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2. 1. Russian Foreign Policy Discourse during and after the Georgian War: Representations of NATO

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling

   Author : Kseniia Chernysh; [2010]
   Keywords : Russian foreign policy discourse; NATO – Russia relations; discourse analysis; media discourse; constructivism;

   Abstract : The study analyzes Russian foreign policy discourse on NATO during and after the Georgian war as constructed in on-line news articles from the state-run RIA Novosti news agency. The thesis adopts constructivist and discourse analytical approach. READ MORE

4. 2. Marrying from 'Asia' to Singapore: gendered and ethnicized citizenship

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Master of Science (Two Years) in Gender Studies

   Author : Tingting Chen; [2010]
   Keywords : the Nation; Economic difficulties; Reproduction; Foreign bride; Citizenship; Narrative; Discourse; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis is to look into media representation on issues that involve female marriage migrants, in particular, in relation to citizenship, in Singapore, one of the most popular destinations of marriage migration in Asia. Categorized and labeled as “foreign brides” in Singapore, these foreign-born women have long suffered from biased or one-dimensionalrepresentation in the local media, particularly, when the representation denotes to their citizenships. READ MORE

5. 3. The Visual Representation of Gender in Illustrated Children’s Books in Iran and Sweden Today : A study of ‘The lover and Sanam’ and ‘That’s what a princess does’

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

   Author : Kiarokh Moattar; [2010]
   Keywords : Ali Namvar; عاشق و صنم; That’s what a princess does; The lover and Sanam; Semiology; Semiotics; Gender; Illustrated children’s books; Children’s books; Visual Culture; Gender stereotypes; Children’s literature; Mohammad Reza Shams; محمدرضا شمس; Så gör prinsessor; Per Gustavsson; علی نامور; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Since culture has been changing over the time in all of the societies, the notions of gender and sex-role stereotypes as two of the constitutive parts of culture have been altering as well; due to the development of contemporary movements such as feminism and gender-related discourses. Nevertheless, because of different social environments and different rituals and values the development pace and pattern of such changes do not follow the same rhythm and same character in all countries. READ MORE

6. 4. The Undressing Women : The Function of Film Costume in Hollywood Film The Women from the 1930s and the 21 Century

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

   Author : Yao Yao; [2010]
   Keywords : Film; Hollywood; Women; Identity; Social status; Sexuality; Cultural Sciences;

   Abstract : As the representation of people’s identity, dress reveals people’s characteristics, social status and most importantly, how people want to be “looked like”. The same theory can be applied to film costume, which is not only a purely visual spectacle but also an important element to sustain the entire film. READ MORE

7. 5. Green Identity: Visual Representations of Ecological Food Products through Their Packages: A case study on the Products by ICA and Coop

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

   Author : Seyda Ozcetin; [2010]
   Keywords : ecological food products; eco-labels; green consumerism; green marketing; visual representation; package design; Arts and Architecture;

   Abstract : Green movement has started in the 1970s and gained popularity in the 1980s. Its expansion continued to grow even more in the 1990s. Today, in 2010, environmental issues are parts of political agenda, and everyday life. It has become a must to consider environmental aspects in design processes. READ MORE