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  1. 1. When reasons to dance are taken away A review of the effect of systematic persecution of the Hazaras on their traditional dance

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Hadi Abdolhadi; [2024-03-15]
    Keywords : Hazaras; traditional dances; persecutions; dehumanisation; human dignity; perception of cultural rights;

    Abstract : This thesis examines the status of traditional Hazara dances in Afghanistan, which are gradually disappearing as an artistic genre. Anthropological studies highlight that dancing is an essential aspect of human behaviour, serving as a tool for storytelling, self-expression, and forming connections within communities. READ MORE

  3. 2. AN EXPLORATORY STUDY ON THE IMPACTS OF INSECURITY ON THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OF NIGERIA (A CASE STUDY BORNO STATE)

    University essay from Umeå universitet/Institutionen för geografi

    Author : Ezeoka Ifeanyi; [2023]
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    Abstract : Since the resurgence of the Boko Haram insurgents in 2009 in Nigeria, Boko Haram has been a formidable and persistent threat to Nigeria to contend. The country has suffered mass killings, displacement of people, kidnapping,abduction, and various attacks on Nigerians. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Killing Agent : A comparative transitivity analysis of US news headlines regarding killings of and by the civilian and the police officer

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för språk (SPR)

    Author : Wendela Rikardsdotter; [2023]
    Keywords : Agency; America; Authority; News; Critical Discourse Analysis; CDA; Media; USA; Police Brutality;

    Abstract : Due to its status and reach, media discourse can shape its reader's perspective on social actors and events, for good and for worse. This thesis investigates 100 headlines retrieved via searches in the NOW corpus, of which 50 portray killings of police officers by civilians and 50 portray the opposite, killings of civilians by police officers. READ MORE

  5. 4. Don't Breathe a Word : Journalist Killings, Self-Censorship, and Corruption

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Elin Emericks; [2022]
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    Abstract : With a majority of studies on journalist killing focused on identifying its causes, this study attempts to fill a gap in the literature by exploring the consequences of the phenomenon and whether these are similar to those brought on by traditional forms of media restriction. Based on previous research, two hypotheses were formulated. READ MORE

  6. 5. Boys Don ́t Cry : A study on how young men in Amman define honour

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier (IAM)

    Author : Sarah Frostmo Faraj; [2022]
    Keywords : Honour; shame; gender; masculinity; femininity; Jordan; Amman; life; stories; culture; religion; phenomenology; patriarchy;

    Abstract : Jordan is one of the countries in the Middle East where “honour culture” is a part of the Jordanian society. “Honour culture” is often accused of leading to honour killings. While there are several studies on honour and femininity in the Middle East, there are less research done on masculinity and young men in the region. READ MORE