Essays about: "Sports for peace"

Found 5 essays containing the words Sports for peace.

1. 1. Running for democratization : A study of how sports contribute to human rights achievements for refugees in Sweden

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

   Author : Julia Hjelmström; [2018]
   Keywords : Democracy; Sports and human rights; Refugees’ human rights; Social capital; Civil society;

   Abstract : In 2015 Sweden received a vast increase of asylum seekers and the prolonged waiting times since then could create stress and risks to cause a troublesome integration for the refugees. Moreover, previous research show how refugees are at risk of denials of civil, political, economic and social rights. READ MORE

3. 2. Peace Plus the Shooting? : A Critical Evaluation of SDP Practices and Tenability

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

   Author : Arne L Gellrich; [2014]
   Keywords : peace; conflict; reconciliation; crisis; children; sport; football; sdp; pd; peace; development; peace and development; NGO; UN; fifa; eufa; olympic movement; socio-psychology; psychology; sociology; aid; education; fun;

   Abstract : The study discusses the phenomenon of Sport for Development and Peace, in short SDP, which in recent years and with active support from the United Nations has been constantly gaining importance. Focusing on football, as the most popular sport, the thesis asks the question whether the generally positive view on both sports and the effects of sport participation on behaviour and the psycho-social development of youths is indeed a realistic assessment and if, in consequence, the game of football is accordingly applicable to projects in a peace-building context. READ MORE

4. 3. Game, Set and Cohesion : A case study of sport for social cohesion in Timor Leste

   University essay from Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)

   Author : Daniel Ahlm; Johanna Lindgren; [2013]
   Keywords : Timor Leste; sports; sport psychology; social cohesion; moral and character development; participatory communication; peace and development; corruption; life skills.;

   Abstract : This thesis addresses how sports can encourage social cohesion amongst youth in Dili, Timor Leste. It is a case study, conducted in Timor Leste and is based on interviews with staff working at organizations that offer sport for peace programs as well as with other interested parties. READ MORE

5. 4. Social Capital & Sport Activities : The Care of Post War Belgrade

   University essay from Internationella Handelshögskolan

   Author : Ronnie Evertsson; [2011]
   Keywords : Sports for peace; Peace building; Peacemaking; International Aid; Social Capital; Sustainable Reconciliation; The Open Fun Football Schools;

   Abstract : ”Sustainable reconciliation”, a form of international aid relief program, has been developed and constructed to help populations overcome war trauma, using different activities within art, entertainment and sports.  Theorists claim that if conducted properly, activities such as these, should lead to good social capital, causing higher levels of culture tolerance, gender equality and creativity, as well as better health and life satisfaction. READ MORE

6. 5. Sport and Politics: A study of the relationship between International Politics

   University essay from Ekonomiska institutionen

   Author : Serge Bainvel; [2005]
   Keywords : Sports; International Politics; Olympic Games; Football; Nationalism; National Identity;

   Abstract : The aim of this thesis is to understand and demonstrate the narrow ties between sport and International Relations. My purpose is to examine how Football especially is mixed with International Relations in many levels. The theoretical framework deals with the nationalism theories. READ MORE