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11. Reintegration of Female Child Soldiers in the Democratic Republic of Congo: a Journey from a Deprived Childhood
University essay from Växjö universitet/Institutionen för samhällsvetenskapAbstract : Abstract The severe situation of female child soldiers worldwide continues, and the harsh reality they stand in front of once returning back to their communities is often concealed. By the time former female child soldiers begin their journey back to civilian life and a life of dignity, they face various difficulties. READ MORE
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12. Implications of Converging Media and Government : A qualitative study of the relationship between traditional news media and government in Mexico, as perceived by a group of Mexican students
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för medier och journalistik (MJ)Abstract : The aim of this study is to investigate a group of Mexican university students’ perception of the country’s traditional news media and their relationship to the Mexican government with the objective of elaborating on and discussing how the respondents’ perception can be understood in terms of individual and social implications. The research is based on eight empirical interviews with Mexican university students enrolled at private and public universities in Mexico City at the time of the data collection taking place in late spring of 2015. READ MORE
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13. The Value of Taste: Consumption Strategies for Social Upward Mobility among Urban Chinese Youth
University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This thesis explores a group of young Western-oriented Chinese consumers called xiaozi in Shanghai, comprised mainly by young individuals from an urban lower middle-class background who attempt at adopting a lifestyle and identity marked by a taste for fine arts and foreign culture. The study shows that by means of social distinction through taste and foreign cultural practices the xiaozi youth can attempt at acquiring cultural capital for upward social mobility, to compensate for their lack of economic capital or social connections in Shanghai's society. READ MORE
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14. Old people in China, adapting to the country´s rapid development : An interview study conducted in Shenzhen, China
University essay from Ersta Sköndal högskola/Institutionen för vårdvetenskapAbstract : China is the world´s most populated country with a high percentage of old people. The happiness of old people in Eastern countries is related to the living situation and the family concept. China´s sprit of filial piety and the rules from the government are saying that care for old people is the responsibility of adults in China. READ MORE
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15. Once upon a time in Mexico : - A narrative approach to exploring the dynamics in Mexican family firms
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för organisation och entreprenörskap (OE)Abstract : This thesis seeks to explain the relational dynamics in Mexican family firms. Based on the concept of dynamics and family, the family is central in this study of family firms. Traditional views on the Mexican family consists of hierarchy, unity, and tradition-bound values where family is always prioritized. READ MORE
