpacking the Agenda 2030 Puzzle : A Critical Discourse Analysis on SDGs 8 and 10 through the lens of the Post-Development approach

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Moa Bergsten; Saga Messering; [2024]
   Keywords : Development Discourse; Critical Discourse Analysis; Post-Development Theory; Agenda 2030;

   Abstract : Agenda 2030 has reached its half-way mark, making it a highly relevant topic to examine. A critical discourse analysis (CDA) is applied through this research to identify the underlying norms and values of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduced inequalities). READ MORE

5. 4. Gender-based violence in Yemen: An overview of Governmental and International actions : Examining gender-based violence in Yemen through Intersectionality and Horizontal Inequality and measures taken by relevant actors to address the situation

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Paniz Khosrowshahi; Isabella Nilsson; [2024]
   Keywords : Conflict; Gender-based violence; Intersectionality; Horizontal inequality;

   Abstract : Yemen is a conflict ridden country facing humanitarian issues as well as high levels of inequality, both due to the conflict itself but also the patriarchal hierarchy and customs that elevates men above women. The population of Yemen faces inequality in more than one way, however this study will be focusing on the recurring gender-based violence. READ MORE

6. 5. Are Distributional Variables Useful for Forecasting With the Phillips Curve?

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Elsa Rosengren; Pippa Johns; [2024]
   Keywords : Distributional Variables; Heterogeneous Agents; Inflation; Phillips Curve; Inequality;

   Abstract : Does information on the distribution of wealth and income help us forecast aggregate macroeconomic variables? In this thesis, we study how adding such distributional variables to a standard forecasting model affects the forecast accuracy, in the context of inflation forecasting. Using the simulated inflation forecasting approach of Atkeson and Ohanian (2001), we perform a horse race between a textbook NAIRU Phillips curve to an extension augmented with variables from the wealth and income distributions. READ MORE