Essays about: "engaging men and boys"

Found 5 essays containing the words engaging men and boys.

1. 1. Men, Machos and Masculinity – A Qualitative Study on how Bolivian Women’s Organizations Approach Gender and Masculinities

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Charlotte Pedersen; [2020]
   Keywords : feminism; indigeneity; masculinity norms; hegemonic masculinity; patriarchy; gender equality; machismo; decolonial feminism; new masculinities; Bolivia.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This paper examines understandings of gender with an emphasis on masculinities among Bolivian feminist and women´s organizations. The specific aim has been to find out to what extent their understandings of gender include masculinities, and if so, what are their agendas and political positionings in relation to their work with men and boys. READ MORE

3. 2. Preventing Gender-Based Violence Post Disasters : Building the capacity of humanitarian actors in the Philippines to engage with men and boys to reduce the risks of perpetration of violence

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Jenny Molin; [2018]
   Keywords : gender-based violence; prevention; engaging men and boys; masculinities; humanitarian action; disasters; the Philippines;

   Abstract : Gender based violence (GBV) is a global public health issue and a major feature in humanitarian emergencies. However, the phenomenon is not inevitable and can be predicted and prevented. READ MORE

4. 3. Engaging men and boys in the struggle to end violence against women : A study on how men and boys are engaged in the issue of violence against women in Mauritius

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi

   Author : Marika Holappa; Shqipe Ismaili; [2015]
   Keywords : Violence against women;

   Abstract : This thesis looked deeper into the subject of engaging men and boys in the issue of violence against women in Mauritius. The aim of the study was to investigate what methods were used to engage men and boys in the subject, as well as the challenges faced when working to engage men and boys in the subject of violence against women, and lastly if there is any new innovative strategies that could develop the area of engaging men and boys towards decreasing violence against women. READ MORE

5. 4. Dog bite incidence and associated risk factors : a cross-sectional study on school children in Tamil Nadu

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Biomedical Sciences and Veterinary Public Health

   Author : Dinah Seligsohn; [2014]
   Keywords : dog bite; incidence; risk factors; Tamil Dadu;

   Abstract : Dog bites pose a threat to public health globally and can lead to infection, disfigurement, incapacity, post-traumatic stress syndrome and even death. In geographical areas where rabies is endemic, bites from infected dogs account for over 90% of the human rabies cases. READ MORE

6. 5. Boy and Girl Talk : A sociolinguistic study of international high school students' turn-taking patterns from a gender perspective

   University essay from Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

   Author : Johan Thornberg; [2011]
   Keywords : English; Sociolinguistics; Conversation Analysis; Gender;

   Abstract :  The aspect of gender and language has been thoroughly studied by sociolinguists. Research has however mainly focused on adults. READ MORE