Essays about: "widow"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the word widow.

  1. 1. Unconditional cash transfers to single mothers effective for child education? – Using a historical policy experiment

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Linnea Karlsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Unconditional cash transfers; needs-based cash grants; welfare targeting; human capital development accumulation; skill formation technology; regression kink design;

    Abstract : In this thesis, I examine whether unconditional cash transfers to poor femaleheaded households have an effect on children’s educational attainment. Using a historical Swedish child allowance policy that targeted unconditional cash transfers to widow mothers with an income below a poverty threshold, I lay out a credible identification strategy, to test the hypothesis with a regression kink design. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Perception of Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Female Characters Within its Fandom on Reddit : A Netnographic and Content Analysis Approach

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Monika Kostadinova; [2022]
    Keywords : Marvel fans; Marvel movies; Reddit; gender representation; Marvel characters; characters perception; Marvel female characters;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to understand the way the fan community of Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) perceives Marvel’s female characters. This study was focused on Marvel’s fandom on Reddit, which is a social media platform hosting millions of users. The research was conducted by using two methods – netnography and content analysis. READ MORE

  4. 3. Revealing The Nature Of Human Characteristics Through Interaction Design

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Designhögskolan vid Umeå universitet

    Author : Trieu Vy Luu; [2017]
    Keywords : interaction design; human connection; meaning making; meaning finding; human; heartbeat; fundamental; elements; performance; art; hidden figures; ethnography; anthropology; design fiction; speculative design; marina abramovic; trieuvy luu; manifesto; human design; design future; kindness; creating kindness; deep connection; reflection;

    Abstract : Everyday we come up with new solutions for our existing problems. But the solutions of today are tomorrow’s problem. The products we create as designers are often bringing more complexity in our society than it is initially intended for. This thesis aims to give a new perspective on the design practice community. READ MORE

  5. 4. You are a widow and you will die, so why should you plant trees? : intersectionality in local development activities in connection with a carbon forestry plantation in Kachung, Uganda

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Lovisa Neikter; [2016]
    Keywords : gender; intersectionality; poverty; climate change; CDM; Uganda;

    Abstract : Carbon forestry plantations are a way to achieve statutory global emissions reductions and are also claimed to decrease deforestation. Carbon forestry is not a new system, but has greatly increased in use in recent decades. One such afforestation project, owned by a Norwegian company, is located in northern Uganda. READ MORE

  6. 5. The traditional levirate custom : As practised by Luo of Kenya

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för socialt arbete och psykologi

    Author : Caroline Lutta; [2015]
    Keywords : Levirate-custom; widow; Luo; Kenya; Dominance;

    Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to investigate views on the the traditional Levirate custom in modern society specifically regarding repercussions on the freedom of widows in the traditional Luo community. Qualitative research has been used this thesis, using both primary and secondary sources. Phenomenology as a principle of science has been adopted. READ MORE