Essays about: "Geertz"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 10 essays containing the word Geertz.

  1. 1. Designing a Corporate Training Game that Empowers the Communication between Game Designers and Programmers

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för speldesign

    Author : Paul Brandstetter; Henrik Nilsson; [2023]
    Keywords : corporate games; training games; design communication; cultural approach to organizations; measuring communication; game design;

    Abstract : This research investigates the communication of design teams using Research through Design. Specifically, it investigates the communication between the game designers and programmers in a game development environment. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Impact of COVID-19 on Child Protection Policy in Humanitarian Action : Case study; South Sudan internally displaced people in camps settlement.

    University essay from

    Author : Charlotte Wara; [2021]
    Keywords : COVID-19 measures; Child Protection Policy; Participatory Communication; Community Engagement; IDPs in Camp Settlements; and South Sudan.;

    Abstract : The principle of child protection and the efforts to protect children from abuse and neglect in pre-modern societies have different notions. According to De Mause, the past was a barbaric place for children and the history of childhood is a nightmare (De Mause, 1995, p. 1). READ MORE

  4. 3. Interpretations of Nordic Culture: A case study on conceptualisations of Nordic culture in today’s artistic and cultural field

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för etnologi

    Author : Panu Heiskanen; [2021]
    Keywords : cultural analysis; ethnography; Nordic culture; Nordic identity; artistic and cultural life; cultural field; Nordic Culture Fund; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : The Nordic region is a geopolitical and cultural region known for its high living standard, democracy and equality, as well as for its innovative, green and sustainable lifestyle. Previous studies have primarily focused on the state and development of Nordic society and culture from a historical, economic, and political perspective, showing how different decisions and processes through history have contributed to the current state in the region. READ MORE

  5. 4. Ethnic Minorities’ Heritage and Archaeological Resources Management : Roma people in Sweden since 1999

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Wing Kwan Wong; [2020]
    Keywords : Ethnic minorities; Sweden; Roma people; Swedish travellers; Archaeology resources management; Heritage management; Etniska minoriteter; Sverige; romer; Resandefolket; arkeologiska resurs förvaltning; kulturarvs förvaltning;

    Abstract : At the end of 1999, the Swedish government adopted two European Union conventions to protect ethnic minorities, and Roma people were recognized as a national ethnic minority of Sweden. Approaching the 20th year mark after the recognition, this research aims to develop an in-depth and inclusive database for Roma people’s heritage and archaeological resources management. READ MORE

  6. 5. “Women, you know that women they are very easy to deceive … ” : understandings of women's role in witchcraft-related violence among community groups and social workers in southern Nigeria and handling of such violence.

    University essay from Institutionen för socialvetenskap

    Author : Faith Mark; [2017]
    Keywords : Social workers; Community groups; Women; Witchcraft; Violence; Understanding; Containment strategies;

    Abstract : This study aims to explore how social workers and community groups in southern Nigeria understand and interpret women's roles in witchcraft related violence and the implications those views have on the handling of such violence. This topic is of relevance for social work since knowledge about this problem can increase the awareness of violence and its implications when meeting clients that are exposed to it. READ MORE