Essays about: "activism"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 436 essays containing the word activism.

  1. 11. Geographic polarization and clustering of partisan voting: A local-level analysis of Stockholm Municipality

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

    Author : Jonas Almén; [2023]
    Keywords : Geography; GIS; Spatial Analysis; Spatial Autocorrelation; MAUP; Electoral Geography; Political Polarization; Geographic Polarization; Stockholm Municipality; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

    Abstract : In the last decade, the topic of political polarization has become a growing concern within academic and public debate. Many highlight the linkage between increased political polarization and democratic problems such as political tribalism and uncivil activism. It is also argued to be a global phenomenon. READ MORE

  3. 12. “We don't need more forests; we need more real forests!” : A study about youths’ motivations and experiences protecting forests from deforestation in Sweden

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Barn

    Author : Marcus Olsson; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : In Sweden today, the forestry industry is criticized by environmental activist networks and organizations for using clear-cutting to harvest forests, which causes great harm to biodiverse-rich forests. Although youth voices are less represented in environmental politics, they find ways to affect these through their engagement in social movements. READ MORE

  4. 13. The Influence of Controversial Protest Actions by Activist Groups on the Online Climate Debate : A Case Study on the Climate Debate on Twitter in Germany Related to the German Activist Group the Last Generation in Comparison to Fridays for Future Germany

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

    Author : Christina Huebscher; [2023]
    Keywords : climate activism; online climate debate; protest actions; controversial protest actions; activist groups; Last Generation; Letzte Generation; Fridays for Future Germany;

    Abstract : In Germany, the Last Generation emerged as a new climate activist group at the end of 2021. The group is considered rather controversial due to their contested protest actions of for instance vandalizing artwork. READ MORE

  5. 14. Social Media in Political Movements; An Opportunity or a Limitation? : A Qualitative Study About the Role of Social Media in the Individual’s Autonomy During The Egyptian Revolution 2011

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

    Author : Osama Mahmoud Alsaeid; [2023]
    Keywords : Social Media Activism; Autonomy; multi-Dimensional Autonomy; Arab Spring;

    Abstract : This qualitative research aims to understand better how the multi-dimensional autonomy facilitated by social media activism influenced the dynamics of the Arab Spring, with a particular focus on the Egyptian Revolution of 2011. Based on semi-structured interviews with earlier Egyptian activists, social media significantly provided individuals with platforms to express their opinions more freely, engage in dialogue, and foster a sense of solidarity and empowerment, which enhanced their feeling of autonomy. READ MORE

  6. 15. Activism, Ads & Allyship: A Quantitative Study on Corporate Social Activism Communication and its effects on Consumers

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Disha Monga; Vaaruni Venkatesh; [2023]
    Keywords : corporate socio-political activism; brand activism; woke-washing; CSA advertising; consumer-brand alignment;

    Abstract : This thesis identifies three distinct ways in which brands communicate their socio-political activism stance. Further it analyses the effect of these types of Corporate Socio-Political Advocacy (CSA) communication on consumer perceptions and intentions. READ MORE