Essays about: "discourse of religion"

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  1. 1. The Politics of Inclusion and Exclusion - A Critical Discourse Analysis of the Construction of the German National Identity in the Right-Wing Political Discourse on Refugees, Migrants, and Foreigners

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Hannah Shaw; [2023]
    Keywords : Germany; National Identity; Othering; Political Discourse; Refugees; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis explores how the German right-wing political party AfD constructs a national identity in their political discourse around refugees, migrants, and foreigners. The rise of refugees and migrants worldwide has led to a renewed focus on the concepts of nation-states and national identity in defining who does and does not belong. READ MORE

  2. 2. The concept of civilians in terrorist thought : A multiple case study on the discourse of Al-Qaeda and the Islamic State

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Rebecca Johansson; [2023]
    Keywords : Terrorist Discourse; Civilians; Critical Discourse Analysis; Al-Qaeda; Islamic State;

    Abstract : Following the 9/11 attacks in 2001, studies on Islamic terrorism and terrorist ideology dramatically increased. Although the term has been difficult to define, "terrorism" is commonly used to describe unlawful violence against civilians for political aims. READ MORE

  3. 3. Analysing the role of Religion inAfghan and International newsmedia coverage prior to theTaliban's Resurgence

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : John Kane; [2023]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Introduction This study explores the role of religion in Afghan and international news media coverageduring the lead-up to the Taliban's resurgence and takeover of Kabul in August 2021.Through an analysis of approximately one thousand news articles using a grounded theoryapproach, the research seeks to understand how religion was represented, framed, anddiscussed. READ MORE

  4. 4. Gender, Sexuality, Race, Nationality, and Religion in Greek Education. : A Critical Discourse Analysis of a Political Education Schoolbook.

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Grigorios Moschopoulos; [2023]
    Keywords : intersectionality; gender; sexuality; race; nationality; religion; CDA; Education; schoolbooks;

    Abstract : Feminist and Educational research on schoolbooks in the Greek educational context has discussed the ways in which gender or nationality or religion are being portrayed but has failed to touch upon sexuality and race (and other categories) and deploy an intersectional feminist perspective in their approaches, focusing only on one category. This thesis aims to fill the gap identified in the literature and investigate the portrayal and intersection of gender, sexuality, race, nationality, and religion in the discourses of selected texts of the Political Education schoolbook used in the first grade of highschool and the ways in which this portrayal and intersection challenges or reinforces hegemonic exclusionary discourses, power dynamics and hierarchies. READ MORE

  5. 5. Religion in social and spiritual development : A case study on five Christian churches in Växjö, Sweden

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Guidaí Díaz; [2023]
    Keywords : Social development; Spiritual development; Social work; Religion; Christian; Developed countries;

    Abstract : There are thousands of religions around the world. Religious communities are often involved in developmental spheres and for many places are the main actors, especially in developing countries, this is why their work is important. READ MORE