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  1. 1. Reclaiming the Past and the Present: The Presentation and Representation of Ethnic Minorities in Cultural Institutions

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Vendula Pokorná; [2024]
    Keywords : Social Anthropology; Cultural Institutions; Exhibition Narrative; Exhibition Atmosphere; Respect; Sámi People; Roma People; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Cultural institutions such as museums and art galleries are important agents in educating the broader public on matters where current awareness is missing, inadequate or inaccurate. In this study, I focus on one such matter, which is the knowledge regarding ethnic minorities, their history, traditions, and current challenges. READ MORE

  3. 2. Indigenous Collections at the Museum of World Culture : Digitisation, Decolonisation and Other Stories

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för kulturvetenskaper (KV)

    Author : Silvia Sánchez Membrilla; [2024]
    Keywords : decolonial computing; decolonisation; digital cultural heritage; digital humanities; digitisation; postcolonialism; computación decolonial; decolonización; digitación; digitalización; humanidades digitales; patrimonio cultural digital; postcolonialismo;

    Abstract : Introduction. This thesis investigates the digitisation of Indigenous collections at the Museum of World Culture (Gothenburg, Sweden), with particular attention to Carlotta’s role in shaping the digital collections. READ MORE

  4. 3. Vocal Requirements on the Swedish Labour Market : A cross-sectional descriptive survey study

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Logopedi

    Author : Urté Murauskaité; [2024]
    Keywords : vocal requirements; vocal demands; vocally demanding occupations; speaking time; work tasks; Standard for Swedish occupational classification; röstkrav; röstkrävande yrken; talartid; arbetsuppgifter; Standard för svensk yrkesklassificering;

    Abstract : Det uppskattas att ungefär en tredjedel av arbetsmarknaden består av röstkrävande yrken, det vill säga yrken där rösten är ett viktigt och nödvändigt redskap för att utföra sitt arbete. Tidigare forskning har identifierat lärare, sångare och präster som yrken med röstkrävande arbetsuppgifter. READ MORE

  5. 4. Diversifying a Museum Collection and the Politics of Representation : A Mixed-Methods Approach to the Acquisition Policies and Implementation of Diversity Strategies at Stockholm's Moderna Museet in the 21st Century

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för kultur och estetik

    Author : Jonas van Kappel; [2024]
    Keywords : Moderna Museet; museum collections; art acquisition policies; diversity discourse; gender representation; intersectionality; queer studies; performativity; art donations; mixed-methods; museology;

    Abstract : Since 1958, Moderna Museet has housed Sweden’s largest collection of Swedish and international modern and contemporary art. This thesis examines the 21st-century collecting strategies and policy development of Moderna Museet, with a focus on diversity and representation, using intersectional theory and queer studies. READ MORE

  6. 5. LEARNING FOR ALL IN THE DIGITAL MUSEUM

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik, kommunikation och lärande

    Author : Tove Hjelm; [2023-02-20]
    Keywords : accessibility; online exhibitions; universal design for learning UDL ;

    Abstract : Purpose: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, museum have increased their exploration of digital means to reach their audience. Museums are obliged to ensure that digital initiatives are in alignment with legal standards and guidelines for accessibility. READ MORE