Essays about: "social injustice"

Showing result 36 - 40 of 93 essays containing the words social injustice.

  1. 36. The World Social Forum under Criticism : A literature study of its role

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Utveckling och internationellt samarbete

    Author : Victoria Vargas; [2020]
    Keywords : World Social Forum; global civil society; social justice; transnational public sphere; the 2030 Agenda; the 17 SDGs; development policies;

    Abstract : Global social injustice and inequalities remain deeply embedded in our globalized world, often explained as a consequence of the current economic structures and institutions. Therefore, there has been an increase in arenas that attracts mobilization of the global civil society to oppose the neoliberal economic globalization and combat social injustices and inequalities. READ MORE

  3. 37. Based on a true story : an analysis of the drama documentary genre and the mediatisation of events based on the miniseries When They See Us

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap; Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kommunikation och medier

    Author : Juliet Brickell; [2020]
    Keywords : Media; Communication; Drama Documentary; Genre; Narrative; Style; Story world; Based on a True Story; Power; Injustice; Justice; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Over the years more and more drama documentaries regarding the mediatisation of past events have been released on various platforms such as online streaming services. Mediatisation is the influence the media has on an individual’s everyday life either through the influence of a medium or through the act of communication. READ MORE

  4. 38. ‘All out for shale’ : the mental health impacts of the government’s fracking policy: evidence from Lancashire, England

    University essay from Lunds universitet/LUCSUS

    Author : Ryan Waugh; [2020]
    Keywords : Shale gas developments; Fracking; Mental Health; United Kingdom; Sustainability Science; Environmental Justice; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : Shale gas extraction commonly known as fracking had support from the UK government with their ‘all out for shale’ policy. Despite this industry has struggled to establish itself mainly due to strong opposition from communities concerned about environmental and health impacts. READ MORE

  5. 39. Can the Subaltern be heard? : A student perspective, on identity power relations and epistemic positioning within the Swedish Educational System.

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för pedagogik och didaktik

    Author : Kate Lind af Hageby; [2020]
    Keywords : Adultism; critical social theory; epistemic violence; human rights; identity power; prejudice; student; subaltern;

    Abstract : Our ability to perceive our environment through prejudge mental attitudes is a necessary capacity in order to survive in a social environment. However, how we utilize this capacity, and whether it promotes equality or inequality, is to a large extent dependant on our perception of ourselves in relation to our surroundings. READ MORE

  6. 40. Chilean Uprising : Grassroots movements as an instrument of contestation to social injustice and neoliberal urbanism

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

    Author : Camila Freitas de Souza; [2020]
    Keywords : grassroots movements; postcolonial and decolonial theory; critical discourse analysis; Santiago de Chile;

    Abstract : In October 2019, a wave of massive demonstrations took place in Santiago de Chile and this movement was stamped in several newspaper covers worldwide. People shouting against the Chilean neoliberal system, holding posters with anti-imperialist sayings, and organizing artistic interventions on the streets went viral in social media. READ MORE