Essays about: "women and family"
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1. Do Changes in Housing Prices and Rents Affect Fertility Decisions? A panel data study on women aged 20-45 in Switzerland.
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för nationalekonomiAbstract : The following paper was carried out to investigate the effect of changes in housing prices and rents on fertility decisions. More specifically, by observing owners and renters of housing in Switzerland during 1999-2019. READ MORE
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2. UNVEILING REALITIES: A QUALITATIVE EXPLORATION OF GENDER EQUALITY POLICIES TO MAINTAIN A WORK BALANCE IN SWEDEN.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)Abstract : This qualitative study delves into the intricate relationship between gender equality policies and work-life balance in the Swedish professional landscape. Thematic analysis of narratives from four respondents reveals insights into "Perception of Gender Equality Policies," "Key Challenges in Balancing Career and Family Responsibilities," and "Organizational Practices and Cultures. READ MORE
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3. Local Entertainers in Cebu, Philippines Entertainment and Sex Work: The Struggle for Empowerment
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : The purpose of this thesis is to examine why local women in Cebu, Philippines, chose to work as entertainers and sex workers. It will examine how their occupation affect their daily lives, in regard to their economy and their social relations with their families, colleagues and customers. READ MORE
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4. The right to a planned parenthood: A qualitative study of NGOs’ work to empower women’s reproductive choice in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : Brazil is a country where the average births per woman has dropped considerably in the last 60 years- from 6.3 to 1.7. However, there are large inequalities among the people in Brazil and many still lack access to education and resources for family planning. READ MORE
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5. UNDERSTANDING THE RELIGION AND GENDER EQUALITY CONTROVERSY Why does the Christian protestant- Lutheran church clash with the promotion of gender equality? An explorative study of Tanzania family law.
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : Gender equality is a well-studied topic, but we have not understood to a sufficient extent how religion interacts with notions of gender equality, especially from an elite perspective. That is why this research aims first, to understand how the Protestant – Lutheran Church conceptualizes gender equality. READ MORE