Essays about: "role of women in india"

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  1. 6. Frames in a social movement for safe public spaces : Problems meeting new solutions

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : David Karlström; [2017]
    Keywords : safe public spaces; social movement; frames; women;

    Abstract : Safety in public spaces has become an issue of increased concern and attention in India, after incidents of sexual harassment and violence against women. The need for safe public spaces was formulated in the civil society in New Delhi and can be described as a social movement. READ MORE

  3. 7. Identification, and the Crucial Role of Key Factors that Affect Women’s Interest in Computer Science - A Qualitative Study of Women From Sweden, Mexico and India

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för data- och informationsteknik

    Author : Erika De Lara; Lee Yung Liu; [2016-06-27]
    Keywords : Women; computer science; motivation; demotivation; gender culture; India; Mexico; Sweden;

    Abstract : Women are underrepresented in the field of Computer Science (CS) in both higher education and industry. In this study we investigate which factors motivate and demotivate women to commence CS education and pursue a career in the IT industry. READ MORE

  4. 8. Women and Maids : Perceptions of domestic workers, house work and class among young, progressive, middle-to-upper class women in Delhi

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudier

    Author : Otso Harju; [2016]
    Keywords : Domestic workers; Delhi; Class; Gender roles; Reflexivity; Social change; Family; India; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis analyses ten indepth interviews on domestic workers, class and gender roles with ten young, politically inclined and often adamantly feminist women towards the upper end of the Indian class spectrum. It aims to deepen the understanding of employerworker relations and gendered domestic roles in contemporary Indian households. READ MORE

  5. 9. Environmental Education and Gender: Voices from India and Brazil

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

    Author : Analice Nogueira Martins; [2016]
    Keywords : Gender; education; environment; India; Brazil; NGO; Paulo Freire;

    Abstract : Dramatic changes in the environmental patterns represent a threat to human beings and life on this planet. However, due to differences in the social roles and rights between women and men, a gender perspective is essential to understand how these changes in the environment are affecting individuals in their societies. READ MORE

  6. 10. Daughter of Kashi - Queen of Jhansi : The Use of History of an Indian queen - the Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi from the time of Independence until today

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för samhälls- och kulturvetenskap

    Author : Victoria Lundin; [2015]
    Keywords : History: history didactics: Use of History: India: Varanasi: Banaras: Benares: Jhansi: Queen of Jhansi: Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi: The Rani of Jhansi monument in Banaras: Oral history: First war of Independence: 1857-58: Sepoy Mutiny: Women s studies: women empowerment; Jhansi ki Rani; Historiebruk: Historiedidaktik: Indien: Varanasi: Banaras: Benares: Jhansi: Första frihetskriget 1857-58: Sepoy upproret: Drottning av Jhansi: Rani Lakshmi Bai av Jhansi: kvinnoforskning;

    Abstract : The purpose of this master thesis in history was to examine the use of history of an Indian queen, the Rani Lakshmi Bai of Jhansi. The Rani Lakshmi Bai was born in Banaras and married a king – the Raja of Jhansi. The Rani Lakshmi Bai fought against the British during the first war of independence year 1857-58. READ MORE