Essays about: "Laclau and Mouffe`s discourse theory"

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1. 1. Exploring the Nordic State’s Roles in the Fourth Industrial Revolution : A Multi-Case Study of National Artificial Intelligence Strategies and Representational AI Discourse in the Nordic Countries

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Markus Jonasson Krook; [2023]
   Keywords : artificial intelligence; national strategies; Nordic; discourse; content analysis; Borrás Edler.;

   Abstract : Artificial intelligence (AI) is a research field that has raised both the potential and dilemmas of the impact of advanced technology. This thesis draws its inspiration from studies on National AI strategies, which are countries' papers outlining their vision for their future in AI. READ MORE

3. 2. The Emergence of Nation Sub-Branding: A Case Study on the Discourses of 'The National Developer of Egypt'

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Amr Ammar; [2021]
   Keywords : Nation branding; sub-branding; social justice; hegemony; Laclau and Mouffe’s Theory of Discourse; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores the emerging strategy of nation sub-branding and critically argues for the domestic implications it has on national identities and the falsely promoted tradition of social justice. The study situates itself within the critical cultural stream of nation branding research, rejecting, however, prior scholarly presumption that a segmented nation brand could mean less marginalization. READ MORE

4. 3. The Power of Words: Sustainability Reporting as a Hegemonic Practice

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Douglas Kressner; Sorosh Sang; [2020]
   Keywords : Social Accounting; Discourse; Hegemony; Identity Construction; Supply Chain Sustainability;

   Abstract : This paper investigates how H&M have represented itself as sustainable in relation to worker challenges in its transnational supply chain in 21 publicly available corporate reports from 1998 and 2018. This period captures the emergence of sustainability disclosures and the development of corporate reporting on worker-challenges in the supply chain within the context of the study, the fast-fashion industry. READ MORE

5. 4. Sustain (able) identity construction of others

   University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för redovisning och finansiering

   Author : Hanna Nelson; Louise Åkerberg; [2020]
   Keywords : Sustainability reporting; Discourse; Identity construction; Legitimacy theory; Hegemony;

   Abstract : This thesis examines how a multinational company constructs the identity of itself and its stakeholders to appear as a sustainable organization. Drawing on Laclau and Mouffe's (1985) discourse theory and their concept of hegemony, H&M's sustainability reports are analyzed from the year 2002 to 2019. READ MORE

6. 5. The Societal Roles of Women`s Organizations: Illustrations from Transforming Turkey

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Setenay Mutlu; [2017]
   Keywords : women`s organizations; gender politics; Laclau and Mouffe`s discourse theory; the state transition in Turkey; Twitter.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Recently, a high degree of political polarization has been identified within the body of civil society organizations corresponding to the socio-political climate in Turkey. From this viewpoint, this thesis characterizes, presents and analyzes the societal roles of women`s organizations in the transition process. READ MORE