Essays about: "System Justification Theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 17 essays containing the words System Justification Theory.

  1. 1. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Fubu Ngubu; [2023]
    Keywords : Keywords: Campaign clientelism; Information theory; mixed methods; System justification theory; Zambia.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE

  2. 2. Breaking the Bank : A study of career barriers among women in the commercial banking sector.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Matilda Jonsson; Wilma Jangren; [2022]
    Keywords : Gender diversity; Barriers; Glass ceiling; Top Management; Banking sector; Becker’s theory of discrimination; Social role theory; System justification theory;

    Abstract : Background - Women are underrepresented in top management positions all over the globe. This also applies to Sweden, despite the country's long progressive and high material prosperity. This situation is particularly evident in the banking sector, where women represent approximately half of the workforce. READ MORE

  3. 3. With Great Power Comes Great (Corporate Social) Responsibility: A Qualitative Study on What Drives CSR Initiatives in Large Swedish Historically Unsustainable Industries

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för företagande och ledning

    Author : Gabriella Radencrantz; Linus Eklund; [2022]
    Keywords : System Justification Theory; Unsustainable Industries; CSR; Gioia Method; Institutional Logics;

    Abstract : The interest in corporate social responsibility (CSR) has boomed over the past decades, and is still increasing in terms of relevance for businesses. CSR is a broad concept containing many possibilities of impact, and different companies as well as industries engage in it in different ways. READ MORE

  4. 4. Ethical Dilemmas in coercive psychiatric care in sweden as experienced by frontline-workers in their work with adult patients

    University essay from Mälardalens högskola/Akademin för hälsa, vård och välfärd

    Author : Matthias Rauch; [2021]
    Keywords : discourse analysis; ethical dilemma; psychiatry; coercive care; compulsory care; healthcare; social work;

    Abstract : Abstract Background: The use of coercion is an essential part of psychiatry despite occurrence of harm to patients and psychiatric staff. Contrasting to a global trend to reduce coercion, the number of coercive admissions and coercive treatment in Swedish psychiatry remains stable. READ MORE

  5. 5. Catcalling – ‘It is not illegal’: a survey-based content analysis study regarding experiences of catcalling in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Rättssociologiska institutionen

    Author : Emilie Naesgård; [2019]
    Keywords : Catcalling; Street harassment; Sexual harassment; Sweden; Swedish penal code; Law; Content analysis study; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : An article written by the Swedish Government in 2018 outlines that they are working towards a more equal society and describes how they are conducting prevention work regarding men’s violence towards women. Although recently media has portrayed street harassment and catcalling as something that has become an increasing problem for young women in Sweden. READ MORE