Essays about: "Mary Douglas"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words Mary Douglas.

  1. 1. The Howl of the Lone Wolf

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Jonna Rolfsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Lone Wolf; Manifesto; Narrative; Targets; Right-wing; Underdog; Ideology; Social System; Social Order; Crisis; Violence; Mass-harm; Replacement; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Attacks of mass-harm perpetrated by lone actor terrorists, also known as lone wolves which they are called in this study, have been increasing in the last few decades and has become one of the main national security threats in Sweden. With the increase in attacks, so has the research on this type of terrorism, looking at ideological reasons, target selection and the radicalisation process as well as comparisons to group-based terrorism. READ MORE

  3. 2. Taking the Buddha out of Buddhism: A literature study on the concept of mindfulness

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Sebastian Carlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Mindfulness; meditation; literature study; Symbolism; Social Anthropology; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This paper was aimed at synthesising a comprehensive understanding of the sometimes opposing conceptualisations and practical applications of mindfulness in Western societies. Mindfulness is a part of a meditation practice derived from ancient Buddhist doctrine, in the form of the Pāli word sati. READ MORE

  4. 3. Discipline and Order: Hostile architecture in Copenhagen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Egill Karlsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Hostile architecture; Copenhagen; Sensory ethnography; Phenomenology; Order; Discipline; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Hostile architecture is a tool used to control and regulate behavior, individuals, and groups in public spaces. This research explores the use, purpose, and meaning of hostile architecture in Copenhagen. To explore the phenomenon, I conducted fieldwork and semi-structured interviews. READ MORE

  5. 4. Memento Mitten : Re-Collecting Human Hair as a Material

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för design (DE)

    Author : Linnéa Ivarsson; [2020]
    Keywords : Handicraft; Wool; Hair; Design; Art; Nålebinding; Nålbinding; Naalbinding; Hand Carding; Hand Spinning; Mittens; Memento Mori; Death; Mary Douglas; Uncanniness; Dirt; Hair Craft; Hair Crafting;

    Abstract : Memento Mitten is a project about seeing human hair from the perspective of sustainability as a viable alternative material. The project also aims to question our reluctance in Western Europe to use it in projects and innovations. READ MORE

  6. 5. I skuggan av skandalen : en studie om hästen i livsmedelskedjan i Sverige

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Stina Ernstsson; [2018]
    Keywords : livsmedelskedja; hästkött; slakt; hästslakt;

    Abstract : Denna uppsats bygger på en kvalitativ studie om häst i livsmedelskedjan i Sverige. Antalet hästar som gick till livsmedelsproduktion 2016 var 2668 vilket är det lägsta sedan mätningarnas start. Det motsvarar ungefär en femtedel av antalet avlivade hästar samma år. READ MORE