Essays about: "Hometown"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the word Hometown.

  1. 1. Investigating the sense of place among immigrants; How newcomers in Skellefteå perceive their new hometown?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Ava Soroudi; [2022]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Sense of place refers to people's perception of the environment and determines the type of emotional relationship between man and place. This sense plays a decisive role in determining one's satisfaction with their place of residence, sense of place identity, belonging and attachment, and, consequently, willingness to stay there. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mega Factory and Social Trust : Once in Skellefteå you are a Skelleftener?

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Anna-Klara Granstrand; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In my hometown Skellefteå in the north of Sweden, Northvolt is building a mega factory for the production of lithium batteries. Labour supply for this massive new industry will demanda large influx of people from all around the world. READ MORE

  4. 3. Youth’s attitudes towards extreme right-wing organisations : A study on social sustainability within the Swedish democracy

    University essay from

    Author : Elena Alvarez Blomgren; [2020]
    Keywords : Extreme right-wing extremism; Social sustainability; Nordic Resistance Movement; Attitudes; Youth.;

    Abstract : This case study aims to explore the social sustainability in a middle-sized city with extreme-right wing presence. The chosen middle-sized city had the Nordic Resistance Movement, an extreme and violent organisation with Nazi-ideology, in the local government election period 2014-2018. READ MORE

  5. 4. An Even Playing Field? : Patterns of Differentiation in the Biographical Backgrounds of American College Athletes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, didaktik och utbildningsstudier

    Author : Bering Henriette; [2020]
    Keywords : Sports;

    Abstract : The internationally unique position of sports in the American higher education system raisesquestions about the impact of sports on patterns of social stratification in education. The presentthesis explores dynamics of social differentiation among American college athletes based on theirhigh school and hometown background. READ MORE

  6. 5. Home, to find new in the old

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Gustav Sandholm; [2020]
    Keywords : addition; Landskrona; housing; history;

    Abstract : How do we handle buildings from the past? Do we preserve, do we change, do we remove? Is it possible to make additions to buildings that most times is being left alone? And what new qualities could it bring? In this project I wanted to explore the possibility of doing something other. To try out and see if something new could be added to an environment that by default is left alone. READ MORE