Essays about: "Connell"

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  1. 1. Two Extreme Positions – A Gender Studies Approach to Homosexuality in Islam

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för litteratur, idéhistoria och religion

    Author : Alberto Ramos Vicario; [2023-08-15]
    Keywords : homosexuality; fatwa; Islam; homophobia; story of Lot; redescription;

    Abstract : In this thesis I compare two anti-gay fatwas by the Muslim scholar Muhammad Saalih al-Munajjid with the book Homosexuality in Islam by Scott Siraj al-Haqq Kugle, who is a professor at Emory University. The aim is to analyze how al-Munajjid and Kugle use the story of Lot in order to unpack and present two divergent readings of homosexuality. READ MORE

  3. 2. Working with Mentors in Violence Prevention: The experiences and understandings of professionals

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Meron Temesgen; [2023-02-08]
    Keywords : Mentors in Violence Prevention MVP ; Youth; Social Norms; Hegemonic Masculinity; Bridging and Bonding;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and analyse the understanding the professionals’, who work with youth at one of the schools where Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) was implemented, have of their work. Particular emphasis was made on the professionals’ own positioning in relation to the gender theoretical starting points and structural perspective of the MVP-programme. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Self-improvement Project : A theoretical analysis on self-discipline & hegemonic masculinity

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Felldin Svensson; Lina Hallberger; [2023]
    Keywords : Self-improvement; discourse; discipline; hegemonic masculinity; transnational business masculinity;

    Abstract : While the idea of self-help has historically been associated with women the growing popularity of online self-improvement groups has attracted both sexes. The growing popularity of people like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate - who speak of the importance of self-improvement alongside anti-feminist rhetoric - within the Manosphere online community also shows a trend of self-improvement moving towards a male audience. READ MORE

  5. 4. An evaluation of the Janzen-Connell hypothesis for a dry tropical forest in Guinea-Bissau

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Petya Petrowa Kirjazow; [2023]
    Keywords : Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : The Janzen–Connell hypothesis states that seedling survival increases with distance from the parent tree, which promotes regular spacing of species within a forest and thus biodiversity. Very few studies have tested this hypothesis in tropical Africa. READ MORE

  6. 5. The Time was Ripe: Women’s Movements’ Break-throughs in the Colombian Peace Agreement

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Ellen Birging; Elin Hansson Huber; [2023]
    Keywords : Colombia; gender inclusion; peace agreement; positive peace; hegemonic masculinity; ripeness; women’s mobilization.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In 2016 a historic peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia – People’s Army (FARC) was signed, putting an end to a conflict that lasted over 50 years. This agreement was the world’s very first gender-inclusive peace accord, meaning that they included women in the peace process and recognized how they are particularly subjected to war and conflict. READ MORE