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  1. 1. Feminist citizen media in India : A study of media strategies and feminist approaches in India of today

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

    Author : Helena Boman Brodie; [2016]
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    Abstract : This thesis is a qualitative analysis of conceptions of identity, media strategies and the work practices of six Indian feminist citizen media organizations. The main actors of these organizations have been interviewed to add knowledge regarding the complex character and phenomena of the feminist citizen media outlets working to raise awareness of gender equality in India. READ MORE

  3. 2. "Everything is because of my husband"

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Annika Skogar; [2013]
    Keywords : Political Representation; Voting behaviour; Women; India; Citizenship; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The political participation of women is an important indicator of the degree of gender equality in certain country. In India, which is often referred to as the world’s largest democracy, the national parliament consists of only 11 % women. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Impact of a Quota System on Women’s Empowerment - A field study in West Bengal, India

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Joakim Persson; [2009]
    Keywords : empowerment; Leadership; India; women; power; local; democracy; panchayat; West; Bengal; Economics; econometrics; economic theory; economic systems; economic policy; Nationalekonomi; ekonometri; ekonomisk teori; ekonomiska system; ekonomisk politik; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Women’s empowerment is thought to be one of the main issues when talking about gender equality, economic growth and poverty in the academic world today. In India many states are using a reservation bill to ensure women’s participation in the political decision-making at local level. READ MORE

  5. 4. Women and Democracy in India

    University essay from Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Jenny Gleisner; [2007]
    Keywords : Social Anthropology; women; democracy; democratic rights; education; gender equality; India; Socialantropologi; kvinnor; demokrati; demokratiska rättigheter; utbildning; jämställdhet; Indien;

    Abstract : The purpose of the thesis is to present how twelve women from different segments of society define democracy and how they experience democracy in their daily life. Through meetings and interviews I wanted to learn what these women consider democracy in India to be, how they recognise democracy and rights associated with democracy in their daily lives and how they reflect upon gender equality in relation to democracy. READ MORE