Essays about: "anthropology of globalization"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the words anthropology of globalization.
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6. For the Sake of Love - A study of attitudes and values among young Swedish women in cohabiting partnerships
University essay from Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies; Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/SocialantropologiAbstract : Sweden is often considered a global forerunner of family demographic shifts brought about by increasing individualization and globalization. While modern theories often depict a general movement away from romantic love sentiments and toward more rational, equal and casual exchanges and defamilization, feminist scholarship critiques the optimism of these claims in light of persisting structural inequalities. READ MORE
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7. Making Progress? A study of approaches to culture in development
University essay from Lunds universitet/SocialantropologiAbstract : This thesis merges the two interests of the author in culture and international development by asking the question of how culture, in various definitions, has been approached in the recent discussions on the role of culture in development. A thoroughgoing question is also what role anthropologists play in these debates, whether or not they have an actual influence on matters of “culture” in international development. READ MORE
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8. The ghettos in Denmark: An anthropological study of the development and debate about ghettos in Denmark
University essay from Lunds universitet/SocialantropologiAbstract : This bachelor’s thesis is an anthropological analysis of the ghetto debate in Denmark taking place from October 2010 to April 2011. Considering the different actors in the debate; the politicians, the ethnic minorities as well as the ethnic Danish residents of the ghetto, and the Danish population in general it will become clear that the debate about ghettos is very different between those trying to propose a politic on the subject and those living in the ghetto. READ MORE
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9. Film for Change, Communication Rights and Social Change in Tanzania
University essay from Malmö högskola/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)Abstract : The thesis presents a view of film for change set against the manifold approaches, practices or ideologies influencing it, and analysis it as a tool for the self-representation, self-determination and mediation of marginalised people in the face of globalization and the democratization of communication. It seeks to find an answer to the question of how film for change works as a method to empower the disadvantaged inhabitants of three villages in Tanzania, where fieldwork was carried out. READ MORE
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10. Japan - From Traditionel Home Cooked Meals to Dining Alone at McDonald's
University essay from Lunds universitet/SocialantropologiAbstract : Theoretical perspective: Existing theories within anthropology, globalization of McDonald’s and Japanese culture (household etc.) were used as providing explanations of the collected data. Methodology: This research uses McDonald’s as an example of fast food consumption in Japan. READ MORE
