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1. 1. Geographic polarization and clustering of partisan voting: A local-level analysis of Stockholm Municipality

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Jonas Almén; [2023]
   Keywords : Geography; GIS; Spatial Analysis; Spatial Autocorrelation; MAUP; Electoral Geography; Political Polarization; Geographic Polarization; Stockholm Municipality; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : In the last decade, the topic of political polarization has become a growing concern within academic and public debate. Many highlight the linkage between increased political polarization and democratic problems such as political tribalism and uncivil activism. It is also argued to be a global phenomenon. READ MORE

3. 2. Evaluating modelled natural capital values for planning processes: A case study in Stockholm, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för naturgeografi och ekosystemvetenskap

   Author : Vania Diaz Gardell; [2023]
   Keywords : Geography; Ecosystem Analysis; Natural Capital; Ecosystem Services; Biodiversity; Environmental Models; Urban Planning; Planning Process; Social Sciences; Earth and Environmental Sciences;

   Abstract : A commonly proposed principle for reducing impact on natural capital within the planning process is the mitigation hierarchy. The mitigation hierarchy means that impacts should primarily be avoided, otherwise minimized, and when this is not possible - restored or compensated according to an equivalency- and proximity principle. READ MORE

4. 3. Accessibility to sports facilities for girls with foreign background : A mixed methods study exploring accessibility and experiences within the sports movement in Stockholm and Huddinge municipality

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Alexander Holm; [2023]
   Keywords : Accessibility; Time-geography; GIS; Sports facilities; Girls with foreign background;

   Abstract : The thesis aims to explore accessibility to sports facilities for 10-20-year-old girls with foreign background and their experiences of being a prioritized group, as stated in political sports programs. The participation in sports is low for this group and in Stockholm municipality, where there is a shortage of sports facilities, there are few opportunities to practice. READ MORE

5. 4. An Exploration of Human Geography Departments’ Accessibility to Students with Disabilities

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Kulturgeografiska institutionen

   Author : Emma Helgemo; [2023]
   Keywords : Disability; Discrimination; Intersectionality; Lefebvre’s Triad; University;

   Abstract : As part of the effort to better understand the experiences of students with disabilities, this study examines accessibility in Human Geography departments. Human Geography is known for its excursions and field studies, which brings the question of how they adapt their situations for disabled students. READ MORE

6. 5. Smile for the camera - The effect of surveillance cameras on young women in Stockholm, Sweden

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för kulturgeografi och ekonomisk geografi

   Author : Dagmar Grinneby; [2022]
   Keywords : surveillance; feminist geography; urban geography; Stockholm; right to the city; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : The city of Stockholm has increased its number of surveillance cameras in public places the last few years in the name of crime prevention. However, as the number of cameras increases, how does this affect the people living in the city? This paper examines how surveillance cameras affect young women between the ages of 18-24 and their perception in different area around Sergels torg, T-Centralen and Centralstationen in Stockholm, Sweden, as well as how the cameras affect their perceived Right to the City. READ MORE