Essays about: "Political Stronghold"

Found 3 essays containing the words Political Stronghold.

  1. 1. Pushed into the Political Mainstream? : A study of the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames in the European Parliament

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sofia Kahma; [2024]
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    Abstract : This thesis explores the use and influence of anti-abortion policy frames during the Van Lancker (2002), Estrela (2013), and Matić (2021) debates in the European Parliament (EP). The purpose is to reveal whether and how anti-abortion frames have influenced the work of the EP and its Members of Parliament (MEP) and to analyze how the opposition to abortion has evolved from 2002-2021. READ MORE

  3. 2. “Exciting animal” or “blood thirsty beast”? : A critical discourse analysis of the coverage of the wolf issue in Swedish news media

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Mathilda Linnander; [2019]
    Keywords : Critical Discourse Analysis; Sweden; wolf; centre-periphery; political alienation; Krisitk diskursanalys; Sverige; varg; centrum-periferi; politisk alienation;

    Abstract : This is a study of how the wolf is constructed as a controversial issue in Swedish newspapers. The wolf is the most debated and controversial animal in Sweden and splits the country into two camps. On one side are the people who believe that the animal is a natural part of the Swedish fauna and should be protected. READ MORE

  4. 3. Ballots and bullets : Elections and violence against civilians in Colombia

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Alessandro Fava; [2018]
    Keywords : Violence against Civilians; Elections; Colombia; Irregular Civil Wars; Political Stronghold; Political Elites;

    Abstract : Non-combatants, even though they not participate directly in a conflict, are often targeted by armed groups. This study seeks to answer to the question why some areas are more affected by violence against civilians than others. READ MORE