Essays about: "Upheaval"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 essays containing the word Upheaval.
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1. Women change quickly while men change slowly : exploring gender perceptions of couples of East African origins in Sweden (Rwanda, Burundi, Eritrea and Ethiopia)
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : This study seeks to explore, from the perspectives of migrant couples, the challenges emanating from the change in gender norms during the integration process of migrant couples in Sweden. The research is specifically limited to migrants of East African origins (Burundi, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Rwanda) and the main intent is to scrutinize the evolvement of intra-household relations as gender norms change during the integration process. READ MORE
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2. Sustainability and consumers green purchasing priorities in fashion : What the industry’s impact on the environment means for the consumers’ priorities when purchasing new apparel.
University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring (MF)Abstract : In this era of environmental upheaval, this study sought clarity on the matter of green purchasing behavior. How the fashion industry’s specific impact on the environment has affected consumers' attitude towards companies and their collections. READ MORE
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3. Introducing degrowth to socio-environmental movements in the United States: A case study of the Sunrise Movement and Democratic Socialists of America
University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUSAbstract : In a country with a large historical and current share of emissions, recent climate inaction and political upheaval have disallowed substantial social-environmental reforms from being endorsed. This thesis critically examines the current cycle of contention in the United States by classifying the Sunrise Movement and the Democratic Socialists of America as social movement organizations through the lens of social movement theory with a goal to identify successes and understand how the movement could increase the viability of democratic socialism in America and make governmental climate action inevitable. READ MORE
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4. DANGEROUS TIMES, DANGEROUS PLACES: HOW POLITICS IMPACTS HUMANITARIAN WORKER SECURITY IN DR CONGO
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionenAbstract : DR Congo has experienced more than two decades of conflict and profound political upheaval, sparking humanitarian crises which have seen large-scale relief efforts to alleviate them. Aid workers and UN staff working there have been caught up in the violence, sometimes with deadly results and major disruption to aid operations. READ MORE
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5. In times of social upheaval, can teachers be the advocates of change? : An investigation into the education on sustainable clothing consumption at Swedish upper secondary schools
University essay from Högskolan i Borås/Akademin för textil, teknik och ekonomiAbstract : Consumers can shape social environments through their clothing and thereby influence the perception of clothing consumption. However, the human desire of belonging and connectedness within a consumer culture has led to the severity of overconsumption. This is particularly apparent in the dynamic and trend-sensitive field of clothing. READ MORE
