Essays about: "Universalism"

Showing result 31 - 35 of 50 essays containing the word Universalism.

  1. 31. Making A Difference Without Being Imperialistic : The Complexity of Becoming A Social Worker in A Postcolonial World

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

    Author : Anna-Sara Persson; [2017]
    Keywords : social work; social work education; international field placements; postcolonialism; universalism; cultural relativism; cultural sensitivity;

    Abstract : Social work can be perceived as a global profession, built upon a certain foundation of global values and ethical principles - like human rights, social justice, equity and empowerment - that are applicable everywhere regardless of context. In contrast, it can also be perceived as a locally based profession that needs to take local-specific conditions – such as culture and indigenous traditions – into account. READ MORE

  3. 32. National Identities among Israelis and Palestinians: A discourse analysis of how representatives for Israeli and Palestinian NGOs relate to national identities, in relation to the conflict between them and the settlement thereof

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sara Gelotte; [2016-07-08]
    Keywords : Israel; Palestine; national identity; Othering; nationalism; universalism;

    Abstract : The world is amidst accelerating processes of globalization increasingly emphasizing univer-sal human rights and common human-ness. Parallel, nationalistic movements and values grow stronger. Universal and nationalistic values are expressed simultaneously in the peace process between Israelis and Palestinians. READ MORE

  4. 33. Multicultural Violence Work at Shelters in Finland – A Feminist Postcolonial Perspective

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Annika Aalto; [2016]
    Keywords : postcolonial theory; culturisation; violence work; multicultural social work; discourse analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The aim of this master’s thesis is to explore multicultural violence work at shelters in Finland from a feminist postcolonial perspective. The main interest of this study is to analyse the shelter workers’ ways of speaking about multicultural clients, on their own position and on their working methods. READ MORE

  5. 34. Queer Migrants in Sweden: Subjectivities and Spatiotemporal Multiplicities

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Social Studies of Gender; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Hansalbin Sältenberg; [2016]
    Keywords : queer migration; subjectivity; identity; racism; heteronormativity; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Departing from the field of queer migration, the aim of the thesis is to grasp the experience of queer migrants in Sweden. Inspired by Les Back’s notion of sociology as an art of listening that engages critically with research participants, and guided by feminist sociologists’ methodological contributions, the study is carried out through in-depth interviews with twelve queer migrants from different countries of origin. READ MORE

  6. 35. Universalism vs Women's Rights: A critical discussion on gender-specific human rights regulation

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Juridiska institutionen

    Author : Tora Törnqvist; [2016]
    Keywords : Human Rights; Women s Rights; Universalism; Women Prisoners; Gender-specific Regulations; The Bangkok Rules; The Mandela Rules; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : When founding the modern human rights protection, the UN did to a great extent have focus on protecting men and men’s rights, even though one of the core principles of human rights is their universality. Over the past few decades work has been done to include women’s perspectives in the human rights protection. READ MORE