Essays about: "poststructuralism"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 44 essays containing the word poststructuralism.
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16. (Mis)recognition of Female Combatants in Armed Rebellion Groups : Status Subordination Through Discursive Practices in the EZLN and the PKK
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : Women in combat roles are present in at least 40% of armed rebellion movements, yet the narrative of women outside of traditional roles in conflict is invisible in various discursive communities of practice. Silence and misrecognition are the root of this issue: to be considered as agents and full partners of social interaction, female combatants need to exist in the discourse of leaders and institutions. READ MORE
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17. Hybridization of the Self, Colonial Discourse and the Deconstruction of Value Systems : A Postcolonial Literary Theory Perspective of Literature inculpating Colonialism
University essay from Högskolan i Gävle/Avdelningen för humanioraAbstract : The aim of this essay is to provide a perspective on literature inculpating colonialism using postcolonial literary theory and method. The subject material incorporates four novels studied during the literature modules for the English course at Högskolan Gävle (HIG). READ MORE
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18. Evil Monsters and Machines : A Techno-Orientalist Perspective on Threat Perception in the United Kingdom
University essay from FörsvarshögskolanAbstract : This thesis looks at the construction of China as a security threat in the United Kingdom, through the theoretical lens of techno-Orientalism. The main argument is that techno-Orientalist ideas influence the Western perception of China as a security threat, which leads to the creation of certain fears regarding China which affects the identity creation of both the United Kingdom and China. READ MORE
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19. What is the 'Problem' with Gender in Afghanistan? A discourse analysis of the Women, Peace and Security National Action Plan in Afghanistan (2015-2022)
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : The aim of this thesis is to critically investigate the discourses of gender present in the National Action Plan of Afghanistan (2015-2022), asking how the ‘problem of gender’ is conceptualised and problematised in the policy. This is done through Carol Bacchi’s theoretical and methodological ’What’s the problem represented to be?’ (WPR) – approach which aims to analyse policy through identifying problem representations. READ MORE
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20. The readmission agreement between Sweden and Afghanistan : A tortuous strategy of creating a deportation corridor to a war-torn country?
University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Abstract : Focusing on the readmission agreement between Sweden and Afghanistan, this study aims to enhance our understanding of why and how states use readmission agreements and the discourse underpinning these practices. Based on interviews with key officials working in the Swedish deportation infrastructure, the findings show that the agreement is presented as a successful measure resulting in a more predictable process and increased forced returns. READ MORE
