Essays about: "united states equality"

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  1. 1. Decolonizing Aid: A Comparative Analysis of USAID and Sida's gender equality strategies in Guatemala

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alejandra Perez Towns; [2023]
    Keywords : Decolonizing aid; discourse; colonial markers; USAID; Sida; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The development aid field has been subject to increased questioning regarding power relations between donors and recipients; some studies shed light on the fact that development aid is an extension of colonial practices. Currently, there have been efforts to ‘decolonize aid’. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reversing Roe - A Case Study of Institutional Change of Abortion Rights in the United States

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ellinor Ackefors; [2023]
    Keywords : abortion; Roe v. Wade; United States; historical institutionalism; gradual institutional change; gender-inequitable change;

    Abstract : Building on historical institutionalism, this paper explores gradual institutional change. As previous research on institutional change has focused on shifts towards gender equality, there is less known about gender-inequitable changes. The reversal of abortion rights in the United States by overturning Roe v. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Contemporary Discourse of American Supervised Injection Facilities : An analysis of the conversation surrounding the implementation of supervised injection facilities in New York City

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : William Livingston; [2023]
    Keywords : addiction treatment; harm reduction; supervised injection; USA; New York City public policy;

    Abstract : This paper explores the discourse surrounding the introduction of supervised injection facilities (SIF) in New York City following their recent introduction in November 2021.  The contemporary debate surrounding SIF in New York is more diverse than may be assumed, even within a seemingly liberal city in the United States, as there are many competing perspectives which make broad categorizations of the discourse difficult. READ MORE

  5. 4. What economic, sociocultural, and political challenges does Thailand face when implementing legislation on human trafficking for sexual exploitation? : A study exploring the views of various actors involved.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Kimberly Wild Thongsonti; [2023]
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    Abstract : Trafficking for sexual exploitation is a phenomenon that greatly affects the individual as well as society. The effect is grim for the victims and their families, as sex trafficking violates their basic human rights, can shatter families, and cause severe psychological trauma. READ MORE

  6. 5. The possible far-right threat toward abortion rights and human development in the West : A qualitative desk study 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Wilma Håkansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Human development; human rights; equality; abortion; political polarization; SDG; Agenda 2030;

    Abstract : The Supreme Court of the United States’ decision to reclaim the constitutional right to carry out an abortion in 2022, was founded in a far-right politician's agenda. Considering recent developments in Western countries in Europe, far-right political parties have increased their power during the 2010s until present time. READ MORE