Essays about: "what is patriarchy"

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  1. 1. THE ROLE OF DIPLOMATIC SPOUSES: A BOURDIEUSIAN EXPLORATION Expectations and restrictions of contemporary diplomatic spouses

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Victoria Sjöberg; [2024-02-15]
    Keywords : Diplomacy; diplomatic spouse; Bourdieu; patriarchy;

    Abstract : Ever since the 19th century women who marries diplomats has taken on the role of a diplomatic wife. The wives were responsible for entertaining and creating a welcoming atmosphere. It was such an essential role of diplomacy that they had courses and manuals on how to conduct themselves and how to arrange flowers and seating charts. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Support Process Directed to Palestinian Refugee Women Who Are Victims of Gender-based Violence in the Palestinian Refugee Camps in Beirut

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Manal Makkieh; [2023-09-22]
    Keywords : Bureaucracy; Intersectionality; Feminist Women Solidarity; Support Process; Victims of Gender-based Violence GBV ;

    Abstract : In 1948, Palestinians were expelled from their homeland Palestine then were forced to seek refuge in multiple countries including Lebanon. During their temporary stay, Palestinian refugee women began to experience serious problems like gender-based violence. READ MORE

  4. 3. Women’s representation in local governance: A case study on the effects of quota implementation in Colombo, Sri Lanka

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Wigren; [2023]
    Keywords : Sri Lanka; quota; electoral reform; women’s substantive representation; politics of presence; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : A qualitative case study set in Colombo, Sri Lanka focusing on women’s representation in local governance. The essay follows the aftermath of the country’s newly implemented electoral reform, which since 2018 resulted in a mixed- member-proportional electoral system with a gender quota. READ MORE

  5. 4. Leaving Wonderland - An investigation of capitalist visual culture in public spaces through design in relation to female sexuality

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

    Author : Gréta Balog; [2023]
    Keywords : capitalism; patriarchy; female sexuality; perfectionism; visual culture; public spaces; feminist design; critical design;

    Abstract : Capitalist visual culture in public spaces have a significant impact on female sexuality by perpetuating unrealistic, sexualizing and objectifying representations of women. Visual media such as advertising, branding, and other forms of corporate messaging are used to promote the ideas and values of capitalism. READ MORE

  6. 5. Voice and Sites of Resistance : A Woman's Quest for Empowerment and Freedom through Voice in Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God

    University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

    Author : Adelina Abazi; [2023]
    Keywords : There Eyes Were Watching God; Zora Neale Hurston; voice; subversive; empowerment; freedom; woman; authentic; self;

    Abstract : This essay analyzes the novel Their Eyes Were Watching God written by Zora Neale Hurston, 1937. The main focus is how the protagonist Janie uses her voice to subvert patriarchal oppression. In this essay my hypothesis is that she has a voice all along. However, it evolves due to her ability to engage in activities that are subversive to patriarchy. READ MORE