Essays about: "social and cultural awareness"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 182 essays containing the words social and cultural awareness.

1. 6. Reading All American Boys (2015) in the Swedish Upper Secondary School English 6 Classroom

   University essay from Luleå tekniska universitet/Institutionen för hälsa, lärande och teknik

   Author : Jennifer Alanentalo; [2023]
   Keywords : comprehension constructors; critical thinking; interculturality; EFL; racism; YA literature; Jason Reynolds; Brendan Kiely;

   Abstract : Young adult literature is enjoyed by both adolescents and adults. This genre of literature is often contemporary and tends to deal with real life issues, for example cultural and social aspects of young people’s lives. READ MORE

3. 7. A investigative study of social security in Hammarby Sjöstad

   University essay from KTH/Urbana och regionala studier

   Author : Hawber Garib; [2023]
   Keywords : Security; urban planning; water; energy efficiency; service; accessibility; Trygghet; stadsplanering; vatten; energieffektivitet; service; tillgänglighet.;

   Abstract : The conducted study has illuminated and examined Hammarby Sjöstad district administration's strategic use of the concept of "security" as a central part of their overall sustainability efforts. Hammarby Sjöstad, a prominent neighborhood in Stockholm, has established itself as an exemplary example of how urban development can integrate sustainability, environmental awareness, and quality of life. READ MORE

4. 8. Intensifying Building Use: How the Cities of Amsterdam and Malmö Enable the Sharing of Spaces

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Sonja Leyvraz; [2023]
   Keywords : Building industry; circular economy; intensifying loops; urban governance; sharing economy.; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In the building industry, circular economy has gained much attention in recent years, yet thus far, little research has been conducted on the topic of intensified building use, despite the great potential this strategy offers in terms of emission reduction. One way of intensifying building use can be through the sharing of spaces among different users at different times. READ MORE

5. 9. What Difference Does It Make? : Comparative Panel Data Analysis of the Relationship Between CSR Initiatives and Board Composition in Sweden and the United States

   University essay from Umeå universitet/Handelshögskolan vid Umeå universitet (USBE); Umeå universitet/Företagsekonomi

   Author : Kristina Björling; Viktor Hansson; [2023]
   Keywords : CSR; ESG; Corporate Governance; Gender Diversity; Board Independence; CEO Duality; Inclusion; Board Compositions; Agency Theory; Resource Dependence Theory; Critical Mass Theory; Hofstede’s National Cultural Theory.;

   Abstract : More companies have responded to the call for action, increasing their attention to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Corporate governance structures have proven to have an effect on how well companies are able to facilitate a sustainable trajectory, all influenced by values and norms. READ MORE

6. 10. Indigenous Peoples and the shifting paradigm on conservation - From the myth of untouched nature to the role of human cultures in protecting biodiversity

   University essay from Blekinge Tekniska Högskola/Institutionen för strategisk hållbar utveckling

   Author : Nigel Maduro; Carlos Ambriz; Lisa Heyman; Mari Buoro; [2023]
   Keywords : conservation policymaking; Indigenous Peoples; biodiversity; cultural diversity; traditional ecological knowledge; sustainability;

   Abstract : This master thesis explores the shifting paradigm in conservation, moving away from the myth behind the preservationist approach that separates humans from nature towards a more inclusive conservationist approach. The study focuses on the role of Indigenous Peoples in this evolving paradigm and examines factors that influence their ability to participate in and influence conservation debates and policies. READ MORE