Search for dissertations about: "equality and diversity"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 22 swedish dissertations containing the words equality and diversity.

  1. 1. Sacred Ideals : Diversity and Equality in Swedish Reproductive Healthcare

    Author : Jonna Arousell; Aje Carlbom; Birgitta Essén; Sara Johnsdotter; Anne Sofie Roald; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; diversity; equality; gender equality; religion; reproductive health; migration; multicultural encounters; Scandinavia; Sweden;

    Abstract : To promote diversity (mångfald) and equality (jämlikhet) is a key task for a wide range of welfare institutions in Sweden. The two terms appeal to several aspects simultaneously: inclusiveness, moral goodness, awareness and willingness to facilitate a positive social change. READ MORE

  2. 2. Addressing equality and diversity in the workplace through recruitment materials : an equality monitoring approach

    Author : Amanda J. Heath; Jens Agerström; Magnus Carlsson; Ishbel McWha-Hermann; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; equality monitoring; equality diversity inclusion; job advertisements; organizational attraction; ethnicity; recruitment; diversity management; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) statements have been used as part of diversity management in human resources for some time and research suggests they are generally perceived positively and can increase organizational attraction in underrepresented groups, thus promoting diversity and inclusion. The main aim of this doctoral dissertation is to examine the effects of a particular diversity management practice called equality monitoring (EM) and investigate public perceptions of EM and effects on behaviour such as applications, intentions to pursue a job and organizational attraction. READ MORE

  3. 3. Three Faces of Diversity Rhetoric : Managerialization, marketing and ambiguity

    Author : Alejandro Leiva; Jens Rydgren; Ellen Berrey; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Diversity; diversity rhetoric; consultants; law; managerialization; ambiguity; marketing; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : Over the past decades, the language of diversity management has spread from the US to many parts of the world, including Sweden, where it emerged in the mid 1990’s. Consisting of three papers, this thesis contributes to the field of critical diversity studies by examining the multifaceted character of diversity rhetoric among Swedish diversity consultants. READ MORE

  4. 4. Vulnerabilities and Resources : Exploring intersecting conditions for health equity in sexual and reproductive health and rights(SRHR) among young people in Sweden

    Author : Anna ChuChu Schindele; Malin Lindroth; Kristina Areskoug Josefsson; Emma Sorbring; Malmö universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Health and society; Hälsa och samhälle;

    Abstract : SVENSK SAMMANFATTNINGBAKGRUND: Sexuell och reproduktiv hälsa och rättigheter (SRHR) är en central bestämningsfaktor för hälsa och utgör en viktig del av livet i övergången från barndom till vuxen ålder. Den nationella SRHR-policyn i Sverige strävar mot jämlika förutsättningar för hälsa. READ MORE

  5. 5. Multiculturalism, Liberalism and the Burden of Assimilation

    Author : Lily Stroubouli Lanefelt; Jouni Reinikainen; Ulf Mörkenstam; Karin Borevi; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; liberal multiculturalism; cultural diversity; citizenship rigths; ethnicity; integration; burden of assimilation; neutrality; equality; toleration; autonomy; recognition; anti-discrimination; freedom of association; statsvetenskap; Political Science;

    Abstract : Should a liberal state meet claims for accommodation of cultural difference with a liberal multicultural approach that grants cultural rights to minorities? The present thesis tries to answer this question by investigating if a liberal state may adopt a multicultural approach and still remain liberal. The purpose of the thesis, more specifically, is to study whether the accommodation of multiculturalism through cultural rights can be based on liberal values or not. READ MORE