Department of Economics and Social Sciences (ESS): Recent submissions
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The nuances of Bengali identity construction among Dhaka’s affluent middle class
(Brac University, 2024-07)This auto-ethnographic thesis examines how members of Dhaka’s affluent middle class, aged 22 to 36, conceptualise their Bengali identities through consumption and representation. This study recognises the fluid nature ... -
Balance between paid and unpaid labour a study on female garment workers in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2024-06)Bangladesh is a developing nation that many liberation warriors gave their lives for, and the textile sector was a major contributor to the country's financial difficulties. Women's empowerment has changed significantly ... -
Effects of unemployment on marriage in the United States (1990-2019)
(Brac University, 2024-10)The existing body of research indicates a pro-cyclical relationship between marriage and business cycle fluctuations. Building upon Schaller's (2012) investigation, this paper delves into whether this relationship persists, ... -
Taka-dollar exchange rate dynamics in relation to federal interest rates and the Bangladesh-USA trade balance: a time series analysis
(Brac University, 2024-06)This paper has studied and analyzed the impact of factors like the Federal Interest Rate and Bangladesh US trade balance on the Taka dollar exchange rate using time series analysis. Here, the co-integration relation of ... -
Mapping out factors that shape narratives of bodily autonomy for Bangladeshi youth
(Brac University, 2022)The discourse of consent, specifically the consent of our bodies is hyper-focused on situational narratives of consent breach. While the scope of this discourse fills a crucial role which formulates preventative guidelines ... -
Profitability of islamic banks: evidence from Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2022-01)The thesis investigates the impact of bank-specific factors on the profitable measures of Islamic Shariah based banks in Bangladesh for the period, 2014-2018. The sample contains bank level annual data of eight (08) Islamic ... -
Uncovering gender pay disparities: an examination of chinese gig workers' earnings and asset
(Brac University, 2024-04)The analysis utilized gender pay disparities among Chinese gig workers' earnings and asset ownership in Chinese households. To analyse the determinants of gig workers' earnings and asset ownership disparities, we avail ... -
A study of independent middle class women: accommodation crisis, living experiences & negotiation strategies in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2022-10)As the economy expands its horizon, the number of citizens also populates a city, and Dhaka is no exception. Many of its inhabitants are women, including women who live independently in this city for numerous purposes. ... -
Effects of local wages on female joint decision of marriage and working: a cross-data analysis
(2024-05)This research investigates how rising local wages in Bangladesh influence young women's joint decisions regarding marriage and labor force participation. It conducts a comparative analysis of female involvement across ... -
Tracing the footprints of digital aggression: an ethnographic journey into cyber harassment against female activists in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)In the last few years, the utilization of social media by public figures, social advocates, and content creators has increased significantly, particularly in addressing social justice, including gender equality, human ... -
Young adult’s interest in getting married: increased interest in intimate wedding events
(Brac University, 2023-10-31)Marriage is an important event in every Bengali household as in this event the family gets to express their identity in the society by inviting every relative, friend, and neighbors. It has always been a grand event for ... -
Artists in the city: exploring the creative identities of visual artists in Dhaka
(Brac University, 2023-10)This research is an exploratory study on contemporary visual artists in Dhaka city and the theorization of different kinds of creative identities among artists. The idea of creativity is closely related to our understanding ... -
The impact of breast cancer on women’s lives in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-10)Cancer is one of the deadliest diseases that often takes lives. Inside the human body, the cells that are supposed to grow and double at an average rate in order to replace the already damaged cells and the cancer cells ... -
A qualitative choice analysis: examining the factors shaping the patterns of mortgage payment irregularities
(Brac University, 2023-12)This thesis examines the factors influencing mortgage payment irregularities among individuals. A positive association between higher financial literacy and irregularities challenges the expected results of a negative ... -
Women's voices in maternal health: autonomy in prenatal care amongst pregnant women
(Brac University, 2023-09)Bangladesh has made significant progress after independence and is often seen as a development model for other countries, particularly in closing the gender gap. However, one pressing issue that persists is the high maternal ... -
Unveiling the reality: the toll of labor rights exclusion on Banishanta’s sex workers
(Brac University, 2023-01)Bangladesh has a long history of prostitution. While religion forbids prostitution, its laws do not prevent a woman from becoming a prostitute if she so chooses. This oldest institution cannot be eliminated immediately ... -
Effects of climate change variables on under-five child stunting in Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-09)This research paper explores the impact of geospatial variables and sociodemographic factors on child stunting in Bangladesh, using data from the 2014 wave of BDHS (Bangladesh Demographic and Health Survey) and climate ... -
A thesis on utilizing machine learning models to predict material hardship
(Brac University, 2023-12)This thesis addresses the concern of material hardship, defined by a paucity in resources necessary to fulfil fundamental needs, especially affecting children and families. Drawing insights from studies on the determinants ... -
Understanding the relevance of Maulana Bhashani’s pedagogical philosophy in fostering social cohesion within contemporary educational landscape of Bangladesh
(Brac University, 2023-12)This thesis explores the understudied pedagogical philosophy of Maulana Bhashani, a prominent revolutionary leader in Bangladeshi history, shedding light on his unique vision for education and its relevance in reforming ... -
The nuances of transformation: a study on the rural society of Bangladesh
(2024-02)Despite its bustling urban centres in Dhaka and Chittagong, Bangladesh has a majority of its population living in the sprawling rural landscape- around 68% of the population is located in the country's rural areas. ...
