Essays about: "political violence"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 417 essays containing the words political violence.

1. 16. From Policy to Practice : Addressing the Challenges of Women Refugees in the Bidibidi Refugee Settlement, Uganda

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)

   Author : Johan Diez; [2023]
   Keywords : Peace and Conflict Studies; Refugee Policy; UNHCR; UN Women; Peace; and Security Agenda; Bidibidi Refugee Settlement; Yumbe District; Uganda Refugee Policy; Local Action Plan; National Action Plan; Ethnography; Applied Social Sciences; Case Study; Constructivism; Document Analysis; Thematic Analysis; Interviews; Women in Development; Women and Development; Gender and Development; Women in Forced Migration; Decentralization; Negative Peace; Positive Peace; Situational Peace; Cultural Violence; Structural Violence; Direct Violence; Positive Peacebuilding; Feminist Peace Theory;

   Abstract : This applied social sciences case study examines the efficiency of the ‘Yumbe Local Action Plan on Women, Peace, and Security’ in addressing the perceived and experienced adversities of women refugees in the Bidibidi refugee settlement, Uganda. This is done by collecting data from the Bidibidi settlement through interviews and discussions with the refugee and host population, as well as with relevant organizations and governmental actors. READ MORE

3. 17. Burning Hijabs and Breaking Frames : A qualitative content analysis on Swedish daily newspapers framing of the Iranian protest

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för humaniora, utbildnings- och samhällsvetenskap

   Author : Hager Hussein; [2023]
   Keywords : Framing theory; Protest paradigm; Discourse analysis; Social constructivism; Iran; Authoritarian regime; Protest;

   Abstract : For studies of social movements, media is the most crucial aspect when it comes to understanding the movement. And for a civil society choosing to protest under an authoritarian regime, the media is more than crucial, it is key. READ MORE

4. 18. The Modern Gender Gap? A comparative analysis of young men´s and women’s views on national security

   University essay from Försvarshögskolan

   Author : Fanny Johansson; [2023]
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   Abstract : When examining individuals' perspectives on political issues, gender appears to be a crucial indicator. Political issues are viewed differently by men and women, according to previous research. Data from previous research also show that men and women have different perspectives on national security. READ MORE

5. 19. Conspiracy theories in cyberspace

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Damir Zizic; [2023]
   Keywords : Conspiracy theories; QAnon; disinformation; social media; cyber warfare;

   Abstract : The introduction of social media platforms influenced the social dynamics by changing the way individuals are exposed to information. The straightforwardness of social media communication resulted in an overwhelming amount of information for users, and the variety of sources of the information is limiting users’ ability to assess what information is genuine and what is disinformation. READ MORE

6. 20. The Effects of Indirect Rule on Electoral Violence : A Quantitative Study

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Fabian Stigar; [2023]
   Keywords : Electoral violence; Colonial legacies; Indirect rule; Direct rule;

   Abstract : Elections are a democratic process intended to create peaceful and legitimate transfers of power. However, since the second and third waves of democratisation, policymakers and researchers have observed that electoral processes are transformed into arenas for political gain through violence. READ MORE