Essays about: "Hemström"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word Hemström.

  1. 1. Using Gender Quotas to Legitimise Non-Democracies : A critical discourse analysis of the Algerian gender quota

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Cajsa Hemström; [2023]
    Keywords : gender quota; autocratic gender-washing; feminist institutionalism; Algeria; critical discourse analysis; gender reform; WPP;

    Abstract : This thesis examines a gender quota in Algeria to determine if signs can be found that it was adopted to improve the regime’s image, rather than to empower women. Such symbolic gender reforms are also known as autocratic gender-washing and are problematic as they are generally viewed as democratisation efforts but have no such effect. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Metamorphosis of Weaving

    University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomi

    Author : Mirjam Hemström; [2020]
    Keywords : 3D Weaving; Dimensional Weaving; Hand Weaving; Rope making; Rags; Pattern; Perception; Spatial Installation; Textile Design;

    Abstract : There is a link between the tactile and optical modes of perception. Woven textiles’ materiality and ability to take three dimensional form, make them a good medium for creating shapes containing several pattern scales and textures. READ MORE

  4. 3. A Comparison of WebVR and Native VR : Impacts on Performance and User Experience

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för datavetenskap

    Author : Matteus Hemström; Anton Forsberg; [2020]
    Keywords : virtual reality; webvr;

    Abstract : The Virtual Reality (VR) market has grown considerably in recent years. It is a technology that requires high performance in order to provide a good sense of presence to users. Taking VR to the web would open up a lot of possibilities but also poses many challenges. READ MORE

  5. 4. Feminist movements as agents of political change : An analysis of feminist social movements’ impact onlabour rights legislation in Morocco

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Cajsa Hemström; [2019]
    Keywords : feminist movements; structural adjustment; Morocco; labour rights;

    Abstract : Inspired by the contestatory debate over whether globalisation has brought more benefits or disadvantages, and feminist movements all over the world gaining more agency and leverage every day, this paper is an attempt to connect said components. Morocco is a case where both are highly present. READ MORE

  6. 5. Privacy Protecting Surveillance: A Proof-of-Concept Demonstrator

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Informationskodning; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Hemström Fredrik; [2015]
    Keywords : privacy protection; computer vision; foreground segmentation; integrity preserving;

    Abstract : Visual surveillance systems are increasingly common in our society today. There is a conflict between the demands for security of the public and the demands to preserve the personal integrity. READ MORE