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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. Colliding interests: Examining Sami rights amidst the green transition - A comparative study of the Norwegian and Swedish Sami communities’ power in wind turbine licensing

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Linn Lyckdal; Karin Ehn Magnusson; [2023]
   Keywords : Green transition; Indigenous rights; Norway; Power; Robert Dahl; Sami community; Sweden; Wind power.; Law and Political Science;

   Abstract : This thesis is a comparative case study of the Norwegian and Swedish Sami communities' power in the licensing process for wind turbines on their land. The study aims to identify the Norwegian and Swedish Sami communities' power and whether it differs between the two countries. READ MORE

4. 3. Pursuing Peace: Strategies Employed by INGOs to Foster Trust between Tamil and Sinhala Communities in Post-Conflict Sri Lanka

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

   Author : Perla Gabay; [2023]
   Keywords : Sinhala; Tamil; Strategy; Governmentality; Discourse; Foucault; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The purpose of this study was to examine how INGOs in Sri Lanka work to increase social capital and trust between two specific ethnic groups- the Tamils and Sinhala. The study uses a qualitative approach, where this dissertation draws on Michel Foucault’s Discourse Analysis with the concepts of power/knowledge and governmentality as central themes in the empirical data. READ MORE

5. 4. Exploring the Intersectional Dimensions of Urban Green Spaces : A Study in the Holma Neighborhood of Malmo, Sweden

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Saba Moeini; [2023]
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   Abstract : This thesis serves as an introductory phase to a research project that aims to explore the intersectional dimensions of urban green spaces in the Holma neighborhood of Malmo, Sweden. By adopting a multi-faceted approach, the study delves into various interconnected themes, including intersectionality, spatial justice, neoliberal planning, the right to the city, green spaces, sensory ethnography, and the potential of community mapping. READ MORE

6. 5. Beyond Pixels: Unveiling the Dangers of Feminized Virtual Avatars in Fashion : A Critical Visual Analysis of Shudu Gram and Miquela Sousa

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

   Author : Robin Naomi van Halteren; [2023]
   Keywords : feminized virtual avatars; postcolonial theory; intersectionality; critical visual analysis; the Exotic Other;

   Abstract : This research focuses on the use of feminized virtual avatars (FVAs) in the fashion industry and explores the risk of using FVAs for the appropriation and exploitation of marginalized communities and identities. Through a critical visual analysis of the virtual avatars Shudu Gram and Miquela Sousa, this study analyzes how they are made to represent gendered and racialized women’s bodies. READ MORE