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1. 11. Liberté, Égalité, Bien Habillée : Feminine socio-cultural norms from a fashion magazine in the context of the French Directoire, 1797–99

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

   Author : Chiara Arghittu; [2022]
   Keywords : Fashion history; French Revolution; Directoire; Directory; Journal des Dames et des Modes; Gender history; Political history; Histoire de la mode; Révolution française; Directoire; Journal des Dames et des Modes; Histoire du genre; Histoire politique;

   Abstract : The Journal des Dames et des Modes started its publication in 1797 and was de facto the only popular and lasting fashion magazine aimed towards women since the fall of its predecessor, even prior to 1789. This study argues that this fashion magazine both reflected and constituted the mindset of the new regime’s elite. READ MORE

3. 12. "Un-masking the Mask-Issue". Examining People´s Meaning-Making Processes and Risk-Cultural Norms regarding Facemasks.

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för journalistik, medier och kommunikation

   Author : Tim Arasimowicz; [2021-07-27]
   Keywords : Facemasks; Efficiency; Communication; Media diets; COVID-19; Sensemaking; Meaning-Making; Noticing; Acting; Risk Culture; Trust in Authorities; Anticipation; Accountability; Framing;

   Abstract : While most of the world quickly came to terms with covering their noses and mouths in crowded places, people in Sweden have mostly gone without, riding buses and metros, shopping for groceries, and going to school maskless, with only a few rare souls have covered up (Novus, 2021). Officials from the Swedish Public Health Authority (PHA) have repeatedly argued that masks are not effective enough at limiting the spread of the virus to warrant mass use, insisting it is more important to respect social distancing and handwashing recommendations. READ MORE

4. 13. “You have to choose between habaar or duco” A case study of Swedish Muslim Gay Men of Somali Origin

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School; Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Pedagogik; Lunds universitet/Master of Science in Global Studies

   Author : Mustafa Ahmed; [2021]
   Keywords : Intersectionality Theory; Swedish; Muslim; Somali; Gay Men; Oppression; Discrimination; Racism.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : This study aims to explore the lived experiences of Swedish Muslim gay men of Somali origin in Stockholm Sweden. A group that has not been specifically researched in the previous study within the Swedish context. The study demonstrates how various identities such as ethnicity, sexuality, religion and citizenship intersect with each other. READ MORE

5. 14. Celestial Citizenship: African women in two Evangelical Churches of Bologna

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Silvia Tami; [2021]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis builds on participant observation and semi-structured interviews with six Evangelical African women in the Italian city of Bologna. The objective of my thesis is to identify possible transformations of the religious identities of African women through the analysis of their post-migration narratives. READ MORE

6. 15. The European Union and its Citizens: Belonging together? : A Case Study of European Identity within the Europe for Citizens Programme 2014-2020

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

   Author : Alana-Alice Kulczak; [2020]
   Keywords : European Identity; European Union; Europe for Citizens Programme 2014-2020; Case Study;

   Abstract : In recent years, the European Union has faced increased Euroscepticism and Nationalism. Fostering a sense of belonging of European citizens to and with the EU is crucial to ensuring its legitimacy. However, the EU stays relatively silent on the issue of European identity and how this identity is envisaged. READ MORE