Essays about: "gender-related"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 78 essays containing the word gender-related.

  1. 6. Capabilities in the shadows: An ethnographic study exploring the gendered implications of a solar electrification project in rural eastern Nepal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Elena Kleinhofer; [2023]
    Keywords : Solar Electrification; Nepal; Gender Studies; Empowerment; Capabilities; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Access to electricity is vital for rural development in the Global South, but its impact on local power dynamics, especially gender relations, remains underexplored. This thesis examines a solar electrification project in Eastern Nepal to uncover gender-related challenges in experiencing project benefits. READ MORE

  3. 7. 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

  4. 8. “You Know You Work in Tech When the Toilet Seat is Up” : An Investigation of Female Protégés Working in Swedish IT Organizations and How They Use Mentorship to Advance in Their Careers

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Sofia Lindström; Malin Bartoschek; [2023]
    Keywords : Mentor; Protégé; Females; Male-Dominated Industry; Career advancement; IT;

    Abstract : Background and Research Purpose: Women working in male-dominated environments face experiences that are unique. In Sweden the number of women working in the IT field grows, and so should the representation of female managers and female seniors. READ MORE

  5. 9. The role of household environment in omnivores transition to plant-based diet with a focus on gender as a center of interest

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Zahra Bak; Marcela Tomic; [2022-08-04]
    Keywords : Meat consumption; Plant-based diet; Household; Gender identity theory; Social identity theory;

    Abstract : For many years, increased meat consumption and its impact on the environment have been a focus of research. Likewise, gender has often been studied as one of the major barriers towards reducing meat consumption, which has often been associated with masculine characteristics. READ MORE

  6. 10. “Between Two Worlds” : The Racialisation of Femicides in German News Reports

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Lea Schwacke; [2022]
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    Abstract : Although femicide, the gender-related killing of females, is a phenomenon which cross-cuts societes and national borders, in European countries such as Germany, the news coverage of such cases differs according to whether victim and/or perpetrator are ascribed to belong to the 'majority society' or to 'migrant', in particular Muslim-marked, communities. This thesis aims to contribute to the discussion on femicide in connection with cultural racism by conducting a Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) to examine the representation of two recent femicide cases in four German newspapers. READ MORE