Essays about: "Female Participation"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 223 essays containing the words Female Participation.

  1. 16. What is a “good” forest? : a case study from Nepal to understand local women’s values for people-centred restoration

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Tina Jahn; [2023]
    Keywords : people-centred restoration; forest restoration; community-based forest management; community forestry; social inclusion; gender inclusion; equity; livelihood benefits; participation;

    Abstract : Restoration is seen as a key strategy to counteract global issues of the climate crisis, deforestation, and land degradation. However, restoration initiatives are being criticised for failing to consider social and political dimensions, leading to negative effects on ecosystems and people. READ MORE

  3. 17. Transforming Heterotopia : Exploring how Women Danmei Fans Explore Gender, Build Community, and Circumvent Censorship

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Medier och kommunikation

    Author : Xinwen Hu; [2023]
    Keywords : Danmei fandom; Chinese subculture; fanfiction; Censorship; Cultural studies;

    Abstract : Danmei fandom is a subcultural community of young women in China. In the context of strict online censorship in China, they engage in the practices of writing, sharing, and reading Danmei fanfic, which is fan secondary works that focuses on the romantic relationship between male characters in media content and popular culture productions. READ MORE

  4. 18. 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

  5. 19. CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN’S LABOR MARKET PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PERU - A qualitative study of gender norms and class conditions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / / Institutionen för sociologi och arbetsvetenskap

    Author : Matilda Andersson; Minna Risberg; [2022-10-14]
    Keywords : Peru; gender inequality; labor market; education; class;

    Abstract : Aim:The aim of the study is to gain an in-depth understanding of women's possibilities, obstacles and pathways to employment in Peru through educational opportunities. Theory: Theories used for analysis of the collected empirical material are feminist theory, gender segregation, hidden work, class, and Bourdieu’s theory of capital. READ MORE

  6. 20. Influential factors of experiential outdoor consumption - A qualitative study investigating the experiences and perceptions of experiential outdoor consumers

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Josefin Holst-Norén; [2022-09-13]
    Keywords : Experiential consumption; Experiential outdoor consumption; Well-being; Theory of planned behaviour TPB ; Consumer behaviour; Materialism;

    Abstract : Researchers agree on the harm materialistic values and consumption have on consumers’ well-being in society today (Black, 2010; Goldsmith & Clark, 2012; Isenhour & Black, 2010; Muñiz-Velázquez et al., 2017; Pieters, 2013; Richins, 2017; Shrum et al., 2013; Van Boven & Gilovich, 2003). READ MORE