Essays about: "Societal Strain"

Showing result 6 - 9 of 9 essays containing the words Societal Strain.

  1. 6. Caught in Diversification : methodological pluralism to review and investigate local climate mitigation actions in Taichung City, Taiwan

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lars Holländer; [2017]
    Keywords : Taiwan; low-carbon; sustainability science; transition theory; green transport; rural areas; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Climate change as an environmental and social phenomenon exacerbates the increasing ecological strain on Earth. Therefore, a plethora of measures is needed to get onto a more sustainable track towards a low-carbon society. We need to act fast as we are approaching the point of no return. READ MORE

  3. 7. Stewarding natural resources in the anthropocene: understanding pes schemes from different sustainable development approaches

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Corianna Bowman; [2015]
    Keywords : sustainable development; payment for environmental services schemes PES ; natural resource conservation; language; anthropocene; discourse; discourse analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Using language as an instrument to achieve our visions has been the norm since the first guttural utterances of our ancestors. Our refined communication abilities of today have led mankind to achieve amazing progress, not the least of which is our ability to discuss about and plan for a sustained future. READ MORE

  4. 8. The Constant Butler : Role Strain and Role Confusion in Kazuo Ishiguro's The Remains of the Day

    University essay from Sektionen för humaniora (HUM)

    Author : Anton Altgård; [2012]
    Keywords : butler; Kazuo Ishiguro; role theory; role strain; relationships; psychotherapy;

    Abstract :  Although various approaches to psychotherapy have been applied to The Remains of the Day in the aforementioned analyses, none have linked it to Role Theory, as defined in the context of Psychodrama. However if the abnormal importance that Stevens attributes to becoming a perfect butler is taken into account, The Remains of the Day is practically saturated with textual evidence of how social role imbalance is the source of Stevens’ dilemmas both in the narrated and the narrating time. READ MORE

  5. 9. From Stigmatization to Independence: Empowering People with HIV/AIDS in Uganda

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Malin Albrektsson; [2009-09-16T13:43:27Z]
    Keywords : HIV AIDS; stigma; discrimination; empowerment;

    Abstract : People living with HIV/AIDS suffer not only from their medical condition, but also from stigmatizing attitudes in society. Fear of stigma is a main barrier for testing and disclosure in Uganda. READ MORE