Essays about: "gender training"

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  1. 1. 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 specialpedagogik

    Author : Elham Salesi; [2023-10-31]
    Keywords : information and communication technology; social inclusion; refugees; capability approach; well-being; agency;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. Intercultural (mis)communication in Swedish Workplaces from the Perspective of Brazilian Employees

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för språk och litteraturer

    Author : Ana Paula Viera de Carvalho; [2023-08-10]
    Keywords : Intercultural Communication; Politeness Strategies; Brazilian Employees; Swedish Workplaces; Power Distance; Masculinity Femininity.;

    Abstract : This study explores politeness and linguistic strategies in intercultural workplace communication in Sweden from the perspective of Brazilian white-collar employees. Employing Brown and Levinson's (1987) politeness framework and Hofstede's (2001; 2011) dimensions of Power Distance and Masculinity/Femininity. READ MORE

  4. 3. Working with Mentors in Violence Prevention: The experiences and understandings of professionals

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Meron Temesgen; [2023-02-08]
    Keywords : Mentors in Violence Prevention MVP ; Youth; Social Norms; Hegemonic Masculinity; Bridging and Bonding;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences and analyse the understanding the professionals’, who work with youth at one of the schools where Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) was implemented, have of their work. Particular emphasis was made on the professionals’ own positioning in relation to the gender theoretical starting points and structural perspective of the MVP-programme. READ MORE

  5. 4. Self-determined motivation in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu practitioners: gender, age and competition experience differences

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för idrottsvetenskap (ID)

    Author : Panagiotis Doinakis; [2023]
    Keywords : Combat sports; SMS-6; Flow; Social climate; Martial arts;

    Abstract : Martial arts (MA) and combat sports (CS) demand significant physical, mental, and emotional engagement in both training and competition. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), known for its intricate mastery requirements, operates within a performance-oriented climate where unmet goals can lead to diminished interest. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gender Bias in Machine Learning : The Effect of Using Female Versus Male Audio When Classifying Emotions in Speech Using Machine Learning

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Julia Adler; Klara Folke; [2023]
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    Abstract : To avoid discrimination between the genders and to improve the performance of machine learning, it is important to evaluate how different test data can impact how accurate machine learning models can be. This study investigates if the distribution between women and men in the training data affects how accurately different machine learning models can classify emotions used in the speaker’s tone of voice. READ MORE