Essays about: "social and political impact of tourism"

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1. 1. BETWEEN ABORTION TOURISM AND TRANSNATIONAL ABORTION ACTIVISM The impact of Polish abortion legislation on the CEE region

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

   Author : Zuzana Žuborová; [2023-10-20]
   Keywords : Social movements; Abortion tourism; Transnational abortion activism; Abortion legislation; Abortion rights; Women s rights; Poland; Slovakia; Czech Republic;

   Abstract : This master’s thesis examines the implications of current abortion legislation in Poland on civil society in neighbouring countries, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE), namely the Czech and Slovak Republic. Poland recently passed a strict abortion law that has led to widespread protests and transnational activism. READ MORE

3. 2. A Local Community Perspective on the Socio-Economic andEnvironmental Impacts of Emerging Tourism Destination: ACase Study of Goyangyi Island, Myanmar

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

   Author : Tu Mai Zahkung; [2023]
   Keywords : Tourism Impact; Local Community Perspectives; Goyangyi Island; Burma Myanmar;

   Abstract : Tourism has significant economic, physical, and social impacts. Goyangyi Island, asmall island situated along the south west coast of Myanmar, has rapidly gainedpopularity among domestic travelers due to its distinct, pristine, and untouchednatural scenery. READ MORE

4. 3. How Can Unit Pricing Be Employed and Improve Municipal Waste Management in Shanghai?

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Internationella miljöinstitutet

   Author : Lan Li; [2020]
   Keywords : Pay As You Throw; Unit Pricing; Municipal Solid Waste Management; Source Separation; Waste Reduction; Recycling Behavior; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : China is on a transition to waste management charging reform and pursuing effective eco-nomic incentives on an individual level. Pay-As-You-Throw (PAYT)/Unit pricing is recog-nized as an important and effective means to waste prevention and source segregation ren-dered by the government mostly in the developed countries. READ MORE

5. 4. Climate Change Social Movements in a Tourism Context

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskap

   Author : Sofia Lindholm; [2019]
   Keywords : social movements; climate change; political participation; social movement theory; framing theory; environmental tourism; travel; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : After the latest IPCC (Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change) report in 2018 there has been an increased concern in society on the identified climate impact of flying. This has resulted in a rise of grassroots social movements that attempt to find alternative, more environmentally friendly means of travel. READ MORE

6. 5. Women in Tourism, Challenges of Including Women in the Maldivian Resort Sector

   University essay from Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Eva Alm; Malin Susanna H Johansson; [2011]
   Keywords : Women; Tourism; Culture; Gender; Inclusive Business; Maldives; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : In the Maldives tourism dominates the economy directly and indirectly with 70% of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) making the country’s economy heavily dependent on this sector. This should (theoretically) also imply many job opportunities for the Maldivians; however only 3% of the tourism labour force is made up by Maldivian women as opposed to 51% which are Maldivian men. READ MORE