Essays about: "the problems of working women"

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  1. 16. Passing "the message" in Cape Verde - A minor field study of domestic violence against women in Cape Verde.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Kristoffer Helgesson; [2013]
    Keywords : Domestic violence; gender based violence; Cape Verde; women; power perspective; organization; institution; police; Rede Sol; city hall; United Nations; ICIEG; Max Weber; radical feminism; social values; cultural values; gender equality; women issues; infidelity; unfaithfulness; nightlife; Minor Field Study; Cultural Sciences; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Today Cape Verde is considered a good example and at the forefront in prosperity development compared to other Sub-Saharan African countries, and since Cape Verde recently made stricter legislation in gender based violence, the aim of this study has been to analyze why reports of domestic violence against women in Cape Verde have increased. I have done research in three key areas: local environment, organizational and institutional work, cultural values and social norms. READ MORE

  3. 17. The sanitary situation and its health effects on women exposed to occupational heat in Chennai, India.

    University essay from Institutionen för ekologi, miljö och geovetenskap

    Author : Hannah Diverde; [2013]
    Keywords : sanitation; healt; environment; india;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to see how lack of toilets along with occupational heat affects health and prosperous. It is based on interviews made on women and men working in the surroundings of Chennai, India, with and without access to toilets, that all are affected by occupational heat. READ MORE

  4. 18. Embrace our differences ; investigation into the social vulnerability of migrant women in Rosengård Malmö & explore the roles of empowering approaches to address social vulnerabilities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Anoosh Soltani; [2013]
    Keywords : social exclusion; social vulnerability; non-governmental organizations; migrant women; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Immigrants, particularly unskilled ones from less developed countries, are identified as one of the most vulnerable groups worldwide. They face various difficulties in order to integrate into their new countries in virtue of cultural differences and inadequate competence and knowledge. READ MORE

  5. 19. The impact of climate change and adaptation through agroecological farming practices : a case study of the Konso area in Ethiopia

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Meron Awraris Gebretsadik; [2012]
    Keywords : Ethiopia; Konso; Climate change; Sustainability; Livelihood; Agro ecological; Farming practices;

    Abstract : The purpose of this study was to investigate how the impact of climate change through time affects the livelihood of Konso farmers, their agricultural practices and the overall environmental friendliness of the Konso’s. Further the purpose was to identify how the impact of climate change reduces through time their resilience and adaptation of agro ecological farming practices. READ MORE

  6. 20. Gender equality in the Turkish Parliament : Field study based on NGOs and MPs personal expierences

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Centrum för rysslandsstudier

    Author : Bahar Ay; [2012]
    Keywords : Turkey; Gender Equality; Education; Women´s Low Representation; Turkiet; Jämställdhet; Kvinnors låga representation; Utbildning;

    Abstract : Gender equality is important for a country´s development. Turkey want to be a full member of the EU, gender equality is therefore an important factor to investigate. This research paper aims to address the reasons for women´s low representation in the decision-making positions, mainly in the Turkish Parliament. READ MORE