Essays about: "Group threat theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words Group threat theory.

1. 1. The Howl of the Lone Wolf

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : Jonna Rolfsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Lone Wolf; Manifesto; Narrative; Targets; Right-wing; Underdog; Ideology; Social System; Social Order; Crisis; Violence; Mass-harm; Replacement; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Attacks of mass-harm perpetrated by lone actor terrorists, also known as lone wolves which they are called in this study, have been increasing in the last few decades and has become one of the main national security threats in Sweden. With the increase in attacks, so has the research on this type of terrorism, looking at ideological reasons, target selection and the radicalisation process as well as comparisons to group-based terrorism. READ MORE

3. 2. Mozambican farmers perceived health in the context of climate change : A qualitative study

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för hälsovetenskaper

   Author : Agnes Taripanah; [2023]
   Keywords : Public health; climate change; Mozambique; agriculture; health belief model; theory of justice; Folkhälsovetenskap; klimatförändringar; Moçambique; jordbruk; health belief model; theory of justice;

   Abstract : Introduction: Mozambican farmers constitute a vulnerable group, facing challenges in relation to climate change that put their health at risk. This issue received limited attention in privious research, resulting in a knowledge gap regarding a local perspective of Mozambican farmers’ health in the contex of climate change. READ MORE

4. 3. Lions and tigers and women - oh my! : Radical right-wing grievances and the increased employment rates of women: a time-series cross-sectional analysis of EU member states

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

   Author : Nea Solander; [2023]
   Keywords : radical right-wing support; women’s employment; grievances; group threat; panel data;

   Abstract : This thesis investigates the potential relationship between support for radical right-wing parties and the increased employment rates of women in member states of the European Union. While previous research has predominantly focused on immigration, by virtue of grievances, as a driver of radical right-wing support, this study explores whether increases in the employment ratio of women can also be perceived as a threat and contribute to this support. READ MORE

5. 4. Gender-based violence against Women with Disabilities in Uganda - A qualitative study about how local organizations are working with the issue

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Klara Bengtsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Gender-based violence (GBV) is both a human right violation, a threat to develop-ment and a global health issue. Women with disabilities (WWD) are a group more exposed to GBV. However, research has been scarce about WWD and GBV, espe-cially in the Global South. READ MORE

6. 5. The Rise of the Incel Violence: A Feminist Exploration of How Incels and Incel Violence are Framed in American Counterterrorism Policies and Strategies

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Tove Linderoth; [2023]
   Keywords : incel involuntary celibate ; incel violence; misogyny; feminist security; counterterrorism; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : In recent years incel (involuntary celibate) perpetuated violence has escalated in the United States. Incels are motivated by deeply rooted misogynistic assumptions, which dehumanises women and promotes degradation and violence towards the group. READ MORE