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1. Island of the Roses : A case study of the ontological threat of a micronation
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : The discipline of OSS’s (Ontological Security Studies) incorporation in Security Studies has helped unravel state behaviour which other IR-theories (International Relations) have struggled to make sense of. Going beyond the physical security concerns which characterise the traditional literature, OSS has up until recently consistently emphasised the psychological threat of harm to the “self” – emanating from a point of departure which renders it disembodied. READ MORE
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2. The Sounds of Pain : An ethnography of musicians living with migraine in Uppsala
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Migraine is an extremely common and disabling disease that affects three times more women than men, and is characterized by recurring migraines comprised of disturbances in sensation perception, intense head pain, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound that can last from several hours to multiple days. Currently, there are no cures for the disease, no official social services that can help a person to handle living with it, and limited studies on its mechanisms or impact on a person’s life. READ MORE
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3. (In)visible bodies : An Anthropological Study on Systematic Ableism, Embodiment, and Identity
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Uppsala is the fourth biggest city in Sweden and is known for having a rich cultural life, beautiful landscapes, and a long history. Because of how Uppsala is built, infrastructure and urban planning limit people with mobility restrictions from being able to access shops, and well-visited locations due to the absence of accessibility adjustments or poorly constructed routes. READ MORE
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4. Dual Cultural Influences and Career Paths: : Second-Generation Iranians in Sweden
University essay fromAbstract : Nearly four decades after the peak influx of Iranian immigrants to Sweden around 1985-1990, recent academic inquiry has begun to shift its emphasis towards their second generation. These individuals, born to parents who arrived during that period, are now achieving notable positions across various sectors of Swedish society. READ MORE
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5. Softening - a choreographic exploration with trees
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Högskolan för scen och musikAbstract : The purpose of this project is to explore how to connect with nature through an embodied work, understood through a choreographic practice. It seeks to investigate what movements and materials can be generated from a choreographic work with trees. READ MORE
