Essays about: "Norm Diffusion"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 30 essays containing the words Norm Diffusion.

  1. 21. DELIBERATE WINDOW DRESSING: A case study of deliberative democracy enhancement by means of the Open Method of Coordination in the Czech Republic

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Jurgita Andriuskaite; [2015-08-04]
    Keywords : the OMC; norm diffusion; social inclusion; gender mainstreaming; deliberative democracy theory; empowered deliberation; the European Union;

    Abstract : The notion of deliberate democracy in political discourse seems to imply a profound normative message, unconditionally supporting justice and fairness. Similarly, the deliberative democracy theory asserts the power of public interaction to shape inclusive and fair social policies within the European Union. READ MORE

  3. 22. The Role of Gender Norms in Preventing Violence against Women: A case study from Lima, Peru

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Development Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anna Luise Krumm; [2014]
    Keywords : Peru; Preventing Violence against Women; Norm theory; Gender Norms; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The third UN Millennium Development Goal promotes “achieving gender equality and the empowerment of women” (UNDP 2013). It reflects the fact that violence against women (VAW) is a problem of global proportions which hinders the achievement of gender equality and at the same time has negative effects on countries’ social and economical well-being. READ MORE

  4. 23. Diffusion of European Norms: Adoption of the principle of rule of law by Georgia and Ukraine

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Mariia Moskovko; [2012]
    Keywords : Georgia; the European Neighborhood Policy ENP ; norm diffusion; norm “life cycle”; Ukraine; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Several founding democratic norms of the European Union (EU) may nowadays be found in their emerging stage in the post-Soviet countries outside of the Union’s borders. This is an indication that norms may get diffused, float around the continent and find a fertile soil in a new environment. READ MORE

  5. 24. Contradictory Power Europe?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nora Berthelsen; [2012]
    Keywords : Normative Power Europe; Normative Power; Norms; Social Constructivism; European Union; European Neighbourhood Policy; Morocco; Western Sahara; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The determination of the role of the EU and its predecessors in International Relations has long been a conundrum for scholars and policy-makers. In 2002, scholar Ian Manners framed the EU as a Normative Power, arguing that the power of the EU lies in its ability to determine what is deemed appropriate behavior in world politics. READ MORE

  6. 25. Normative South Africa? A study of the norms that the EU aspires to extend to South Africa

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Helena Edling Andersson; [2010]
    Keywords : Good Governance; Supranational Rule of Law; Social Solidarity; Trade; Consensual Democracy; Sustainable Development; Inclusive Equality; Sustainable Peace; Social Freedom; South Africa; Associative Human Rights; Norm-diffusion; EU; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : The EU has a legacy of being a normative power. They also have a history of cooperating with developing countries trying to promote these normative ideals. This cooperation is for example guided by the promotion of human rights, democracy and the rule of law to mention a few. READ MORE