Essays about: "horizontal and vertical segregation"

Found 5 essays containing the words horizontal and vertical segregation.

1. 1. Gender Equality in Higher Education : A Comparative study of Sweden and India

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Dhiviya Janoris; Paula Prela; [2019]
   Keywords : Gender Equality; Individual level; Interactional level; Macro level; University of Gävle; Patrician College;

   Abstract : ABSTRACT   Title: Gender Equality in Higher Education- Comparative study in Sweden and India Level: Final assignment for Master’s Degree in Business Administration Authors: Dhiviya Janoris and Paula Prela Supervisor: Maria Fregidou-Malama Examiner: Daniella Fjellström Date: May 2019   Aim: The aim of this study is to understand gender equality in higher education in two different countries, Sweden and India. Method: The study uses a qualitative study method and a constructivism approach. READ MORE

3. 2. Women's political representation in the Philippines : A study about gender equality in the government of the Philippines

   University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för vård, arbetsliv och välfärd

   Author : Sara Souad Lundgren; Vaida Petrosiute; [2017]
   Keywords : gender equality in politics; women’s political representation; horizontal and vertical segregation;

   Abstract : The purpose of the thesis is to understand and analyze the present situation of gender equality in politics in the Philippines, investigate women's opportunities to be politically active and to exercise political influence. Finally find out if there is a difference in horizontal and vertical positions between women's and men's representation in politics and investigate further possibilities and problems that might be associated with women's political representation in the Philippines. READ MORE

4. 3. The Precarious Case of Female Representation: A Single Case Study of Female Political Representation in Lund’s Municipality

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Baharan Raoufi Kolachayeh; [2016]
   Keywords : Female representation; the precariat; the politics of presence; social representation; labour market; local governments; female-dominate sectors; equal allocation of power; Lund’s municipality.; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The thesis proceeds from Sweden’s first gender equality sub-goal; Equal Division of Power and Influence, in order to investigate how the political power is divided between the sexes within local committees in Skåne and in Lund. Political commitments at local level should be carried out alongside labour or other occupation; and thus the overall aim of the thesis is to investigate if labour market mechanisms affect women’s representation in local governments. READ MORE

5. 4. Are EPZs potential labour traps for women?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Lovisa Hägglund; [2013]
   Keywords : Comparative advantages; export-oriented growth; globalization; industrialization; foreign investment; labour; gender; inequality; segregation; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : Developing countries have since the 1960´s implemented export oriented strategies to benefit their global trade. Export Processing Zones (EPZ) are one of the most established trade instruments. Through time the zones have developed into more complex industries. READ MORE

6. 5. GENDER INEQUALITY IN THE GLOBAL LABOR MARKET: A CASE STUDY ON BANGLADESHI FEMALE IMMIGRANTS IN LONDON

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Shafiqul Islam; [2012]
   Keywords : Gender Inequality; Labor Market; Globalization; Feminization of Employment; Neoliberal Economy; United Kingdom; Bangladesh; Migration; Bangladeshi Female Immigrant; Sex Segregation of Labor; Patriarchy; Masculinity; Public and Private Sphere.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The thesis aims to explore and understand gender inequality that exists in the global labour market in general and for the Bangladeshi female immigrants in particular. It emphasises feminization of employment in relation to state-market-family relations. READ MORE