Essays about: "what is patriarchy"

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  1. 21. Men, Machos and Masculinity – A Qualitative Study on how Bolivian Women’s Organizations Approach Gender and Masculinities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Charlotte Pedersen; [2020]
    Keywords : feminism; indigeneity; masculinity norms; hegemonic masculinity; patriarchy; gender equality; machismo; decolonial feminism; new masculinities; Bolivia.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper examines understandings of gender with an emphasis on masculinities among Bolivian feminist and women´s organizations. The specific aim has been to find out to what extent their understandings of gender include masculinities, and if so, what are their agendas and political positionings in relation to their work with men and boys. READ MORE

  3. 22. Plant-based diets, planet power, and the patriarchy: A study on food and identity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Ellen Andersson; Louise Bonnevier; [2020]
    Keywords : Social anthropology; sustainability; plant-based; identity; naturalness; ethical values; gender stereotypes; communication; consumption; globalization.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Much research has been done on the sustainability of food consumption in the science sphere, but the research on social sustainability and plant-based diets are lacking in anthropology. This thesis aims to investigate how cultural perceptions affect what we choose to eat and if these perceptions can be challenged for the sake of sustainability. READ MORE

  4. 23. The Role of Iranian Men in Women's Anti-Compulsory Hijab Movement

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Nadia Tariqi; [2020]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Abstract After the 1979 Islamic revolution in Iran, there were several changes in the status of women's rights. Some of these new changes disregarded the freedom of the people, regardless of gender, like freedom of expression, writing, religion, etc. But in some cases, they were only against the women's individual rights and freedoms. READ MORE

  5. 24. Plant-based diets, planet power, and the patriarchy: A study on food and identity

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Louise Bonnevier; Ellen Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : Social anthropology; sustainability; plant-based; identity; naturalness; ethical values; gender stereotypes; communication; consumption; globalization.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Much research has been done on the sustainability of food consumption in the science sphere, but the research on social sustainability and plant-based diets are lacking in anthropology. This thesis aims to investigate how cultural perceptions affect what we choose to eat and if these perceptions can be challenged for the sake of sustainability. READ MORE

  6. 25. Honour-based violence and help-providers in Finland - What are the help providers doing to help women of colour seeking help and how do they conceptualize other important collaborators?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Forum för genusvetenskap och jämställdhet

    Author : Fairuz Muthana; [2019]
    Keywords : : honour-based violence; multi-theoretical aspect; othering; racial ignorance; patriarchy; gender; help-provider; negligence; culture; human rights discourse; intersectionality;

    Abstract : Although Finland is deemed to be a female-friendly country, it has been criticized for the inability to eradicate violence committed specifically against women. According to the Finnish League for Human Rights, – who work closely with immigrant women suffering from honour-based violence, which is the type of violence focused on in this paper – Finnish social workers nor police are well equipped to deal with women suffering from honour-based violence. READ MORE