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1. 1. 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

3. 2. Mapping the Geography of Women's Fear: Exploring Risks, Safety, and Empowerment in Solo Travel Experiences

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

   Author : Irene Burdisso; [2024]
   Keywords : female travellers; solo travellers; feminism; safety; risks;

   Abstract : This thesis explores women's travel experiences through the lens of feminist theories, focusing on women's safety during travel. It examines how gender norms and patriarchal system may affect women’s mobility and interactions with other cultures, all while being firmly rooted in a variety of feminist viewpoints. READ MORE

4. 3. Why Educating Girls Is More Important? : Human Capital, Human Rights and Capability approaches to the Importance of Girls’ Education

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Sineka Jayasundara; [2023]
   Keywords : Girls’ education; human capital; human rights; capabilities; development agencies; critical discourse analysis; what is the problem represented;

   Abstract : Girls’ education is one of the main attributes that contribute to the development of a nation and society. The purpose of this thesis is to investigate how the girls’ education is discursively constructed by the development agencies promoting girls’ education. READ MORE

5. 4. FISCAL POLICY AND GENDER INEQUALITY : A CASE OF AGRICULTURE SECTOR IN NIGERIA

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Nationalekonomi

   Author : Adetutu O Emmanuel; [2023]
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   Abstract : Over the years governmental efforts to resolve the issues of gender inequality particularly in the developing countries appear to be less significant, and some scholars have identified this failing as the bane of economic growth and development in such countries. It is argued that the consequences which stems from discrimination against women who constitute about 70% of agricultural labor market in Nigeria and their low empowerment in Nigeria's agriculture sector led to the overall low productivity in the country's agriculture sector. READ MORE

6. 5. The Interplay between Sharia and Gender Equality : A Comparative Study of Women’s Rights in Divorce Regulations in Iraq and Tunisia

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Saba Abdali; [2023]
   Keywords : Iraq; Tunisia; divorce; human rights; women s rights; Sharia; gender equality; Islam; Irak; Tunisien; skilsmässa; islam; sharia; jämställdhet;

   Abstract : In the Middle East and North Africa region, many family laws are based on Sharia principles, where different interpretations of Sharia result in varying implications for human rights. This study explores the impact of divorce regulations in the personal status laws of Iraq and Tunisia on women’s rights. READ MORE