Essays about: "stereotyping and bias"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the words stereotyping and bias.

1. 1. Covid-19 & Swedish exceptionalism : A critical qualitative content analysis on the international print media discourses of Sweden’s Covid-19 strategy

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Institutionen för geografi, medier och kommunikation (from 2013)

   Author : Rianne Kippersluis; [2022]
   Keywords : Swedish Covid-19 strategy; international print media discourse; Qualitative Content Analysis QCA ; international image of Sweden; Critical Discourse Analysis CDA ; news values; Swedish exceptionalism; media landscapes; media coverage of pandemics; Covid-19 in media; language in the media; linguistic devices; stereotyping and bias; Anders Tegnell; trust; strategy; image of Sweden and Swedes; ideologies; Dutch media; English media; American media; Sweden;

   Abstract : In 2020, the year the Covid-19 pandemic struck, the Swedish Covid-19 response differed radically from the general policy of total lockdown and strict enforcement of Covid-measures and regulations recommended by the WHO. Instead, Sweden strove early on to achieve herd immunity, with no mandatory measures to limit numbers in shopping malls, buses, and other public events, nor mask requirements. READ MORE

3. 2. Beyond The Frame : A Literature Review of Sex Differences and Female Specific Expressions of Autism Spectrum Disorder

   University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Socialt arbete

   Author : Samuel Lundström; [2021]
   Keywords : ASD; autism; sex differences; females; female phenotype; gender; gender stereotyping; AST; ASD; Autism; Könsskillnader; Kvinnor; Kvinnlig fenotyp; Könstereotyper; Genus;

   Abstract : Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neuro-developmental diagnosis that occurs around four times more often in males compared to females. Most of what is known about ASD, as well as diagnostic criteria and screening tools are therefore based on male expressions. READ MORE

4. 3. Swedish compulsory school students’ attitudes toward English accents: Exploring how familiarity affects our language attitudes

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Leonardo Hansson; [2020]
   Keywords : English accents; language attitudes; Swedish compulsory school; Received Pronunciation; General American; Australian English; Irish English.;

   Abstract : This study will explore to what extent familiarity with English accents can influence compulsory school students’ attitudes towards them. Data from questionnaires completed by 98 students were analysed. The results show that the degree of familiarity with the English accent seems to affect the attitude attributed to it. READ MORE

5. 4. Leadership, Voice, and Visibility Strengthening African women’s voice and representation: A case study of the African Women Development Fund’s social justice writing workshop for women writers.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Amba Mpoke-Bigg; [2020]
   Keywords : social justice; storytelling; representation; communication; development;

   Abstract : Despite recent gains in areas such as school attendance and literacy, the struggle for women’s rights and equality in Africa remains constant. Alongside the socio-economic barriers holding down millions of women, is the fight against the gender bias and stereotyping which puts women in the backseat of decision-making, policy-driving, or leadership roles. READ MORE

6. 5. The Persistence of Gender-Based Stereotypes in the Language of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone and Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

   Author : Rebecca Cripps; [2016]
   Keywords : Stereotyping; indirect sexism; language; Harry Potter; ;

   Abstract : Harry Potter-series are widely popular fantasy-novels that have influenced young readers all over the world on various issues, one being gender. Many arguments have been proposed to explain how the Harry Potter-series has a gender-biased attitude. READ MORE