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  1. 1. Deconstructing Intersectional Oppression in Outdoor Recreation : A case-study of the Feminist Hiking Collective

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Laura Consalter; [2023]
    Keywords : feminist; feminist environmental humanities; friluftsliv; gender studies; intersectionality; intersectional oppression; hiking; leisure; nature; outdoors; outdoor recreation;

    Abstract : This research aims to deconstruct the discretionary character of outdoor recreation, in view of the hegemonic nature of intersectional oppression. Once deconstructed, it also questions how outdoor recreation, inspired the Scandinavian concept of friluftsliv, can become a feminist space for resistance against this oppression. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dynamisk vegetationsbyggnad i en folkparksmiljö : ett gestaltningsförslag för Folkets park i Lomma

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Annie Kouns; [2023]
    Keywords : dynamisk vegetationsbyggnad; dynamisk växtgestaltning; artrik; strukturrik; diversitet; kulturhistorisk; historiska arvet; Folkets park;

    Abstract : Folkets hus och parker är en del av svensk parkhistoria. Parkerna var tillägnade arbetarklassen under 1900-talet och de skapade möjligheter för sociala möten, kultur och nöjen. Det här arbetet fokuserar på Lomma Folkets park, som ursprungligen var en levande park med växtlighet och mänsklig aktivitet. READ MORE

  4. 3. Post-Extraction Mine-Scape. Alternate Production and Recreation Protocol for Slite.

    University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

    Author : Saba Farheen Ahmed; [2023]
    Keywords : Extraction; Post-Industrial Urbanism; Landscape Regeneration; Microalgae Production; Gotland;

    Abstract : Quarrying of limestone on the Swedish island of Gotland dates all the way back to the 5th century but saw the rise of its modern form during the early 20th century, with the establishment of Cementa AB at Slite, which since then has developed as an industrial town. Cementa has been progressively mining limestone in three large open pit quarries in Slite. READ MORE

  5. 4. Consuming nature : Toward Transformational Sustainability in Swedish outdoor brands

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för arkeologi och antik historia

    Author : Klara Wellén; [2022]
    Keywords : Consumer culture; friluftsliv; outdoor sector; communications; Transformational Sustainability;

    Abstract : The accelerated cycle of production and consumption has had tremendous environmental consequences since the 20th century. Corporate interest needed a society of over-consumption, creating the take-make-waste linear systems as we know it. READ MORE

  6. 5. Outdoor Recreational Activities in Bali, Indonesia : The Cultural Landscape Subak as a Respite

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Kei Nilsson; [2022]
    Keywords : greenspaces; terraced paddy landscape; UNESCO World Heritage Site; leisure activities; nature-based interventions; pro-environmental behaviour; mixed methods research; the environmental psychology of landscape architecture; public health; sustainable development goals; cultural heritage site; natural heritage; cultural landscape subak; outdoor recreational activities; environmental recreation; physical activities; green exercise; supportive environments; restorative environments; nature-based therapy; nature-based solutions; nature-based tourism; mixed methods analysis; conservation; preservation; physical health; psychological health; mental health; social well-being; health science; health promotion; recreation ecology; sustainability; Agenda 2030; SDGs; SDG 3; SDG 4; SDG 11; SDG 12; Bali; Indonesia; developing countries; low- and middle-income countries; Sida;

    Abstract : While Indonesia faces countless environmental challenges due to the deforestation and exploitation of nature, the terraced rice landscapes of Bali – known as subak – appear to be not only more protected, but also better preserved than the rest of the country’s greenspaces. It is therefore imperative to ponder upon the question of why this discrepancy may be and, in this case, investigate how subak visitors have been using these areas for outdoor recreational activities and thus contribute to greater environmental awareness. READ MORE