Essays about: "why unity is important"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 6 essays containing the words why unity is important.

  1. 1. Destined For Exclusion? : Resilient Group Identities and Social Acceptance of Wartime Sexual Violence Survivors

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Marta Pitino; [2021]
    Keywords : conflict-related sexual violence; social acceptance; social rejection; group identity;

    Abstract : Mainstream accounts of CRSV argue that its victims inevitably face social exclusion by their communities once the fighting is over. However, empirical evidence suggests that some ethnic groups show support towards survivors – specifically, women – thus not bounding the latter to the stigma brought about by sexual abuse. READ MORE

  3. 2. Handwriting in VR as a Text Input Method

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Rasmus Elmgren; [2017]
    Keywords : Virtual Reality; Handwriting; Text Input; Input Method; User Interface; Character Recognition; Virtuell Verklighet; Handskrift; Textinmatning; Användargränssnitt; Teckenigenkänning;

    Abstract : This thesis discusses handwriting as a possible text input method for Virtual Reality (VR) with a goal of comparing handwriting with a virtual keyboard input method. VR applications have different approaches to text input and there is no standard for how the user should enter text. Text input methods are important for the user in many cases, e. READ MORE

  4. 3. Bildning, nostalgi och framtidstro : representativa parker i Lund 1870-1920

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

    Author : Martina Helmersson; [2016]
    Keywords : representativ park; representation; institution; 1800-talet; park- och trädgårdsutveckling; bildningsideal; Lund; järnväg; universitet; skola;

    Abstract : Parkmiljöer anlagda under 1800-talet som finns kvar idag har ofta en särpräglad karaktär, som inte sällan skiljer sig från de som anläggs idag, både med avseende på utformning och storlek. Vad beror den särskilda karaktären på som utmärker dessa äldre miljöer? 1800-talet var ett händelserikt århundrade, och mycket hände under det seklet som påverkade människors sätt att leva. READ MORE

  5. 4. Once upon a time in Mexico : - A narrative approach to exploring the dynamics in Mexican family firms

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)

    Author : Malin Pedersen; Amanda Lewis; [2014]
    Keywords : Family firms; dynamics; Mexican culture; family; values; relationships;

    Abstract : This thesis seeks to explain the relational dynamics in Mexican family firms. Based on the concept of dynamics and family, the family is central in this study of family firms. Traditional views on the Mexican family consists of hierarchy, unity, and tradition-bound values where family is always prioritized. READ MORE

  6. 5. Unity is power: The role of collective action and farmer groups in rural livelihoods in Kenya

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

    Author : Märta Jacobsson; [2012]
    Keywords : human capital; social capital; Collective action; farmer groups; Kenya; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The purpose of this thesis was to outline and analyze functions, impacts and challenges of collective action among farmer groups in rural Kenya. The thesis was guided by questions related to how and why farmers cooperate, what the outcomes of collective action on the individual and community level with regard to social and human capital are, and what challenges these farmer groups face. READ MORE