Essays about: "Doing gender"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 153 essays containing the words Doing gender.

1. 21. Is gender equality real or a vision? : A case study of Bangladesh and SDG 5 in relation to Steven Lukes's three dimensions of power.

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Madeleine Karlsson; [2022]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development Goals; Development; Gender equality; Steven Lukes; Power; Power dimensions;

   Abstract : In some aspect gender equality could be considered threatened by a growing backlash all around the world and without commitment to achieve what has been agreed so far it will continue to remain an unachievable goal. The objective of this research is to look into the fifth of the Sustainable Developmental Goals, which strives to promote gender equality and empowerment of women and girls. READ MORE

3. 22. The role of gender in mental health. A statistical analysis of the relationships between gender-related norms and mental health in a Swedish context.

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Ida Suni; [2022]
   Keywords : gender norms; mental health; wellbeing; multiple linear regression; gender inequalities; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Gender constitutes an important determinant of mental health. Previous research has pointed out the need to investigate and operationalize the concept of gender beyond two distinct categories to account for the social and relational aspects of gender that may influence mental health outcomes. READ MORE

4. 23. Defect intention : the specific challenges faced by women in open source that may predict (or influence) their intention to leave an open source software project/community

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för industriell ekonomi

   Author : Ivanna Altena; Georgi A. Markov; [2022]
   Keywords : Diversity; Equity; and Inclusion; Open source; Open source software; Women in Open Source; Defect intention; Intention to leave; Multiple regression.;

   Abstract : Background Open source is largely accepted as an important innovation driver in the technology industry. Even though inclusion and diversity is beneficial for the success of technology projects (including open source software projects), many statistics are pointing out that diversity in open source is even worse than in the technology sector in general. READ MORE

5. 24. Försvarsmakten – The force for everyone

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Jacob Holmberg; Alexander Balsom; [2022]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis aims to investigate and analyse Försvarsmakten's use of semiotic resources in their recruiting campaigns through a semiotic multimodal analysis. Försvarsmakten has been dominated by men for many years and now, in an attempt to change that, Försvarsmakten is targeting women to join the force. READ MORE

6. 25. How Extreme Sports make you a Better Person : A Qualitative Study of Women in Extreme Sports relating to the Concept of Self-Extension and Communication

   University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Angela Bikker; Melina Rebecca Fink; [2022]
   Keywords : extreme sports; women; risk perception; fear perception; self-extension; influence; motivation;

   Abstract : Background: Extreme sports are a men-dominated area within sports as most male participants seem to have a lower perception of risk. Over time many motives for doing extreme sports were found. However, the relationship between extreme sports and self-extension was never researched. READ MORE