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1. 1. Formal Foster Care in Ghana; The Experiences and Perceptions of Foster Children and Foster Parents

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för socialt arbete

   Author : Tabitha Naa Akuyea Addy; [2021-02-03]
   Keywords : Formal Foster Care; Belonging; Foster Care Agency; Ghana;

   Abstract : This paper reports on an exploratory qualitative study of seven (7) foster children and four (4) foster parents in formal foster care in Ghana using in depth semi structured- interviews. The sample was selected purposively from placements by a foster care agency and the Department of Social Welfare in Ghana. READ MORE

3. 2. SCHOOL BULLYING: STUDENTS PERSPECTIVES FROM A TANZANIAN SECONDARY SCHOOL

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och specialpedagogik

   Author : Irene Kakuru; [2020-09-09]
   Keywords : bullying; victim; bully; corporal punishment; secondary school;

   Abstract : Aim The current study was designed to qualitatively examine secondary school students’ understanding of bullying practices and how gender is involved in bullying in a Tanzanian secondary school. Theory The theoretical frameworks that are used in the current study are Social Learning Theory (Bandura, 1977) and Social Dominance Theory (Sidanius & Pratto, 1999). READ MORE

4. 3. Construction of identities in a land of turmoil

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

   Author : Fredrika Bydén; [2019]
   Keywords : sociopolitical; mathematical identities; ethnographic studies in mathematics;

   Abstract : The aim of this study has been to explore how Ugandan pupils narrate themselves as learners within the mathematical classroom discourse and classroom but also as part of the school culture in the context of Uganda. Mathematical understanding and performance has been considered largely by policy makers and the wider public of critical concern to empower learners as future citizens, and for the advancement of local communities (United Nations, 2017). READ MORE

5. 4. Children’s Rights and corporal punishment in Sweden: A content analysis of the 1978 bill against Corporal Punishment

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för kultur och samhälle (KS)

   Author : Sara Helgesson; [2019]
   Keywords : children s rights; bill; legislation; corporal punishment; responsibility;

   Abstract : This paper (will conduct) a content analysis on the bill put forward by the Swedish government in 1978 that advised for legislation against corporal punishment in Sweden. The analysis will use coding to discover the motives behind the bill what institutions and people that were used as instruments, and which institutions and organisations that were delegated the responsibility to uphold and protect these rights. READ MORE

6. 5. ‘Where do you draw the line?’ : A study about how South African social workers understand their professional role when working with caregivers who use child corporal punishment.

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Socialt arbete

   Author : Lovisa Granath; Maria Sandström; [2018]
   Keywords : Corporal punishment; defence of reasonable chastisement; social constructionism; social work; South Africa; Barnaga; försvar för rimlig tuktan; socialkonstruktionism; socialt arbete; Sydafrika;

   Abstract : Globally, there is an ongoing debate whether child corporal punishment should be banned or not in the home environment. While several countries have banned it already, South Africa is currently in a process of change. READ MORE