Essays about: "antropologi"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 10 essays containing the word antropologi.

  1. 6. The creamy crack : An anthropological on the natural hair community in Sweden

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Socialantropologiska institutionen

    Author : Maija Vierimaa; [2017]
    Keywords : Norms; body; aesthetics; beauty standards; hair; afro; Afro-Swedes; social media; YouTube; digital anthropology; natural hair community; representation; social constructions; Normer; skönhet; afrohår; hår; kroppen; representation; sociala medier; Youtube; afro-svenskar; sociala konstruktioner; digital antropologi;

    Abstract : The thesis explores the impact that dominating Swedish aesthetic norms and beauty standards have on the subjective experiences of Afro-Swedes and their hair. Also, it examines why Afro-Swedes who previously have been straightening their hair have chosen a natural hair style. READ MORE

  3. 7. “Does it bother you enough to change?” : A study on Generation Y and the behavioral effects of the exploitation of their social media profiles

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för datavetenskap och kommunikation (CSC)

    Author : Corinna Böker; [2017]
    Keywords : Digital anthropology; Digital Natives; Exploitation; Generation Y; Social Media; Digital antropologi; Digitala infödingar; Exploatering; Generation Y; Sociala medier;

    Abstract : Being defined as the first Digital Natives, Generation Y is often subjected by expanding practices and amounts of observation and exploitation of their social media profiles by companies because of their behavioral characteristics such as a higher dependence on technology and using social networking sites to create a sense of belonging. This paper aims to investigate whether Generation Y is concerned that their use of social media is being exploited for profit by large companies and if this practice has behavioral effects on Generation Y. READ MORE

  4. 8. What is Throat Singing?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Robin Öberg; [2008]
    Keywords : Socialantropologi; Tuva; Sibirien; Strupsång; Fenomenologi; Kognitiv Antropologi; Psykologisk Antropologi; Anthropology of Music; Ethnomusicology; MCA; Meaning Constitution Analysis; Social sciences; Samhällsvetenskaper; Cultural anthropology; ethnology; Kulturantropologi; etnologi; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In southern Siberia there is a culture of throat singing, a singing technique where a person can create two different and clearly audible tones at the same time. This throat singing phenomenon has flowed from the Tuvan republic in Russia out into the entire world. READ MORE

  5. 9. What is Throat Singing?

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialantropologi

    Author : Robin Öberg; [2008]
    Keywords : Socialantropologi; Tuva; Sibirien; Strupsång; Fenomenologi; Kognitiv Antropologi; Psykologisk Antropologi; Anthropology of Music; Ethnomusicology; MCA; Meaning Constitution Analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : In southern Siberia there is a culture of throat singing, a singing technique where a person can create two different and clearly audible tones at the same time. This throat singing phenomenon has flowed from the Tuvan republic in Russia out into the entire world. READ MORE

  6. 10. The Emotional Influence on Human Decision-making : On Damasio's Somatic Marker Hypothesis

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Filosofiska institutionen

    Author : Henrik Levinsson; [2004]
    Keywords : Damasio; Emotions; somatic marker; Philosophical anthropology; Filosofisk antropologi; Philosophy and Religion;

    Abstract : According to Damasio, emotions are essential for the decision-making process in the personal and social domain. This idea supports Damasio's ?somatic marker hypothesis?. The hypothesis is about how emotions function to guide human decision-making processes. READ MORE