Essays about: "research thesis about social problems"

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  1. 1. Exploring commoning as a tool for social integration: Re-use of abandoned buildings and plots for the creation of commons in the Greek context

    University essay from

    Author : Christina Saxoni; [2022-08-29T07:58:17Z 2022-08-29T07:58:17Z 2022 2020]
    Keywords : housing as commons; social integration; newcomers;

    Abstract : Since 2011, Europe has experienced an unprecedented influx of people fleeing countries facing political turmoil. Refugees in Greece have been admitted to state run camps, segregated and excluded from social life and have been denied their basic human rights. READ MORE

  3. 2. Designing and evaluating a board game prototype as a storytelling method to raise awareness about refugees’ language barriers

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för ekonomisk och industriell utveckling; Linköpings universitet/Tekniska fakulteten

    Author : Mustafa Terzioglu; [2022]
    Keywords : serious games; raising social awareness; storytelling board game; serious board game design; co-creation; societal issues; language barrier; refugees; storytelling;

    Abstract : The thesis takes a research through design approach to identify the potential of a storytelling board game concept to raise awareness about societal challenges. Knowledge of existing serious game examples illustrating the social issues, designing a board game prototype iteratively, and evaluating with co-creation sessions helped to comprehend the potential of the subject. READ MORE

  4. 3. Sustainability Competencies in Serious Games - Implementing existing research into educational game development for sustainability

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Larissa Lachmann; [2022]
    Keywords : Serious Games; ESD; Sustainability competencies; water; educational game design; educational games; sustainability science; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Serious Games have gained increased attention in sustainability education. I developed a Serious Game that aims to increase sustainability competencies related to water problems among university students. READ MORE

  5. 4. Female Migrants in Search of Jobs: The Role of Social Capital in Labor Market Integration

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Lisen Löwstedt; [2022]
    Keywords : migration; integration; social capital; Sweden; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The labor market integration of immigrants in general, and female migrants in particular, remains a central developmental objective for counteracting inequalities within societies across Europe. Previous studies put forth the concept of social capital, the resources linked to an individual's network of social connections, to explain immigrants’ diverging labor market trajectories. READ MORE

  6. 5. What does the identity politics problems in the regional relations of the Republic of Serbia tell us about the European integration process of this country?

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

    Author : Vuk Gajic; [2022]
    Keywords : European integration; Regionalism; Constructivism; Neoliberalism;

    Abstract : The Western Balkans have been gripped by turbulent policies and relations in the region for the past 25 years. The Republic of Serbia, as a country responsible for many of the armed conflicts of the 1990s, is today a country that is largely conducting accession negotiations with the European Union towards membership. READ MORE