Essays about: "human society"

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  1. 1. Peace Without Peace? The Colombian Quest to an Everyday Without Violence

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Dominique Keizer; [2024-01-30]
    Keywords : Environmental peacebuilding; development; indigenous knowledge; socio-environmental conflicts; human right;

    Abstract : Environmental peacebuilding (EP) as a field of study has attempted to transition from Western notions of peace and development by including ecological rights. By looking at the case of the Colombian Peace Agreement 2016 that followed EP premises, this thesis aims to question the liberal approaches to human rights and peacebuilding. READ MORE

  3. 2. A qualitative study of foreign aid and China’s role in economic and human development in Zambia

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Sue-Ellen Njekwa Ryberg; [2024-01-26]
    Keywords : Zambia; foreign aid; development; dependency; debt trap; Chinese loans;

    Abstract : The precedent of unrivaled lending in Zambia, to a great degree, and courtesy to the World Bank, has generated a normative and financial frame that puts forward economic prosperity as only being made manifest through lending in perpetuality. Zambia has in recent decades found itself in between both West and East spheres of power in terms of foreign aid and this has had an impact on its development. READ MORE

  4. 3. “Cross Your Fingers and Hope You Don’t Get Hacked” : A Qualitative Study on The Psychological Factors Behind Non-Compliance with Cybersecurity Recommendations

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : Rebecca Biese; Gabriél Österwall; [2024]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Cybersecurity is one of the most important issues in today’s digitalized society, with new technology and security policies constantly being developed. However, one of the largest challenges threatening cybersecurity is the human factor — an aspect that is often overlooked in cybersecurity research and development. READ MORE

  5. 4. Reevaluating the Notion of Peace : Do Our Current Measurements Truly Reflect Peace?

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Sanna Besic; [2024]
    Keywords : Peace Measuring; Peace Studies; Peace Conceptualisation; Peace Measurements; Violence; Direct Violence; Structural Violence; Cultural Violence;

    Abstract : There is an ongoing theme within the field of peace conceptualisation to create and to add to the meaning of peace. This has caused a fragmented field with over 130 conceptualisations. As we move forward, it isthus necessary to review whether the methods utilised to measure peace are suitable in the ever changing contexts of today. READ MORE

  6. 5. Echoes of Democracy : Assessing Democratic Values in African Civil Society

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Signe Andersson; [2024]
    Keywords : Civil society; Democratic values; Democracy;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates how the level of democratic values differs between active members of different civil society organizations. Civil society has been considered a fundamental aspect of democracy and research have highlighted that some organizational characteristics are associated with democratization and sustainable democracy. READ MORE