Essays about: "Ontological assumption"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 11 essays containing the words Ontological assumption.

  1. 1. Same, Same, but Different: Exploring Autonomy in Collective Memory Formation for Ontological Security in Macau, Hong Kong, and Taiwan : A Comparative Analysis of the Second Sino-Japanese War and Japanese Occupation in School Curricula and History Textbooks

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

    Author : Man In Laura Chan; [2023]
    Keywords : Collective memory; Ontological security; Autonomy; Macau; Hong Kong; Taiwan; Second Sino-Japanese war; Japanese occupation; History textbooks;

    Abstract : This thesis contributes to the existing literature by exploring the intersection between collective memory theory and ontological security theory within East Asia’s autonomous entities. It explores how varying degrees of political autonomy shape the construction of collective memory in history textbooks, navigating the dynamics in the pursuit of ontological security. READ MORE

  3. 2. Mainstream Media Representations of People Experiencing Poverty And/or Social Exclusion in Greece in 2022

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : ADAMANTIA BAMPOULA; [2023]
    Keywords : poverty; social exclusion; representation; framing; visual lexicon;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to analyse how poverty and social exclusion are visually represented through photographic images in the Greek mainstream media, following relevant articles in 2022. It contributes to the discourse on poverty using visual research methodologies, examining media-generated visuals that accompany articles on the same topic, addressing a gap in similar work within Greek media. READ MORE

  4. 3. Creation of a Common : Political Subjectivities of Staffing Agency Mediated Transnational Thai Workers

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Therese Christoffersson; [2022]
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    Abstract : This thesis investigates to what extent staffing agency mediation and employment produces a political subjectivity of transnational Thai workers in Thailand. The purpose of this thesis is to contribute to a general discussion on how the disaggregation of borders and staffing agencies as border agents affects political subjectivities of transnational workers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Theology of Hope(lessness) : Constructing a Theological Understanding of Hopelessness and Searching for Theological Resources Relevant to Facing Hopelessness Experienced Due to Eco-Anxiety

    University essay from Enskilda Högskolan Stockholm/Avdelningen för religionsvetenskap och teologi

    Author : Hannah Hartell; [2022]
    Keywords : Hopelessness; Eco-Anxiety; Eco-Theology; Theology of Hope; Climate Change; Naive Hope; Complex Hope;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to construct a theological understanding of hopelessness, as well as to explore what theological resources could be relevant in confronting and handling hopelessness that is endured due to the current day experience of eco-anxiety. Throughout the study hopelessness is viewed as a personal dysphoric state, as well as an individual's part in a collective response to an unjust system. READ MORE

  6. 5. Ontologies of a Nation : South Korea's national biographies, Self and foreign policy behavior towards North Korea

    University essay from Försvarshögskolan

    Author : Magnus Lundström; [2020]
    Keywords : ontological security; national biography; nation-state; South Korea;

    Abstract : Ontological security scholars have thus far been unable to account for recurring variation in a state’s foreign policy behavior. The aim of this thesis is to explore and suggest an explanation to this phenomenon. READ MORE