Essays about: "identity formations"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 25 essays containing the words identity formations.
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1. Bidding Farewell to the Ancient City of Ashur: A Qualitative Case Study of the Social and Cultural Impacts of the Makhoul Dam in Iraq
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : This qualitative case study explores through semi-structured Interviews the social and cultural impacts of the Makhoul Dam, planned as part of Iraq’s climate change mitigation work. It was based on the research question: How do local individuals experience the Makhoul Dam’s impact on their home environments including the surrounding archaeological sites? And supported by the two operational questions: How are individuals in the dam-affected areas wellbeing and identity interlinked to their native areas including the surrounding archaeological sites? and How does the Makhoul Dam including its decision making process affect individuals in the dam-affected areas’ wellbeing and identity? By using Albrecht's theory of solastalgia, the theory of place attachment, where a broader definition of the theory was applied and community participation theory, eight sub-themes were identified under three main themes; “Our Area”, Who’s decision? and Wellbeing and identity. READ MORE
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2. The European Union's identity-building project, and the impact on the Romanian national identity
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studierAbstract : The research brings up the ongoing debate on how globalization causes increased tension between the Global and Local identity formations. The local identity formations are challenged, and potentially diminishing in the presence of homogenized identities. Suprnationalites, are likewise questioned if they are excluding national identity formations. READ MORE
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3. The Influence of Migration on Sense of Belonging and Self-Identification of the Biduns Living in Sweden
University essay fromAbstract : This research presents the daily life experience of the Kuwaiti Bidun people after migration to Sweden and tries to understand how they view their sense of belonging and how they deal with the emergence of new identity formations in their everyday life practices. By taking a closer look at the different modes of belonging and new identity formations in the process of migration for the Biduns, I will analyze how new interactions, new engagements, irregularity and postcolonial roots shape sense of belonging and new identity formations. READ MORE
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4. Navigating Identities : Social Identity Formation of Afghan Male Refugees in Sweden
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionenAbstract : This study presents general themes concerning identity preservation and identity formation among Afghan male refugees living in Sweden and who obtained Swedish citizenship. This study is based on an ethnographic survey of habits and practices of Afghan refugees living in Sweden who in a process of transition must adjust their previous values and expectations as they confront often hostile surroundings. READ MORE
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5. New enemies and "illiberal" rule of law? : A discourse analysis of populist rhetoric in Hungary
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : How does political power affect populist rhetoric? The research on populism has failed to describe the difference in discourse between populist parties in opposition and in government. The previous academic debate has consisted of two fundamental areas of focus; definitions that are centered around identity formations, and the political or societal effects of populism in power, referring to issues related to democracy and rule of law. READ MORE
