Essays about: "Discrimination"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 1057 essays containing the word Discrimination.

  1. 11. 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. 12. A qualitative study on Invisible Racism, Racial Bias and Inequality among Afro-Swedish Healthcare Workers in Sweden

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Jennifer Nnopuechi; [2023-02-09]
    Keywords : Labor market; Afro-Swedes; Invisible Racism; Bias; Heath Care; Sweden; Identity;

    Abstract : For many years, migration and racialization has formed a central theme widely discussed in our world today. The central notion of difference; vis-à-vis what is not seen, that is, absence of a certain element portray a huge standing in issues of race in recent times. READ MORE

  4. 13. Hindrance the women are facing in the fisheries sector : A Case study in Mwanza, Tanzania 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Samira Issa; [2023]
    Keywords : Women’s empowerment; NGO; gender and fisheries; Mwanza; Tanzania;

    Abstract : Women’s involvement in the fishing sector has been overlooked. The underlying cause of many global conflicts is a lack of access to natural resources. For that reason, it is important to empower women in natural resources. Empowering women to work leads to better growth in third-world countries. READ MORE

  5. 14. Modulating Depth Map Features to Estimate 3D Human Pose via Multi-Task Variational Autoencoders

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Kobe Moerman; [2023]
    Keywords : 3D pose estimation; Joint landmarks; Variational autoencoder; Multi-task model; Loss discrimination; Latent-space modulation; Depth map; 3D-positionsuppskattning; Gemensamma landmärken; Variationell autoencoder; Multitask-modell; Förlustdiskriminering; Latent-space-modulering; Djupkarta;

    Abstract : Human pose estimation (HPE) constitutes a fundamental problem within the domain of computer vision, finding applications in diverse fields like motion analysis and human-computer interaction. This paper introduces innovative methodologies aimed at enhancing the accuracy and robustness of 3D joint estimation. READ MORE

  6. 15. Persons With Disabilities and the Right of Access to the Built Environment in Zambia: : A Socio-legal Case Study of the Regulatory Framework for Designing the Built Environment.

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

    Author : Nicholas Kaponda; [2023]
    Keywords : Disabilities rights; indirect discrimination; Built Environment; Transformative Equality;

    Abstract : Zambia has ratified vital international conventions that promote the rights of PWDs and domesticated some of them in various legislatures and policies. However, access to the built environment for PWDs does not seem to be improving. READ MORE