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1. 1. Justifying Preferential Treatment - Preferential Policies in Theory and Reality

   University essay from IHH, Statsvetenskap

   Author : Åsa Bruhagen; [2006]
   Keywords : Preferential policies; Affirmative action; Positive action; Equality policies; Reverse discrimination; Equal opportunities;

   Abstract : Background and problem: It is important for a policy aiming at overcoming discrimination to be justifiable as just or as creating justice. When a policy is implemented lacking such qualities it is argued to be unjust, which creates a problem. READ MORE

3. 2. European Identity-building and the Democratic Deficit - a Europe in search of its 'Demos'

   University essay from IHH, Statsvetenskap

   Author : Åsa Bruhagen; [2006]
   Keywords : European identity; European myths; identity-building; democratic deficit; European culture; European society; European citizenship;

   Abstract : During the last two decades the citizens’ trust in the European Union (EU) has decreased. It has been established that the Union suffer from a democratic deficit which has caused it to impose so called “identity-policies”. There is a need for the citizens to identify with the Union as a foundation of its legitimacy. READ MORE