Essays about: "wives"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the word wives.

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. Intrahousehold Gender Inequality and its effects on Child Mortality in Sierra Leone

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Sara Uppling; [2023]
   Keywords : child mortality; gender inequality; Sierra Leone; social determinants of health;

   Abstract : Even if child mortality has decreased significantly since 1990, it is still a substantial issue that is prevalent all over the world. Regional differences are significant, and Sub-Saharan Africa is the most affected area. Traditionally, researchers have turned to the medical field for health-related issues. READ MORE

4. 3. Among Landladies and Brewery Operations : - Women's Participation on the 18th Century Housing Market in Stockholm

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Emelie Carlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates women’s participation on the 18th century housing market in Stockholm. General and independent participation, including the distribution of marital status among female buyers and sellers are investigated for four years (1725, 1745, 1765 and 1785). Original hand-written sources, circa 700 of them, have been examined. READ MORE

5. 4. Resistance from within : the experiences and performances of female Malawian YouTubers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

   Author : Mercy Malikwa; [2023]
   Keywords : Female Malawian YouTubers; YouTube vlogging; Vlogs; Affective labour; Transgression; Agency; Identities; Patriarchy; Colonialism; Performance; Everyday Life; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explored the experiences and performances of female Malawian YouTubers. It is grounded in the understanding of the digital realm as a liberal space in which common people can showcase their own realities without the mediation of the structures of censorship common in traditional media. READ MORE

6. 5. Examining Rape Myths Through the Lens of Criminal Case Outcomes

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för kriminologi (KR)

   Author : Christopher Howes; [2023]
   Keywords : criminal case; feminism; history; rape myths; victims;

   Abstract : Rape myths are pervasive and play a major role in the perpetuation and substantiation of sexual violence against women. This study sought to examine if rape myths could affect criminal case outcomes. An overview of rape myths and their foundations in feminist theories was presented. READ MORE