Essays about: "national minority"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 87 essays containing the words national minority.

  1. 41. 'I'm from Barcelona': Boundaries and Transformations Between Catalan and Spanish Identities

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för kulturantropologi och etnologi

    Author : Liesl Drew; [2017]
    Keywords : identity; Catalonia; Spain; ethnic boundaries; minority language; nationalism; identitat; Catalunya; Espanya; fronteres ètniques; llengua minoritària; nacionalisme; identité; Catalogne; Espagne; frontières ethniques; langue minoritaire; nationalisme; identitet; Katalonien; Spanien; etniska gränser; minoritetsspråk; nationalism; identidad; Cataluña; España; fronteras étnicas; lengua minoritaria; nacionalismo;

    Abstract : In the last decade or so, the multiple political factions in Catalonia have adopted pro-independence initiatives in their platforms following the 2008 financial crisis. Catalonia’s position as representing a minority culture in the face of the centralized administration of Madrid presents a contentious history of fighting for the right ‘to be’, culminating in what today is viewed by many as an identity crisis. READ MORE

  3. 42. The Gendered Implications of Securitized Migration : A qualitative look at how the securitization of migration affects women's experiences of seeking asylum in one of the world's most gender equal countries

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Iris Luthman; [2017]
    Keywords : gender; asylum-seekers; securitization of migration; Sweden;

    Abstract : The interrelation between gender and the asylum-seeking process has received increasing attention within academic as well as political discussions in the past decade. Looking specifically at the case of Sweden, this paper hopes to add to existing knowledge through the consideration of how tensions and contradictions regarding migrants and asylum-seekers affect women’s experiences of the asylum-seeking process. READ MORE

  4. 43. Improvement of the performance of a Demonstration Thermal Power Plant

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Energisystem

    Author : RICHARD ORBADIA BUKENYA; [2017]
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    Abstract : Power generation with steam as the working fluid has been proven technology in many developed countries around the world. The advantages in using this technology include its ability to use a wide range of fuel and using the cheapest material (water) as a working fluid. READ MORE

  5. 44. Homophily and Friendship Dynamics : An analysis of friendship formation with respect to homophily principle and distinctiveness theory

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Sepehr Saeidibonab; [2017]
    Keywords : Homophily; Social network; Network structure; Distinctiveness theory;

    Abstract : People always find themselves interacting with others and forming ties with them; these ties shape an individual’s social network which helps form the self-conception and identity of a person. In discussing the essence of social networks and how they are formed the concept of homophily is of high significance. READ MORE

  6. 45. Constructions of Multiculturalism, Voice and Identity in News Media Representations during Australia Day 2016

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Lauren Mcintosh; [2016]
    Keywords : Australia Day; representation; media ownership; voice; identity; media power; news media and multiculturalism.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The national day of Australia is Australia Day; a contentious public holiday that sparks a national debate on identity and multiculturalism every year. There are many different narratives that make up the Australian story, which encapsulates Australia’s diverse and multicultural history. READ MORE