Essays about: "Women’s Political Participation"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 32 essays containing the words Women’s Political Participation.

  1. 6. Awakening Egyptian Women’s Conscience - A critical discourse analysis : Doria Shafiq’s writings in Bint an-Nīl 1948-1956, from a postcolonial perspective

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien-, Mellanöstern- och Turkietstudier

    Author : Leonora Haag; [2021]
    Keywords : Feminist movement; Egypt; Doria Shafiq; Critical Discourse Analysis; Feminist Postcolonial theory; Bint al-Nīl; nationalism; identity; representation; Eurocentrism; essentialisation;

    Abstract : This research gives an academic perspective on eleven articles written by Doria Shafiq and published in Bint an-Nīl 1948-1956, where the ideological undertones of her feminist discourse were critically examined. The purpose of this qualitative analysis was to study how Shafiq, in an Egyptian context, discussed the contemporary women's societal participation and status, but also which ideological values and conceptions were prominent in her articles. READ MORE

  3. 7. Empowerment for Whom? Evaluating Women's Empowerment under Indigenous Self-Governance in Oaxaca, Mexico

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

    Author : Hugo De Geer Wikner; Klara Gullström; [2021]
    Keywords : Development; Governance; Gender Equality; Customary Law; Empowerment;

    Abstract : Recognising indigenous people's rights has been a priority for Latin American countries since the late 1990s. Yet, a legal recognition of their self-governance has been controversial as they are argued to contrast with liberal values of gender equality. READ MORE

  4. 8. Women do not wear pink in Latin America : A study of the Pink Tide’s controversial legacy in gender equality in South America

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nordiska Latinamerikainstitutet

    Author : Marisa Payva; [2021]
    Keywords : Pink Tide; Gender Gap; South America; Maternity leave; Parental leave;

    Abstract : The possibility to earn a living and support a family independently is still a utopia for many women all around the world. Many organizations are constantly fighting for awareness of these issues and strive for an improvement in women’s economic equality. READ MORE

  5. 9. Political reservations and women’s economic activity in India

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linn Alexandersson; [2020-07-10]
    Keywords : Economic activity; India; social norms; political reservation; gender inequality; stereotypes; Panchayati Raj;

    Abstract : Gender equality is important for economic development. In this paper, I will investigate the relationship between women's political reservation in local governance in India and women's economic activity within the labour market. I will also examine how a change in the proportion of reserved women from 33% to 50% impact women’s economic activity. READ MORE

  6. 10. Gender Roles in Peace Building Processes in Fragile States : A Case Study: Women’s Participation in Peace Building in Somalia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Awil Abdi Qubane; [2020]
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    Abstract : Women's participation in peacebuilding processes was greatly increased through 1325 resolution on women, peace, and security whereby all actors involved in the peacebuilding processes were recommended to increase their participation in all the United Nations Peace and Security efforts. The role of women in peacebuilding and reconciliation through their major contribution to peacebuilding participation process in different countries. READ MORE