Essays about: "women’s employment"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words women’s employment.
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1. The Paradox of Gender Equality and Female Entrepreneurship
University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionenAbstract : Title: The Paradox of Gender Equality and Female Entrepreneurship; A study seeking to elucidate the perceptions and value systems that underlie entrepreneurial activity among women in Sweden Seminar date: January 10th, 2024 Course: FEKH99, Bachelor Degree Project in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management, Business administration, Undergraduate level, 15 University Credit Points Authors: Stella Berlin, Emma Lisnell Advisor: Ziad El-Awad Keywords: Female entrepreneurship; Values; Attitude; Perceptions; Self-Efficacy Research question: How do the inherent value systems surrounding women in Sweden influence their intentions, decisions, and actions in the pursuit of entrepreneurship? Purpose: Extend existing research to provide a nuanced exploration of the value systems influencing Swedish women's perceptions, intentions, and engagement in entrepreneurship. Methodology: A qualitative multiple case study with a comparative element. READ MORE
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2. Menstrual Blood, Sweat and Tears: A Qualitative Study on Women’s Menstrual Health Management at Workplace Settings in Maputo, Mozambique
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Equal participation in safe and decent work is a crucial factor for achieving gender equality. Despite this, gender-based obstacles remain as workplaces often fail to ensure the human rights, health, and general wellbeing of their employees, with menstrual health being an especially neglected aspect of the gendered workplace experience. READ MORE
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3. Women in the labour force in Sweden and Germany between 1960 and 2019 : A comparative study on women’s job quality
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationerAbstract : The purpose of this thesis is to provide a comparative and holistic perspective on women’s employment between 1960 and 2019 in Sweden and Germany. For this purpose, in contrast to previous literature labour market changes and the quality of women’s work are considered. READ MORE
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4. CHALLENGES FOR WOMEN’S LABOR MARKET PARTICIPATION AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PERU - A qualitative study of gender norms and class conditions
University essay from Göteborgs universitet / / Institutionen för sociologi och arbetsvetenskapAbstract : Aim:The aim of the study is to gain an in-depth understanding of women's possibilities, obstacles and pathways to employment in Peru through educational opportunities. Theory: Theories used for analysis of the collected empirical material are feminist theory, gender segregation, hidden work, class, and Bourdieu’s theory of capital. READ MORE
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5. The Impact of Free Childcare Services on Women’s Economic Opportunities: A Case Study in Guanacaste, Costa Rica
University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionenAbstract : While Costa Rica is a country with many impressive social and economic achievements, women in the country are still struggling to participate in and contribute to the economy. The disproportionate share of childcare responsibilities that women in the country often bear, are hindering them from achieving work opportunities and attaining higher educational levels. READ MORE
