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  1. 1. A mapping of the ethical, cultural and psychological aspects of attitudes towards Cosmetic Surgery Tourism

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)

    Author : Yu Fan Cui; Maria Kalaridi; Andreea Lita; [2022]
    Keywords : cosmetic surgery tourism; psychology; society; media culture; utilitarian ethics; ageism; constructivist grounded theory; positive aging; attitudes; evolution;

    Abstract : This qualitative research maps the attitudes of the cosmetic surgery tourism stakeholders towards the phenomenon from their ethical, cultural and psychological aspects. Utilitarianism, media culture and mental health state that leads to the decision to experience cosmetic tourism, inform the investigation of the aforementioned aspects. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Meaning of Gender Issues as Narrated and Negotiated by Activists in Mozambique

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

    Author : Karina Squiassi; [2022]
    Keywords : Civil society in Mozambique; Civil society in Africa; post-colonial feminism; feminist participatory democracy; gender relations; women’s human rights; rights communication.; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : Feminist activism in Mozambique has suffered dramatic changes throughout the many socio-political processes the country has encountered. Consequently, the activists in civil society still struggle to fight against patriarchal oppression, political repression, and socio-cultural norms that hinder women's full realization of their rights. READ MORE

  4. 3. Plants for everyone : prospects of upscaling consumption of plant-based protein products

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

    Author : Clara Landsbo; [2022]
    Keywords : plant-based protein products; consumption; lifeworld; discourse; habit; culture; motivation;

    Abstract : A change towards a more sustainable food consumption is necessary in order to mitigate climate change. Changing diets and preferences from animal-based to plant-based has a great potential to reduce impact on the environment. However, this requires action in both local and global contexts. READ MORE

  5. 4. We have an emergency, we need to slow down: social innovations and degrowth towards a sustainable fashion sector

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Evelina Danielsson Valladares; Matthieu Thomas; [2022]
    Keywords : Degrowth; Socio-cultural change; Social Innovation; Sustainable Fashion; Fashion Practice; Values; Sustainability Science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Led by the growth paradigm, the fashion sector finds itself in patterns of overproduction and overconsumption putting immense pressure on socio-ecological systems. To tackle this current system, the degrowth movement emerges as a plausible solution. READ MORE

  6. 5. Integrating feminist foreign policy and climate resilient development : Case study of socio-cultural configurations in Liberia

    University essay from KTH/Lärande

    Author : Martin Demmelmaier; [2022]
    Keywords : Socio-cultural configurations; Climate resilient development; Feminist foreign policy; Ethnography; Liberia; Informal settlements; Socio-economic disadvantaged communities; Embassy of Sweden; Climate adaptation; Marginalization; Social justice; Ecological masculinities; Environmental feminism; Gender as a social construction; Transforming masculinity norms; State-citizen relations; Female empowerment strategies; Land-ownership; Religious leaders; Sociokulturella konfigurationer; Klimatresilient utveckling; Feministisk utrikespolitik; Etnografi; Liberia; Informella bosättningar; Socioekonomiskt utsatta områden; Svenska ambassaden; Klimatadaptering; Marginalisering; Social rättvisa; Ekologiska maskuliniteter; Miljöinriktad feminism; Kön som en social konstruktion; Förändra maskulinitetsnormer; Stat-medborgare relationer; Strategier för kvinnlig egenmakt; Markägande; Religiösa ledare;

    Abstract : This thesis addresses the socio-cultural configurations in Liberia in relation to climate resilient development and feminist foreign policy carried out by the Embassy of Sweden in Monrovia. It builds on the intention to explore potential points of integration between the feminist foreign policy with the construction of climate adaptation capacity. READ MORE