Essays about: "symbolism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 137 essays containing the word symbolism.

  1. 1. Fences are like Ghosts are like Monuments : ephemeral social agreements under the neoliberal rule

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för kultur- och medievetenskaper

    Author : Herkules Jansson; [2024]
    Keywords : territoriality; nationalism; fencing; bordering; monumentality; nationalist symbolism; nation building myths; memory production; Berzelii park; Raoul Wallenberg; territorialitet; nationalism; staket; gränsdragning; monumentalitet; nationalistisk symbolism; nationsbyggande myter; minnesproduktion; Berzelii park; Raoul Wallenberg;

    Abstract : 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

  3. 2. The Symbols of Sovereignty: A Study of the Symbolism of Jamaica’s Route to Republic in the Post Elizabeth II Era

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Linnéa Dahlström; [2023-10-18]
    Keywords : Republicanism; Symbols; Jamaica; Independence; monarchy; Britain;

    Abstract : Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy and thus still has the British King as head of state, it has been on the table to remove the King as head of state for decades, and as Queen Elizabeth II passed away and King Charles III now has taken over the throne, the issue has come to the surface. This study investigates what perceptions exist on making such a constitutional reform, with the main focus on gaining greater understanding of how removing the British King as head of state of Jamaica being perceived as part of the process of gaining full independence. READ MORE

  4. 3. Rock Art in No Man’s Land - A case study of the inland rock art at Högsbyn, Dalsland

    University essay from

    Author : Christoffer Magnusson; [2023-09-18]
    Keywords : sociokulturella system; socialsemiotik; 3D dokumentering; Brastad; Högsbyn; hällristningar i inlandet; kustnära hällristningar; Nordisk bronsålder;

    Abstract : Hällristningar från den nordiska bronsåldern har en hög koncentration i det kustnära Bohuslän. Forskningen har således fokuserat på detta område. Mindre uppmärksamhet har getts till hällristningar inåt land. READ MORE

  5. 4. Football Clubs’ Supporters and Human Rights - A Social Identity and Consumer Culture Perspective

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Henrik Ericsson; Eric Nilsson; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Supportership; Human Rights; Social Identity Theory; Consumer Culture Theory; qualitative methodology;

    Abstract : Following football and attending games is a popular practice in the world and in Sweden. Accordingly, a lot of people establish an identity with their supportership to a club which indicates the importance of football clubs in these people's lives. READ MORE

  6. 5. Thresholds to the ancestors : An examination of south-west portals with regards to cult and symbolism

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Arkeologi

    Author : Oskar Bransell; [2023]
    Keywords : South-west portals; grave cult; ancestor worship; necromancy; doors of the dead ; Viking Age; Sydvästportar; gravkult; förfädersdyrkan; nekromanti; de dödas dörrar ; Vikingatiden;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the relevancy of south-west portals with regards to their potential usage in post-burial ritual activity with particular focus on the deposition of sacrificial offerings. South-west portals are a type of stone constructions found on the edges of mounds and stone settings in eastern central Sweden usually dating to the Viking Age (c. READ MORE