Essays about: "oppression"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 298 essays containing the word oppression.

  1. 21. Saviours : The opinionated and dangerous students at Uppsala university in 1793

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Historiska institutionen

    Author : Louise Ingemarsson; [2023]
    Keywords : history; student history; student politics; political history; identity; student identity;

    Abstract : This thesis sets out to investigate the students at Uppsala university’s self-image and the image that they had of the Swedish population at the start of the 1790s. During this time the Swedish state was fearful of the Swedish students and their political opinions due to, amongst several reasons, the involvement of French students during the French revolution. READ MORE

  3. 22. Deconstructing Intersectional Oppression in Outdoor Recreation : A case-study of the Feminist Hiking Collective

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för tema

    Author : Laura Consalter; [2023]
    Keywords : feminist; feminist environmental humanities; friluftsliv; gender studies; intersectionality; intersectional oppression; hiking; leisure; nature; outdoors; outdoor recreation;

    Abstract : This research aims to deconstruct the discretionary character of outdoor recreation, in view of the hegemonic nature of intersectional oppression. Once deconstructed, it also questions how outdoor recreation, inspired the Scandinavian concept of friluftsliv, can become a feminist space for resistance against this oppression. READ MORE

  4. 23. Transformative Lesbian Experiences in Alice Walker’s The Color Purple : A Look at Celie’s Development

    University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humaniora

    Author : Bäckman Ellen; [2023]
    Keywords : The Color Purple; abuse; feminism; compulsory heterosexuality; lesbianism;

    Abstract : The Color Purple (1982) focuses on highlighting Celie’s journey throughout life as an oppressed black woman living in the South in the United States in the early 1900s. Celie is abused mentally, physically, and sexually by her stepfather Alphonso and her husband Mr. _____. READ MORE

  5. 24. From tranquilising to transforming : How can yoga practices address systemic patterns of oppression in order to cultivate liberation?

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema Genus

    Author : Chloé Gobillot; [2023]
    Keywords : affective knowledge; affective teaching; asana; autoethnography; breath; collective liberation; critical future studies; critical utopian studies; intersectionality; language; meditation; mindfulness; oppression; solidarity; yoga;

    Abstract : This study is an exploration of the practices of yoga teachers whose approaches are inscribed in social justice. Indeed, it attempts to understand how they find cohesion between a complex and spiritual discipline and their commitment to participate in anti-oppression. READ MORE

  6. 25. "Over-policing, surveillance, and undue deprivation of liberty": A critical idea analysis of 'Tidöavtalet'

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Teologiska institutionen

    Author : Melanie Hietala Sadian; [2023]
    Keywords : Gang criminality; oppression; immigration; Tidöavtalet;

    Abstract : Sweden has faced many societal challenges, including gang criminality, which has raised much concern among the public and politicians. After the elections in October 2022, Moderaterna, Sverigedemokraterna, Kristdemokraterna, and Liberalerna presented an agreement. READ MORE