Essays about: "gender balancing"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words gender balancing.

  1. 1. UNVEILING REALITIES: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES TO MAINTAIN A WORK BALANCE IN SWEDEN.

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Grace Macharia; [2024]
    Keywords : Gender equality policies; work-life balance; Sweden; Herzberg s Balance Theory; Feminist Theory; organizational culture; leadership; policy effectiveness; workplace dynamics; Scandinavia; intersectionality; qualitative research; thematic clusters; stigma; organizational practices.;

    Abstract : This qualitative study delves into the intricate relationship between gender equality policies and work-life balance in the Swedish professional landscape. Thematic analysis of narratives from four respondents reveals insights into "Perception of Gender Equality Policies," "Key Challenges in Balancing Career and Family Responsibilities," and "Organizational Practices and Cultures. READ MORE

  3. 2. Friend or Foe? : A study analyzing ideas held by the Sweden Democrats concerning LGBTQ+ topics

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ellen Breuer; [2023]
    Keywords : LGBTQ ; homonationalism; heteroactivism; populist radical right; the Sweden Democrats; analysis of ideas;

    Abstract : Given the tendency of Populist Radical Right (PRR) parties to form anti-LGBTQ+ claims, this thesis aims to understand how a PRR party operating in a context characterized by progressive values relates to LGBTQ+ topics in their political messages on social media. A single case study of the Sweden Democrats (SD) – an example of a PRR party operating in such a context – was conducted. READ MORE

  4. 3. Predicting Chronic Kidney Disease using a multimodal Machine Learning approach

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

    Author : Aakruti Mishra; Navaneeth Puthiyandi; [2023]
    Keywords : Chronic kidney disease; Multimodal approach; ROCKET; Random Forest; XGBoost; MIMIC-III database; Data imbalance; Temporal and static modalities; Soft voting;

    Abstract : Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a common and dangerous health condition that requires early detection and treatment to be effective. Current diagnostic methods are time-consuming and expensive. In this research, we hope to construct a predictive model for CKD utilizing a combination of time series and static variables for early detection of CKD. READ MORE

  5. 4. Paradise on Earth? : A study on the role of race in the lived experiences of Afro-Brazilians

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Rozalina-Phébe Hermés; [2023]
    Keywords : Afro-Brazilians; racial identity; postcolonialism; intersectionality; discrimination; Brazil;

    Abstract : This thesis delves into the experiences of Afro-Brazilian university students and graduates uncovering the challenges they face in the realms of education, work, and identity. Through semi-structured interviews with ten Afro-Brazilian women in São Paulo, I explore the complex interplay of race, gender, and social status, shedding light on the multifaceted nature of oppression. READ MORE

  6. 5. Identity Formation Among Young Women in Kenya : Balancing and Challenging Cultural Norms, Misogyny, and the Stigma of Feminism.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för genusvetenskap

    Author : Gorety Oyoo; [2023]
    Keywords : Identity formation; Feminism; Misogyny; Women; Stigma; Kenya;

    Abstract : This research delves into the lived experiences of young women in Kenya, who must navigate societal norms, gender bias, and the stigma surrounding feminism while forging their identities. The study is focused on identity formation, women's issues, feminism, stigma, and misogyny. READ MORE