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1. 16. We don’t sit and talk about this. : Exploring menarche and menstrual experiences of Primary Teachers in Catalonia and Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

   Author : Marina Saladrigas Clemente; [2023]
   Keywords : Teachers; Menstruation; Menarche; Experiences; Sweden; Catalonia; Spain; Menstrual Etiquette; Institutional Non-Acceptance; Pollution Theory; Development Theory of Embodiment.;

   Abstract : We don’t sit and talk about this, aims at quite the opposite. While societies such as the Catalan and Swedish have become more gender equal and seem to advance towards being more welcoming for menstruating bodies, there are still many discomforts and oppressions related to the menstrual experience. READ MORE

3. 17. Exploring Nisu Culture: Unveiling the Complexities of the Female Gaze in Chinese Fan Communities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

   Author : Zihuai Zheng; [2023]
   Keywords : Nisu culture; female gaze; fandom culture; gender; Chinese women; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research paper delves into the realm of Nisu culture, an emerging fan subculture that has gained significant popularity among Chinese women in recent years. By examining the perspectives of Nisu fans and their engagement within the Nisu fan community, this study aims to present a comprehensive and authentic depiction of this cultural phenomenon. READ MORE

4. 18. Weathering Climate Uncertainty - A case study on factors influencing the use of Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) by smallholder farmers in Tattaguine District, Senegal

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

   Author : Johannes Kurt Becker; [2023]
   Keywords : Tattaguine; Senegal; WCIS use; Livelihood assets; Innovation adoption; Traditional forecasting systems; Gender; Gender norms; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research investigates how Weather and Climate Information Services (WCIS) have been used by farmers in the Tattaguine district of Senegal, where rainfed agriculture faces challenges due to increasing climate variability. The study employed qualitative methods, including structured interviews, key informant interviews, and a focus group discussion. READ MORE

5. 19. From Word To Action. : A Study on Accountability and Gender- Sensitivity in UNICEF & PlanInternational WASH Programs

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Olivia Aspinge Gilbert; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This paper investigates UNICEF and Plan International's internal consistency regarding what extent they are implementing water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) projects with gender sensitivity. UNICEF and Plan International are under scrutiny due to their influence in humanitarianism and their stated dedication to eradicating gender disparities within WASH; are they accountable towards their objectives? This topic is of great importance due to the role water, sanitation and hygiene play in girls' development, safety, health, and equality. READ MORE

6. 20. Media: Where the Voices of the Local and the Diaspora Meet : Women-led Protests in Iran from September 2022 to March 2023

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Stefanie Mitchell; [2023]
   Keywords : Mahsa Amini; Iran; Protests; 2023; Rights; Hijab; Diaspora; Unity;

   Abstract : This degree project focuses on the representation and intersection of the voice of the Iranian local and the voice of the diaspora in international media, exploring the ‘unity’ of the local and the diaspora as put forth by media during the 2022 protests in Iran.  The death of Jinha Mahsa Amini, a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman in police custody made international news headlines on 16 September 2022 and quickly became a transnational social movement for change against the repression of women in Iran. READ MORE