Essays about: "theories of women empowerment"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words theories of women empowerment.

  1. 1. The Racial Politics of Integration in Sweden A qualitative study of Gemensamma Krafter

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Sofie Arvidsson; [2018-07-23]
    Keywords : Integration; Immigrant women; Racial politics; Social inclusion;

    Abstract : The objective of this paper is to analyse how integration politics affect the everyday lives of people. A specific focus is placed on the clients of Gemensamma Krafter (GK), a functional unit within the municipality of Borlänge, Sweden which is classified by the municipality as being an integrative service. READ MORE

  3. 2. Understanding state repression in the light of gender equality : Exploring under which conditions states use violent repression toward violent and nonviolent dissent

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Jenny Larsson; [2018]
    Keywords : Gender equality; repression; dissent;

    Abstract : States respond to dissent with repressive means to stay in power. However, there are observed variations in how violently this repressive behavior actually is. READ MORE

  4. 3. Female Economic Empowerment and Intimate Partner Violence in El Salvador - A Minor Field Study

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Nationalekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Fannie Elveljung; [2018]
    Keywords : female economic empowerment; intimate partner violence; traditional gender norms; El Salvador; Latin America; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Research shows that women’s labour market participation in low- and middle-income countries promotes female economic empowerment. However, it is still unclear if and how increased economic opportunities, e.g. through labour market participation, affects women’s exposure to intimate partner violence and overall well-being. READ MORE

  5. 4. Implications of teenage pregnancy and motherhood for girls’ educational opportunities - A case study in Kamakwie, Sierra Leone

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Caroline Björkdahl; [2018]
    Keywords : teenage pregnancy; education; empowerment; inclusive development; Sierra Leone; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Sierra Leone struggles with one of the world’s highest rates of teenage pregnancy. Reducing the rate of teenage pregnancy and ensuring access to education for all are key to achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls. READ MORE

  6. 5. "The woman was born to do activism” - A minor field study of Palestinian refugee women's activism in a Lebanese refugee camp

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

    Author : Sara Ebenfelt; Natalia Velasquez Ulloa; [2017]
    Keywords : Palestinian refugee women; empowerment; activism; social identity; resistance; Lebanon; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to investigate how Palestinian refugee women in refugee camps perceive themselves as actors who affect and influence their lives and communities. Research shows it is a topic that is not often discussed or highlighted in today’s discourse about refugees. READ MORE