Essays about: "Capability Theory of Justice"

Found 5 essays containing the words Capability Theory of Justice.

  1. 1. Non-ideal theory comparison of Sen's capability approach and Therborn's theory on inequalities : Comparison to a non-ideal theory framework to address health inequalities

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

    Author : Kyra Nieuwenhuijsen; [2022]
    Keywords : health inequalities; capability approach; Amartya Sen; Göran Therborn; non-ideal theory;

    Abstract : This thesis conducts a theory comparison to determine which theory of social justice is best suited to address health inequalities. The theories used are the capability approach by Amartya Sen and Göran Therborn's theory on inequalities. Within the capability approach, two accounts specified on health capabilities will be regarded as well. READ MORE

  3. 2. Respect for animals - with what implications? : A critical policy analysis of the Swedish Animal Welfare Act

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Camilla Björkbom; [2020]
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    Abstract : In this thesis I interrogate the concept of respect for animals, or intrinsic value, in the new Swedish Animal Welfare Act adopted in 2018. I draw on poststructural theory and conceptual input from political theory as well as Martha Nussbaum’s capability approach. READ MORE

  4. 3. Masters of war : Sweden’s dual role as a humanitarian superpower and arms exporter

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Milla Kreander; [2018]
    Keywords : Sweden; Saudi Arabia; Saab; arms export; cosmopolitanism; global responsibilities; CSR; stakeholder analysis; human rights; democracy; dictatorship; foreign policy; Business and Economics; Law and Political Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Context/Purpose/Material: Sweden, portrayed as a humanitarian superpower, has been widely criticised for the export of military equipment to Saudi Arabia, a state on the other side of the spectrum, as a human rights-violating authoritarian regime. Sweden is still continuing the export to Saudi Arabia, despite Saudi Arabia’s human rights violations both within and outside the country. READ MORE

  5. 4. Can Gender Make a Difference? : A Minor Field Study on the Street-Connected Children in The Gambia.

    University essay from Växjö universitet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskap

    Author : To Ly Pham; Ina Byström; [2016]
    Keywords : street-connected children; street-connected boys; street-connected girls; gender; livelihoods; Martha Nussbaum; Capability Theory of Justice; Ten Central Human Capabilities; The Gambia.;

    Abstract : Many studies have been carried out throughout the world on how street-connected children relate to the streets, but not enough of these studies are seen through a gender perspective. Hence, the general conception of street-connected children is in some manner still mainstreamed, which casts an image claiming all children in the same category. READ MORE

  6. 5. Capability of Justice : Amartya Sen's Capability Approach and its Application as a Framework for Global Justice

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och kommunikation

    Author : Gabriel Limaverde Falcão; [2009]
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    Abstract : This thesis assesses the Amartya Sen's Capability Approach as a theory of global justice. Sen proposes a new paradigm for human development, having expansion of human capability as the moral norm for individual and institutional actions. READ MORE