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  1. 16. Friendship & Collaboration : Girls Partnering in a Storytelling- Motivated Programming Experience

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)

    Author : Pepi Nedkova; [2021]
    Keywords : collaboration; shared experiences; friendship; children; girls; programming; storytelling; constructionism; women in technology;

    Abstract : Women are still strongly underrepresented in the ICT field. It is worrying that even children can hold stereotypes about gender and technology, which discourage girls from engaging with technology early in their development. READ MORE

  3. 17. “You play like a girl” : An investigation of the gender-typing of Esports as well as the effect of gender stereotypes on player performances

    University essay from Gymnastik- och idrottshögskolan, GIH/Institutionen för rörelse, kultur och samhälle

    Author : Kevin Shaw; [2021]
    Keywords : Esports; Gaming; Gender studies; Gendered sports; Gender appropriate sports; Gender stereotypes; Gender-typing; Gender inequality; Stereotype threat theory; Stereotype boost theory; Stereotype lift theory; Stereotype susceptibility; Stereotype endorsement; Stereotype awareness; Social role theory; Masculine sports; Feminine sports; Neutral sports; Sports performance; Counter-Strike; Psychology; Sports studies;

    Abstract : Purpose and research questions: The purpose of this study has been to critically examine Esports through a gender perspective. The study therefore investigated the gender-typing of Esports and if these stereotypes affect players’ performance. READ MORE

  4. 18. Genus, välbefinnande och hållbart lantbruksföretagande? : hur påverkar genusnormer kvinnor som är lantbruksföretagare i Västra Götaland?

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Resource Management

    Author : Cecilia Johansson; [2020]
    Keywords : välbefinnande; stereotyper; företagskultur; genusperspektiv; jämställdhet;

    Abstract : Studien syftar till att utifrån perspektivet företagande kvinnor och välbefinnande undersöka hur traditionella genusnormer påverkar lantbrukets kvinnor. Detta ska sedan bejakas utifrån perspektivet hur dessa normer både förstärks och reproduceras. READ MORE

  5. 19. Harry Potter and the Fat Stereotypes

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för film och litteratur (IFL)

    Author : Olsson Hanna; [2019]
    Keywords : Harry Potter; Fat Studies; Film Studies; Gender Studies; Children s Films; Young Adult Series; Intersectionality; Fat Stereotypes;

    Abstract : In the field of research within film studies which consider how aspects such as gender or race affect the portrayal of a character, the aspect of characters' body sizes are not always taken into account. By analysing the fat characters in the popular children's and young adult film series about Harry Potter, I bring attention to the fact that the use of stereotypes is significant in these characterisations, and further contributes to the marginalisation of this particular group of people. READ MORE

  6. 20. A Girl's Journey : Hermione Granger's Road towards Independence

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Fakulteten för humaniora och samhällsvetenskap (from 2013)

    Author : Anna Hallén; [2019]
    Keywords : J.K. Rowling; Harry Potter; Hermione Granger; Feminist theories; Stereotypes; Gender; Traditional gender roles; J.K. Rowling; Harry Potter; Hermione Granger; Feministiska teorier; Stereotyper; Kön; Traditionella könsroller;

    Abstract : In this essay, J.K. Rowling’s series about Harry Potter is analyzed by the use of feminist theories and gender studies. The main aim of the essay is to examine how Hermione Granger is portrayed. READ MORE