Essays about: "Social criticism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 242 essays containing the words Social criticism.

  1. 1. Messages from the deep: A reception study of Denis Villeneuve's Dune

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper

    Author : Sarah R. Kern; [2024-02-06]
    Keywords : Hegemony; Production Reception; Discourse; Dominant Negotiated Oppositional; Dune; Representation; Reception study; convergence culture; science fiction; participation culture; fandom;

    Abstract : This essay uses Pierre Bourdieus habitus, symbolic capital, Social fields, Stuart Halls representation theory and Encoding/Decoding system, as well as Henry Jenkins concept of convergence culture and media convergence, to conduct a reception study of Denis Villeneuves 2021 adaption of the science fiction movie Dune. The material collected for the reception study is collected in the form of reviews and features from experts in cinema, juxtaposed against material collected from YouTube in the form of reviews, reaction videos and video essays from social groups sectioned around cinephiles and science fiction fandom. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Portrayal of Orphanage Voluntourism in the Global South : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Two Voluntourism Websites Under Human Rights Aspects

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Elena Wasserzier; [2023]
    Keywords : orphanage voluntourism; children´s rights; Human Rights; discourse;

    Abstract : Orphanage volunteering in the Global South has experienced worldwide criticism in recent years as children’s rights violations have surfaced. This thesis examines the discourse of two organizations (“Global Crossroad” and“uVolunteer) that still offer orphanage voluntourism and assesses in what ways they display neo-colonial characteristics on their websites. READ MORE

  4. 3. Pushing Boundaries? Artists' worldview in the AI era from a relational work perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

    Author : Alina Dumea; Heejae Jun; [2023]
    Keywords : relational work; generative AI; Image generator; visual artists; moral gatekeeper; precarity; passion; creative industries; creative class; artwork; creative worker; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The thesis discusses how visual artists negotiate the boundaries between their own creative work and AI-aided work, how they establish boundaries with other artists who use AI, and How the relationship between visual artists and clients is mediated in the market with the rising popularity of AI tools. The study found that most artists negotiate meanings to take a stance and, more often than not, are open to using AI if it becomes more ethical and transparent. READ MORE

  5. 4. Sustainability and branding: : Sustainability and branding: An analysis of Nike and H&M`s CSRcommunication strategies”

    University essay from Mittuniversitetet/Institutionen för kommunikation, kvalitetsteknik och informationssystem (2023-)

    Author : Josefine Sjöbom; [2023]
    Keywords : CSR; Nike; H M; strategisk kommunikation; hållbarhet;

    Abstract : Some of the most common threats in society today are climate change, struggling world economies and starving people. Today most consumers seek out sustainable products that are produced under fair conditions. READ MORE

  6. 5. Understanding the Role of Family-Controlled Investment Companies in Sustainable Development: A Study on Swedish Corporations listed on the OMX Stockholm Large Cap

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    Author : Nick Hellström; Karl Jakob Härgestam; Maxmilian Stenström; [2023]
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    Abstract : Background: Research has shown the need for a transition into business models incorporating environmental, social and governance in their organizations to achieve sustainable development. Family-controlled and owned investment corporations have the potential to use their leverage and influence to encourage sustainable development. READ MORE