Essays about: "social construction of nature"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 88 essays containing the words social construction of nature.

  1. 6. The Power of Ignorance - Epistemic Construction of whiteness in Secondary Schools in Germany

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Linus Covic; [2023]
    Keywords : critical whiteness studies; white ignorance; education; critical discourse analysis; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Whiteness maintains an “invisible” and often unquestioned normative position within the German society in general and the educational system in particular. Previous research in Critical whiteness Studies has highlighted the importance of directing attention toward whiteness as a system of knowledge and power to effectively counteract its concealed nature and dismantle its normative position. READ MORE

  3. 7. Social Construction of Nature - A Case Study in Kronoberg: Understanding Cultural Perspectives for Nature-Based Integration. 

    University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för samhällsstudier (SS)

    Author : Siobhán Byrne; Beatriz García Lázaro; [2023]
    Keywords : Integration; Immigration; Nature-Based Integration; NBI; Social Constructivism; Integration; Immigration; Naturbaserad integration; NBI; Socialkonstruktivism;

    Abstract : The purpose of this research is to create opportunities to promote social inclusion through Nature-Based Integration (NBI), aiming to understand the social construction of nature from a sociocultural perspective. Social constructivist theories have been employed in the field of migrant integration, however, a social constructivist standpoint has not yet been applied in the emerging sub-field of NBI. READ MORE

  4. 8. Exploring cross-sector collaboration for environmentally sustainable urban development: lessons learned from Västra Hamnen and Sege Park in Malmö

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

    Author : Iuliia Shamsutdinova; Tamara Ritter; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable urban development; Public sector; Private sector; Third sector; Organizational structures; Cross-sector collaboration; Cross-sector communication; Environmental sustainability; Community governance; Enablers.;

    Abstract : Sustainable urbanization is crucial for the Agenda 2030. The purpose of this study is to provide insights into how organizational structures of public institutions can be optimized for sustainable urban development.  This study utilizes an explorative research design. READ MORE

  5. 9. Exploring the Everyday Experiences of African Migrant Entrepreneurs in Malmö, Sweden.

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

    Author : Aisha Mugo; [2022]
    Keywords : African migrant entrepreneurs; networking; embeddedness; everyday; Malmö;

    Abstract : Entrepreneurship is a common choice of occupation amongst migrants in Malmö. African migrant entrepreneur experiences however, are identified as homogenous to other immigrant groups. READ MORE

  6. 10. Hundred Holiday Homes

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Sarah Samuelsson; [2022]
    Keywords : Holiday Homes; wood; module;

    Abstract : I have created a modular concept for holiday homes that is shared by hundred families. The concept uses simple means - to improve the quality of life for many people. My aim has been to create a system for maximizing the use of the buildings and efficiently use the benefits of sharing. READ MORE