Essays about: "social encounters"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 140 essays containing the words social encounters.
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1. The Sounds of Pain : An ethnography of musicians living with migraine in Uppsala
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Migraine is an extremely common and disabling disease that affects three times more women than men, and is characterized by recurring migraines comprised of disturbances in sensation perception, intense head pain, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound that can last from several hours to multiple days. Currently, there are no cures for the disease, no official social services that can help a person to handle living with it, and limited studies on its mechanisms or impact on a person’s life. READ MORE
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2. (In)visible bodies : An Anthropological Study on Systematic Ableism, Embodiment, and Identity
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Uppsala is the fourth biggest city in Sweden and is known for having a rich cultural life, beautiful landscapes, and a long history. Because of how Uppsala is built, infrastructure and urban planning limit people with mobility restrictions from being able to access shops, and well-visited locations due to the absence of accessibility adjustments or poorly constructed routes. READ MORE
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3. The Public, The Police, and The Puzzle of Information
University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och SamhällssäkerhetAbstract : When humans are involved, things can go wrong. This is a statement as factually true and yet dramatically undefined and dangerously ambiguous as any. No matter the industry or domain, where humans interact with other humans, perfect predictability is impossible and a focus on negative outcomes can seem natural. READ MORE
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4. Navigating Identity Abroad: Taiwanese Interactions with Chinese in Sweden
University essay from Lunds universitet/Centrum för öst- och sydöstasienstudierAbstract : This study investigates the dynamics of Taiwanese identity among Taiwanese migrants in Sweden, with a specific focus on their experiences and interactions within the local Chinese community. The research draws on data collected from ten in-depth semi-structured interviews and utilises the analytical framework developed by Brubaker and Cooper (2000) to gain a deeper understanding of Taiwanese identity. READ MORE
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5. “Experiencing what you cannot read” : Planners’ encounters with embodied knowledge about feelings of safety in public space
University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionenAbstract : In the pursuit of planning for inclusive public space, this thesis addresses feelings of unsafety as a hindering aspect of equal access. The aim of this thesis is to explore the role of embodied knowledge within urban planning for understanding feelings of safety in public space. READ MORE