Essays about: "Gender based violence"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 242 essays containing the words Gender based violence.

1. 11. Killing women, making headlines : Exploring the representation of femicide in Chilean online news media

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Valentina Bravo Jara; [2023]
   Keywords : News reporting; Femicide; Gender-based violence; Feminist Discourse Analysis; Chile; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Femicide is the lethal form of gender-based violence (GBV) and is a reflection of our unequal societies and power relations between women and men. This present study is investigating how femicide is represented in the online news media with the argument that it has the ability to shape and form the perceptions and understanding of femicide in the public debate, hence either contributing or counteracting its existence. READ MORE

3. 12. ACHIEVING GENDER-JUST PROGRAMMES: A CASE STUDY ON SOUTH AFRICA’S TRUTH AND RECONCILIATION COMMISSION

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Laura-Lee Gillion; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The aim of this paper is to research how transitional justice programmes have to this day inadequately addressed gender-based violence by specifically examining the overall framework of South Africa’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) in its goal towards reconciliation as a case study. To gain a thorough analysis on how its framework impacted its inclusion of women’s experiences of conflict and how it could have worked towards having a more transformative effect on the lives of black women in South Africa. READ MORE

4. 13. The Modern Gender Gap? A comparative analysis of young men´s and women’s views on national security

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Fanny Johansson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : When examining individuals' perspectives on political issues, gender appears to be a crucial indicator. Political issues are viewed differently by men and women, according to previous research. Data from previous research also show that men and women have different perspectives on national security. READ MORE

5. 14. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

   Author : Sara Sandefeldt; [2023]
   Keywords : Urban planning; Bogotá; Colombia; safety; urban design; urban spaces; women; gender; fear Stadsplanering; trygghet; publika rum; kvinnor; kön; rädsla; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Many cities around the world are facing the same challenges when it comes to the ability for women to move around and feel safe in public spaces. For women, using public spaces entails fear of sexual violence and of being attacked, which forces them to always be vigilant and reduces their quality of life. READ MORE

6. 15. I did what is needed because for me it's important : How humanitarian managers perceive and experience their responsibilities with regards to managing risks of sexual violence

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

   Author : Caroline Paoli; [2023]
   Keywords : safeguarding; sexual violence; humanitarian; aid sector; NGO; managers; victim; survivor; vulnerability; situated knowledge;

   Abstract : Since 2018 and what is referred to as the “Oxfam scandal” it seems that the practices around the prevention of sexual violence in the aid sector have evolved but it is difficult to estimate how much has changed. This research focuses on the specific point of view of managers in aid organizations. READ MORE