Essays about: "Comparative Religion"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 44 essays containing the words Comparative Religion.

1. 21. A matter of equality, religion or politics? : The proliferation of same-sex marriage legislationamong the member states in the European Union

   University essay from Högskolan i Halmstad/Akademin för lärande, humaniora och samhälle

   Author : Hanna Bergsten; [2018]
   Keywords : same-sex marriage; legislation; EU; könsneutral; äktenskap; lagstiftning; EU;

   Abstract : This thesis has investigated the effect of political influence, religious denomination, and level of equality regarding same-sex marriage legislation among the 28 member states of the European Union (EU). Furthermore, prior research has been related to the topics: same-sex marriage cases within the EU court, religious influence on approval of homosexuality, Conservative, Liberal, and Social democratic ideas regarding same-sex marriage and research about Feminism and equality. READ MORE

3. 22. Attitudes Towards Mental Illness : A Comparative Sample Study of Sweden contra India

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Samhällsvetenskap; Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för ekonomi, teknik och samhälle

   Author : Sandra Frykman; Julia Angbrant; [2018]
   Keywords : mental illness; attitudes; CAMI; high-income country; lower-middle-income country; culture; religion;

   Abstract : This study seeks to investigate the attitudes towards mental illness in Sweden in comparison with India. To measure attitudes towards people with mental illness the questionnaire Community Attitudes Towards Mental Illness (CAMI) was used containing positive and negative statements regarding mental illness. READ MORE

4. 23. The Shackles of Women's Servitude : a comparative analysis of He-Yin Zhen and Emma Goldman’s views on women’s oppression and emancipation at the turn of the 20th century

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Miriam Follin; [2017]
   Keywords : He-Yin Zhen; He Zhen; Emma Goldman; the Birth of Chinese Feminism; early feminism; tidig feminism; anarcho-feminism; women’s suffrage criticism; livelihood; shengji; context; kontext; comparative analysis; komparativ analys; qualitative content analysis; kvalitativ innehållsanalys; History and Archaeology; Cultural Sciences; Philosophy and Religion; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Rysk-amerikanska Emma Goldman och kinesiska He-Yin Zhen kom från två olika delar av världen och var aktiva inom olika kunskapstraditioner och kulturer. Ändå var de båda anarkister som kämpade för kvinnlig frigörelse, och båda var de kritiska till de samtida rörelserna som stred för kvinnors politiska rättigheter. READ MORE

5. 24. How to influence and improve peace negotiations and conflict resolutions by communication: A comparative analysis of nonviolent communication and strategic communication, applied to one case study.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Beatrice Ask; [2016]
   Keywords : communication; nonviolent communication; strategic communication;

   Abstract : This thesis approaches the topic of communication strategies that can influence and improve peace negotiations and conflict resolutions. The aim of this thesis is to highlight ways in which the use of communication can possibly pave the way towards a world with less conflicts by researching two communication approaches called nonviolent communication and strategic communication. READ MORE

6. 25. Blessed are the Peacemakers? : A Comparative Case Study of Faith-Based Mediators and Their Strategies for Creating Peace

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

   Author : Sanna Moberg; [2016]
   Keywords : Faith-based mediation; Religion; Conflict Resolution; Uganda; Sierra Leone;

   Abstract : This research examines faith-based mediators and their usage of mediation strategies, in relation to durability of peace agreements and it is guided by the following research question; Why do some faith-based mediators succeed to aid the creation of durable peace, while others do not? In order to find an answer to this question a hypothesis, suggesting that faith-based mediators applying the fostering, rather than the forcing, strategy will be more successful, is tested. This hypothesis mirrors the causal logic, suggesting that faith-based mediators have the potential to contribute to the creation of durable peace agreements, through the usage of facilitative and formulative techniques. READ MORE