Essays about: "Joel Borgström"

Found 2 essays containing the words Joel Borgström.

1. 1. Masculinity and privilege - Analyzing corruption in Vietnam

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Joel Borgström; [2012]
   Keywords : Vietnam; corruption; masculinity; privilege; land; gender; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this thesis is to discuss and analyze how constructions of masculinity and femininity are intertwined with land-related corruption in Vietnam. Drawing on masculinity theory and Nancy Fraser’s conceptualization of institutionalized injustice and participatory parity the thesis examines the relation between kinship systems and corruption and whether corruption leads to increased use of traditional norms for allocating land. READ MORE

3. 2. Gender-based violence in societies under pressure -An analysis of how external conditions and internal relations are connected

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Joel Borgström; [2008]
   Keywords : Gender-based violence; Security; Structural Violence; Palestine; Tsunami; Nationalism; Gender studies; Genusvetenskap; Human rights; Mänskliga rättigheter; Social Sciences; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The purpose of this paper is to investigate possible reasons for increased levels of gender-based violence within societies put under pressure. I will carry out this aim through using three theoretical dimensions related to structural violence, feminist critique of traditional perceptions of security and theories concerning gender and nationalism. READ MORE