Essays about: "Gender in Planning"

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1. 1. Perception of urban blue-green infrastructure during winter in Gothenburg

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Mikaela Torell; [2023-08-17]
   Keywords : perception; greenery; water; urban environment; recreation;

   Abstract : Life in urban settlements is often associated with insufficient physical activity and continuous stress. By implementing blue-green infrastructure (BGI) consisting of parks, trees, ponds, and rain gardens, amongst others, recreational values can be provided for the residents. READ MORE

3. 2. PERCEPTION OF URBAN TREES AND THEIR ECOSYSTEM SERVICES

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet / Institutionen för biologi och miljövetenskap

   Author : Emma Dalros Sköld; [2023-08-03]
   Keywords : perceptions; tree preferences; urban trees; ecosystem services;

   Abstract : Global urbanization is one of the most wide-ranging, irreversible, and rapid land-use changes in modern history. Natural elements, such as trees, should be incorporated into cities to produce sustainable urban environments. READ MORE

4. 3. The Effects of Programming, Communication, and Equality on Contraceptive Uptake

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Christie Basson; [2023]
   Keywords : Demography; contraceptives; family planning; fertility; sub-Saharan Africa; Uganda; Kenya; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper aims to better understand how contraceptive uptake is influenced by both individual and environmental factors, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa, by comparing Uganda and Kenya as examples of different policy environments. Implementing a literature review and statistical regression, this paper analyses how various factors (including indicators of gender equality, family planning exposure, and socioeconomic and -demographic status) influence differences in female and male use of family planning methods. READ MORE

5. 4. 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. 5. Understanding Access to Clean Cooking Fuels in Kenya

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Manuel Enrique Salas Salazar; [2023]
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   Abstract : Adoption of clean cooking fuels is conditioned by factors known as barriers and enablers, which characterize the decision-making environment of a household. Access to clean cooking is a target part of the Sustainable Development Goals, yet it currently stands at 19.5% in Kenya. READ MORE