Essays about: "women career"

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  1. 16. Paradise on Earth? : A study on the role of race in the lived experiences of Afro-Brazilians

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Rozalina-Phébe Hermés; [2023]
    Keywords : Afro-Brazilians; racial identity; postcolonialism; intersectionality; discrimination; Brazil;

    Abstract : This thesis delves into the experiences of Afro-Brazilian university students and graduates uncovering the challenges they face in the realms of education, work, and identity. Through semi-structured interviews with ten Afro-Brazilian women in São Paulo, I explore the complex interplay of race, gender, and social status, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of oppression. READ MORE

  3. 17. The Effects of Impostor Syndrome on Swedish Women in Leadership Positions

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Kajsa Eriksson; Emelie Persson; Emma Stenkil; [2023]
    Keywords : Impostor Syndrome; Impostor Phenomenon; Female Career Progression; Female Leadership; Barriers; Enablers;

    Abstract : The purpose of this qualitative research was to acknowledge the gap in literature concerning the relationship between female leadership in a Swedish context with impostor syndrome. The focus was on analyzing whether impostor syndrome has an impact on the career progression of female leaders and how organizations can either exacerbate or mitigate the effects of suffering from impostor syndrome in the workplace. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Feminine Wasteland: Gender Roles and Women's Mental Health in Joan Didion's Run River and Play It As It Lays

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

    Author : Hanna Jyrinki; [2023]
    Keywords : Joan Didion; Run River; Play It As It Lays; Betty Friedan; The Feminine Mystique; Gender Roles; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : The American author and journalist Joan Didion was especially known for her non-fiction that pertinently described the culture she lived in, but her novels also offer a frank and realistic perspective on American society. In her two first novels Run River (1963) and Play It As It Lays (1970) Didion portrays the respective main characters, Lily Knight McClellan and Maria Wyeth, as fragile women who are failing to live up to the gender roles that were imposed on them. READ MORE

  5. 19. Moving up the ladder: a mixed-method case study of barriers to gender diversity in leadership pipelines

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Åkerström; Fabian Svanberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender diversity; leadership pipeline; talent management; self-career management; gender biases; career development; career concept model; diversity management; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : The underrepresentation of women in management has been extensively studied over the years. Although research proves the many benefits of gender-diverse teams, and many initiatives have been introduced to promote them, this still remains an issue today. READ MORE

  6. 20. “You Know You Work in Tech When the Toilet Seat is Up” : An Investigation of Female Protégés Working in Swedish IT Organizations and How They Use Mentorship to Advance in Their Careers

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Lindström; Malin Bartoschek; [2023]
    Keywords : Mentor; Protégé; Females; Male-Dominated Industry; Career advancement; IT;

    Abstract : Background and Research Purpose: Women working in male-dominated environments face experiences that are unique. In Sweden the number of women working in the IT field grows, and so should the representation of female managers and female seniors. READ MORE