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The demand for sustainability in Ghana (a case study of eradicating poverty by means of achieving gender equality and empowering women and girls)
Sossoe, Anita
The demand for sustainability has become a crucial topic within modern society, as individuals, businesses, and governments alike recognize the importance of preserving the country for future generations. One of the major problems in attaining sustainability in Ghana relates to poverty. This study aims to examine the impact of gender equality and empowerment of women and girls contribute to reducing and eradicating poverty in the country. Data spanning the period 2001–2021, obtained from the Ghana Statistical Service and diverse academic journals, included a variety of female indicators that were used as independent variables to analyze dependent variables that impacted characteristics related to poverty. The autoregressive distributed lag (ARDL) bound testing approach, which was created by Pesaran et al. (2001), was utilized in the investigation to ascertain whether a sustained link existed within the series. Results indicate that women who are educated positively affect all dependent variables used as factors that determine poverty and those in political sectors affecting most of them. Women's representation in the labor force, however, had no effect on the dependent variables. The study concluded the need to educate and empower more women and girls, especially in the rural areas and the Northern region. It also recommended the need for government and other agencies to review women who are in the labour force; perhaps most of them are not employed or have a low standard of living.
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Female Sports Commentators in Czech Television, gender aspects, professional experiences
Machalíková, Libuše ; Vochocová, Lenka (advisor) ; Štoll, Martin (referee)
The bachelor's thesis "Female Sports Commentators in Czech Television, gender aspects, professional experiences" analyses the work experiences of women and men in the sports editorial department of Czech Television, with a focus on gender stereotypes, and obstacles and positive trends with regard to gender equality. The theoretical part explores and defines key terms such as media, sports media, feminism (radical, social, Marxist, and socialist), and gender roles. The methodological section describes the research objectives, defends the choice of a qualitative approach, and details the data analysis process. In the practical part, the results of interviews with women and men from the sports editorial department are presented. The research suggests that gender equality in sports journalism is gradually increasing, but challenges persist, such as structural inequalities in leadership. The contribution of this work lies in providing a comprehensive overview of gender aspects in sports journalism.
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Genderová diverzita manažerských pozic gastro podniků
Vítková, Alena
Vítková, A. Gender diversity of management positions in gastronomic industry. Bachelor thesis. Brno: Mendel University, 2023. The aim of the bachelor thesis is to find and evaluate the importance of factors that influence the representation of women in management positions in gastronomy companies in Brno. In order to achieve the aim, a questionnaire sur-vey and subsequent hypothesis testing will be conducted. The thesis has practical application for managers or owners of gastronomic companies who want to focus on gender balance not only in management positions.
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Women's Political Participation in Contemporary China
Wei, Yilan ; Plechanovová, Běla (advisor) ; Kotvalová, Anna (referee)
The rise of feminism began in the 18th century, and it attached great importance to the struggle for women's political rights and the improvement of women's political status. Whether women can have the right to speak in the political field is a prerequisite for women to strive for other rights in social life. China's equality between men and women was written into the Constitution in 1954, put forward as a national policy in 1995, supported by the Law on the Protection of Women's Rights and Interests in 2005, and then reflected in Report to the 20th CPC National Congress. This developmental trajectory signifies the ongoing progress of women's political participation in present-day China. However, owing to deeply ingrained traditional ideologies and historical institutional factors, women's status and political engagement remain suboptimal and continue to encounter obstacles. The study begins by explaining the research topic from a theoretical perspective and further analyzes it in the context of China based on previous studies. This thesis attempts to describe the present situation of Chinese women's political participation, focusing on the low proportion, the slow growth rate, and their political marginalization in China, exploring the problems and reasons behind it through superficial phenomena,...
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Europeanisation of gender equality in Eastern European countries: the case of Slovakia and Slovenia
Petrechová, Sára ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
Gender equality has long been declared as one of the European Union's (EU) core values and priorities, and its importance is still emphasised today. EU Member States are expected to participate in and take action to promote gender equality. This thesis focuses on the analysis of the process of Europeanisation of gender equality agenda in two Central and Eastern European (CEE) member states, namely Slovenia and Slovakia. Slovenia has long been at the top of surveys on the state of gender equality. Slovenia is more active and successful in promoting and supporting gender equality compared to other EU Member States in the region, while Slovakia is at the other end of the ranking, facing stagnation and lack of progress in this area. The theoretical framework of the thesis is based on the new institutionalism, which allows to analyse the impact of institutions and institutional changes at the national level on the process of Europeanisation of gender policy. At the analytical level, the thesis applies a three-level framework of polity, politics, and policy, which examines institutional arrangements, political parties and their approach to gender equality, and legislative changes related to gender equality in both countries. The aim of the thesis is to identify factors that positively or negatively...
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The impact of the COVID-19 crisis on meeting the objectives of the EU's Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 in the Czech Republic and Austria
Jančíková, Natálie ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Bauer, Paul (referee)
This Master's Thesis investigates the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Gender Equality Strategy 2020-2025 in Austria and Czechia, with a focus on the strategy's goals of freedom from violence and stereotypes, thriving in a gender-equal economy, and equal leadership throughout society. The research adopts Sylvia Walby's theory of gender regimes to provide context, which highlights the role of the state in shaping gender equality outcomes. Austria and Czechia are identified as social democratic and neoliberal gender regimes, respectively. This mixed-methods study employs thematic analysis and comparative case study and combines qualitative data gathered through ethnographic methods and quantitative data from open statistics. The thesis finds that Czechia operates as a neoliberal gender regime, with a limited role of the state in supporting women at risk of gender-based violence. In contrast, Austria's social democratic gender regime has provided robust support during the pandemic, with a centralized system of shelters and a state-wide 24/7 women's helpline. The study contributes to the development of gender regime theory and offers a nuanced understanding of the pandemic's impact on gender equality in different gender regimes. The findings have relevance for ongoing academic debate on the...
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The European Union and gender inequality in the labour market
Košťálová, Bára ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
Equality between men and women is one of the fundamental social issues addressed by states and organisations around the world, including the European Union. This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of gender equality in the labour market within the European Union and its legislation. Specifically, it works with binding and non-binding European Union legislation on this topic and describes its transposition in selected member states. This thesis first introduces key concepts such as gender and gender inequality within the work environment or the gender pay gap. Subsequently, the basic forms of European law are presented, as well as how it specifically addresses gender equality issues and what developments European legislation in this area has undergone. The thesis then outlines the binding and non-binding European legal acts that relate to this area and then assesses the adoption of this legislation in selected member states (Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden) using the example of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance for parents and carers and repealing Council Directive 2010/18/EU. The paper interprets these data and places them in the context of European gender equality legislation.
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Harmonization of family and work life in women working in social services
SKALOVÁ, Pavla
The diploma thesis deals with the reconciliation of family and work life for women working in social services, which is defined using key areas related to the position of women in the labor market, possible barriers when re-entering it, the family as a primary institution and the position of women in the family . It also focuses on how the EU, the state, perceives this issue through family policy. The core part of the work consists of discussions, in which the results of the research investigation are connected with professional literature, my personal observations and experiences, and the analysis of ethical problems and dilemmas, the analysis of various possible solutions and the reflection of these solutions.
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(Not) equality between women and men in the legal system of the Czech Republic
Zděnek, Jiří ; Kosek, Jan (advisor) ; Chmel, Jan (referee)
v anglickém jazyce This thesis critically examines the current state of gender inequality in the Czech Republic with a focus on work, family life, and politics. The main objective is to identify the causes and consequences of these inequalities, and to evaluate whether and to what extent they are due to natural differences between men and women or to the influence of social constructs. Additionally, the role of law in relation to the redress of gender inequality is explored. The theoretical part of the thesis provides an overview of key concepts and theories related to gender equality and inequality, as well as a discussion of the development of gender equality legislation within international, European, and national law. In the empirical part of the thesis, a comprehensive analysis of various sources, including statistical data and opinion polls, is conducted to provide detailed insights into gender inequality in the Czech Republic. This analysis covers multiple areas, including income disparities, childcare responsibilities, political representation, and vertical and horizontal segregation. Furthermore, the thesis examines the social and cultural factors that significantly influence gender equality, which often fall outside the purview of legal frameworks.
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