Essays about: "traditional norms"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 185 essays containing the words traditional norms.
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1. “All we have is this beautiful place. But we don’t have the money”: The effect of foreign direct investment and global power structures on local female entrepreneurship in Coron Town, the Philippines
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the global South indicates both to create and obstruct local entrepreneurship opportunities in host countries. However, foreign business owners' large capitals, and global development policies encouraging FDI in the tourism industry play a significant role in this relation. READ MORE
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2. The Devil Wears (New) Prada
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE
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3. From Villains and Victims to “we have all the power”. How disability advocates are reclaiming their power and challenging norms on social media.
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema GenusAbstract : Disabled people have a long history of being excluded and treated as the “Other”, as well as being portrayed in films and on TV using negative tropes such as The Villain and The Victim. When one’s identity has been excluded or misrepresented in entertainment media, social media can also be used as a form of self-representation. READ MORE
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4. Between Masculinities: Japanese men in Sweden negotiating two gender structures
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : This qualitative study focuses on Japanese immigrant men living in Stockholm to explore their perceptions of masculinities and gender ideas after migrating to Sweden. Although economically advanced, Sweden and Japan are polar opposites in terms of gender norms and gender relations. READ MORE
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5. Perspectives on womanhood in rural America: A qualitative exploration of female identity within a Christian and republican context
University essay from Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : Equality between men and women in American society has been an ongoing struggle and debate for centuries. In some ways, the societal position of women has improved, e.g., in terms of gaining access to the labor market. READ MORE