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  1. 16. "Enough is Enough!" : political engagement on Twitter in the case of Turkey’s withdrawal from the Istanbul convention

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Hülya Bakca; [2023]
    Keywords : civic engagement; political engagement; censorship; social movements; violence against women; woman s rights; counter democracy; social media; hashtag; #istanbulsözleşmesiyaşatır; #istanbulconventionsaveslives; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research analyzes the political engagement of Turkish citizens on Twitter, in which underrepresented groups and individuals search for democratic public space to mobilize against injustice. With this in mind, the study focuses on the civic engagement of Turkish citizens on Twitter with the hashtag #istanbulsözleşmesiyaşatır, which translates to‘istanbulconventionsaveslives’. READ MORE

  3. 17. From words to action : A study of a child perspective in planning

    University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

    Author : Markus West Wittenberg; [2023]
    Keywords : Children’s perspective; child perspective; child impact analysis; communicative planning; collaborative planning; Convention of the Rights of the Child; citizen participation; urban and regional planning; Barns perspektiv; barnperspektiv; barnkonsekvensanalys; kommunikativ planering; barnkonventionen; medborgardeltagande; samhällsplanering;

    Abstract : This study examines how well the children’s perspective is taken into account in modern day urban planning, according to professionals within the field. It highlights both positive and negative experiences of the implementation of this perspective, in order to distinguish both flaws and strengths in the current methods. READ MORE

  4. 18. Paris Olympics for Saint-Denis? : Between enthusiasm and uncertainty: diverging local perceptionson large-scale urban renewal in the Pleyel neighbourhood

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

    Author : Max Dörr; [2023]
    Keywords : Paris Olympics; urban renewal; gentrification; neighbourhood change; social mix; sustainability;

    Abstract : This thesis aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of neighbourhood changes spurred by urban renewal associated with the Paris 2024 Olympic games in the Pleyel neighbourhood, located in the Northern suburbs of Paris. Drawing upon a theoretical framework that emphasizes the complexities of mega-events and urban transformations, the study addresses two key research questions: (1) How do urban renewal stakeholders envision neighbourhood changes, and (2) What are the perceptions of residents and activists towards ongoing and envisioned neighbourhood transformations? Data was collected through qualitative research, including semi-structured interviews (n=10) and observations, capturing the perspectives of urban renewal stakeholders, residents, and activists. READ MORE

  5. 19. Citizen involvement in urban and regional planning processes : Mapping the current situation and assessing future opportunities for Swedish municipalities

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändring

    Author : Maria Alsterskär; [2023]
    Keywords : citizen involvement; citizen dialogue; social sustainability; planning processes; digital involvement;

    Abstract : Historically, citizen dialogue primarily took place through face-to-face meetings with a limited representation of the target group. However, societal changes have sparked interest in exploring alternative forms of citizen involvement. READ MORE

  6. 20. “We need another form of dialogue” : A qualitative case study of civil servants’ experiences of organizing citizen dialogues in socio-economic vulnerable neighborhoods in Sweden

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

    Author : Sara Forell; [2023]
    Keywords : citizen participation; dialogue facilitator; participatory communication; socio-economic inequality;

    Abstract : With the widening socio-economic gap and growing social exclusion in the global north as a backdrop, this study seeks to address the topic of citizen participation in the context of socio-economic inequality by contributing to a deeper understanding of the relatively unexplored perspective of the civil servant organizing and facilitating citizen dialogues. The aim of the study is to describe the lived experiences of civil servant citizen dialogue facilitators/organizers in three Swedish municipalities regarding the implementation of “citizen dialogue on complex issues” in socio-economic vulnerable neighborhoods. READ MORE