Browsing Thesis (BSS in Anthropology) by Author "Department of Economics and Social Sciences, Brac University"
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The role of government on women entrepreneurs and development: a study on the Joyeeta Foundation
Nezam, Nawshaba (Brac University, 2022-12)The thesis examines women entrepreneurs to influence women's empowerment in society with the help of a government organization known as the Joyeeta Foundation. This thesis is about the effect of entrepreneurs on the way ... -
Sheltered: a thesis exploring the link between bhodrota and the sexual subjectivities of Bangladeshi middle-class new adults
Lateef, Zahra Mayeesha (Brac University, 2022-08)Sheltered’ explores the cultural taboo about sexuality among the urban middle-class in Bangladesh, i.e. the bhodrolok, and the way it shapes sexuality and sexual norms/expectations. This taboo exists to maintain and ... -
A study of women's period experiences inside Dhaka City: at home and workplace
Haque, Fariha (Brac University, 2023-11)Women's income is still seen as a secondary source of income by their family members regardless of their professional success. This belief system also permeates the workplace as the male counterparts look down on their ... -
A study on the identity formation of tea garden workers: stories curtained in the narrative of development
Tabassum, Syeda Sayka (Brac University, 2019-09)Shreemangal is one of themost popular tourist spots in Bangladesh. Shreemangal is known as the land of tea. At the entrance, there is a statue of a woman plucking tea leaves in a basket which is tied to her head. This same ... -
A study on the socio economic realities of Bangladesh based dancers: understanding their financial struggles and industry issues that set dance as a marginalized profession in Bangladesh
Mela, Lamia Saiyara (Brac University, 2019-12)This paper highlights the major nuances that constitute the life of a professional dancer in Bangladesh, within the local dance industry that exists. Given the socio-economic backdrop that Bangladesh has, earning from ... -
Travails of an Insider: An Inside View on the Social Place of Mental Wellbeing
Khan, Mohaiminul Haque (Brac University, 2019)Psychiatric illnesses are certainly no elusive phenomena, though continuing to be a seldom conversed taboo. Societal neglect does not make it simple to treat patients and it need not be mentioned that it is diametrically ... -
Understanding the relevance of Maulana Bhashani’s pedagogical philosophy in fostering social cohesion within contemporary educational landscape of Bangladesh
Raha, Samira Ahmed (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 ... -
Unexpected neighbours: The impact of the rohingya refugee influx on the education of indigenous communities in Teknaf
Sabastini, Priyong (Brac University, 2023-01)Following the genocide on the Rohingya people in Myanmar back in August 2017, about 1 million refugees have entered Bangladesh, which has created astronomic pressure on the host community. Beyond immediate issues of ... -
The world is watching: An analysis of the professional wrestling fandom in Bangladesh
Arsal, Alhan (Brac University, 2022-05)This thesis explored the professional wrestling fandom in Bangladesh to locate class divisions within the fandom that give birth to different subsets of fans known as smarks and marks. These fans and their experiences ...