Essays about: "gender equality"

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  1. 1. CHOOSING POLICY OVER VALENCE - A conjoint experiment on vote choice

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Josefine Magnusson; [2021-02-12]
    Keywords : vote choice; trade-offs; valence politics; spatial politics; conjoint experiment;

    Abstract : In a representative democracy elections constitute the main channel for individuals to express their will. In each election voters are typically asked to make a single choice on the basis of multiple political preferences. The nature of this process entails that some voters need to choose between preferences. READ MORE

  3. 2. Why do female entrepreneurs decide to exit their ventures? : A qualitative study on the entrepreneurial exit decisions of female entrepreneurs in Sweden.

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

    Author : christa keza; Isabella Larsson; [2021]
    Keywords : Female entrepreneurship; entrepreneurial process; entrepreneurial exit;

    Abstract : There are fewer female entrepreneurs than their male counterparts worldwide. This disparity persists even in countries like Sweden with the highest gender equality index scores and therefore presumed to be more gender equal. Moreover, women are underrepresented in the entrepreneurship literature. READ MORE

  4. 3. The role of gender equality on rural women development in agriculture : case study: koperative duhinge ikigori kanjongo “KODIKA”, Nyamasheke district, Rwanda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Christella Mukakalisa; [2021]
    Keywords : gender equality; rural women development; agriculture;

    Abstract : Gender is as a contract in society regulating the relations between men and women. But Gender equality is referred to as equal rights, roles and responsibilities for men and women. It is a crucial element in sustainable development, and it is considered as human rights. READ MORE

  5. 4. 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

  6. 5. What is the 'Problem' with Gender in Afghanistan? A discourse analysis of the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan in Afghanistan (2015-2022)

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sara Friman; [2021]
    Keywords : WPS; UNSCR1325; NAP; Afghanistan; gender; women; WPR; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to critically investigate the discourses of gender present in the National Action Plan of Afghanistan (2015-2022), asking how the ‘problem of gender’ is conceptualised and problematised in the policy. This is done through Carol Bacchi’s theoretical and methodological ’What’s the problem represented to be?’ (WPR) – approach which aims to analyse policy through identifying problem representations. READ MORE