Essays about: "public assemblies"

Found 5 essays containing the words public assemblies.

1. 1. Decentralization - a route towards gender balance in municipal politics? Decentralization and wider women representation in municipal assemblies: evidence across countries

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Lali Dvali; [2021-11-23]
   Keywords : Women s political representation; fiscal decentralization; municipal level; gender and politics;

   Abstract : This paper explores the relationship between the level of decentralization and women's political participation in local politics. Using the OLS regression analysis I ask whether fiscal decentralization fosters more gender-balanced politics at the municipal level and whether the quality of public service serves as a mechanism through which the relationship works. READ MORE

3. 2. Performance Communities: An Affective Approach to Community Building through Performing Arts

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Saadet Bilge Coskun; [2019]
   Keywords : community performance; affect; performative assembly; community building; Cultural Sciences; Performing Arts; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In this research I aimed for grasping an understanding of how community performance projects serve for building communities through bodily assemblies and affect. I conducted an ethnographic research based on two different performance projects in Malmö. READ MORE

4. 3. "Everything is because of my husband"

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Annika Skogar; [2013]
   Keywords : Political Representation; Voting behaviour; Women; India; Citizenship; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The political participation of women is an important indicator of the degree of gender equality in certain country. In India, which is often referred to as the world’s largest democracy, the national parliament consists of only 11 % women. READ MORE

5. 4. Is There Anybody Out There? : Illegal Abortion, Social Work, Advocacy and Interventions in the Philippines

   University essay from Institutionen för socialvetenskap

   Author : Karolina Holgersson; [2012]
   Keywords : Abortion; unsafe abortion; anti-abortion; pro-abortion; maternal death; reproductive rights; family planning; social work; human rights; Catholic Church; social constructivism; discourse.;

   Abstract : Unsafe abortion is a worldwide reproductive health issue and a contributing factor of high numbers of maternal death in the developing world. Many international conferences and assemblies acknowledge the issue and urge governments to take action. READ MORE

6. 5. Unannounced evacuation of large retail-stores - An evaluation of human behaviour and the computer model Simulex

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Brandteknik; Lunds universitet/Brandingenjörsprogrammet; Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

   Author : Anders Sandberg; [1997]
   Keywords : evaluation; exit choice; Simulex; public buildings; public assemblies; evacuation; human behaviour; escape; fire alarms; decision making; fire; Computer modelling; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : Two unannounced evacuations of Marks & Spencer stores were conducted in a large singlestory building at Sprucefield, Lisburn and in a three-storey building at Donegall Place, Belfast, Northern Ireland. The purpose of this report was to collect, compile and evaluate human information with respect to its ability viz. READ MORE