Essays about: "sociology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 340 essays containing the word sociology.

  1. 21. Grindvakten

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Niclas Anneling; [2023]
    Keywords : NATO; Sweden and Finland; Türkiye; Established-Outsider; Gatekeeper; Law and Political Science;

    Abstract : During the NATO application process for Sweden and Finland, Türkiye has halted the rapid pace of member states ratification through a set of conditions. This thesis’ aim is to examine the mechanisms behind the gatekeeping position upheld by Türkiye. READ MORE

  3. 22. Dioxins: An Easy Problem to Solve or a Hard-Fought Battle for the Environment? a Case Study of How and Why the Pulp and Paper Industry in Sweden Transitioned Away From Chlorine-Bleaching

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/Sociologi

    Author : Marcus Aronsson; [2023]
    Keywords : environmental sociology; ecological modernization; treadmill of production; middle-range; industrial transition; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The situation for the environment is in many ways dire. However, amidst all the negative environmental developments it is easy to neglect the successes that have actually happened. READ MORE

  4. 23. “They Told Me The Pills Were Safe” : Understanding the Experience of Iatrogenic Injury from Psychiatric Treatment

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Sociologiska institutionen

    Author : Amelia Johansson-Everday; [2023]
    Keywords : iatrogenic injury; iatrogenesis; medical harm; medical sociology; critical psychiatry studies;

    Abstract : Iatrogenic injury resulting from psychiatric treatment represents a critical concern within the healthcare system and causes great harm to the afflicted individuals. This study delves into the multifaceted dimensions of iatrogenic harm attributed to psychiatric treatment, with a focus on the interplay between trust, accountability and recognition, and the social and relational experience of receiving treatment that ends up causing harm. READ MORE

  5. 24. Stuck in translation: Why public agencies seldom succeed implementing performance budgeting : A case study on output controls of the Swedish Armed Forces

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Andreas Egevad; [2023]
    Keywords : management accounting; public sector agencies; performance budgeting; efficiency; multiple institutional logics; sociology of translation; trust;

    Abstract : Despite its benefits, output controls are less prevalent than its counterpart input controls in public sector agencies. Performance budgeting aligns the input of resources with the output of products and services systematically, enabling assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational activities. READ MORE

  6. 25. Shopping for Masculinity? Exploring Compensatory Masculinity Attitudes & Purchase Intentions in a Retail Context

    University essay from Handelshögskolan i Stockholm/Institutionen för marknadsföring och strategi

    Author : Melody Fu; Agnes Polkander; [2023]
    Keywords : Compensatory Masculinity; Masculinity Threat; Product Gender; Misogyny; Retail;

    Abstract : Compensatory masculinity is an expression for when men exaggerate their masculinity in behaviors and cognitions, as a way to compensate for a self-perceived masculinity threat. This topic is especially relevant today considering the increased competitiveness of women, and the rise and popularity of misogynistic media and the potential effects it has on men. READ MORE