Essays about: "social funktion"

Showing result 26 - 30 of 156 essays containing the words social funktion.

  1. 26. Women-Oriented Communities as Grassroots Innovators Striving for Gender Equality in the Tech Industry

    University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

    Author : Caroline Martinsson; Filip Winter; [2022]
    Keywords : Grassroots innovation; sustainability transitions; gender equality; STEM; sustainable development; women-oriented communities; Gräsrotsinnovation; hållbarhetsövergång; jämställdhet; hållbar utveckling; kvinnoorienterade forum;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of the study is to explore and explain the role of women- oriented communities as grassroots innovators operating in niches and supporting gender equality in the STEM industry. Special attention is given to the noticeable dual function of the communities, as on one hand exclusive and protected spaces operating within market niches and, on the other hand, as arenas for gaining momentum to accommodate social change. READ MORE

  3. 27. Trygghet genom platsaktivering : framtagning och kritisk reflektion av platsaktiverande gestaltningsriktlinjer för trygga utemiljöer

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Marita Al-Ghorabi; [2022]
    Keywords : trygghet; platsaktivering; social integrering; offentliga rum; gestaltningsriktlinjer;

    Abstract : Otrygghet i utemiljöer är ett socialt problem som fått allt större fokus inom landskapsarkitektur vid planering och gestaltning av offentliga rum. Trygghet genom platsaktivering är en metod som går ut på att stödja det sociala livet i redan gestaltade utemiljöer. READ MORE

  4. 28. Plants for everyone : prospects of upscaling consumption of plant-based protein products

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Clara Landsbo; [2022]
    Keywords : plant-based protein products; consumption; lifeworld; discourse; habit; culture; motivation;

    Abstract : A change towards a more sustainable food consumption is necessary in order to mitigate climate change. Changing diets and preferences from animal-based to plant-based has a great potential to reduce impact on the environment. However, this requires action in both local and global contexts. READ MORE

  5. 29. A2-The "All-Aged" School

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Loukas Roumeliotis; [2022]
    Keywords : Folkets hus; Kvicksund; Eskilstuna; kulturhus; samlingsplats; organiskt; all generation; gammal; ung; park; trä; glas; ljus; inne; ute; rörelse.;

    Abstract : By using already available resources, you not only think sustainably, but at the same time increase the value of the existing. Kvicksund in Eskilstuna is today a place that lacks commercial and cultural service. READ MORE

  6. 30. The Relation Between Body Appreciation and Appearance-Comparative Behaviors Online - Is It Moderated by Age?

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för juridik, psykologi och socialt arbete

    Author : Leonardo Petrov Stojanovic; Rebecka Tiveljung; [2022]
    Keywords : Body Appreciation; Positive Body Image; Online Social Comparison; Age; Kroppsuppskattning; Positiv kroppsbild; Social jämförelse online; Ålder;

    Abstract : Is people’s appreciation for their bodies lower when they engage in more appearance comparison online and is this relation differs as a function of age? Previous research shows that body appreciation is important for people’s well-being and frequent appearance comparison is seen to be related to lower well-being. Research also shows age differences in body appreciation and the tendency to engage in comparison with others. READ MORE