Essays about: "social capability"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 192 essays containing the words social capability.

1. 21. Non-ideal theory comparison of Sen's capability approach and Therborn's theory on inequalities : Comparison to a non-ideal theory framework to address health inequalities

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

   Author : Kyra Nieuwenhuijsen; [2022]
   Keywords : health inequalities; capability approach; Amartya Sen; Göran Therborn; non-ideal theory;

   Abstract : This thesis conducts a theory comparison to determine which theory of social justice is best suited to address health inequalities. The theories used are the capability approach by Amartya Sen and Göran Therborn's theory on inequalities. Within the capability approach, two accounts specified on health capabilities will be regarded as well. READ MORE

3. 22. Are Ecuador’s social capabilities progressing and developing resilience to shrinking? A regional comparative study, 1970-2020

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Ekonomisk-historiska institutionen

   Author : Rebeca Anahí Sánchez Enríquez; [2022]
   Keywords : Shrinking; resilience; catch-up; social capability; social capabilities; Ecuador; Latin America; South America; economic development; Business and Economics;

   Abstract : New research suggests that the key to explaining the development gap might be resilience to shrinking instead of increasing growth rates. Latin America is considered an improving region from the growth rate point of view in development, but not so much from the shrinking perspective. READ MORE

4. 23. Making the world a better place: The strategic role of communication practitioners in sustainability organisations

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för strategisk kommunikation

   Author : Aurora Rodriguez Badilla; [2022]
   Keywords : sustainability communication; communication practitioner; strategic role; sensemaking theory; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The unusual conditions that prevailed during the last couple of years set the ground for an unprecedented boost in the global agenda of sustainability. This situation has resulted into a growing wave of new organisations that are tackling the main social and environmental challenges of our time while turning them into profitable and innovative business solutions. READ MORE

5. 24. Scaling Up Digital Transformation in Education: An Exploration of Teachers’ Capabilities in Implementing Distance Learning in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi; Lunds universitet/LUMID International Master programme in applied International Development and Management

   Author : Dina P. Pelenkahu; [2022]
   Keywords : Distance learning; digital transformation; teachers’ experiences; capability approach; Sulawesi; Indonesia; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Due to the pandemic, teachers are forced to implement distance learning and equipped themselves with digital skills to accommodate the sudden shift from instructional classroom activities to digital and more innovative teaching and learning practices. To ensure that teachers can adapt and innovate during this disrupted era, an exploration of teachers’ experiences, challenges, and opportunities for quality training and capacity building during the distance education implementation need to be unpacked. READ MORE

6. 25. A Capabilities Approach to Late Modernity : Flexibility, Singularity, and Human Flourishing in the Labor Market

   University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

   Author : Paula Gürtler; [2022]
   Keywords : Applied Ethics; Capabilities Approach; Late Modernity; Labor Market; Flexibility; Singularity;

   Abstract : In my paper, I argue that the underlying social ideals of the late modern labor market, namely flexibility and singularity, undermine human flourishing as conceptualized by Martha C. Nussbaum. It is on these grounds, that we should be critical of late modernity. READ MORE