Essays about: "research thesis about social problems"

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1. 1. From ‘Nordic Exceptionalism’ to ‘Swedish Expansionism’

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

   Author : John Lowe; [2021]
   Keywords : narrative criminology; Nordic exceptionalism; punishment; prisons; policing; political narratives; gangs; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The recent growth of the Swedish prison population and police force suggests a stark reversal from the small, rehabilitation oriented criminal justice system described in the “Nordic penal exceptionalism thesis.” This paper is based on a narrative analysis of documents published by the Government Offices of Sweden in the collection titled “A Safer Sweden” from 2013 to 2021. READ MORE

3. 2. “We change structures the moment our experience counts” : Exploring lived experience leadership in the third sector

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för Urbana Studier (US)

   Author : Nele Charlotte Buchholz; Rosie Rooney; [2021]
   Keywords : Leadership; lived experience leadership; third sector; diversity; equality; inequality; critical leadership studies; leadership-as-practice; feminist standpoint theory; UK; Germany;

   Abstract : Leadership in general is still perceived as individualistic, masculine and hierarchical. Despite fighting against discrimination and for social justice, third sector organizations are themselves often places of entrenched privilege and limited diversity. READ MORE

4. 3. The Curious Case of Universal Basic Income

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Rik Hendrik Gerardus Hendriks; [2021]
   Keywords : Universal Basic Income; Minimum Income Protection; Welfare States; Behavioural Patterns; Non-take up of Benefits and Tax-Benefit Model Simulations.; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : This research focuses on universal basic income (UBI) and what potential societal effects an implementation of such a benefit could have. While many opinionated papers circulate within the academic debate, this thesis tries to systematically bring together, interpret and critically evaluate the scientific publications that are relevant to the analysis of the implementation of UBI. READ MORE

5. 4. Balancing Independence and Neutrality : A Study of Civil Society and State Interaction

   University essay from Högskolan Dalarna/Statsvetenskap

   Author : Amanda Stjärnqvist; [2020]
   Keywords : Governance; Social movements; Policy networks; Civil society; Governmental institutions; Refugee Crisis; Critical juncture; Interaction;

   Abstract : Interaction between the civil society and the state has increased in modern democracies. This thesis analyzes the forms and dynamics of the interaction between civil society and governmental institutions in Skåne about the issue of refugee reception. This is done by examining two overarching research questions: 1. READ MORE

6. 5. Preventive adaptation strategies within disaster management – how humanitarian actors address climate-related challenges

   University essay from Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS); Jönköping University/IHH, Centre of Logistics and Supply Chain Management (CeLS)

   Author : Angela Antoni; Kerstin Niggl; [2020]
   Keywords : humanitarian; disaster management; climate change; challenges; adaptation;

   Abstract : Background: Climate change is a significant factor shaping the planet and changing the pattern of disasters which leads to direct and indirect consequences. The result is a huge amount of affected people who rely on humanitarian aid. The satisfaction of this need is the responsibility of disaster management. READ MORE