Essays about: "democracy in india"

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1. 6. Feminist citizen media in India : A study of media strategies and feminist approaches in India of today

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/JMK

   Author : Helena Boman Brodie; [2016]
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   Abstract : This thesis is a qualitative analysis of conceptions of identity, media strategies and the work practices of six Indian feminist citizen media organizations. The main actors of these organizations have been interviewed to add knowledge regarding the complex character and phenomena of the feminist citizen media outlets working to raise awareness of gender equality in India. READ MORE

3. 7. The Role of Foreign Direct Investment in the Development of Mauritius: The Marginalization of the Creole Community

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Marie-Laure Sundman; [2015-07-29]
   Keywords : Mauritius; India; poverty reduction; development strategy; foreign direct investment; economic growth; ethnic groups; Creole community; marginalization;

   Abstract : The success of Mauritius has often been mentioned as a lesson for African countries to learn from involving a decreased inequality gap, improved living standards and full democracy in Africa, which is unique for the continent. The liberalization of its policies has resulted in openness to trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) in order to attain increased investment from abroad and a rapid economic growth. READ MORE

4. 8. "Everything is because of my husband"

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen; Lunds universitet/Mänskliga rättigheter

   Author : Annika Skogar; [2013]
   Keywords : Political Representation; Voting behaviour; Women; India; Citizenship; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : The political participation of women is an important indicator of the degree of gender equality in certain country. In India, which is often referred to as the world’s largest democracy, the national parliament consists of only 11 % women. READ MORE

5. 9. Political Structure and Anti-dam Protest Movements: Comparing Cases of India and China

   University essay from Institutionen för geovetenskaper

   Author : Rabeya Khatun Kazi; [2013]
   Keywords : Sustainable Development; Social Movement; Anti-Dam Movement; Political Structure; Protest Mobilization; Sardar Sarovar Dam; Three Gorges Dam; India; China;

   Abstract : In recent times, increasing instances of population displacement from many large dam construction projects have led to increase in anti-dam protest movements. But some of these protest movements are more successfully mobilized than others. The differences in success are largely due to the kind of political system they are based in. READ MORE

6. 10. In Pursuit of a Healthy Public Sphere: A News Frame Analysis of the Farmer Suicide Phenomenon in Daily English-language Indian Newspapers

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

   Author : Julie Jacobson; [2012]
   Keywords : citizen engagement; public sphere; deliberative democracy; participatory development; farmer suicide phenomenon; media; English-language dailies; India; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Author: Julie Jacobson Title: In Pursuit of a Healthy Public Sphere: A News Frame Analysis of the Farmer Suicide Phenomenon in Daily English-language Indian Newspapers Supervisor: Annette Hill Examiner: Yiannis Mylonas The motivation behind this thesis is to better understand the role of the media in the construction of the farmer suicide phenomenon in India. Through theories of communication and participation, particularly Dahlgren’s civic cultures framework, I shed light on the ways in which English-language daily newspapers in India seem to be promoting civic engagement and disengagement in its framing of the farmer suicide phenomenon. READ MORE