Search for dissertations about: "Gender and color"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 swedish dissertations containing the words Gender and color.

2. 1. Cold exposure and health : A study on neurological and vascular hand symptoms in northern Sweden

   Author : Albin Stjernbrandt; Jens Wahlström; Ingrid Liljelind; Tohr Nilsson; Ellen Jørum; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Cold climate; Sweden; Hand; Frostbite; Raynaud disease; Peripheral nerve injuries; Occupational and Environmental Medicine; arbets- och miljömedicin;

   Abstract : Background: Living in a cold climate is associated with several adverse health effects. The main purpose of this thesis was to describe cold exposure characteristics in northern Sweden, and investigate the associations between such exposure and the reporting of neurological and vascular hand symptoms. READ MORE

4. 2. Putting Scientific Research and Performing Arts Together : A Quest for Equality

   Author : Pranab Dahal; Katarina Swahnberg; Sunil Kumar Joshi; Karen Marie Moland; Linnéuniversitetet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; drama; awareness; community participation; gender-based violence; gender inequality; human trafficking; Nepal; Health and Caring Sciences; Hälsovetenskap;

   Abstract : BackgroundGender inequality and violence are prevalent globally affecting women withdiscriminatory practices and victimizations. The oppressions majorly arise due tosystemic inequalities and power hierarchies. Interventions targeting to endinequality and violence are increasing and this thesis compares the outcomes ofparticipatory Forum Theater. READ MORE

5. 3. Hatbrott? : homosexuella kvinnors och mäns berättelser om utsatthet för brott

   Author : Eva Tiby; Malin Åkerström; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : Bias crime; fear of crime; gay; gender; hate crime; heterosexism; homophobia; homosexuality; lesbian; lifestyle; victimology; victim studies; kriminologi; Criminology;

   Abstract : During the nineties, the hate crimes concept has been used to describe victimization on the basis of group characteristics. The Swedish penal Code 29:2:7 states that crimes committed against a person due to that person's race, color, nationality, ethnicity, religious beliefs or other similar circumstances, such as a person's sexual orientation, can elicit a more severe punishment than crimes without such motives. READ MORE

6. 4. Love ain't got no color? : Attitude toward interracial marriage in Sweden

   Author : Sayaka Osanami Törngren; Björn Fryklund; Anders Wigerfelt; Charles Westin; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Interracial marriage; attitudes; race; Contact Hypothesis; group position; prejudice and stereotypes; colorblindness; perception of difference; mixed methods; Interrnarriage; attityder; race; kontakthypotes; gruppositioner; fördomar och stereotyper; färgblindhet; perception av skillnad; mixed methods; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP;

   Abstract : This dissertation focuses on the geographical area of Malmö, the third largest city in Sweden, and examines the majority society’s opinions and attitudes toward interracial dating, marriage and childbearing. The dissertation is driven by two theoretical frames: the theory of race as ideas constructed through the perception of visible differences and the theory of prejudice and stereotypes. READ MORE

7. 5. Elevated drinking water manganese and fetal and child health and development

   Author : Syed Moshfiqur Rahman; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Manganese (Mn) is an essential element that functions as a cofactor in the metabolism of carbohydrates and proteins, and it is also incorporated in antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase. In general, intake of Mn mainly occurs via food. READ MORE