Essays about: "moral studies"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 129 essays containing the words moral studies.
-
1. The Sounds of Pain : An ethnography of musicians living with migraine in Uppsala
University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologiAbstract : Migraine is an extremely common and disabling disease that affects three times more women than men, and is characterized by recurring migraines comprised of disturbances in sensation perception, intense head pain, nausea, and increased sensitivity to light and sound that can last from several hours to multiple days. Currently, there are no cures for the disease, no official social services that can help a person to handle living with it, and limited studies on its mechanisms or impact on a person’s life. READ MORE
-
2. Constructing a civilized wilderness. An intersectional discourse analysis of the Sierra Club 1893-1910
University essay fromAbstract : This study investigates if and how the Sierra Club adapted complex and contradictory rationalizations to legitimize their authority in wilderness and civilization. The study aims thereby to enhance our understanding of the origin narrative of the American preservation and conservation movement at the turn of the twentieth century which depicted white male heroes as discoverers and protectors of a pristine wilderness. READ MORE
-
3. CURSED HORROR FILMS - A film analysis of ‘dangerous’ films within moving media
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaperAbstract : Within the field of horror films there is a subcategory of films and videos revolving around fictional horror films claimed to be ‘dangerous’ to the public. These works often relate to discussions around moral panics and spectatorship as well as historical viewpoints on the horror genre. READ MORE
-
4. It Takes Two to Tango: Perceptions and Motivations Towards Campaign Clientelism in Zambia
University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : Various studies on clientelism usually start from a common puzzle: Why is campaign clientelism widely practised by politicians even when they have no means of ensuring reciprocity from the voters? Similarly, why is campaign clientelism widespread amongst voters despite its numerous negative consequences on societies, democracy, and development? These puzzles have motivated my research, where I attempt to understand the perceptions and motivations of politicians and voters towards campaign clientelism in Zambia. To address the research question, two forms of data collection methods were utilised, in-depth interviews with politicians at the local level and a survey of voters in densely populated areas (Lusaka and Kitwe). READ MORE
-
5. The complexity of cancel culture: : Unveiling the personal and social drivers that influences the decision to cancel
University essay from Umeå universitet/FöretagsekonomiAbstract : The rise of social media has emerged the social phenomena called cancel culture, where individuals hold influencers and endorsed brands accountable for perceived immoral actions. Cancel culture originates from a desire for social justice, where the consequences of those cancelled could be temporary and long-lasting reputational damage. READ MORE
