Essays about: "Womens issues"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 69 essays containing the words Womens issues.

1. 11. Women, Urban Informality and Collective Resistance : A case study on the value of self-help groups for marginalised women in Mathare informal area, Nairobi

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Saale Kaubi; [2023]
   Keywords : self-help groups; marginalised women; informal settlements; urban growth; collective resistance; advancement of women; social capital; social network; Nairobi; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Rapid urban growth has brought along various social, economic, and environmental issues, including the expansion of informal settlements – deprived areas lacking proper housing, basic services, and safety. Informal areas, inequalities and exclusion are common features in Nairobi, where more than half of the population is residing in slums. READ MORE

3. 12. The Feminine Wasteland: Gender Roles and Women's Mental Health in Joan Didion's Run River and Play It As It Lays

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Engelska

   Author : Hanna Jyrinki; [2023]
   Keywords : Joan Didion; Run River; Play It As It Lays; Betty Friedan; The Feminine Mystique; Gender Roles; Languages and Literatures;

   Abstract : The American author and journalist Joan Didion was especially known for her non-fiction that pertinently described the culture she lived in, but her novels also offer a frank and realistic perspective on American society. In her two first novels Run River (1963) and Play It As It Lays (1970) Didion portrays the respective main characters, Lily Knight McClellan and Maria Wyeth, as fragile women who are failing to live up to the gender roles that were imposed on them. READ MORE

4. 13. Moving up the ladder: a mixed-method case study of barriers to gender diversity in leadership pipelines

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Isabelle Åkerström; Fabian Svanberg; [2023]
   Keywords : Gender diversity; leadership pipeline; talent management; self-career management; gender biases; career development; career concept model; diversity management; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : The underrepresentation of women in management has been extensively studied over the years. Although research proves the many benefits of gender-diverse teams, and many initiatives have been introduced to promote them, this still remains an issue today. READ MORE

5. 14. Empowerment on Western Terms? : A critical exploration of Nepalese women’s rights NGOs’ relations with international donors

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Annika Steele; [2023]
   Keywords : Nepal; feminism; NGOs; post-colonialism; global development; aid industry; civil society; women s rights; South Asia; aid efficiency; North-South relations;

   Abstract : In the last two decades, there has been a significant rise in women’s rights Non-Govermental Organizations (NGOs) in Nepal, working on issues ranging from economic and political empowerment to violence against women and discrimination. Most of these local NGOs rely on international funding to pursue their advocacy and project work. READ MORE

6. 15. 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 genusvetenskap

   Author : Gorety Oyoo; [2023]
   Keywords : Identity formation; Feminism; Misogyny; Women; Stigma; Kenya;

   Abstract : 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