Essays about: "stereotypes"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 606 essays containing the word stereotypes.

  1. 6. The European Union's identity-building project, and the impact on the Romanian national identity

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Felix Jatko Stålnacke; [2023-10-19]
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    Abstract : The research brings up the ongoing debate on how globalization causes increased tension between the Global and Local identity formations. The local identity formations are challenged, and potentially diminishing in the presence of homogenized identities. Suprnationalites, are likewise questioned if they are excluding national identity formations. READ MORE

  3. 7. Acting Woman: Math Performance and Gender Identity

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Joanna Allestam; [2023-06-29]
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    Abstract : In this paper I causally explore whether perceived math ability has an impact on perceived gender identity. I base my experiment on a framework proposed by Akerlof and Kranton (2000), and randomly assign individuals to receive a signal of relatively high or relatively low math ability. READ MORE

  4. 8. Patience, the feminine virtue of investing : A mixed-methods approach to studying gender-based investment behaviours and the investment gap.

    University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Företagsekonomi

    Author : Agnes Eriksson; Elsa Leijon; [2023]
    Keywords : Investment Gap; Investment Behaviour; Overconfidence; Risk; Financial Literacy; Financial Advisory; Stereotypes; Gender Bias;

    Abstract : Background – This study discusses gender-based differences in investment behaviour and its economic consequences. Despite significant advancements in gender equality, inequalities such as the gender wealth gap exist. This paper explores the difference in investment behaviour and factors that influence said behaviour. READ MORE

  5. 9. Exposing stereotypes: A content analysis of Swedish television advertisements

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Abu Bakar Ali; Linnéa Sjögren; [2023]
    Keywords : Content analysis; Stereotypes; Advertisements; Gender; Age;

    Abstract : 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

  6. 10. The Right Kind of Attention : a qualitative analysis of the ADHD community on Instagram

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Elna Olofsson; [2023]
    Keywords : social media; ADHD; stigma; mental disorders; media representations; Instagram; qualitative interviews; content creators; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD) has been a contentious disorder for years and incorrect beliefs and assumptions about the disorder are still common both in the medical community and the public’s perception. Previous research has exemplified this by demonstrating that the representation of ADHD in traditional mass media consists of few depictions and homogenous stereotypes. READ MORE