Essays about: "Socio-cultural norms"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 28 essays containing the words Socio-cultural norms.

  1. 11. "Are we keeping everyone safe from disasters?" A qualitative case study on how the IFRC promotes an intersectional understanding of gender within disaster risk reduction projects for resilience

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elin Boström; [2021]
    Keywords : Resilience; disaster risk reduction; intersectionality; gender; IFRC.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Following the increasing number of climatic shocks and disasters, the poor and most vulnerable are disproportionately affected as their already exposed situation becomes further worsened. The gendered impacts of climate disasters have demonstrated how women and girls vulnerable position is exacerbated in relation to existing socio-cultural norms and inequalities, making them one of the most vulnerable groups to disasters and climatic shocks. READ MORE

  3. 12. “What Is the 'Problem' Represented to Be?” - A thematic discourse analysis of six reports on the human rights abuses and lived effects of LGBTQIAP+ persons in Sri Lanka

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Clara Nishani Holm; [2021]
    Keywords : LGBTQIAP ; Sri Lanka; WPR; NGO reports; discourse; gender; sexual orientation; human rights; penal code; representation; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : NGOs are influential actors in world politics and development efforts. During the last decade increasing numbers of NGOs, international and national, have been reporting on the violations of the human rights of LGBTQIAP+ persons and the challenges these people face in their lives. READ MORE

  4. 13. Behavioral Insights into Personal Electronics Repair: Accelerating the Swedish Transition to a Circular Economy

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Mariana Lopez Davila; [2021]
    Keywords : repair; electrical and electronic equipment; theory of interpersonal behavior; circular economy; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sweden is actively seeking to scale up repair activities as part of its strategy to reduce waste, transition to a circular economy, and achieve zero net emissions by 2045. In the last couple of years, several new policies to promote consumer repairs have been adopted or proposed in Sweden. READ MORE

  5. 14. DIGITAL TEXTBOOKS IN THE ACTIVITY OF INSTRUCTION

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Martin Misgeld; [2020-11-17]
    Keywords : digital textbook; educational technology; activity theory; CHAT; instruction in mathematics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The study aims to understand the dynamics behind the teachers motive to use and not use digital textbooks in the activity instruction of mathematics. How are the motives influenced by the perceived dynamics created by the use of the textbooks? An understanding of this might serve to give perspective to the difficulties in implementing educational technology as well as being of help for policymakers, decisionmakers, producers and designers of tools. READ MORE

  6. 15. Masculinity and HIV The impact of men’s masculinities on risky behaviour in Umgungundlovu district, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Ronald Byaruhanga; [2020-01-31]
    Keywords : HIV and AIDS; Masculinity; Risky behaviour.;

    Abstract : This study aimed at exploring the relationship between masculinities and HIV and AIDS. In so doing, the study sought to provide a thorough understanding of whether specific masculine identities influence men to indulge in unsafe sexual practices in uMgungundlovu District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. READ MORE