Essays about: "roles of women in society"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 145 essays containing the words roles of women in society.
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1. Exposing stereotypes: A content analysis of Swedish television advertisements
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategiAbstract : Stereotypes in television advertising have long been a topic of interest to researchers. Existing studies have shown that both gender stereotypes and age stereotypes are still present in advertising despite changing gender and age roles in society. READ MORE
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2. Sex sells - but should it? : The notion of using sex(ism) in tourism advertising
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)Abstract : This thesis provides a discussion of the use of sex(ism) in advertisement and its implications for gender roles and values, with a focus on women’s status in society. We argue that women are being objectified and still considered second class citizens, even in such a gender equality forward country as Sweden. READ MORE
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3. “I Just Hated Being a Mother” : Stories of Czech Women who Experienced Motherhood Regrets
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för temaAbstract : This thesis explores the experiences of women - mothers who regret having children. In mainstream society, it is assumed that mothers find their roles fulfilling and it makes them happy despite possible hardships. The topic of maternal regrets is not discussed enough, it is still a taboo. READ MORE
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4. Perspectives on womanhood in rural America: A qualitative exploration of female identity within a Christian and republican context
University essay from Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : Equality between men and women in American society has been an ongoing struggle and debate for centuries. In some ways, the societal position of women has improved, e.g., in terms of gaining access to the labor market. READ MORE
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5. ‘If You Wait for the Right Moment, It Might Never Come – Do It Now’ : A Study of Discourse on Reproduction and Representations of Parenthood in Bulgarian Media Initiatives to Stimulate a Higher Birth Rate
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : This study examines the discourses on reproduction and parenthood produced through media initiatives aimed at stimulating a higher birth rate in Bulgaria. It focuses on gender inequality issues in Bulgaria through the lenses of feminist media theory, cultural studies and theoretical frameworks from critical discourse analysis. READ MORE