Essays about: "the study of taboo"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 51 essays containing the words the study of taboo.

  1. 1. Menstrual rights are human rights - a qualitative study about period poverty among homeless Roma in Stockholm

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Britta Dohmen; Britta Dohmen; [2023-11-03]
    Keywords : period poverty; menstruation; vulnerable EU citizens; Roma; Stockholm; feminism;

    Abstract : In the past decade, period poverty has gained more attention in international research. However, in Sweden the issue is still neglected which results in a complete absence of scientific research. Period poverty is not exclusively a phenomenon in low-income countries but is present around the globe. READ MORE

  3. 2. “Can you check me?” : A phenomenological study on the experience of menstruating at school in the Swedish context

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Eira Nylander; [2023]
    Keywords : menstrual equity; menstruation; stigma; taboo; school; stockholm; solidarity; embodiment;

    Abstract : The topic of menstruation has gained traction in the last couple of decades amongst critical menstruation scholars and feminist theorists, but it was not until 2015 (“The Year of the Period”) that the topic of menstruation entered mainstream conversations, and policymakers across the globe started taking tangible steps towards menstrual equity. Yet, there is little sociological work done on menstruation, an experience that is still shrouded in stigma and taboo in many cultures. READ MORE

  4. 3. En analys av en ekosystemtjänstanalysmetod : genom yrkesverksammas upplevelser

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Petter Lindh; [2023]
    Keywords : c o city; ekosystemtjänstanalys; hållbar utveckling; kompromissande;

    Abstract : Allt eftersom fler människor flyttar från landsbygd till städer får städerna större betydelse för den hållbara utvecklingens framtid, men att nå hållbara städer är ett konfliktfyllt arbete. Ett sätt att minska dessa konflikter och nå den hållbara staden är genom arbete med ekosystemtjänster, men även i detta arbete kan det behöva göras kompromisser. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Abortion Debate in Brazil : An analysis of 11 articles related to the abortion debate in Brazil, focusing on the correlation between religious beliefs, especially Catholicism and Evangelicalism, and opposition to abortion legalization.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Paulina Aanmoen; [2023]
    Keywords : Abortion Debate; Reproductive Rights; Catholicism; Evangelicalism; Brazil; Legalization;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the abortion debate in Brazil within the context of Catholic and Evangelical belief systems. Using a systematic literature review and thematic content analysis, the primary objective is to illuminate the intersection of religion and the often taboo topic of abortion. READ MORE

  6. 5. Be Proud of Your Menstruation! A case study of commodity feminist discourse in mainland China.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Yiyun Zhu; [2022]
    Keywords : Menstruation; Femvertising; Regional adaption; Orientalism; Critical Discourse Analysis CDA ; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Adopting a critical discourse analysis approach, this study presents a case study around the “Menstruation should not be hidden” campaign launched by the Swedish brand, Libresse, in the Chinese market. With the aim to explore how does the brand strategically use female empowering discourse to construct new meanings of menstruation for a regional market, and the socio-cultural factors involved. READ MORE