Essays about: "gender, india"

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1. 6. Understanding the Effects of Non-Cognitive Skills and Gender Beliefs on Digital Skills: A Longitudinal and Comparative Study Across Four Developing Countries

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Simon Engdahl; Linnea Svanberg; [2021]
   Keywords : computer skills; internet skills; motivation and grit; socio-emotional competence; gender beliefs;

   Abstract : Recognizing the multitude of barriers to digital inclusion in developing countries, this study contributes fresh evidence on predictors of digital skills. Specifically, we examine the effects of non-cognitive skills, which in this paper consists of motivation and grit and socio-emotional competence, and gender beliefs on computer skills and internet skills. READ MORE

3. 7. Mind the gap: Gender dimensions in urban mobility - A case study investigating sustainable urban mobility of female public transport users in Delhi, India

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Samira Pfeiffer; [2021]
   Keywords : Sustainable mobility; Gender; Mobility; Urban space; Public transport; Delhi-India; Sustainable development; Urban feminist geography; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Mobility and public transport are crucial determinants of sustainable development in cities. Gender dimensions are overlooked in urban mobility, impacting female public transport users’ ability to move freely in urban Delhi, India. READ MORE

4. 8. Political reservations and women’s economic activity in India

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Linn Alexandersson; [2020-07-10]
   Keywords : Economic activity; India; social norms; political reservation; gender inequality; stereotypes; Panchayati Raj;

   Abstract : Gender equality is important for economic development. In this paper, I will investigate the relationship between women's political reservation in local governance in India and women's economic activity within the labour market. I will also examine how a change in the proportion of reserved women from 33% to 50% impact women’s economic activity. READ MORE

5. 9. Bridging the Gap between Formal and Informal Finance

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Heidi Uitto; [2020]
   Keywords : financial inclusion; propensity to save; informal finance; development; gender; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Financial inclusion, defined as access and usage of formal financial services, has several positive micro and macro-level socio-economic implications. Due to decades of vigorous policies aiming at lowering barriers to formal finance, 80 percent of Indians now own a bank account. However, there is a significant gap between account take up and usage. READ MORE

6. 10. Determinants of Intimate Partner SexualViolence against Women in India

   University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för hälsovetenskap

   Author : Madeleine Back; [2020]
   Keywords : gender-based violence; rural; socio-demographics; public health; sexual violence against women; urban;

   Abstract : Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) is a public health problem andprimarily affects women. Almost 30% of all women who have been in arelationship with a man, have experienced physical or sexual violence by theirpartner in their life. READ MORE