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1. 1. Gender dimension in the informal trade networks in the ECOWAS region: the case of the Nana Benz

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Gloria Sánchez Sánchez; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This research focuses on the determinants of participation in informal trade and firms for women in West Africa using the example of the Nana Benz in Togo as a case study. Women have been involved in informal trade for centuries, yet their role tends to be overlooked due to gender inequalities. READ MORE

3. 2. The Interplay between Sharia and Gender Equality : A Comparative Study of Women’s Rights in Divorce Regulations in Iraq and Tunisia

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Saba Abdali; [2023]
   Keywords : Iraq; Tunisia; divorce; human rights; women s rights; Sharia; gender equality; Islam; Irak; Tunisien; skilsmässa; islam; sharia; jämställdhet;

   Abstract : In the Middle East and North Africa region, many family laws are based on Sharia principles, where different interpretations of Sharia result in varying implications for human rights. This study explores the impact of divorce regulations in the personal status laws of Iraq and Tunisia on women’s rights. READ MORE

4. 3. Context-Specific Peace Education Initiatives within local communities in Western Cape, South Africa: Lessons from Ubuntu

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Martina Lastikova; [2023]
   Keywords : adaptive peacebuilding; context-specific peace education; ubuntu philosophy; social cohesion; social capital;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the role of context-specific peace education initiatives in promoting social cohesion in the Western Cape, South Africa, with an emphasis on drawing lessons from the philosophy of Ubuntu. Against the backdrop of South Africa's colonial, apartheid and post-apartheid historical and social significance, including issues of social cohesion, the study addresses the country's complex socio-political dynamics and ongoing challenges in fostering unity and inclusivity. READ MORE

5. 4. Tunisia’s Gender Digital Divide: A Case Study of Tunisia’s Gender Gap in Internet Usage and the Role of Demographic and Socioeconomic Factors

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Ellen Löfgren; [2022]
   Keywords : Gender digital divide; MENA; ICTs; gender equality; digital transformation; internet; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Today, the digital transformation provides new avenues for women’s empowerment. Information and communication technologies (ICTs), including the internet, can contribute to greater gender equality by enabling everyone access to the same online resources and opportunities. READ MORE

6. 5. "Factors Affecting Women's Participation in Politics: A ComparativeStudy of Kenya, Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda"

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Irambona Chouchou Lyliane; [2022]
   Keywords : Constitution; Quotas; Factors; Women s political participation.;

   Abstract : This paper is a non-experimental descriptive comparative study of factors that affectwomen's representation in politics at the national level and also covers four countries: Kenya,Rwanda, South Africa, and Uganda. The study's primary purpose was to examine andunderstand factors within each case that affect women's political participation at the nationallevel based on why in some countries, women's political participation is seen as the leader inadvocating for gender equality. READ MORE