Essays about: "labeling theory"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the words labeling theory.

1. 1. The Impact of Economic Interests and Oil on ‘Terror-labeling’ :   A qualitative study examining the process of ‘terror-labeling’ from a state-perspective

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för freds- och konfliktforskning

   Author : Emma Paris; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : This thesis recognizes the complexity of the ‘terrorism’ phenomena, whereas specifically ‘terror-labeling’ is of interest, as the different patterns of state-labeling are acknowledged. Specifically, this paper aims at understanding what might matter for the process of ‘terror-labeling’, hypothesizing that: states with economic interests in a foreign country are more likely to label a NSAG active, or based in that country, as ‘terrorist’. READ MORE

3. 2. Den kriminella ungdomen, ansvaret och åtgärderna - En kritisk diskursanalys av några mediers syn på ungdomskriminalitet

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Khadra Hussein Saeed; Felicia Torres; [2023]
   Keywords : Media; discourse; crime; youth; juvenile delinquency; measures; critical discourse analysis; social constructivism; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In 2022, juvenile delinquency has been extensively debated in Sweden. Young people as a group are the most criminally active and it is natural to focus on this group in the discussion of crime. The media has the power in spreading knowledge and influencing the public's view and perception of social problems. READ MORE

4. 3. The everyday life of gangster rap

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Teodora Saveska; [2023]
   Keywords : Rap; Gangster rap; young people; social bond theory; labeling theory; social identity theory; social capital; cultural capital; economical capital; subculture; crime; violence; weapons; drugs; sex; we them.; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Rap music has been controversial ever since the music genre took off. Themes such as violence, drugs and aggression have been themes portrayed in the genre since a long time ago. READ MORE

5. 4. Twitter Bots as a Threat to Democracy : How political bots on Twitter jeopardized democratic functions of the online public sphere during the 2022 Swedish general election

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Linus Wahlberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Political bots; Social bots; Twitter bots; Social media bots; Social network bots; Public sphere theory; Public sphere; Online public sphere; Virtual public sphere; digital public sphere; networked public sphere; Twitter; Democracy; Threat to democracy; Sweden; Swedish election; Swedish general election; 2022 Swedish general election; Astroturfing; Botometer;

   Abstract : With more political and social discourse taking place online, particularly on social media, theorists have started labeling digital communicative realms as “online public spheres.” However, with the modern public sphere comes modern challenges to political communication; a core antagonist of which is political bots. READ MORE

6. 5. Is Hair Just Hair? : The Role of Hair in Identity Processes and Contestations of Black Women in Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Daniel Therre; [2022]
   Keywords : social identity theory; Natural Hair Movement; labeling; Sweden; Black women;

   Abstract : This bachelor thesis provides an analysis of hair and its role for the racial and ethnic identity of Black women living in Sweden. This is achieved by analyzing interviews with five women who reside in different urban areas throughout Sweden. READ MORE