Essays about: "bourdieu, pierre"

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  1. 1. THE ROLE OF DIPLOMATIC SPOUSES: A BOURDIEUSIAN EXPLORATION Expectations and restrictions of contemporary diplomatic spouses

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Victoria Sjöberg; [2024-02-15]
    Keywords : Diplomacy; diplomatic spouse; Bourdieu; patriarchy;

    Abstract : Ever since the 19th century women who marries diplomats has taken on the role of a diplomatic wife. The wives were responsible for entertaining and creating a welcoming atmosphere. It was such an essential role of diplomacy that they had courses and manuals on how to conduct themselves and how to arrange flowers and seating charts. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Devil Wears (New) Prada

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Hanna Björkman; Elsa Spenninge; [2023]
    Keywords : identity projects; self-presentation; luxury fashion rental; Consumer Culture Theory; access-based consumption; luxury fashion; Impression Management; Social Distinction; the extended self; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : In contemporary society, it is emphasised that ownership of clothing plays a crucial role in construction- and presentation of personal identities. With the rise of sustainable consumerism and the sharing economy, access-based consumption has emerged as a notable trend, offering individuals temporary access to non-exclusively owned clothing. READ MORE

  4. 3. Long, Long Time : An Examination of Identity and Status Connected to Scenography in the Tv-Series The Last of Us (2023)

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

    Author : Anton Jonsson; [2023]
    Keywords : Kvalitativ visuell analys; representation; The Last of Us; Bourdieu; kapital; post-apokalyps; zombie; scenografi; identitet; status; medborgarförslag; illustration; kollage; kampanj; ungdomar; inflytande; demokrati; Malmö Stad; framtidstro;

    Abstract : This study examines cinematic storytelling by looking at screenshots from episode three of the tv-series The Last of Us (2023). The purpose is to illustrate how scenography in the chosen material can represent meaningful concepts about the main character's identity and statues. READ MORE

  5. 4. Between hope and resignation. Three collective initiatives on climate change’s understandings of agency for societal transformation.

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Lisa Conzemius; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainability Science; social change; structure agency; collective action; anti-capitalism; radical change; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Addressing climate change will entail groups of people working together to bring about changes in fundamental societal structures. This research investigates how the members of three collective initiatives on climate change in Sweden envision the process of change, based on their understandings of structures and agency. READ MORE

  6. 5. Female paid domestic work in Lima : A contemporary case study on informality and changed forms of emploment

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Nordiska Latinamerikainstitutet

    Author : Inger Magnusson; [2023]
    Keywords : Feminized domestic work; forms of employment; informality; devaluation; female empowerment; autonomy and economic independence; feminist care economy and human capital theory;

    Abstract : The objective of this thesis on the paid feminized domestic work is to describe the two current forms of employment of the live-inside maids and the live-outside domestic workers of paid domestic work in Lima Peru. The live-inside employment, cama adentro is the traditional form of maids living inside the household, and secondly, the live-outside employment, cama afuera, describes the working woman as an independent worker who lives outside the household. READ MORE