Essays about: "Allyship"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 essays containing the word Allyship.

  1. 1. BODY NORMATIVITY AND THE HYPER(IN)VISIBILITY OF ABJECT BODIES Living with Oppression in the Body Liberation Movement

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kristin Binder; [2023-04-06]
    Keywords : Hyper in visibility; body normativity; oppression; intersectionality; transgender; disability; fatness; body liberation movement; resistance;

    Abstract : In feminist studies that attempt to theorize embodiment, fat bodies have largely been ignored and excluded from research even though scientific knowledge on weight-based stigma and discrimination shows the importance of studying fatphobia as a system of oppression. Hence, this thesis provides an analysis on the lived experience of fat bodies in relation to body normativity and visibility politics. READ MORE

  3. 2. Activism, Ads & Allyship: A Quantitative Study on Corporate Social Activism Communication and its effects on Consumers

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Disha Monga; Vaaruni Venkatesh; [2023]
    Keywords : corporate socio-political activism; brand activism; woke-washing; CSA advertising; consumer-brand alignment;

    Abstract : This thesis identifies three distinct ways in which brands communicate their socio-political activism stance. Further it analyses the effect of these types of Corporate Socio-Political Advocacy (CSA) communication on consumer perceptions and intentions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Are Female Networks Strong When They Stand Alone? : The female perspective of male allies 

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Malin Gavlefors; Isabella Larm; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender Equality and Inequality; Social Identity; Female Networks; Allyship;

    Abstract : Background: The implementation of female networks is a recognized organizational tool to support similar social identities receiving marginalization, such as women. Still, gender inequalities seem to persist, and the effectiveness of these networks is questioned. READ MORE

  5. 4. 'Men-streaming' Disaster Risk Reduction : A qualitative study on male engagement in the context of Disaster Risk Reduction

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Agnes Blomqvist; [2022]
    Keywords : gender; gender policy; men; male engagement; men-streaming; disasters; disaster risk reduction; The Swedish Civil Contingencies Agency;

    Abstract : Incorporating gender into disasters and Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) is important given women’s and men’s different needs, vulnerabilities, capacities and roles in the context of disasters. Male engagement or ‘men-streaming’ has gained increased attention in research on gender and development, yet it has been overlooked in the field of DRR. READ MORE

  6. 5. From Conversation to Action : Perceptions and Practices of Allyship in aSwedish Workplace Context

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

    Author : Laksana Baskaran; Emelie Jin; [2021]
    Keywords : Allyship; Diversity Management; D I; Global Organizations; Workplace Allyship; Training; Discrimination; Cross-cultural DM; Sweden; United States; Allyship; Diversity management; Mångfald och Inkludering; Globala organisationer; Utbildning; Diskriminering; Tvärkulturell DM; Sverige; USA;

    Abstract : Motivated by laws and regulations, moral grounds or the potential business advantages a more diverse workforce might bring, Diversity Management has become an ubiquitous part of organizational practices. Still, minorities are regularly exposed to social and structural discrimination at their workplaces. READ MORE