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Women's Labor Force Participation In Spain: An Analysis From Dictatorship To Democracy, Kristi Philips
Women's Labor Force Participation In Spain: An Analysis From Dictatorship To Democracy, Kristi Philips
Honors Program Theses
In Spain, women’s labor force participation has drastically shifted in the decades since Francisco Franco’s dictatorship collapsed. Changes in government policy and evolving social attitudes have affected the treatment of women and their access to economic opportunities. Using The World Bank and OECD labor force statistics for Spain, this study compares Spain’s historical data with that of France, Germany and Portugal. My results suggest that the dictatorship inhibited women’s labor force participation in Spain in contrast to nearby countries over the same period.
Primary Source Use In High School History Classrooms: Categories, Frequency, And Assessment, Michaela Goblirsch
Primary Source Use In High School History Classrooms: Categories, Frequency, And Assessment, Michaela Goblirsch
Honors Program Theses
Throughout this thesis project, I will research the many various forms of primary sources as well as a variety of assessment styles. By reviewing literature and analyzing results from a survey of high school history teachers, I will discover the manner and scope in which primary sources are used in history classes. Also, I hope to determine which primary sources students respond best to, taking into account their age and gender. Teachers will be able to use this information to construct more engaging and challenging lesson plans featuring primary sources. Knowing which types of primary sources are most effective for …