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  1. 1. The Symbols of Sovereignty: A Study of the Symbolism of Jamaica’s Route to Republic in the Post Elizabeth II Era

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Linnéa Dahlström; [2023-10-18]
    Keywords : Republicanism; Symbols; Jamaica; Independence; monarchy; Britain;

    Abstract : Jamaica is a constitutional monarchy and thus still has the British King as head of state, it has been on the table to remove the King as head of state for decades, and as Queen Elizabeth II passed away and King Charles III now has taken over the throne, the issue has come to the surface. This study investigates what perceptions exist on making such a constitutional reform, with the main focus on gaining greater understanding of how removing the British King as head of state of Jamaica being perceived as part of the process of gaining full independence. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Benefits of Indigenous Knowledge Systems in Law and Decision Making - A case study on Sumak Kawsay, Buen Vivir and Rights of Nature in the Ecuadorian Constitution

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/Humanekologi

    Author : Noela Calderon; [2023]
    Keywords : Indigenous Knowledge; Indigenous Knowledge Systems; Sumak Kawsay; Buen Vivie; Rights of Nature; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This research is investigating the socio-ecological benefits of Indigenous Knowledge in law and decision making, focusing on the inclusion of the indigenous concept Sumak Kawsay, translated to Buen Vivir, and the Constitutional Rights of Nature in Ecuador. The Eurocentric and dominant cultural model has had a monopoly on the production of knowledge ever since the start of colonialism but today's socio-environmental issues are forcing us to look for other alternatives. READ MORE

  4. 3. Can mini-publics make legitimate constitutions? : A public reason study of the Irish Convention on the Constitution

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Statsvetenskap

    Author : Patrik Persson; [2023]
    Keywords : Public reason; deliberative democracy; Ireland; same sex marriage;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the abilities of constitutional mini-publics to make legitimate constitutions. Legitimacy in this thesis is defined as following the ideal of public reason. It is a quantitative study of the third weekend of the Irish Convention on the Constitution (a constitutional mini-public). READ MORE

  5. 4. Kulturarvet som medel för platstolkning och platsspecifik utveckling : perspektiv på kulturarvet vid Kustdammarna i Lomma

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management (from 130101)

    Author : Viktoria Bäcklund; [2022]
    Keywords : kulturarv; landskapsarkitektur; platstolkning; dissonans;

    Abstract : Alla landskap bär på spår av tiden. Landskapsarkitekten är aktiv förvaltare av dessa spår. Kulturarv och landskapsarkitektur är förbundna i detta förvaltande och utvecklande. READ MORE

  6. 5. A Cishet Man’s Poland : Compulsory Heterosexuality in Polish Legislation on Reproductive and Sexual Rights

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Lina Lodenius; [2022]
    Keywords : Abortion; compulsory heterosexuality; LGBTQIA ; Poland; queer theory; gender; gender studies; queer; EU; Europe; sexuality; ivf; surrogacy; in vitro fertilization; religion; human rights; ECHR; family; family rights; family law; LGBT; LGBT free zones; LGBTQIA; LGBTQ; right wing; populism; qualitative content analysis; thematic content analysis; genusvetenskap; genus; HBTQ; HBTQIA ; HBTQI; Polen; mänskliga rättigheter; abort; ivf; compulsory heterosexuality; queer teori; queer; ECHR; EU; Europa; europastudier; juridik; kvalitativ innehållsanalys;

    Abstract : This thesis analyzes how compulsory heterosexuality is present in Polish legislation on women* and trans* people’s reproductive and sexual rights. The aim of this study is to increase an understanding of how compulsory heterosexuality’s presence in legislation regarding reproductive and sexual rights can consequently affect women* and trans* people in practice. READ MORE