Essays about: "social awareness in india"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words social awareness in india.

1. 1. Changing the Gendered Mindset - A Qualitative Study on Engaging Young Men in Mumbai to Achieve Gender Equality

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Hälsa och samhälle

   Author : Petronella Olsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Changing mindsets; Gender equality; India; Men Against Violence and Abuse; Patriarchy; Socialization;

   Abstract : As gender-based discrimination and violence against women continues to be a critical human rights issue across the world there is a growing demand of engaging men in transforming the relations, norms and the inequal social structures. Even though there are many laws and policies in place to protect women’s rights they are poorly implemented due to the fact that society and social institutions do not fundamentally support them. READ MORE

3. 2. NGOs, EDUCATION & ACCOUNTABILITY

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Paulina Dahl; [2017]
   Keywords : Accountability; NGO; Education; India; Poverty Reduction; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : During the last three decades, the number of NGOs within the educational field in India has increased dramatically due to the Indian government struggling with providing free quality education. NGOs in India have been praised for their contribution to development, but also criticized for inefficiency and lack of accountability. READ MORE

4. 3. Globalising Local Craft : enhancing collaboration between Indian rural artisans and Swedish IKEA designers

   University essay from Konstfack/Industridesign

   Author : Josefin Strid; [2017]
   Keywords : Cultural Awareness; Design; Social Entrepreneurs; Textiles; India; Co-creation; Craft; Confidence; Equality;

   Abstract : The aim of this project is to further enable emancipation of Indian craftswomen through the use of an alternative co-design process. As a designer working with textiles and fashion I was interested to explore how I could positively impact the production process of textiles. READ MORE

5. 4. Urban Solid Waste Management in Mumbai Current challenges and future solutions for Urban Development : Minor Field Study

   University essay from KTH/Industriell ekologi; KTH/Industriell ekologi

   Author : Yuri Joelsson; Rebecca Lord; [2016]
   Keywords : Municipal Solid Waste Management MSWM ; Mumbai; Urban Planning; System Approach;

   Abstract : This study was conducted as a bachelor thesis at KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm in the spring of 2016. The study was carried out as a Minor Field Study (MFS) funded by the Swedish public authority Sida - Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency. READ MORE

6. 5. Investment in development of water supply and sanitation facilities benefit empowerment of women A Minor Field Study in rural Odisha, India

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomi

   Author : Julia Behm; [2016]
   Keywords : empowerment; gender; time-use; India; Minor Field Study;

   Abstract : This study examines if investments in water and sanitation facilities can empower women through freeing up their time. Qualitative data from 108 surveys have been gathered from a case study in rural villages in Odisha, India. READ MORE