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C/EC/313. Choice of research methods in social science

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2350
DATE:
2012
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The paper argues whether the choice of research methods is based on the type of information that needs to be collected or whether different methods reflect incompatible ways of viewing reality. References are made to the methodology used in social research explaining the paradigms of epistemology, postmodernism, critical realism, feminism, etc. The choice of the research methodology is considered with regard to the study of female workplace empowerment in the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: research methods, social science, female workplace empowerment,

 

C/M/2493. Influence of gender and culture on organisational leadership

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3000
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the role of gender and culture in organisational leadership defining the concept of leadership, outining the features of an effective leader, and considering the interaction between leadership and culture in the Global Leader and Organisational Behaviiour Effectiveness (GLOBE) project. Perception of female leaders are discussed with references to Hofstede’s theory of cultural dimensions and the theory of role incongruity.

 

KEYWORDS: gender and culture, organisational leadership, female leaders, role incongruity,

 

C/L/912. Family-friendly working practices and gender inequality in EU

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1200
DATE:
2012
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The paper looks at the family-friendly working practices introduced in the EU through Parental Leave Directive, Working Time Directive and Acquired Rights Directive. Each directive is examined discussing related mandatory rights, and arguing whether they increase gender inequality across EU.

 

KEYWORDS: Family-friendly, working practices, gender inequality, EU,

 

C/S/446. HRM from gender perspective

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2000
DATE:
2011
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The paper looks at gender related problems faced by human resource management (HRM) reviewing academic research into gender inequality, and examining HRM strategies used to address imbalance in the workplace. The actions of the EU commission and European Institute for Gender Equality are critically discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: HRM, gender perspective, gender inequality,

 

C/M/2398. Proposal. Impact of gender issues on network relationship and use of social media in SME

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670
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

The paper proposes to examine the influence of gender issues on social media adoption by small and medium sized enterprises (SME). The aim and objectives of the research are outlined, literature is briefly reviewed on the role of social media in marketing, research methodology is described.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, gender issues, network relationship, social media, SME,

 

C/S/443. Critical review of a teenage pregnancy health policy

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2900
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the teenage pregnancy health policy, and begins by outlining different policies in place to tackle teenage pregnancy. The rationale behind teenage pregnancy policies is documented, and the paper also outlines their aims and objectives. Some objectives include education, health, and economic services available. The main stakeholders are detailed, as is the time frame for the policies. The support from professionals involved in the implementation is examined, and the paper also discusses financial aspects.

 

KEYWORDS: Teenage pregnancy, teenage pregnancy policies, health policy, interventions, strategy,

 

C/S/441. Gender Issues during Disaster or Conflict Situations

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1500
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

This paper examines the concept of gender issues during disaster and conflict situations. The paper begins by detailing information on the subject, as well as introducing the topic of gender and conflict. The paper then discusses practices like gender blind policies, gender aware policies, gender neutral policies, and gender redistribution policies.

 

KEYWORDS: Gender, disaster, conflict, gender blind policies, gender aware policies, gender neutral policies, gender redistribution policies,

 

C/L/861. An examination of the Convention of the United Nation on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women

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3600
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines the Convention of the United Nation on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). The paper does this in order to assess whether the rights that the convention conveys should be applied universally or whether there should be exceptions made for cultural and religious groups. The legislation regarding women’s human rights through time is discussed, and the paper then evaluates CEDAW. Religion in reference to women is discussed as well as the family institution, sex tourism, female prostitution, property rights, and pornography traffic. The paper aims to examine whether the CEDAW helped all of the topics discussed before conclusions are made.

 

KEYWORDS: Convention of the United Nation on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women, CEDAW, women’s human rights, family institution, sex tourism, female prostitution, property rights, pornography traffic,

 

S/N/358. Social roles of sports: Marxist and feminist perspectives

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2550
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the conflict theories from the Marxist perspective of the social role of sports as a method of channelling emotions of proletarians to escapist spectator events. Feminist approaches to football as a reflection of gender inequality within society are considered discussing whether sports could be qualified as gendered activities and social distractions.

 

KEYWORDS: Sports, conflict theory, Marxist and feminist, gendered activity,

 

C/S/424. Changes of social roles at middle age and their impacts on behaviour of women over 60

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2750
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the link between age and social roles focusing on the change in female roles at middle age, reviewing social roles theory, and applying it to the explanation of midlife features developed in women over 60 with regard to their ego integrity and well-being.

 

KEYWORDS: role changes, middle age, women over 60, midlife,

 

C/S/423. Proposal. Role of Media in Shaping Gender Roles within Society

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1350
DATE:
2011
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The paper proposes to investigate the role of mass media in creating gender stereotypes within society. The aims and objectives of the research are outlined, its position in the existing literature is discussed reviewing theoretical underpinnings of gender stereotyping by the media, the effects of media exposures, the feminist theory, etc. The research methodology and sources are indicated, the timetable of work is presented.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, media, gender roles, gender stereotypes,

 

C/S/422. Proposal. Methods of dealing with gender issues in Britain and Africa

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1700
DATE:
2011
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The paper proposes research into the methods of dealing with gender and human rights issues in British and African societies. The objectives and aims of the proposed research are outlined, its position in the existing research related to the topic is defined, the methodology and structure of the dissertation are described, the time scale of work is indicated.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, gender issues, Britain and Africa,

 

C/M/2281. Role of National Culture and Gender in Choosing Leadership Styles

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2950
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the relationship between national culture, gender and leadership styles reviewing the theory of leadership and Hofstede’s theory of cultural differences, discussing cultural and gender determinants of leadership styles, and addressing the problem of barriers to female leadership.

 

KEYWORDS: National Culture, Gender, Leadership Styles, female leadership,

 

C/S/420. Dissertation. Links between Forced Marriages, Arranged Marriages and Domestic Violence

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10500
DATE:
2011
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109.99 GBP

The dissertation looks at the forced and arranged marriages aiming to explain their relation to domestic violence and abuse within the South Asian community in the UK. Literature is reviewed on the differences and similarities between forced and arranged marriages, their historical background, theoretical underpinnings of coercion, the link between forced marriages and immigration, etc. The methodology of the research is based on secondary data. Conclusions are made about social and political issues related to forced and arranged marriages.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, forced marriages, arranged marriages, domestic violence, South Asian community,

 

C/S/416. Female entrepreneurship: theory and life

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3400
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper addresses the gender aspects of entrepreneurship examining women’s motives for starting their own businesses. An overview of the UK entrepreneurial industry is presented, the features of female entrepreneurship are defined. References are made to related academic research and real life examples highlighting positive and negative sides of a female entrepreneur.

 

KEYWORDS: Female entrepreneurship, gender,

 

C/S/412. Dissertation. An exploration into the role of gender representations and identities in video games

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9050
DATE:
2011
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99.99 GBP

This dissertation explores the role of gender representations and identities in video games. The study begins by presenting the background to the video gaming industry and identifies its history and technological advancement. Media representation is assessed, along with gender representation in video games. The way in which females are excluded and misrepresented in the video game industry is discussed. This is followed by an evaluation of the way in which masculinity is represented.

 

KEYWORDS: Dissertation, gender representation, video games, computer games, masculinity, femininity, media, gender,

 

S/MD/156. An examination of gender regimes of institutions in Ma Vie en Rose

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3500
DATE:
2010
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This paper examines the role of gender in institutions in Ma Vie en Rose, directed by Alain Berliner. The paper examines four institutions in reference to the film, the middle class neighborhood, the Fabre family, the school, and the working class neighborhood.

 

KEYWORDS: Gender, Ma Vie en Rose, Fabre family, the school, middle class, film, Alain Berliner, working class,

 

S/S/318. An examination of the influence both World Wars had on gender roles in France

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3300
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper examines both world wars in relation to gender roles in France. The paper looks at the development of French women’s economic, social, political, and legal position since both world wars. The paper also aims to assess whether these developments have had a lasting effect.

 

KEYWORDS: World war, gender, France, French women, women, economic, social, political, legal,

 

C/S/403. Proposal. Representation of Women in Arabian Cinema

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870
DATE:
2011
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9.99 GBP

The paper proposes research into the cinematic portrayal of women and motherhood in Arabian cinema focusing on the representation of single and married mothers. Literature is reviewed on the features of Arabian cinema, the methodology of the proposed research is described, research rationale is discussed.

 

KEYWORDS: Proposal, Representation of Women, Arabian Cinema, motherhood,

 

S/S/315. Should prostitution be decriminalised in England and Wales

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3350
DATE:
2011
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This paper examines the concept of prostitution in England and Wales, and examines the arguments that it should be decriminalized. The different policies that relate to prostitution are examined, and the paper identifies and describes the current laws in England and Wales. The different models that are available in Europe are discussed, namely Holland, and the paper compares this country with the UK.

 

KEYWORDS: Prostitution, England, Wales, decriminalised, law!,

 

S/LI/499. Analysis of “The Rights of Women” by Anna Barbauld: feminist perspective

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2000
DATE:
2011
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29.99 GBP

The paper looks at the attitudes towards feminism expressed in the poem “The Rights of Women” by Anna Barbauld. The poem’s relevance is considered arguing whether it attempts to undermine feminism as an irrational and radical movement against traditional masculine culture.

 

KEYWORDS: The Rights of Women, Anna Barbauld, feminism,

 

S/LI/494. Adultery and female sexual identity in Kate Chopin's “The Storm”

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1100
DATE:
2011
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19.99 GBP

The paper looks at the portrayal of female sexual passion in story “The Storm” by Kate Chopin. The author’s defiance against the 19th century women’s identity is discussed arguing whether adultery is a natural phenomenon for both sexes.

 

KEYWORDS: Kate Chopin, The Storm, adultery, female sexual identity,

 

S/P/520. The main appeal of Black Power was in the affirmation of black masculinity. Discuss

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3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the position of Black Power within the social rights movement of African Americans examining their gender-related ideology of aggressive masculinity and militant nationalism. The position of women within Black Power communities is discussed, the roots of the Black Power appeal are revealed.

 

KEYWORDS: Black Power, black masculinity, gender roles, nationalism,

 

S/S/301. Facilitating and hindering factors behind women seeking careers in science in 1950-1960

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3000
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

The paper looks at the history of female scientists in America discussing the reasons behind the poor presentation of women in academic fields. References are made to biological and social explanations of gender inequality arguing whether the adherence to old sexist values is still relevant, and discussing feminist views on women’s struggle for recognition in science.

 

KEYWORDS: women in science!1950-1960, gender, sexist, feminist,

 

C/S/397. Feminism and international relations

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3100
DATE:
2011
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39.99 GBP

This paper argues whether feminism contributes to societies understanding of international relations. The paper provides an overview of both concepts, and then examines them in reference to one another. The paper then identifies the criticisms of feminism in international relations. Conclusions are made regarding whether feminism does contribute to international relations.

 

KEYWORDS: Feminism, international relations, domestic politics,