Essays about: "Socio-political Issues"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 41 essays containing the words Socio-political Issues.

1. 1. 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. 2. Micro Crops & The Iterative Wave

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/HDK-Valand - Högskolan för konst och design

   Author : Brianna Butler; Andrea Bindar; [2023]
   Keywords : Design; Aesthetic objects; system; Microplastics; Wicked problems; MFA in Design with specialisation in Embedded Design;

   Abstract : The current approach to facilitation has numerous benefits but lacks sufficient challenge in raising awareness about wicked problems. This paper discusses the authors’ master thesis project, conducted in collaboration with the organizational context of a plastic-free store in the Gothenburg area. READ MORE

4. 3. Leveraging a Brand's Position on Opposition: An Exploratory Study of Mr Charlie's Communication to Position Itself in the Fast-Food Market

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Alice Ekeroth; [2023]
   Keywords : corporate branding; brand positioning; brand activism; anti-brand activism; brand communication; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Brand activism has emerged as a prevalent phenomenon where brands engage in socio-political issues to differentiate themselves and build stakeholder resonance. Despite its growing prominence, research on brand activism is limited, particularly in relation to brand positioning. READ MORE

5. 4. Music journalism as a hybrid field between politics and culture : Kerrang! and NME's challenging and reinforcement of gender inequality, imbalance, and women's marginalization in 2019-2023

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Journalistik

   Author : Vladimir Gospodinov; [2023]
   Keywords : cultural journalism; discourse analysis; gender inequality; music journalism; intersectionality;

   Abstract : This paper discusses the incorporation of socio-political themes in music and music journalism, focusing on the issues of gender inequality, imbalance, and women's marginalization. It investigates how two UK-based media with a transnational audience focus, Kerrang! and New Musical Express (NME), challenge or reinforce gender inequality-related themes in their publications in 2019-2023. READ MORE

6. 5. Unwrapping Brand Activism

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Denise Vork; Bruno Dewever; [2023]
   Keywords : Brand Activism; Packaging; Consumer Engagement; Consumer Perceptions; Socio-political Issues; Consumer Resistance; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This research used a qualitative approach, more specifically, netnography based on two cases. The two empirical cases on the use of brand activism on packaging that have been selected for this study are: (1) Walmart’s introduction of a ‘Celebration Edition’ Ice Cream for Juneteenth, and (2) Skittle’s introduction of a rainbow- free packaging to support the LGBTQ+ community. READ MORE