Essays about: "Social Inequality"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 505 essays containing the words Social Inequality.

  1. 1. Unpacking the Agenda 2030 Puzzle : A Critical Discourse Analysis on SDGs 8 and 10 through the lens of the Post-Development approach

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Moa Bergsten; Saga Messering; [2024]
    Keywords : Development Discourse; Critical Discourse Analysis; Post-Development Theory; Agenda 2030;

    Abstract : Agenda 2030 has reached its half-way mark, making it a highly relevant topic to examine. A critical discourse analysis (CDA) is applied through this research to identify the underlying norms and values of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), 8 (decent work and economic growth) and 10 (reduced inequalities). READ MORE

  3. 2. Gender-based violence in Yemen: An overview of Governmental and International actions : Examining gender-based violence in Yemen through Intersectionality and Horizontal Inequality and measures taken by relevant actors to address the situation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Paniz Khosrowshahi; Isabella Nilsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Conflict; Gender-based violence; Intersectionality; Horizontal inequality;

    Abstract : Yemen is a conflict ridden country facing humanitarian issues as well as high levels of inequality, both due to the conflict itself but also the patriarchal hierarchy and customs that elevates men above women. The population of Yemen faces inequality in more than one way, however this study will be focusing on the recurring gender-based violence. READ MORE

  4. 3. Unequal Seats, Unsteady Trust : Inequality of Representation and Confidence in Parliament in Bicameral Systems

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Steven Hemingway; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : The number of countries with bicameral systems declined enormously throughout the 20th century, as countries like Sweden and Denmark abolished their upper houses, and numerous other countries weakened the formal powers of their upper chambers. Existing research suggests that legitimacy is a critical factor in the survival of bicameralism, but scholarship on legitimacy in bicameral systems is limited. READ MORE

  5. 4. Dreams, hope and future; An anthropological study about poverty and future plans among of vulnerable youth in Cape Town

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Gustav Carlsson; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : Hope; Social mobility; Capital; Social suffering; Temporality; Potentiality;

    Abstract : This thesis is a result of Minor Field Studies (MFS) carried out in Cape Town, South Africa and funded by the Swedish public authority SIDA - Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. South Africa struggles with poverty and has the greatest inequality in the world. READ MORE

  6. 5. Who Deserves to Be Included? Diffraction of Diversity and Inclusion in Swedish International Organizations

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Kanae Wada; [2023-08-21]
    Keywords : Diversity; Inclusion; Diversity management; Differences; Neoliberalism;

    Abstract : My thesis explores how diffraction on D&I is created by the entanglement of the nature of institution (institutional will and wall) and dissemination of neoliberal rationality, and how it perpetuates power relations that creates inequality and exclusion. I will explore this through critical discourse and intersectionality analysis thereby aiming to offer suggestions to improve diversity and inclusion (D&I) work at the Swedish organizations. READ MORE