Essays about: "Self Construction"

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1. 1. The Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion - A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Construction of the German National Identity in the Right-Wing Political Discourse on Refugees, Migrants, and Foreigners

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Hannah Shaw; [2023]
   Keywords : Germany; National Identity; Othering; Political Discourse; Refugees; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This thesis explores how the German right-wing political party AfD constructs a national identity in their political discourse around refugees, migrants, and foreigners. The rise of refugees and migrants worldwide has led to a renewed focus on the concepts of nation-states and national identity in defining who does and does not belong. READ MORE

3. 2. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
   Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE

4. 3. The Portrayal of the Dis/abled Migrant : A Thematic Analysis Comparing Self-Representation and Humanitarian Approach in Photography

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/REMESO - Institutet för forskning om Migration, Etnicitet och Samhälle; Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Maéva Brame; [2023]
   Keywords : migration; disability; photography; humanitarianism; photovoice;

   Abstract : While migrants and disabled people are often studied separately, this study examines the intersection of these two marginalized categories by investigating the construction of the dis/abled migrant's figure. The aim of this thesis is to understand the discourses at play in visual and textual representations of dis/abled migrants. READ MORE

5. 4. BMA / BEURA : Evolving inhabitation through self-building and adaptive reuse

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Karl Hedin; [2023]
   Keywords : Self-building; adaptive reuse; circular construction; Bromma airport; dynamic plotting; Självbyggeri; återbruk; cirkulär konstruktion; Bromma flygplats; dynamisk plottning;

   Abstract : My thesis, "BMA (Bromma airport) / BEURA (Bromma experimental urban recycling association), an adaptive rebirth", explores the potential for an evolution of self-built circular inhabitation on the airport runway of Bromma through adaptive reuse and circular construction. The Bromma Airport in Stockholm is set to cease operation by 2038, leaving behind a vast expanse of infrastructure that could be repurposed for other uses. READ MORE

6. 5. INTERWEAVE - Food production interweaving with cultural programs, housing, and public places in Slakthusområdet, Stockholm.

   University essay from KTH/Stadsbyggnad

   Author : Md Ratin; [2023]
   Keywords : Slakthus; Incest farming; Vertical farming; Lab-based farming; Culture;

   Abstract : Slakthusområdet, a historically significant slaughterhouse district in Stockholm, stands as a testament to the dynamic nature of urban landscapes, characterized by the relentless tide of rapid urban change. Over the years, this district has undergone multiple transformations, mirroring the shifting needs and aspirations of the city. READ MORE