Essays about: "tokenism theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words tokenism theory.

  1. 1. PUNK FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF THE SECOND SEX; An anthropological study of gender roles and gender equality in the Swedish punk scene in 2023

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Agnes Jansson; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : feminism; gender; punk; female musicians; tokenism; homosociality;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates female punk musicians’ experiences of the punk scene in Sweden, focusing on the construction of gender and gender roles among bands of the genre in 2023, as well as the treatment of the minority of female musicians. According to my participants’ beliefs, I also point towards what can still be done to improve gender equality in the Swedish punk scene. READ MORE

  3. 2. Board diversity, an unsolvable problem? : A comprehensive study about Swedish and Danish listed companies on how board diversification affects a performance measure.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för nationalekonomi och statistik (NS)

    Author : Jonathan Nagy; Oscar Gustavsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender quotas; Sweden; Denmark; Tokenism; Research and Development; Earnings per share volatility; Growth in earnings per share volatility; Diversity; Board of directors; Fraction of women; EU directive 2022 2381 ; Könskvotering; Sverige; Danmark; Tokenism; Forskning och utveckling; Vinst per aktie volatilitet; Tillväxt i vinst per aktie volatilitet; Mångfald; Styrelse; Andel av kvinnor; EU-direktiv 2022 2381 ;

    Abstract : On the surface, Sweden and Denmark are two similar countries, but behind the closed boardroom doors, things look different. These two countries have chosen different approaches to achieving their goals and the diversification within the boards differs markedly. READ MORE

  4. 3. Gender-based differences among financial analysts - A case study on equity research analysts in Sweden

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

    Author : Marcela Pinto; Jesper Jordan; [2022]
    Keywords : Sell-side Analyst; Gendered Organizations; Accounting Professions; Working Environment; Minority Theory;

    Abstract : The world of finance has traditionally been a sector showcasing an unequal gender distribution, where men have been the dominating party. Within this financial realm, Equity Research Analysts in Sweden exhibit an exceptionally uneven gender distribution. READ MORE

  5. 4. Emancipation Through Participation: A Case Study

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Van Zyl Spies; [2020]
    Keywords : participatory development; CBNRM; stakeholder engagement; emancipation approach; systems approach;

    Abstract : Over the past few decades there has been a concerted effort in southern Africa forcommunity based natural resource management (CBNRM) programs. The generalpremise behind CBNRM allows local communities to be empowered to utilize theirsurrounding natural resources to facilitate socio-economic growth. READ MORE

  6. 5. Opposites Attract: Experimental evidence on the effects of gender in venture capitalists' investment decision-making

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Marianne Österlund; Niklas Ersson; [2019]
    Keywords : Venture Capital; Entrepreneurship; Gender; Homophily; Tokenism;

    Abstract : Female founders are known to raise less venture funding than their male counterparts. The conventional argument is that an increase of women in investment committees would increase the capital allocated to female founders. However, the female venture capitalists' willingness to invest in female founders remain untested. READ MORE