Essays about: "bosnia and herzegovina"

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  1. 6. Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina : A comparison across time between the views of political elites and the general population

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Hugo Valentin-centrum

    Author : Paulina Budny; [2023]
    Keywords : Transitional Justice; Reconciliation; Bosnia and Herzegovina;

    Abstract : This thesis examines views on reconciliation in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and how these have changed over time, in an attempt to elucidate if transitional justice can promote reconciliation in the aftermath of ethnic conflict in systems that entrench ethnonational insecurity. Drawing upon literature from the field of social psychology, the paper argues that the work of transitional justice mechanisms is interpreted through a sociopsychological infrastructure of conflict which hinders the intended effects from being realized. READ MORE

  3. 7. Nationalistic Rhetoric as a Tool for Repressing Social Movements

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Ajla Jakupovic; [2023]
    Keywords : repression; nationalism; social movements; Bosnia and Herzegovina;

    Abstract : The presence of state capture and political disadvantages incite the emergence of social movements, which hope to induce a removal of political disadvantages. In Bosnia and Herzegovina (BiH) protests and social movements have been initiated for several reasons, often to lay attention on the government's dysfunction. READ MORE

  4. 8. From Nation-(Re)building to Political Rights. : A Comparative Analysis between Bosnia and Herzegovina & Kosovo.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Selma Keljalic; [2023]
    Keywords : Bosnia-Herzegovina; Kosovo; Consociationalism; Integrationalism; Peace Accords;

    Abstract : The issue with achieving a balance between a stable democratization process and peacebuilding is an ongoing difficulty. Scholars argue that the long-term effects are not properly considered when constructing a peace accord and is affecting the process of nation-rebuilding. READ MORE

  5. 9. ‘Two Schools under One Roof’: How do students of different ethnicities experience partaking in this education system : A Case Study of Gymnasium Mostar

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk historia och internationella relationer

    Author : Robert Marić; [2023]
    Keywords : intergroup relations; integration and segregation; student experience; education system; Bosnia and Herzegovina;

    Abstract : Education is widely acknowledged as a catalyst for social change and progress within society. Contact theory supports this notion and suggests that fostering interactions between individuals from different groups can effectively reduce prejudice and promote peace. READ MORE

  6. 10. Can previous genocides create a foundation for future research in early warning systems? : A case study of Rwanda and Bosnia and Herzegovina

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Emelie Lagerkvist; [2023]
    Keywords : Genocide; early warnings; theory of conflict; theory of violence; prevention;

    Abstract : In 1993 one of the most extensive genocides took place in Europe, the holocaust. As a result the United Nations (UN) created a convention in order to prosecute and prevent the crime of genocide. Although this convention was created in 1948, multiple genocides have occurred since. READ MORE