Essays about: "abuse of power"

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  1. 1. Bringing human rights due diligence into law: Addressing modern slavery or business as usual? : A postcolonial assessment of the UK Modern Slavery Act’s compliance with the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Isabelle Kämpe; [2023]
    Keywords : UK Modern Slavery Act; MSA; UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights; UNGP; modern slavery; human rights due diligence; HRDD; supply chain; transparency; postcolonialism; neo-colonialism; dependency theory;

    Abstract : Operating through complex supply chains and multiple jurisdictions, today’s business enterprises can outsource manufacturing to different parts of the world where they can take advantage of low labour- and production costs. In the global quest for businesses to maximise their profits, deteriorating working conditions for offshore labour workers are increasing the risks of human rights abuses. READ MORE

  3. 2. An empirical study on violence against women and unemployment in Sweden

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Nationalekonomi

    Author : Sofia Eklund; [2023]
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    Abstract : This study examines what effect female and male unemployment rate has on the number of reported physical abuse cases against women in Sweden during the time period 2008 to 2021 by estimating a fixed effect regression on three different models, all with the female and male unemployment rate as the independent variable of interest. Three different theories that propose that the female and male unemployment rates have opposite effects are discussed. READ MORE

  4. 3. Persistence of sexual exploitation and abuse by United Nations peacekeepers : Finding explanatory power in United Nations rules for peacekeepers behavior that sustain a culture of military masculinity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Julia Sigrid Radke; [2023]
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  5. 4. Attempting to Serve with Pride and Dignity: A Discourse Analysis Exploring Swedish Peacekeepers' Pre-Mission Education on Sexual Exploitation and Abuse

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Elsa Hilltorp; [2023]
    Keywords : Swedish Armed Forces; Case Study; Peacekeeping; Sexual Exploitation and Abuse; Discourse analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The United Nations peacekeeping operations is a unique global partnership to maintain international peace and security. However, several reports in the last three decades show allegations of peacekeeper soldiers sexually exploiting and abusing the civilians of host nations. READ MORE

  6. 5. Power Dynamics in Corporate Scandals - A holistic analysis of the Theranos and Wirecard corporate scandals

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : André Kelmendi Jansson; Ahana Majumdar; [2023]
    Keywords : Power; Power Dynamics; Corporate Scandals; Documentaries; Actors; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : This study examines the various essences of power displayed within corporate scandals, and how it can prevent scandals from getting exposed. Building on management studies, this research aims to fill a literary gap wherein corporate scandals are explored but not through the lens of power. READ MORE