Essays about: "female education"

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  1. 1. The Experiences of Filipino Immigrant Women - Adjusting to Life in Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Melanie Hietala Sadian; [2021]
    Keywords : Female immigrants; Acculturation; Intersectionality; Sweden; Philippines; Discrimination; Integration;

    Abstract : Female immigration is getting more and more common because of globalization and the rising demand for female workers. Women's experiences of integration often have its foundations in officials', authorities', and society's perspective, which is why it is vital to get a deeper understanding of the women's personal experiences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Introducing women's political representation as an explanatory variable for aid utilization : An analysis of the influence of women's political representation on the utilization of foreign assistance

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ruth Björklöv; [2021]
    Keywords : Women ́s political representation; foreign aid; government expenditure; healthcare expenditure; education expenditure; military expenditure;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how women's political representation influences foreign aid utilization. While recent contributions show that the impact of foreign aid is highly dependent on the recipient government, there is still limited research on the relationship between women's political representation and aid utilization. READ MORE

  4. 3. Female representation and public spending : Investigating female representation as a determinant of local expenditure patterns

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Clara Lundgren; [2021]
    Keywords : Female representation; Local public spending; Gender; Panel data;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis is to investigate if the share of women in the municipality board affects the municipalities spending patterns. The study is based on the assumption that women as a group have particular needs, interest and concerns, and when represented, the political decision making will be affected. READ MORE

  5. 4. A quantitative study to assess the knowledge and reasons of smoking among young people in Sweden.

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för hälsa och välfärd

    Author : Jaswinderjit Kaur; [2021]
    Keywords : Smoking; Reasons; Young people; Sweden;

    Abstract : ABSTRACT   ADDICTION IS A SPECIAL KIND OF HELL. IT TAKES THE SOUL OF THE ADDICT   AND BREAKS THE HEARTS OF EVERYONE WHO LOVES THEM” Research problem: A quantitative study to assess the knowledge and reasons of Smoking among young people in Sweden       The aim of the study is to assess the reasons for smoking among young people in Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 5. Fear of Failure in Swedish 9th Grade Students and its effect on their decision to study STEM : A quantitative study

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kemi och biomedicin (KOB)

    Author : Melanie Büchele de Montes; [2021]
    Keywords : Imposter phenomenon; STEM attrition; Gender; gymnasieval;

    Abstract : Sweden faces a recruitment problem in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). It has been suggested that imposter phenomenon, a feeling of fraudulence and inability to internalize success, may be the reason why many individuals, especially women, leave STEM fields. READ MORE