Essays about: "maskulin"

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  1. 1. The Self-improvement Project : A theoretical analysis on self-discipline & hegemonic masculinity

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Sara Felldin Svensson; Lina Hallberger; [2023]
    Keywords : Self-improvement; discourse; discipline; hegemonic masculinity; transnational business masculinity;

    Abstract : While the idea of self-help has historically been associated with women the growing popularity of online self-improvement groups has attracted both sexes. The growing popularity of people like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate - who speak of the importance of self-improvement alongside anti-feminist rhetoric - within the Manosphere online community also shows a trend of self-improvement moving towards a male audience. READ MORE

  3. 2. “You play like a girl” : An investigation of the gender-typing of Esports as well as the effect of gender stereotypes on player performances

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för rörelse, kultur och samhälle

    Author : Kevin Shaw; [2021]
    Keywords : Esports; Gaming; Gender studies; Gendered sports; Gender appropriate sports; Gender stereotypes; Gender-typing; Gender inequality; Stereotype threat theory; Stereotype boost theory; Stereotype lift theory; Stereotype susceptibility; Stereotype endorsement; Stereotype awareness; Social role theory; Masculine sports; Feminine sports; Neutral sports; Sports performance; Counter-Strike; Psychology; Sports studies;

    Abstract : Purpose and research questions: The purpose of this study has been to critically examine Esports through a gender perspective. The study therefore investigated the gender-typing of Esports and if these stereotypes affect players’ performance. READ MORE

  4. 3. Jämställdhetsarbetet på skogsmästarprogrammet : en kvalitativ studie ur ett lärarperspektiv

    University essay from SLU/School for Forest Management

    Author : Anna Ekberg; Emma Eriksson; [2021]
    Keywords : jämställdhetsarbete; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Skogsmästarskolan;

    Abstract : 2011 tog regeringen, tillsammans med Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (SLU) och andra branschorganisationer ett krafttag för att öka jämställdheten inom skogssektorn med syfte att skapa en konkurrenskraftig näring genom mångfald. Utbildning, arbetsliv och enskilt skogsägande var tre områden som initiativet skulle fokusera på och målet för utbildningsområdet var att göra de skogliga utbildningarna mer attraktiva för både kvinnor och män. READ MORE

  5. 4. Gender and Sexuality on Gethen : A Contemporary Analysis of Ursula K le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för språk, litteratur och interkultur (from 2013)

    Author : Ellen Andersson; [2020]
    Keywords : gender; sexuality; Ursula K Le Guin; The Left Hand of Darkness; science fiction; kön; sexualitet; Ursula K Le Guin; Mörkrets Vänstra Hand; science fiction;

    Abstract : Ursula K Le Guin wrote The Left Hand of Darkness (1969) because she wanted to explore the limitations of gender and sexuality in a way that reflected the ongoing epistemic changes in her society. She created the Gethenians, an ambisexual, androgynous species that live most of their life without an assigned sex, making their entire society lack the concept of gender. READ MORE

  6. 5. Challenging Adamant Norms : An analysis of the portrayal of childhood and gender in the Handbook for Superheroes books

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Barn; Linköpings universitet/Filosofiska fakulteten

    Author : Rebecka Söderström Gardevåg; [2019]
    Keywords : children s literature; children; childhood; girlhood; boyhood; barnlitteratur; barn; barndom; flickskap; pojkskap;

    Abstract : Children’s literature is one of many important influences of childhood socialization and teaches children about contemporary society. Therefore, it is important to understand what messages children’s literature convey. READ MORE