Essays about: "rural gender norms"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 40 essays containing the words rural gender norms.

  1. 1. Energy justice and gender implications on prodcutive uses of energy. A case study based in rural Bolivia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

    Author : Adriana Fernandez Villalobos; [2023]
    Keywords : energy; women; gender; justice; rural; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This research investigates the gender dimension of the impacts of access to clean and modern energy and technology in productive uses of energy. Rural organizations led by women supported by the EnDev project Bolivia were selected for a multi-site case study. READ MORE

  3. 2. Women change quickly while men change slowly : exploring gender perceptions of couples of East African origins in Sweden (Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea and Ethiopia)

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Deo Niyomugabo; [2023]
    Keywords : immigrants; East Africa; integration program; gender norms; household bargaining; gender equality; bargaining power;

    Abstract : This study seeks to explore, from the perspectives of migrant couples, the challenges emanating from the change in gender norms during the integration process of migrant couples in Sweden. The research is specifically limited to migrants of East African origins (Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Rwanda) and the main intent is to scrutinize the evolvement of intra-household relations as gender norms change during the integration process. READ MORE

  4. 3. Perspectives on womanhood in rural America: A qualitative exploration of female identity within a Christian and republican context

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Jonna Ekblom; [2023]
    Keywords : gender roles; womanhood; motherhood; feminism; conservatism; religion; modern and traditional women.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : 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

  5. 4. Förändrade genusrelationer i en ny grön våg : en undersökning om hur genusroller och genusrelationer utmanas och förändras i omställningen till ett mer självhushållande liv

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Evelina Sollander; [2023]
    Keywords : Gröna vågen; back-to-the-land; genus; genusordning; genuskodade sysslor; ansvarsfördelning; osynligt arbete; jämställdhet;

    Abstract : Nya gröna vågen är mer än bara en trend, snarare förespås den vara en ny framtida standard av flertalet forskare. Trots det har lite forskning gjorts kring gröna vågen och än mindre i förhållande till genusrelationer. READ MORE

  6. 5. CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN’S LABOR MARKET PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PERU - A qualitative study of gender norms and class conditions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet / / Institutionen för sociologi och arbetsvetenskap

    Author : Matilda Andersson; Minna Risberg; [2022-10-14]
    Keywords : Peru; gender inequality; labor market; education; class;

    Abstract : Aim:The aim of the study is to gain an in-depth understanding of women's possibilities, obstacles and pathways to employment in Peru through educational opportunities. Theory: Theories used for analysis of the collected empirical material are feminist theory, gender segregation, hidden work, class, and Bourdieu’s theory of capital. READ MORE