Essays about: "building nation"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 114 essays containing the words building nation.
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1. Fences are like Ghosts are like Monuments : ephemeral social agreements under the neoliberal rule
University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaperAbstract : This essay delves into the intricate dynamics of Berzelii Park, focusing on the interaction between the mesh fence constructed in 2016 and the Raoul Wallenberg monuments. It examines the fence as a nationalist monument, revealing its transformative impact on the communal space and highlighting its role in shaping memories, identity, and ideological conflicts within the urban landscape. READ MORE
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2. From Colonial Past to Colonial Future? : A Case Study of the Belt and Road Initiative in Kazakhstan
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : Since its independence almost three decades ago, the nation-state of Kazakhstan has been nestled in a search for identity and unity. Located in a geographically strategic location between two of the world's most significant actors, and with a colonial history to one of them —the Soviet Union— the country's strive for identity in a self-determined world continues. READ MORE
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3. Show and Tell: A Critical Discourse Analysis of the representation of Swedish Colonial History in the Historiska Museet, through the lenses of Swedish Exceptionalism and Nation Branding
University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheterAbstract : When looking from the outside, Sweden is an exceptional country, with a tradition of neutrality and no notable colonial past; but history paints a different picture. This thesis investigates the portrayal of Sweden and the impact of narratives of Swedish exceptionalism in the Historiska Museet in Stockholm, through the analysis of the depiction of Swedish colonial history and Human Rights discourses. READ MORE
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4. Beyond the music : Exploring the Dynamics of National and European Identity in the Eurovision Song Contest
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : This thesis examines how member nations manage their national identities within the supranational context of the Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) and the significance of the ESC in creating a shared European identity. Patterns of identification and attitudes relating to culture, ethnicity/nationality, religion/faith, and gender/sex are discovered by studying the winning submissions from 1998 to 2022 through content analysis and discourse analysis. READ MORE
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5. From Nation-(Re)building to Political Rights. : A Comparative Analysis between Bosnia and Herzegovina & Kosovo.
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The issue with achieving a balance between a stable democratization process and peacebuilding is an ongoing difficulty. Scholars argue that the long-term effects are not properly considered when constructing a peace accord and is affecting the process of nation-rebuilding. READ MORE
