Essays about: "Bacchi’s ‘WPR’-approach"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Bacchi’s ‘WPR’-approach.

  1. 1. Zero Tolerance : What’s the Problem Represented to be?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sofia Ekman; [2024]
    Keywords : Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; Zero Tolerance Policy; United Nations; WPR: approach.;

    Abstract : In 2003 a proclamation of Zero Tolerance towards sexual exploitation and abuse was made by Secretary General of United Nations Kofi Annan. The policy have been around for 20 years and so has the scandals how come? To find out Bacchis (2009) What’s the problem represented to be? approach to policy analysis was chosen to find out what strategies was applied to manage zero tolerance. READ MORE

  2. 2. FIT FOR IMPLEMENTATION? A WPR - analysis of how the European Commission frames implementation challenges in the Fit for 55 proposals

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Nathalie Ahlstedt Mantel; [2023-08-31]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Climate change is a large scale problem, in need of swift emission reduction to ensure a secure future for all. The EU has a long history of policymaking in the environmental field, and a vast body of previous research dwelve deeper into the development, compliance and results of the legislation. READ MORE

  3. 3. The Threat of Digital Disinformation : A European Approach

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Ellika Amundin; [2023]
    Keywords : Digital Disinformation; European Union; Securitization; Security Studies;

    Abstract : The spread of disinformation on social media platforms has in the last few years gained much scholarly attention, in particular its ability to alter democratic processes. The focus of this thesis has however been on the discourse surrounding disinformation rather than disinformation itself, more precisely, the construction and perception of disinformation as a security threat. READ MORE

  4. 4. Sexual Harassment: A Gender-Neutral Problem? : A policy study on fifteen university documents in the United States

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Umeå centrum för genusstudier (UCGS)

    Author : Nicole George; [2023]
    Keywords : exual harassment; US academia policies; WPR approach; gendered issues; policy discourse analysis;

    Abstract : This thesis employs the use of Carol Bacchi's "What's the problem represented to be?"(WPR) approach and sets out to analyze the articulation of sexual harassment in fifteenexisting and current US academia policies. The analysis was completed within the broaderframework of gender theories including radical feminism and intersectionality, examininghow patriarchal systems can or cannot influence the development and application of policydocuments within the context of gender and law. READ MORE

  5. 5. Girls’ Education in Policy Discourse: The Case of Chad in Representation of the Problem in International Organizations’ Strategic Development Plans, its Silences, and Effects

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Alina Gineityte; [2023]
    Keywords : Girls’ education; international organizations; problem representation; strategic development plan; Chad; WPR approach.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Education, particularly girls' education, is essential for personal and national development, addressing issues such as poverty, and political instability. However, gender disparity in education remains a significant problem, leading to increased interest from governments and international organizations in addressing the issue through policy implementation. READ MORE