Essays about: "position of women"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 267 essays containing the words position of women.

  1. 16. Women's fear of violence in public spaces

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Umeå centrum för genusstudier (UCGS)

    Author : Frehiwot Gebremedhin; [2022]
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    Abstract : Women have historically feared public violence. Although many studies have been undertaken to find solutions, non-western women's experiences have been overlooked. This thesis studies how women's fear of public violence inhibits their movement in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. READ MORE

  3. 17. A Heroine of Change and Consolidation : Elizabeth Bennet: A Harbinger of Change in Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap

    Author : Dianne Lesley Magtulis Cano; [2022]
    Keywords : marriage; wedding; tradition; change; wealth; money; female characters; women; love; patriarchal society; gender bias; 18th century; 19th century; feminism; feminist; heroine;

    Abstract : Pride and Prejudice has remained one of the most popular literary since it was published due to the concept of shifting social structure. Marriage is one of the most critiqued concepts by different scholars, giving their views on what would be the implication portrayed by Elizabeth Bennet and her influence on Mr. Darcy to marry for love. READ MORE

  4. 18. The Effects of Fertility on Intrahousehold Resource Allocation and Women’s Bargaining Power - Evidence from Nigeria

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Isabella Rego Monteiro; [2022]
    Keywords : fertility; reproductive behavior; female empowerment; bargaining power; development; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This paper analyzes the impact of reproductive outcomes on women's participation in their family's decision-making and on the share of the household's resources allocated to them. It also examines the effects on labor, time use, and health-related outcomes. READ MORE

  5. 19. Is Hair Just Hair? : The Role of Hair in Identity Processes and Contestations of Black Women in Sweden

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

    Author : Daniel Therre; [2022]
    Keywords : social identity theory; Natural Hair Movement; labeling; Sweden; Black women;

    Abstract : This bachelor thesis provides an analysis of hair and its role for the racial and ethnic identity of Black women living in Sweden. This is achieved by analyzing interviews with five women who reside in different urban areas throughout Sweden. READ MORE

  6. 20. Gender-responsive peacebuilding in a changing climate : A qualitative content analysis of strengths and weaknesses in National Action Plans.

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

    Author : Amanda Jangbrand; [2022]
    Keywords : climate change; gender; WPS Agenda; qualitative content analysis; vulnerabilities and capacities;

    Abstract : Climate change can exacerbate violent conflict, create risks to human security, and prevent conflict recovery and peacebuilding in different contexts. Climate change nor conflict is rarely fair and have been argued to have different impacts on gender. READ MORE