Essays about: "women activists"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 56 essays containing the words women activists.

1. 16. Reproductive Rights. A study of pro-choice activists in times of anti-gender ideology in Poland

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender

   Author : Zuzanna Ewa Gutowska; [2020]
   Keywords : reproductive rights; abortion; activism; social movements; hard-to-reach population; Polish Women’s Strike; pro-choice; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Reproductive rights are an immanent part of human rights. In this thesis, I have conducted seven semi-structured interviews with Polish pro-choice and pro-abortion activists. READ MORE

3. 17. e-FEMINISM: The Impact of Engaging Men in Digital Campaigning in Spain : How can men be included as allies in digital activism?

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

   Author : Miriam Sastre; [2020]
   Keywords : Social media; feminism; social change processes; media; representation; Instagram; citizens; activists; Spain; activism; gender; women’s rights; gender equality; Public sphere; social media;

   Abstract : The fresh idea of including men in feminist campaigning might be a reaction to a postfeminist context with much uncertainty towards the feminist movement and arises a never-ending complex and contested issue within the feminist theory. This research aims at understanding the rise of feminist communication on social media, particularly on Instagram, with a special focus on men’s representation and involvement. READ MORE

4. 18. Without women there cannot be real peace: A study on Colombia’s feminist activisms for peace

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies

   Author : Alicia Rijlaarsdam; [2020]
   Keywords : Colombia; Feminism; Gender; Implementation; Peace negotiations; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The 2016 peace agreement between the Colombian government and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia-People’s Army (FARC-EP) is said to be the most inclusive peace deal in history. This study explores how feminist organisations for peace view and acted on the peace accord, the changed gender discourse, and its current implementation. READ MORE

5. 19. “No Honor in Honor Killings” Critical Discourse Analysis of the responses in social media to ‘Honor’ related killings events via Hashtag activism in the Arab-speaking region

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Lina Alkowatly; [2020]
   Keywords : Critical Discourse Analysis; Hashtag Activism; Twitter; Honor crimes; Honor killings; Activism; Gender-based violence;

   Abstract : The patriarchal societies in the MENA region have their entire social framework around the protection and regulation of female sexuality. The woman’s male relatives have to make sure that her honor is under their control and fulfills the patriarchal family demands. READ MORE

6. 20. Italian racialized women and feminist activism : Exploring discourses of white women in Italian feminist activism work

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

   Author : Alice Contini; [2020]
   Keywords : Italy; feminist activism; women; intersectional feminism; racialized people; citizenship; colorblindness; race; whiteness; gender-based violence; postcolonial feminism; colonialism; right-wing politics;

   Abstract : The starting point of this study is the common assumption that the Italian society is based on a patriarchal ideological system in which racism is often normalized. The binary distinction between women and men in Italian society has evolved into discussions and awareness raising on genderbased violence or violence against women. READ MORE