Essays about: "functions of public opinion"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 19 essays containing the words functions of public opinion.

  1. 1. Theorizing the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest as political engagement: : Insights from the Eurovision Song Contest– a peace project that evolved into an arena for political propaganda

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Emma Fritze; [2022]
    Keywords : Eurovision Song Contest; imagined communities; political discourse; impression management; nation branding;

    Abstract : Over the last six decades, the Eurovision Song Contest has tried to embody the voice of European unification and international corporation. Previous scholars have depicted Eurovision as something highly influential and beneficial for all participating parties, whether that relates to the opportunity for commercial profit, outspoken Europeanist aspirations, or desired political progress– the song contest is utilized by multiple actors for varying reasons. READ MORE

  3. 2. Voluntary Associations: Schools of Immigration Advocacy? : An investigation of the opinion-formin functions of civic society on issues of immigration

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Oscar Magnusson; [2020]
    Keywords : Immigration; refugees; attitudes; public opinion; voluntary associations; associations; Putnam; social capital; trust; determinants;

    Abstract : The issue of immigration is arguably one of the most loaded political issues. Not only for several member states of the European union but since the Dublin-agreement fell apart, maybe also for the union as a whole. READ MORE

  4. 3. Challenging negative stereotypes about Islam/Muslims, one hug at a time. A case study of the "Hug a Muslim" campaign and YouTube as a rhetorical public sphere

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

    Author : Santino Zhakata; [2018]
    Keywords : Islamophobia; YouTube; Muslim; public sphere; Challenging Stereotypes;

    Abstract : Democracy posits that broadly based participation in deliberative processes will lead to laws and policies that are more inclusive and more just than the measures enacted by monarchs or powerful elites (Hauser 1999:5). Jurgen Habermas (1964) propounded the theoretical concept of the public sphere as a “domain of social life where public opinion is expressed by means of rational public discourse and debate” (Papacharissi, 2013:113). READ MORE

  5. 4. Ungdomar och deras utemiljö : en undersökning kring användande och utformning av offentliga platser anpassade för ungdomar

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

    Author : Jonas Sjögren; [2018]
    Keywords : offentliga rum; planering; ungdomar; utemiljö; gestaltning;

    Abstract : På grund av begränsningar i kunskap kring utformning av platser anpassade till ungdomar undersöks i detta arbete hur denna målgrupp i åldern 14-16 år använder offentliga platser. Nuvarande kunskapsläge undersöks genom en litteraturundersökning och kompletteras med en intervju med fem ungdomar för att få deras egen uppfattning. READ MORE

  6. 5. Private Equity in Sweden

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Produktionsekonomi

    Author : Johan Mattisson; [2017]
    Keywords : Private equity; Sweden; Competitive strategy; Listed private equity; Portfolio management; Investor; Investing; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Private equity is a growing global phenomena and private equity companies have become a major force in many of Sweden’s industries. These companies own portfolio companies which together employs around 190 000 people and have an annual revenue of over 318 billion SEK. READ MORE