Essays about: "gender self"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 470 essays containing the words gender self.
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1. Gendered organization, gendered incentives?: A qualitative study examining how women in private equity perceive incentive systems
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansieringAbstract : This thesis examines the perceptions of incentives held by women in the male-dominated profession of private equity. It specifically explores gender differences related to incentives and investigates whether women perceive incentives to be structured in ways that disfavor the female gender. READ MORE
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2. The Paradox of Gender Equality and Female Entrepreneurship
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Title: The Paradox of Gender Equality and Female Entrepreneurship; A study seeking to elucidate the perceptions and value systems that underlie entrepreneurial activity among women in Sweden Seminar date: January 10th, 2024 Course: FEKH99, Bachelor Degree Project in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Business administration, Undergraduate level, 15 University Credit Points Authors: Stella Berlin, Emma Lisnell Advisor: Ziad El-Awad Keywords: Female entrepreneurship; Values; Attitude; Perceptions; Self-Efficacy Research question: How do the inherent value systems surrounding women in Sweden influence their intentions, decisions, and actions in the pursuit of entrepreneurship? Purpose: Extend existing research to provide a nuanced exploration of the value systems influencing Swedish women's perceptions, intentions, and engagement in entrepreneurship. Methodology: A qualitative multiple case study with a comparative element. READ MORE
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3. Social Gradients in Subjective Well-being during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Sweden
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : The COVID-19 pandemic prompted governments around the globe to employ various measures, such as social distancing and quarantine, to prevent its spread. The pandemic contributed to drastic changes in everyday life, through economic shocks, fear of the virus, morbidity, and mortality. READ MORE
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4. Cultural Clash and Gender Roles : Exploring the Quest for Equality in Jane Eyre and Things Fall Apart
University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)Abstract : The purpose of this essay is to analyze the intersectionality between themes of cultural clash and gender roles within the novels Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë and Things Fall Apart by Chinua Achebe, accentuating their common quest for equality. This essay offers a historical and cultural analysis, divulging the gender norms prevalent in Victorian England and pre-colonial Nigeria, serving as a backstage to the characters’ adaptations and struggles. READ MORE
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5. Empowering resettled middle Eastern refugees: Exploring information and communication technology for social inclusion, agency and well-being.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogikAbstract : Aim: This study aims to investigate the role of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in facilitating the social inclusion of resettled Middle Eastern refugees in Sweden. Through a capability approach lens, the research delves into the ways in which refugees utilize ICTs to enhance their agency, self-reliance, and overall well-being within their new societal context. READ MORE
