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Showing 1 to 20 of 239 for “"Gender Inequality"”.
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Gender Inequality in Thai Academia
… in Thailand. The research examines whether gender inequality exists in the pay raise process at Khon Kaen University over a two-fiscal year period (FY2002 and 2003). It also considers what factors might account for differences between male and female faculty in pay raises at this university, …
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Gender Inequality and Terrorism: An Analysis of the Effects of Socioeconomic Gender Inequality on Terrorism
… however, authors generally neglect the effect of gender inequality, though studies show that gender inequality increases the risk of international and civil conflict. Therefore I explore the impact of gender inequality in important socioeconomic issues on terrorism for 143 countries from …
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Gender inequality in secondary education in Ghana
… some of the issues surrounding extensive gender inequalities operating within the school, family and the wider society which affect girls’ rights to education. It reveals that institutional culture within the home, community and school reinforces gender inequality and continue to limit …
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Queen Nefertiti: Power and Intrigue Amidst Gender Inequality
… society. Despite the constraints of gender inequality in ancient Egypt, Nefertiti played a pivotal role as co-regent with her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, and perhaps even ruled in her own right after his death. This thesis explores the complex interplay of power, gender, and political …
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Ectogenesis, the Value of Pregnancy, and Gender Inequality
… of comprehensive strategies to better address gender inequality. This thesis first examines three types of concerns raised by critics regarding the value of pregnancy. The first concern is that the defence of ectogenesis pathologises pregnancy. I situate pregnancy within prominent accounts of …
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Gender inequality and its impact on economic growth: a study of the relationship between gender inequality in employment, education and growth in South Africa
This thesis explores the impact that gender equality in employment and education in South Africa has on the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth on a quarterly basis from 2008 – 2017. The hypothesis is that gender equality in employment and education will impact economic growth in South …
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Automatic Gender Binary Beliefs and their Role in Gender Inequality
The social construction of gender-as-binary plays an increasingly central role within gender equality research and activism. Despite its importance, however, there remain few empirical tools for assessing binarist beliefs, practices, or behaviours at the individual level. This thesis sought to …
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Gender inequality in educational attainment and reading performance: A contextual approach
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Perceptions of Gender Inequality in Athletic Leadership Roles Within the NCAA
… a Cultural Fit, Commitment to Family, Overcoming Gender Barriers, and Developing a Strong Professional Network. These are influential factors related to the success of female athletic directors during the pursuit of their careers. This study has provided insight for future athletic directors, …
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Language and prejudice : the "invisible hand" of gender inequality in modern organizations
… between workers and employers reinforce gendered allocations of workers within firms, the literature has not yet demonstrated how these interactional mechanisms operate to create gender inequalities even before formal job applications are submitted. Such interactional mechanisms are …
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Three essays on gender inequality, dynamic bargaining, and technology adoption in subsistence agriculture
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The Role of Architecture in Systemic Gender Inequality: National Organization for Women's Headquarters
… and different types of oppressions and systemic inequality from east Asia all the way to North America can be found regarding this issue. With pointing social oppression out, a long list of groups of people is considered including immigrants, religious people, LGBTQ, black society, native …
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Support provision to schools in a context of HIV/AIDS, poverty and gender inequality
… of leadership, organisational development and gender-related matters in addressing the needs of children made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS and poverty. The availability and quality of this support is analysed within the context of the Western Cape Education Department (WCED) transforming itself from …
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An exploration of the factors contributing to gender inequality in athletics participation and leadership
… as an achieving sports country. Yet, issues of inequality and a lack of role models in women sport have plagued development of sport in South Africa. The study commenced with the leadership phenomenon as a background to the study and secondary sources were explored to provide a summative …
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Exploring Women Farmers' Experiences: A Case Study of Gender Inequality on Small Turkish Farms
… households are enhanced or diminished. Yet, gender influences who has access to these resources and what level of access they have. Although women work in the fields, the homes, outside the farm, and at the markets, their male counterparts often maintain control of the decision making over …
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Factors Causing Gender Inequality in Education in Tanzania: A Case of Korogwe District Secondary Schools
… and an important component of women empowerment. Gender inequality in education is a serious problem in Tanzania since independence in 1961. There is still lower enrolment rate for girls and higher dropout rates than their male counterparts in Tanzania. This study explored factors causing gender …
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Factors Causing Gender Inequality in Education in Tanzania: A Case of Korogwe District Secondary Schools
… and an important component of women empowerment. Gender inequality in education is a serious problem in Tanzania since independence in 1961. There is still lower enrolment rate for girls and higher dropout rates than their male counterparts in Tanzania. This study explored factors causing gender …
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