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  1. 1. Managing mergers - A micro-perspective on the role of emotions

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Susanna Hansson; Sarah Källvik; [2020-06-16]
    Keywords : Merger; Emotions; Institutional Work; Micro-Perspective; Discourse;

    Abstract : This article examines the role of actors’ emotions on the shaping of an institution within a merger process. Based on an empirical study of a case where four public organizations were merged into one, actors’ emotional arguments concerning the merger has been analyzed and related to the theoretical perspective of institutional work. READ MORE

  3. 2. The nuances between war and peace - An empirical study of the experiences of peace in Liberia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sarah Hansson; [2019-09-17]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : This study is concerned with the way we understand and assess ongoing peace processes in contexts of previous intense armed conflict and violence. In particular, this study aims to create an understanding for how peace, in an ongoing peacebuilding process, is experienced by the grassroot population, and how this experience contrasts with international measures of peace. READ MORE

  4. 3. EU leaving the refugees at the doorstep: An analysis of the readmission agreement between the EU and Turkey in the current refugee situation.

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sarah Hansson; [2016-06-22]
    Keywords : Refugee; refugee politics; EU; Turkey; asylum; globalization; migration; human rights;

    Abstract : 60 million refugees in the world, the highest number since World War II; how is the world responding? This study seeks to examine the changes in the EU politics, were the EU have chosen to handle the so called “refugees crisis” in Europe during 2016, with the readmission agreement between the EU and Turkey. The agreement consisting of deporting the refugees arriving on the European border: in the Greek islands back to Turkey. READ MORE

  5. 4. Stereotypes below the Surface : A Comparative Study of Three Popular Young Adult Novels in the Romantic Fantasy Genre

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Engelska institutionen

    Author : Louise Hansson; [2016]
    Keywords : Stereotypes; gender; young adult; fantasy; romance; feminism;

    Abstract : In recent years, the young adult genre has become increasingly popular and is experiencing a "second golden age.” It might be expected in such novels, when written by women and featuring gifted female heroines, to find some kind of a feminist message. Indeed, the heroines are often perceived as strong and capable. READ MORE

  6. 5. (S)examensarbete

    University essay from Konstfack/Textil

    Author : Cecilia Pfaff; [2016]
    Keywords : art; textile art; knitting; crochet; sex; sexy; sexiness; Instagram; selfie; performance; sun chair; craftivism; Dolly Parton; body; feminism; #xxxjobb; #123sexy; konst; textilkonst; stickning; virkning; sex; sexig; sexighet; Instagram; selfie; performance; solstol; craftivism; Dolly Parton; kropp; feminism; #xxxjobb; #123sexy;

    Abstract : Preface: Thank you to all the women in my life who have supported me through this process; to my mother, to my other mother (Susan), to Kara, to Jordan and, of course, to Dolly. Summary: (S)examensarbete is a journey through which I have questioned if knitting can be sexy. READ MORE