Essays about: "division of roles"
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1. “I Just Hated Being a Mother” : Stories of Czech Women who Experienced Motherhood Regrets
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för temaAbstract : This thesis explores the experiences of women - mothers who regret having children. In mainstream society, it is assumed that mothers find their roles fulfilling and it makes them happy despite possible hardships. The topic of maternal regrets is not discussed enough, it is still a taboo. READ MORE
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2. Enabling a sustainable transition of a waterborne transport system : By identifying essential aspects and actors
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : In light of the emerging consequences of climate change, there is a need for a sustainable transition of the marine sector, including waterborne transport systems, towards implementation of fossil free fuels and technologies. The thesis limits its scope to solely include passenger ferries that are suitable for calm waters and often operates on shorter distances, which are often incorporated in a public transport system and/or archipelago traffic. READ MORE
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3. Gender Norms, Temporal Flexibility, and Talent Misallocation
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : To what extent do unequal gender roles in the household affect aggregate outputs when there is temporal inflexibility in the labor market? Following Goldin (2014) and Erosa et al. (2022)'s narrative of how disproportionate rewards to long hours create a source of distortion in the labor market, we explore the aggregate effects of gender differences exacerbated by nonlinear wage structures through a static model calibrated on US labor force data. READ MORE
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4. Homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh : women’s contribution to sustainable local food system and security
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : This thesis presents qualitative research to explore women’s contribution to sustainable food systems and security through homestead gardening in rural Bangladesh. In rural Bangladesh, women frequently undertake homestead gardening, a traditional and widespread practice of producing different vegetables and rearing domestic animals in a small plot of land beside their house. READ MORE
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5. Improving Product - Service Development Processes in Traditional Manufacturing Firms : A Case Study of a Swedish Manufacturing Firm
University essay from KTH/Maskinkonstruktion (Inst.)Abstract : Manufacturing companies have begun developing Product Service Systems to provide customers with enhanced product-service offerings. Transitioning to a service-oriented development process allows companies to restructure risks, responsibilities, and costs normally associated with owning products. READ MORE