Essays about: "Political Communities"

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  1. 1. Cultivating connections: exploring the impact of community garden on social cohesion : in a socio-economic disadvantaged neighbourhood in Sweden

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Reham Ghallab; [2024]
    Keywords : Social cohesion; social capital; community garden; socio-economic neighbourhoods; segregation;

    Abstract : The study delves into the interplay between the social dynamics of the community garden space and broader socio-political forces, exploring how these factors mold practices and interactions within the community garden, thereby influencing social cohesion. Despite the apparent segregation, Tensta Garden serves as a catalyst, inspiring residents to construct relationships, actively participate, and cultivate connections and shared experiences. READ MORE

  2. 2. The Liberalist Tightrope : Balancing Pluralism and Meaningful Action in International Relations, a study on Judith Shklar’s Liberalism of Fear

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Frida Söderstjerna; [2024]
    Keywords : Judith Shklar; Liberalism of Fear; Realism; Pluralism; Skepticism; Liberal Crisis;

    Abstract : Judith Shklar’s liberalism of fear, while characterized by deep skepticism and dissatisfaction with utilitarian theories on liberalism, is also filled with hope and a tireless dedication to the victims of our political worlds. This thesis in international political theory explores Judith Shklar’s underappreciated international political thought. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Kampala Convention vs. Bare Life : A Qualitative Analysis of the Kampala Convention and its Impact on IDPs’ Quality of Life

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Clara Ternström; [2024]
    Keywords : Kampala Convention; bare life; IDPs; quality of life; legislation; biopolitics; displacement;

    Abstract : This study aims to identify potential ways in which the African Union Convention for the Protection and Assistance of Internally Displaced Persons in Africa (Kampala Convention) improves the quality of life for IDPs. Relying on the concept of bare life, it answers if and how the convention prevents bare life. READ MORE

  4. 4. A Radical Restructuring of Development Aid : From Liberal Justice to “From each according to their ability, to each according to their needs” Assessing the Failures of Development Aid and Providing A New Normative Alternative

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alexandra Holm; [2024]
    Keywords : Development Aid; Political theory; Justice; Rawls; Anarchism; Communism;

    Abstract : In this paper I will argue for the need for a change of norms in the global governance system in regards to development aid. I argue that liberal norms of justice and distribution of wealth have a negative effect on development aid practices. This study is a normative political theory and the material researched is relevant literature sources. READ MORE

  5. 5. Indigenous knowledge in education in north-east India

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för didaktik och pedagogisk profession

    Author : Kaberi Singha; [2023-08-29]
    Keywords : Education for sustainable development ESD ; Indigenous knowledge IK ; North-East NE India; Critical pedagogy of Place; school curriculum;

    Abstract : Considering the need to preserve indigenous knowledge with relevance to the global ESD discourse, the purpose of this study is to explore and understand the value and status of indigenous knowledge (IK) in the context of integrating this in the formal school curriculum, with a focus in the North-eastern (NE) region of India. This study is grounded within the theoretical framework of Critical pedagogy of Place proposed by Gruenewald. READ MORE