Essays about: "structure-agency"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 12 essays containing the word structure-agency.

1. 6. The role of researchers in deliberate social-ecological transformations: a structure-culture-agency approach

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Stockholm Resilience Centre

   Author : Martinez Peña Rodrigo; [2017]
   Keywords : social-ecological transformations; sustainability transitions; policy-science; Chile;

   Abstract :   Awareness of profound ecological, economical and social crises interacting globally at various scales has brought up the notion of the necessity of a fundamental change, which has driven studies on sustainable change in diverse fields of knowledge. Resilience scholars have approached the issue through a systemic lens that integrates social and ecological phenomena, but scientists from the social “wing” have pointed out the need of adopting a structure agency approach. READ MORE

3. 7. Constructions of Gender Equality in Swedish Family Policy

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologi; Lunds universitet/Socialhögskolan

   Author : Lovisa Lang; [2015]
   Keywords : Gender Equality; Parental Leave; Cash-for-Childcare; Family Policy; Sweden; Social Sciences;

   Abstract : Exploring problem representations in the policy discourses on the parental leave insurance and cash-for-childcare (CFC) allowance in Swedish parliamentary debates, this study aims to look into different meanings and problematizations attached to the concept of gender equality in Swedish family policy. Comparing the framing of problematizations in these policies, the objective is to uncover underlying normative assumptions, silences and contradictions relating to the concept of gender equality. READ MORE

4. 8. "I can't change my life situation": An exploration of the relation between agency and social structure for women in the fishery sector in Mangalore, India

   University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

   Author : Ellen Thorell; [2014-10-21]
   Keywords : fish market; women; social structure; agency;

   Abstract : A lot of people in the global south's fishery sector live in great poverty. Despite this there is a lack of research which comprises the importance of social sustainability as well as the role of women in the sector. READ MORE

5. 9. Spatial planning for sustainable behaviour: the case of Hammarby Sjöstad

   University essay from KTH/Miljöstrategisk analys

   Author : Sachin Goel; [2013]
   Keywords : Hammarby Sjöstad; spatial planning; social-practice theory; structure-agency theory; sustainable human behaviour;

   Abstract : Sustainable urban development is emerging out as tool to tackle climate change with a big difference mark. With cities acting as emitters of huge chunks of GHG gases, voices from all corners are intensifying pressure to mend the current urban development model and help find a solution. READ MORE

6. 10. Schwarz Rot Gold is the New Black : The production of patriotism in German fashion  - The case of Eva Gronbach

   University essay from Centrum för modevetenskap

   Author : Karolina Burbach; [2009]
   Keywords : Fashion; fashion image; visual representation; discourse; patriotism; cultural hegemony;

   Abstract : This thesis is a theoretically guided empirical discussion of fashion and its role within the production of national identity in Germany. In recent years, a new patriotism in contemporary German fashion could be observed, starting with the fashion designer Eva Gronbach in 2001. READ MORE