Essays about: "Transgender rights"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 28 essays containing the words Transgender rights.

  1. 1. Surveying the thoughts of Japanese people on its LGBT people

    University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och lärande

    Author : Vaila Venla Kullberg; [2023]
    Keywords : LGBTQ; lesbian; gay; bisexual; transgender; rural and urban; case study; Japan;

    Abstract : Japan is known for being one of the most urbanized countries in the world, with bustling urbancities, with high rates of education and economic development, as stated in reports showcased by international organizations such as the OECD. Despite these indicators for high development, Japan has been reported to be lacking in the legal rights and treatment of sexual and gender minorities, this may be suprising for some as urban environments are often thought of as safe spaces for these groups of people. READ MORE

  3. 2. Who is “woman”? : A Discourse Analysis of IOC Transgender Recommendations that are Governing Women Bodies in Elite Sport

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Nada Parcina; [2023]
    Keywords : transgender; transwomen; International Olympic Committee; IOC transgender policies;

    Abstract : Abstract: The world of sport is a world of sex segregation. This is true both for the elite sport and for amateur sport. Only a handful of sport disciplines defy this norm. Historically, this segregation had roots in discrimination, sexism and chauvinism. READ MORE

  4. 3. A third legal gender in Sweden? Recognition, alternatives, and the question of human rights for non-binary and intersex individuals in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Hedvig Mio Ahlström; [2023]
    Keywords : human rights; gender; sex; binary; liberal inclusion; queer; non-binary; intersex; third legal gender; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Under de senaste åren har transrättighetsrörelsen fått ökad spridning och uppmärksamhet både inom den queera rörelsen och i västvärlden och i media överlag. Debatter om att implementera ett tredje juridiskt kön för de personer som inte vill vara registrerade som man eller kvinna, och för personer födda med tvetydiga primära eller sekundära könsorgan, har ökat och nya policys implementeras i olika länder och stater runt om i världen. READ MORE

  5. 4. The limits of Gender Autonomy - A Qualitative Analysis of Icelandic self-determination of legal gender and the Experiences of Trans, Queer, and Non-Binary Individuals

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Erica Brodén; [2023]
    Keywords : Transgender; non-binary; queer; self-determination of legal gender; third legal gender; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Since 2019, Icelanders can self-determine their legal gender. A third “neutral” option was also added. However, formulations in the Act allow only one self-determined change (Act on Gender Autonomy, 2019). READ MORE

  6. 5. Gender-based Discrimination in France, the Claimed State of Human Rights? : An Analysis of Gender-based Discrimination in the Application of French Legislation

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Elise Marie Rouzier; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender-based discrimination; women; transgender; Feminist Jurisprudence Theory; French legislation;

    Abstract : This thesis focuses on gender-based discrimination in the application of French legislation. Discrimination is a major principle of Human Rights. Women and gender minorities, although they are subjected to discrimination, are protected by international treaties and conventions against it. READ MORE