Essays about: "democratic ideals"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 38 essays containing the words democratic ideals.

  1. 1. The implicit ideas behind ‘Valkompassen’ : An ideal type analysis of the democratic presuppositions in Voting Advice Applications

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Sebastian Alderblad; [2023]
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    Abstract : With Voting Advice Applications changing how people engage in democracy it has become more important to understand the work behind them. Much research has been given to the algorithm and methodology, but less has focused on the ideas that presupposes the development process. READ MORE

  3. 2. Toward inclusive cities: exploring migrant participation in Swedish urban planning : a case study of Stockholm’s Hagsätra-Rågsved

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Nihal Shehata; [2023]
    Keywords : Social inclusion; participation; the just city; right to the city; spatial justice; sense of belonging; city planning;

    Abstract : The city of Stockholm grapples with significant challenges related to social exclusion and segregation. This particularly affects vulnerable groups such as individuals of migrant background residing in low-income suburbs around the city centre. READ MORE

  4. 3. Municipal urban transformation through children’s participation : A comparative study of eight municipalities in Skåne

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändring

    Author : Johanna Sandelowsky; [2023]
    Keywords : Children’s participation; urban transformation; social sustainability; collaborative planning; networks; Skåne;

    Abstract : The Convention of the Rights of the Child has become law in Sweden, entailing municipalities to adapt to the pillars of the convention, one of them being children’s right to participate. Due to the Swedish planning process, the convention is overruled by other planning- and building laws, meaning that municipal practitioners are free to adapt the convention on their own terms. READ MORE

  5. 4. The (non)democratic superhero? : A study of the reproduction of democratic society in character narratives in superhero films.

    University essay from Jönköping University/Högskolan för lärande och kommunikation

    Author : Evelin Nyberg; [2022]
    Keywords : Democracy; Popular culture; Superhero; Agency; Structuration;

    Abstract : This study uses political philosophy to understand how democracy is communicated as transmutating or transitioning in superhero narratives. The study combines a conflict-based conceptualisation of democracy with Anthony Giddens’ structuration theory to discuss the characters’ actions in relation to their respective society. READ MORE

  6. 5. Temporality in Process… : A Case Study of Temporary Use, as an Urban Redevelopment Method in Malmö

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

    Author : Kevin Sivnert; [2022]
    Keywords : Temporality; temporary use; temporary project; intermediate use; citizen participation; citizen dialog; public space; deliberative democracy;

    Abstract : In every society, the reality of collective decision-making falls short of the democratic ideals in several ways. Yet there is a continuous focus on enhancing and adopting democratic practices through a stronger connection between citizens and public officials. READ MORE