Gender equality: Women and the law

Law & contracts   |   Civil law   |   Term papers   |   09/03/2009   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « great advancement in two of the gender equality rights arenas However, despite the improvements, women are still not free from obstacles posed by the law. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Understanding the evolution of revolution. The fight to legalize abortion. Case of Griswold vs Connecticut. Planned Parenthood of Southeasten Pennsylvania vs Casey. Issues with decisions. Times of the legalization of abortion. Sexual...»

New opportunities for women in France: The case of Ségolène Royal

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « new personnel. The Parity law attributes a certain quota to women to achieve gender equality at all the political levels. In fact ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Family and equality at work and at home.. Evolution thanks to new fields of research.. Women and work.. Parity: Is it the sign of a crisis of democracy?. the impact of the French Revolution.. Before the declaration.. After the...»

New ways of promoting gender equality

Social studies   |   Sociology   |   Term papers   |   05/16/2009   |   .doc   |   14 pages
Document abstract : « May 9th 2001 is a voluntary framework on gender equality put forward to integrate equality into all report on the situations of men and women in the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Theory and trends. Press review. United States. Europe. Conclusion. Analysis of North American frontrunners. IBM. Allstate. American express. Analysis of European frontrunners. Folksam. Aker Kvaerner. Axa. Conclusion. Works cited...»

The role of litigation in intercollegiate athletics of title IX

Political science   |   Political science   |   Case study   |   07/30/2008   |   .doc   |   8 pages
Document abstract : « GENDER EQUITY: Men s and Women s Participation in Higher Education. December 2000: Baer, Judith A. Women in American Law the Struggle Toward Equality from the ...»

Synopsis abstract : «How a plaintiff can initiate a Title IX case.. Andersen's Out of the Closets & into the Courts: Legal Opportunity Structure and Gay Rights Litigation.. The two Title IX regulations which deal with athletics.. Subdivision of Title IX regulation,...»

Citizenship status, racism, gender and violence: Aboriginal women in Canada, international sex trade - finding the links and associations

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   04/29/2009   |   .doc   |   9 pages
Document abstract : « again, between violence, race, gender, colonialism, white of one s right to equality and autonomy, is between mainstream feminism, Aboriginal women and young ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The discussion on rights and violence against women. The way that citizenship laws are framed in Canada. That Native women experiencing higher levels of violence . Neo-colonialism or trans-national capital globalization . Forms of...»

Women representation in politics: A comparative approach between France and the Nordic countries

Political science   |   Political science   |   Theses   |   10/17/2006   |   .doc   |   32 pages
Document abstract : « quotas) or within the parties (party quotas) expected to increase women s political Gender quotas are part of a new type of equality policy, representing a ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Historical and empirical data illustrating the gap in women mobilisation. Rokkan's model on mobilisation of women in parliamentary politics. The main and illustrative data of women political representation in France and in the Nordic countries . The...»

Gender related differences in patterns of employment in Sweden, and the effects of the parental leave in a woman's employment

Business & market   |   Human resources   |   Presentation   |   01/15/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « After a heated debate, the law was finally made real efforts towards more gender equality particularly on Nevertheless, even in Sweden, women still struggle to ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. Motivations.. Theoretical overview and the importance of gender (equality) in Sweden.. The mainstream theories of welfare and of the welfare state.. The characteristics of the countries belonging to the social-democratic...»

Maasai gender relations during the colonial period: A patriarchal transformation

Arts & media   |   Modern history   |   Term papers   |   05/28/2009   |   .doc   |   15 pages
Document abstract : « the colonial period, creating patriarchy and allowing women to be agree with Hodgson and insist on mutual equality in pre-colonial gender relations among ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. Response to the claims. The dichotomized debate . Direct rule and indirect rule. The colonial policy . The primary deterrent to Maasai female . Destruction of female autonomy and power . Position of women in Maasai society . Conditions...»

Women's life in North-Western China under the Tang dynasty

History & geography   |   Medieval history   |   Term papers   |   11/01/2002   |   .doc   |   5 pages
Document abstract : « Although it was permitted by the law and even Gender equality was not clearly advocated by Buddhism at this process of ordination was more demanding for women. ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction. The traditional role and social status of women in Medieval China. The cross-cultural interactions. Foreigners in the Chinese society . Confucian ideals: The lost predominance. The spread of Buddhism in Ch...»

A critique of the connection between gender and crime

Political science   |   Social sciences   |   Term papers   |   02/26/2009   |   .doc   |   7 pages
Document abstract : « and that factors other than gender equality associated with Overall, understanding the link between gender and crime journal of # Smart, C. Women Crime and ...»

Synopsis abstract : «Introduction.. The changes in female attitudes: Indication of a dramatic shift in female ideology.. Steffensmeir evaluation and four alternative hypotheses.. Flaws in the theory.. Basis for female criminality.. The forming of social agencies.. Early...»

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