Essays about: "causal mechanism"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 82 essays containing the words causal mechanism.

  1. 11. FROM OUTBREAK TO OUTRAGE : Unveiling the Impact of COVID-19 on Racist and Xenophobic Hate Crimes

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Sophie Opdam; [2023]
    Keywords : hate crimes; racism; xenophobia; framing; inter-group violence; COVID-19;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on racist and xenophobic hate crimes. I argue that perceived threat and strain generated by the pandemic trigger negative emotions such as fear, frustration and anger. READ MORE

  3. 12. Climate and Conflict in Somalia : Drought as an Exacerbation of State-Based Violence

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Sara Lahti; [2023]
    Keywords : Climate change; drought; armed conflict; state-based violence; Somalia;

    Abstract : As the effects of climate change grow more severe, scholars and policymakers have paid increased attention to the intersection of climate and conflict. This study examines one subset of that crossing: how drought leads to the exacerbation of state-based violence. READ MORE

  4. 13. Green Transition at What Cost? : A comparative case study of community inclusion and social conflict in climate change mitigation projects

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Agnes Holm; [2023]
    Keywords : community inclusion; social conflict; mitigation projects;

    Abstract : Projects aiming to mitigate climate change, e.g. forest conservation and renewable energy projects, are increasing in numbers across the world while often being praised in international settings. READ MORE

  5. 14. Hell Hath No Fury : The Influence of Female Combatants on Conflict Severity

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Amelia Jade Premfors; [2023]
    Keywords : female combatants; civil war; conflict intensity; rebel groups; women fighters;

    Abstract : How does the prevalence of female combatants in a rebel group influence conflict severity? Previous research has investigated the impact conflict has on women but has overlooked women’s contributions to conflict. Diverging from this paradigm, recent quantitative research has investigated why women join rebellions, why rebel groups recruit them, and how this affects conflict dynamics and outcomes. READ MORE

  6. 15. Forgotten Times and Forgotten Crimes: a qualitative cross-case comparison on why certain actors systematically target cultural heritage during conflict, while others do not.

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

    Author : Mathias Olsen Norgren; [2023]
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    Abstract : Why do certain actors systematically target cultural heritage during conflict, while others do not? This is the puzzle examined in this study. Previous research on the phenomenon is scarce and few if any cross-case comparisons have been made. READ MORE