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  1. 1. Unfold the Untold Stories: Journey of Permanent Resident, Bangladeshi Migrant Student in Sweden.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : MD Raihan Khandaker; [2024]
    Keywords : Aspirations and achievements of migrant students; Transnationalism and Bangladeshi student migrants in Sweden; Social anthropology; Socio-cultural challenges for migrant students in host countries; Spider net connections; and hidden barriers; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This study investigates the experiences of Bangladeshi migrant students who have obtained permanent residency (PR) status in Sweden. This study examines the Bangladeshi migrant students’ aspirations and achievements, daily experiences, and challenges in maintaining their transnational identities in Sweden. READ MORE

  2. 2. Risk & Policy: The relevance and influence of Aaron Wildavsky’s book Searching for Safety in the safety discourse.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : Hans Nagtegaal; [2024]
    Keywords : Wildavsky; Resilience; Anticipation; Cultural Theory; Global Safety; Political Science; Safety Discourse; Social Power; Economy of Safety; Net Benefit; FLMU06; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : The main finding of this thesis is that the relevance and influence of Aaron Wildavsky’s book Searching for Safety in today’s safety discourse is limited although Wildavsky may be considered to be the linking pin between RE, HRO and NAT. The safety discourse may benefit from Wildavsky’s work in political science: I.e. READ MORE

  3. 3. Bidding Farewell to the Ancient City of Ashur: A Qualitative Case Study of the Social and Cultural Impacts of the Makhoul Dam in Iraq

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Alice Abbas; [2024]
    Keywords : Makhoul Dam; Climate Change Mitigation in Iraq; Solastalgia; Place attachment; Community Participation Theory; Semi-structured Interviews; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This qualitative case study explores through semi-structured Interviews the social and cultural impacts of the Makhoul Dam, planned as part of Iraq’s climate change mitigation work. It was based on the research question: How do local individuals experience the Makhoul Dam’s impact on their home environments including the surrounding archaeological sites? And supported by the two operational questions: How are individuals in the dam-affected areas wellbeing and identity interlinked to their native areas including the surrounding archaeological sites? and How does the Makhoul Dam including its decision making process affect individuals in the dam-affected areas’ wellbeing and identity? By using Albrecht's theory of solastalgia, the theory of place attachment, where a broader definition of the theory was applied and community participation theory, eight sub-themes were identified under three main themes; “Our Area”, Who’s decision? and Wellbeing and identity. READ MORE

  4. 4. The Public, The Police, and The Puzzle of Information

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för Riskhantering och Samhällssäkerhet

    Author : William Duggan; Librain Natia Ellis; [2024]
    Keywords : Policing; Public Perception; Safety Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : When humans are involved, things can go wrong. This is a statement as factually true and yet dramatically undefined and dangerously ambiguous as any. No matter the industry or domain, where humans interact with other humans, perfect predictability is impossible and a focus on negative outcomes can seem natural. READ MORE

  5. 5. Oaserna : ett gestaltningsförslag för Östra kyrkogårdens minneslund och dess närmaste omgivning i Malmö

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Linnéa Alverbrink; [2024]
    Keywords : Sigurd Lewerentz; Östra kyrkogården; urbana kyrkogårdar; multifunktionella kyrkogårdar; multikulturella kyrkogårdar; kyrkogårdsdesign; urbana grönytor; rekreation; kontemplation; meditation;

    Abstract : Under de senaste decennierna har trycket på de urbana grönområdena ökat till följd av att städerna växer. Under coronapandemin utnyttjades de gröna offentliga platserna i städerna i större utsträckning än tidigare och när SVT gjorde ett reportage om pulkaåkande barn på Skogskyrkogården i Stockholm var samhällsdebatten i gång. READ MORE