Essays about: "Women Issues"

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  1. 6. Under the radar; The forgotten narrative of young women with adhd

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sofia Mellström; [2023-09-27]
    Keywords : adhd; Feminism; stigma; neuro-divergency; gender theory; social capital; belongingness;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the voices of an often forgotten narrative of young women with adhd. Through this, I aim to create awareness, spread knowledge and give voices to these women. Previous studies have largely been based on boys with adhd, which has shaped the general perception of the diagnosis. READ MORE

  3. 7. ”CEDAW IS OUR HOLY TEXT, OUR HOLY BOOK” Combating gender-based violence in a de facto state: The case of Iraqi Kurdistan

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Såma Salih; [2023-08-31]
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    Abstract : The Kurdistan region in Iraq, also known as KRI, has gained semi-independence over the decades and is today recognized in the Iraqi constitution as an autonomous part of the federal country. While still belonging to Iraq, it has been declared that the KRI performs better than its parent state in terms of security, stability and promoting international norms such as gender equality. READ MORE

  4. 8. UNDERSTANDING THE RELIGION AND GENDER EQUALITY CONTROVERSY Why does the Christian protestant- Lutheran church clash with the promotion of gender equality? An explorative study of Tanzania family law.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Monge Aminiel Mnzava; [2023-06-20]
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    Abstract : Gender equality is a well-studied topic, but we have not understood to a sufficient extent how religion interacts with notions of gender equality, especially from an elite perspective. That is why this research aims first, to understand how the Protestant – Lutheran Church conceptualizes gender equality. READ MORE

  5. 9. WHY WOMEN’S DESCRIPTIVE REPRESENTATION DOES NOT LEAD TO SUBSTANTIVE REPRESENTATION: An interview study of women politician’s perceptions of hindrances for political inclusion in Bolivia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Felicia Granlund; [2023-01-30]
    Keywords : Substantive representation; Women; Hindrances; Informal institutions; Bolivia;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study is to understand why a high descriptive representation does not result in a high substantive representation. The theory of politics of presence (Phillips, 1995) suggests that there should be a link between descriptive and substantive representation. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Decline of Women's Rights : A Case Study About Women's Rights in Afghanistan

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Clara Lindvall; [2023]
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    Abstract : Women all around the world struggle with issues related to gender equality and the patriarchy in many different ways. The women of Afghanistan are one of the groups of women most affected by misogynistic regimes and informal institutions. READ MORE