Essays about: "social tensions"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 201 essays containing the words social tensions.

  1. 1. “It is an act of rebellion” The Intersectional Perspective on Bilingual Schools Experiences in Israel’s Ethnic Conflict

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Mariia Medvedeva; [2024]
    Keywords : Bilingual Schools; Education in Ethnic Conflict; Identity; Israel; Politics of Belonging; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In the reality of Israel’s educational system, it is highly unlikely that Arab and Jewish students will ever meet at school. Within this state-segregated context, bilingual multicultural education, while having the potential to act as a catalyst for change and promote intercultural dialogue, remains on the brim of academic interests. READ MORE

  3. 2. Global Connection Chronicles: Building Bridges, Not Walls. - Exploring Business Sweden's Dynamic International Relationships in The African Market in terms of Trust, Commitment, Communication, and Culture.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Dalia Adawi; Diana Kebedom; [2023-09-07]
    Keywords : International business relationship; Trust; Commitment; Communication; Creating -; Developing -; and Dissolving B2B relationships; Multicultural Business; Business Sweden; South Africa; Kenya;

    Abstract : As the world continues to globalize at a fast pace, the trust, commitment, and communication that are the foundations of successful business-to-business (B2B) relationships may change. Especially in today's world of competing worldviews and increasing intergroup tensions, how do businesses strike this fine balance? Globalization accelerates and changes commercial ties, overlapping linguistic and cultural barriers, social tradition, etc. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Role of Public Libraries in Countering Misinformation : A Swedish Perspective

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för bibliotek, information, pedagogik och IT

    Author : Britt Helen Andermann; [2023]
    Keywords : misinformation; disinformation; public libraries; democratic values; public trust; library practice; semi-structured interviews; acquisitions policy;

    Abstract : Misinformation poses a significant threat to democracy, as it undermines informed decision-making, creates distrust among citizens, and exacerbates social and political polarization. Public libraries can in theory mitigate this threat by serving as trustworthy sources of information and promoting critical thinking, but must contend with issues such as the politicization of library services, which have the potential to erode public trust in libraries. READ MORE

  5. 4. Eco-Social Reforms and the Paradox of Complex Change : A qualitative thematic analysis of the national media debate on the 2022 Chilean Constitution

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Tilda Janbrink; [2023]
    Keywords : Eco-social-growth trilemma; eco-social policies; policy integration; public support for eco-social reforms; Chile; constitution; qualitative thematic analysis;

    Abstract : By now, it is an acknowledged fact that economic growth, social justice, and environmental sustainability are interconnected. Often referred to as the eco-social-growth trilemma, the challenge is to achieve synergy between the objectives and avoid trade-offs. READ MORE

  6. 5. Creation of identity value in video advertising: Performing identity myths of stigmatized groups of society

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

    Author : Antonia Pumarino; [2023]
    Keywords : Identity value; identity myth; personification; discourse advertising; social tensions; cultural branding; critical discourse analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Brands have changed their approach to advertising, instead of offering products, nowadays they offer ways of living and seeing the world. To do so, they own a symbolic language which is embodied in advertising discourse. Brands aim to create more profound relationships with consumers and to concretise it, they have a variety of strategies at hand. READ MORE