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1. 1. Female Representation and Development : A case study of the gender-sensitive developmental outcomes of female representation in the Rwandan parliament

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Anna Kylili; [2018]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to examine the relation between women’s representation and gender-sensitive development, or women-friendly issues. This is done through a case study of Rwanda, a country that has faced rapid development and increase in women representatives in parliament which makes the country unique and useful for this study. READ MORE

3. 2. The Rojava Revolution: Kurdish women’s reclaim of citizenship in a stateless context

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Sanna Ghotbi; [2016-09-28]
   Keywords : Rojava; Kurdish women’s movement; reclaiming citizenship; gender justice;

   Abstract : The Kurds have historically been subjected to structural forms of oppression such as being denied the right to land, their language, culture, political participation or even a passport and social security number. Within this process the Kurdish women’s marginalisation has been doubled as they have been subjected to patriarchal laws, restricting their rights. READ MORE

4. 3. From food scarcity to obese children the rapid transformation of health and food consumption in Spain

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

   Author : Camilla Hoff-Jörgensen; [2013]
   Keywords : Social anthropology; Spain; parents; food; lifestyle; child obesity; modernization; body symbol; psych-somatic; interpretation; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Spain has one of the highest rates of childhood obesity in the world in 2012. This study asks, why, through studying, which food environment some Spanish parents create for their children. It studies the historical perspective of resources of food and the image of body and health this interpretatively has generated. READ MORE

5. 4. Sourdough - The Stories Beyond Flour, Water and Salt

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Sanna Gustafsson; Amelie Engstrand; [2012]
   Keywords : Consumer Identity Projects; Foodies; Authenticity; Distinction; Gender; Sourdough; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Thesis purpose: In order to contribute to Consumer Culture Theory, as well as critical dimensions in the foodie literature namely authenticity, democracy/distinction and gender, the study’s aim is to explore how discourses and socio-cultural meanings underlie identity constructions in the specific sourdough culture. Theoretical framework: As no research addresses the sourdough phenomenon directly, we combine related literature domains to build up a comprehensive framework for the study. READ MORE

6. 5. Women and political participation A minor field study of the political culture in Colombia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Annika Stjernquist; [2011]
   Keywords : women; political participation; public private; political culture; Colombia; congress; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : Since the elections of 2010 there are 14 per cent women in the Colombian congress - a remarkably low number in comparison with several other countries in Latin America where quotas of allocation are common. Decades of armed conflict might give a hint of why gender progress has been slow in Colombia, but at the same time as stereotyped gender roles are highly dominating, women are in no sense passive actors in the public sphere. READ MORE