Essays about: "thesis on women safety"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 52 essays containing the words thesis on women safety.

  1. 1. Mapping the Geography of Women's Fear: Exploring Risks, Safety, and Empowerment in Solo Travel Experiences

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för ekonomi, geografi, juridik och turism

    Author : Irene Burdisso; [2024]
    Keywords : female travellers; solo travellers; feminism; safety; risks;

    Abstract : This thesis explores women's travel experiences through the lens of feminist theories, focusing on women's safety during travel. It examines how gender norms and patriarchal system may affect women’s mobility and interactions with other cultures, all while being firmly rooted in a variety of feminist viewpoints. READ MORE

  3. 2. Perceived Liveliness Impact on Sense of Safety : A Study on Women’s Perceived Safety in Human-Lacking Urban Environments through Virtual Reality

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

    Author : Ebba Rovig; [2023]
    Keywords : Perceived liveliness; women’s perceived safety; natural surveillance; street attributes; presence of others; virtual reality; urban environments; Upplevd livlighet; kvinnors uppfattade trygghet; naturlig övervakning; gatuattribut; närvaro av människor; virtuell verklighet; urbana miljöer;

    Abstract : Denna avhandling undersökte förhållandet mellan urbana attribut och upplevd livlighet och dess effekt på kvinnors upplevda säkerhet. Med utgångspunkt i teorier om naturlig övervakning [6] och vikten av att ha andra människor närvarande för att öka kvinnors säkerhet [17], utvärderades fysiska gatuattribut som förutspåddes öka miljöns livlighet. READ MORE

  4. 3. Safety in Urban Spaces using Urban Planning: a Comparative Study in Bogotá, Colombia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljö

    Author : Sara Sandefeldt; [2023]
    Keywords : Urban planning; Bogotá; Colombia; safety; urban design; urban spaces; women; gender; fear Stadsplanering; trygghet; publika rum; kvinnor; kön; rädsla; Arts and Architecture;

    Abstract : Many cities around the world are facing the same challenges when it comes to the ability for women to move around and feel safe in public spaces. For women, using public spaces entails fear of sexual violence and of being attacked, which forces them to always be vigilant and reduces their quality of life. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainable Lighting Strategies for Nytorps Gärde. A Case Study

    University essay from KTH/Ljusdesign

    Author : Joseph Hutt; [2023]
    Keywords : Perceived safety; darkness; sustainability; light pollution; suburban park; lighting strategy;

    Abstract : This paper focuses on exterior lighting strategies for suburban green areas in Stockholm, using the Nytorps gärde case study as an example. The research methodology employed includes a literature review, a survey, quantitative measurements, and expert interviews. READ MORE

  6. 5. Gender-based Motivations for Usage and Avoidance of Shared Micro-mobility during Night-time in Stockholm, Sweden

    University essay from KTH/Transportplanering

    Author : HENRY YITZHAK ACOSTA-CARRASCAL; [2023]
    Keywords : shared micro-mobility; e-scooters; e-bikes; gender equity; nighttime commuting;

    Abstract : This thesis explores the intersection of shared micro-mobility services and genderwith a focus on the nighttime in Stockholm, Sweden. Research has found agender gap in user characteristics, with safety, affordability, and vehicle qualityaffection adoption. READ MORE