Essays about: "Women’s movement"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 44 essays containing the words Women’s movement.
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1. #Feminism in a Non-Democratic Context : #Womanlifefreedom in Iran
University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : The Murder of Mahsa Amini Under the custody of moral Police caused a wave of protests against the mandatory hijab in Iran. The protests started with women's demands in the street and cyberspace under the feminist hashtag#Womanlifefreedom. READ MORE
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2. WE WILL NOT BE SILENCED : How International Actors Bolster Women’s Movements’ Push for Strong Gender Provisions
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : Gender provisions have the overarching goal of enhancing gender equality, however few peace agreements include strong gender provisions. The presence of strong gender provisions in ceasefire agreements has crucial implications in the immediate and post-conflict phase in improving women’s situation. READ MORE
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3. Identity Formation Among Young Women in Kenya : Balancing and Challenging Cultural Norms, Misogyny, and the Stigma of Feminism.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för genusvetenskapAbstract : This research delves into the lived experiences of young women in Kenya, who must navigate societal norms, gender bias, and the stigma surrounding feminism while forging their identities. The study is focused on identity formation, women's issues, feminism, stigma, and misogyny. READ MORE
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4. Women, Protest and Democracy:Analysing the Role of Women in Nonviolent Resistance Movements and Democratisation
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskningAbstract : This study aims to shed light on the gendered dynamics of nonviolent resistance and democratisation. Illuminating the role that women can play in the democratisation processes can help underline the importance of women's empowerment. READ MORE
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5. The power of Kurdish women - A discourse analysis of the Kurdish Women's Movement in Rojava
University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheterAbstract : The long-lasting tradition of women that tackles roles within the military in the Kurdish free- dom movement is now, in recent years, beheld for better or for worse. This thesis will im- merse into the Kurdish women's agency in the Kurdish Women's Movement and their work of change for a more democratized Rojava by examing the source material "Stateless democracy with the Kurdish movement" by Reneé In der Maur and Jonas Staal. READ MORE