Essays about: "equality discourses"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 67 essays containing the words equality discourses.

  1. 21. Examining Discourses of Women in Ground Close Combat : How the potential for gender equality in the British Armed Forces has been limited by the construction of gender differences.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Amelia Pulvertaft; [2020]
    Keywords : Military masculinities; male dominated organisations; British Armed Forces; Armed Forces; gender equality; female inclusion; homosociality; cohesion; women;

    Abstract : In 1997, 70% of British Armed Forces roles were opened to women. Women were still excluded from ground close combat (GCC) roles, where the primary purpose is to close in on and kill the enemy at short range, usually under 30 metres, using weaponry or hand to hand combat. READ MORE

  3. 22. Gender Equality as the Road to Development: The Effectiveness of Smart Economics and Gender Mainstreaming as Growth and Development Policies. A Comparative Analysis.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

    Author : Ruth Aernout; [2020]
    Keywords : Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Gender equality has been recognized as an important factor on the road to economic development. Smart Economics and Gender Mainstreaming are two gendered development discourses aiming to achieve economic development through reducing gender inequality. This study aims to assess to what extent these discourses have an impact on economic development. READ MORE

  4. 23. Sustainable human resources management : Constructed and negotiated by HR professionals

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Aliisa Uotila; [2020]
    Keywords : Sustainable Human Resources Management;

    Abstract : This present paper analyses how HR professionals construct and negotiate sustainable human resources management (HRM). The empirical data is collected through five interviews with six informants and in the Swedish working context. READ MORE

  5. 24. Menstrual Hygiene Management and Agenda-Setting Theory: A case study of the ‘Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill (2019)’

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

    Author : Zoë Quinney Smith; [2020]
    Keywords : Menstrual Hygiene Management; Agenda-Setting Theory; Period Poverty; Human rights; Stigma; Scotland;

    Abstract : Suitable Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) is necessary for the full enjoyment of human rights. In 2019, Scotland made history as the first country to take such a hands on approach to ensuring MHM, when it placed the ‘Period Products (Free Provision) (Scotland) Bill (2019)’ on its political agenda. READ MORE

  6. 25. Finding Fathers in Business : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Fatherhood Practices in the Swedish Business World

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Europastudier

    Author : Tora Åsling; [2020]
    Keywords : Paternity Leave; Gender; Masculinities; Transnational Business Masculinity; Critical Discourse Analysis; European Studies; Languages and Literatures;

    Abstract : This thesis sheds light on a particular group of men in Swedish society: fathers working in business. According to R.W. Connell’s theory, these men hold significant power as businesses become increasingly globalised. READ MORE