Essays about: "women career"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 149 essays containing the words women career.

  1. 21. The lived experience of female leaders navigating a profession they love : A perspective of gender equality in the male-dominated film industry in Sweden

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Lowisa Johmår; [2023]
    Keywords : Gender; Swedish film industry; male dominance; equality; gendered organizations; female rivalry; outdated gender stereotyping; coping strategies; freelancing;

    Abstract : This study examines through an equality lens, the lived experiences of nine female leaders in the male-dominated film industry in Sweden. The aim was to explore how women perceived equality in their workplace, their perception of the issue, and the coping strategies used by these women. READ MORE

  3. 22. A Qualitative Study Exploring the Role of Formal Networks on the Career Advancement of Female Leaders : Insights from the Technology Sector

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Sanna Johansson; Sofia Wictorin; [2023]
    Keywords : Networks; women-only networks; formal networks; female career advancement;

    Abstract : The underrepresentation of female executives is a well studied phenomenon, despite this awareness, the Swedish labor market continues to be characterized by segregation on its hierarchical positions, where females who aspire for executive roles, do not reach the same career advancement as males. When trying to find answers to female underrepresentation in executive roles, evidence points to a shortage of networks that are deemed appropriate for such career advancement. READ MORE

  4. 23. Gender, Diplomacy and Symbolic Representation

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sara Anderson; [2022-06-20]
    Keywords : Middle East; gender; women; diplomacy; ambassadors; symbolic representation;

    Abstract : For many diplomats, an appointment as ambassador is the highlight of a career, yet women are underrepresented in these career-making appointments. In addition, most existing research on contemporary diplomacy often lacks a gender-sensitive lens and typically focuses on diplomats from the West. READ MORE

  5. 24. The impact of social cognitive career factors on Swedish technology field students – a comparative study.

    University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola

    Author : Izabela Cierechowicz; Vera Iliescu; [2022]
    Keywords : Social Cognitive Career Theory; Self-efficacy; Interest; Outcome Expectations; Gender;

    Abstract : Technology field industry is lacking a presence of women as in most cases, men have the control on the top management positions. The problem is well-known globally. The gender mixed teams tend to perform better as different ways of thinking allow them to make better business decisions. READ MORE

  6. 25. It still matters : Inequality within Swedish information and communication workplaces for people of minority backgrounds.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Sibel Kara; [2022]
    Keywords : Discrimination; Racism; Inequality; Power; Information Communication;

    Abstract : It is not unexpected that the field of information and communication has come under critique for falling short on delivering on their promises surrounding equality. It is an unfortunate irony that the people working closest as messengers between organizations and the public do not represent the society to which they communicate, especially so in a Swedish context. READ MORE