Essays about: "communal identity"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 20 essays containing the words communal identity.
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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. Fighting Stereotypes and Empowering Roma Youth through Participatory Film : A Case Study Based on a Participatory Film Project Conducted in the Roma Community in Glasgow, Scotland
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)Abstract : The Roma community has long been subjected to negative stereotypes and misrepresentations in the public sphere, leading to discrimination and prejudice. Roma youth in Glasgow, Scotland, supported by the Roma-led organisation Romano Lav, have taken an active role in challenging these negative portrayals through a participatory film project. READ MORE
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3. Between a Rock and a Hard Place: A Qualitative Study on Communal Belonging and Interfaith Relations among Jordanian Christians
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : The Jordanian Christian community is, in many aspects, a unique case within the MENA region. Mostly neglected by scholars and the mainstream public alike, it is perceived as unproblematic due to the institutional guarantees granted by the Hashemite regime, and the absence of apparent existential threats. READ MORE
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4. Is this a threat to my individual self-perception, or an opportunity? A qualitative study unfolding the effects of generative AI chatbots on students' individual self-perception in the process of revising and updating their "selves"
University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledningAbstract : For long, scholars have been interested in the concept of identity and its continuous development, conceptualized as identity work - emphasizing its ongoing process rather than a fixed state. As a subject to change, our identities are seen to be influenced by various factors, playing a significant role in shaping our self-perceptions and determining who we are, as well as who we aspire to become. READ MORE
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5. The Public Bath & Community
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : The communal bath has a long and complex history. While the bath in modern times is used primarily for practical and hygienic reasons, communal bathing has been a vital aspect of many cultures throughout history, serving not only as a means of hygiene but also as social and therapeutical space, promoting exchange of ideas, health and general well-being. READ MORE