Essays about: "cultural discrimination"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 132 essays containing the words cultural discrimination.

  1. 1. Fighting Stereotypes and Empowering Roma Youth through Participatory Film : A Case Study Based on a Participatory Film Project Conducted in the Roma Community in Glasgow, Scotland

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

    Author : Katarzyna Dlugosz; [2024]
    Keywords : communication for development; participatory video; video for social change; Roma; young people; self-representation; stereotype; community; transformation; empowerment;

    Abstract : The Roma community has long been subjected to negative stereotypes and misrepresentations in the public sphere, leading to discrimination and prejudice. Roma youth in Glasgow, Scotland, supported by the Roma-led organisation Romano Lav, have taken an active role in challenging these negative portrayals through a participatory film project. READ MORE

  3. 2. Reading All American Boys (2015) in the Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 Classroom

    University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

    Author : Jennifer Alanentalo; [2023]
    Keywords : comprehension constructors; critical thinking; interculturality; EFL; racism; YA literature; Jason Reynolds; Brendan Kiely;

    Abstract : Young adult literature is enjoyed by both adolescents and adults. This genre of literature is often contemporary and tends to deal with real life issues, for example cultural and social aspects of young people’s lives. READ MORE

  4. 3. What is it really like? - Mental illness among the Sámi : -

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för omvårdnad

    Author : Amanda Digan; Aana Edmondson; [2023]
    Keywords : Culture; Mental Illness; Sámi; Indigenous; Kultuvrra; sielulasj dávdda; sábme; álggoálmmuk; Kultur; Psykisk ohälsa; Same; Urfolk;

    Abstract : Background: Mental illness is a problem in today's society. Research shows that indigenous people are more at risk for mental health problems than their non-indigenous peers. Discrimination can affect individuals' self-image and mental health. Research shows that healthcare professionals lack cultural understanding for ethnic minorities. READ MORE

  5. 4. The Sámi – Confronted with Climate Injustices : Exposing inconsistencies within global climate mitigation measures

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

    Author : Julia Schneider; [2023]
    Keywords : sámi; climate injustice; environmental injustice; sustainability;

    Abstract : This study examines the cultural practices of the Sámi people and how they are affected by climate (in)justice within the European Union (EU). The establishment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) has led many global actors such as the EU to commit and implement sustainable mitigation strategies. READ MORE

  6. 5. Hazaras Persecution in Afghanistan : A case study through the lens of protracted social conflicts and relative deprivation

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för statsvetenskap (ST)

    Author : Ahmad Zia Ashrafian; [2023]
    Keywords : Hazaras persecution; ethno-religious; psycho-cultural; Afghanistan; protracted social conflicts; relative deprivation; case study; Abdul Rahman; Taliban; IS-K; Pashtuns; Kafir;

    Abstract : This paper represents the root causes of Hazaras persecution in Afghanistan through ethno-religious and psycho-cultural approaches, using Protracted Social Conflicts (PSC) and Relative Deprivation (RD) frameworks. The Hazara community has been subject to persecution in variety of ways including assassinations, physical torture, enslavement, forced displacement, kidnapping, and target attacks by both state and non-state actors. READ MORE