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1. Gendered Language in English Job Advertisements and the Perception of Potential Applicants within Electrical and Electronic Engineering in Sweden
University essay from Mälardalens universitet/Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikationAbstract : This mixed-method study investigates the use of masculine and feminine-coded words (i.e., words associated with gender stereotypes) in English job advertisements in Sweden, focusing on the male-dominated Electronic and Electric engineering field in Sweden (SCB, 2022). READ MORE
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2. 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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3. The impact of female entrepreneurship on a country’s innovative performance
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Purpose – As entrepreneurship is still a traditionally male-dominated field, more research and political initiative is needed to create a level-playing field between women and men in this industry. The purpose of this research, therefore, is to first understand how female entrepreneurship (FE) influences innovation performance (IP) now, and how this effect has changed over time. READ MORE
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4. Skogsbrukets syn på jämställdheten i yrkesrollen virkesköpare
University essay from SLU/School for Forest ManagementAbstract : Skogsbranschen har ofta ansetts ha dålig jämställdhet med en stor andel män. Trots olika arbeten för att öka jämställdheten och få in fler kvinnor, är det fortfarande en lång väg kvar innan jämställdheten är där företagen skulle vilja ha den. READ MORE
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5. Internal mobility and Gender stereotypes : workers' acceptance and rationalisation of unequal internal mobility in low-skilled male-dominated occupations
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : The construction and usage of gender stereotypes are a continuous social process that occurs daily in the labour market. It is a common conception that negative stereotypes are harmful; however, they are still regularly used for decision-making. Gender stereotypes affect which occupations are interpreted as suitable for women and men. READ MORE