Essays about: "Societal Issues"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 305 essays containing the words Societal Issues.

  1. 1. THE INCONSISTENT WELFARE STANCES OF AN INCOHERENT PARTY FAMILY A statistical analysis of the effect of welfare salience on the welfare positions of radical right parties

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Karin Zwinkels; [2024-01-19]
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    Abstract : The radical right is held together as a party family by their positions on sociocultural issues like immigration and law and order, while displaying a relatively large variation over time and across countries on socioeconomic issues. Since it is becoming more and more common for radical right parties in Western Europe to take part in government, it is however important to know what to expect from them in all policy areas and not just those that are at the core of their ideology. READ MORE

  2. 2. Cultivating connections: exploring the impact of community garden on social cohesion : in a socio-economic disadvantaged neighbourhood in Sweden

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

    Author : Reham Ghallab; [2024]
    Keywords : Social cohesion; social capital; community garden; socio-economic neighbourhoods; segregation;

    Abstract : The study delves into the interplay between the social dynamics of the community garden space and broader socio-political forces, exploring how these factors mold practices and interactions within the community garden, thereby influencing social cohesion. Despite the apparent segregation, Tensta Garden serves as a catalyst, inspiring residents to construct relationships, actively participate, and cultivate connections and shared experiences. READ MORE

  3. 3. Self-Supervised Learning for Tabular Data: Analysing VIME and introducing Mix Encoder

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Fysiska institutionen

    Author : Max Svensson; [2024]
    Keywords : Machine Learning; Self-supervised learning; AI; Physics; Medicine; Physics and Astronomy;

    Abstract : We introduce Mix Encoder, a novel self-supervised learning framework for deep tabular data models based on Mixup [1]. Mix Encoder uses linear interpolations of samples with associated pretext tasks to form useful pre-trained representations. READ MORE

  4. 4. Den privata trädgårdens roll för biologisk mångfald i tätortsmiljö : betydelsen av anläggningsval med exempel på gestaltningsförslag och skötsel

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Hanna Carlsson; Linn Wöhl; [2024]
    Keywords : biologisk mångfald; trädgårdsanläggning; trädgård; urban miljö; skötsel; grön infrastruktur; naturpool; livingpool; grön korridor; insekter;

    Abstract : I genomsnitt består 37% av de totala grönytorna i Sveriges tätorter av privata trädgårdar eller grönytor som på olika sätt är otillgängliga för allmänheten. I snitt är 20% av dessa privata trädgårdar och fastigheter. READ MORE

  5. 5. #ReFashionNow: Investigating the Nexus Between Corporate Social Responsibility Discourse and the EU Strategy for Sustainable and Circular Textiles

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Frida Månsson; [2024]
    Keywords : Textile industry; Corporate social responsibility; European Union; Critical frame analysis; Discourse; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the intertwining of corporate social responsibility (CSR) discourse and the European Union's strategy for sustainable and circular textiles through a single case study and critical frame analysis (CFA). By doing this, concurring discourse between corporations and the institutions aimed at governing them can be problematised. READ MORE