Essays about: "theories of nationalism"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 66 essays containing the words theories of nationalism.

  1. 6. A Jihad on Love : A study on the phenomenon of love jihad in relation to Hindu nationalist constructs of identities in India

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    Author : Joakim Björkelid; [2021]
    Keywords : India; Hindu nationalism; communalism; propaganda; Vishva Hindu Parishad; Is-lam; hindutva;

    Abstract : The aim of this paper is to investigate the Indian Hindu nationalist concept of “love jihad”, an idea based upon the alleged fact that Muslim men actively seeks out non-Muslim women for conversion to Islam by various methods including, false promises of love and abductions. While the accusation that Muslims are conducting love jihad currently is being propagated by several active Hindu nationalist groups, the focus of this paper lies on the Viśva Hindū Pariṣad (VHP) and the Rāṣṭrīya Svayaṃsevak Saṃgh (RSS), two major branches within the so-called family of Hindu nationalist organisations, or the Saṃgh Parivār. READ MORE

  2. 7. The Politics of Health and Belonging: A Study of Bunadsgeriljaen

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Genusvetenskapliga institutionen

    Author : Renate Sørvik; [2021]
    Keywords : Framing; belonging; feminism; gender; nationalism; Bunadsgerilja; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis is an exploration of the merging of two discourses – nationalism and feminism – through a case study of the Bunadsgerilja, a social movement demonstrating against the shutdowns of maternity wards throughout the districts of Norway. The nationalist framing of the Bunadsgerilja and the tensions this bring with it, is explored using Yuval-Davis’s (2011) analysis of ‘politics of belonging’ as well as framing theory, feminist theories on gendered nationalism and intersectionality. READ MORE

  3. 8. The Unknown Trade Conflict An analysis of the 2019 trade conflict between Japan and South Korea

    University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för Asien- och Mellanösternstudier (IAM)

    Author : Morgan Wyn-Jones; [2021]
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : According to most mainstream theories of international relations, Japan and South Korea should be able to cooperate and have cordial relations. However, this does not seem to be the case. This points to a gap in understanding of how historical issues affect bilateral relations. READ MORE

  4. 9. The Nationalist Beauty Ideal

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Elin Fransson; Asta Nordlund; [2021]
    Keywords : Regional Identity; National Identity; Banal Nationalism; Critical Discourse Analysis; Marketing Communication; Cultural Heritage; Corporate Visual Identity System; Country of Origin; Scandinavia; Scandinavian Beauty; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Purpose: The purpose of this study is to explore how drawing upon nationalism and regionalism in the marketing of brands may lead to unintended consequences in greater society. This purpose has been reached by studying the Nationalist and Scandinavian discourses used in the marketing of eleven Scandinavian beauty brands. READ MORE

  5. 10. An Investigation of the Cultural Content in English Instructional Materials Used in Sweden’s Secondary Education

    University essay from Malmö universitet/Fakulteten för lärande och samhälle (LS)

    Author : William Wickersham; [2020]
    Keywords : Cultural Content Analysis; power relations; socialization; international communicative competence; surface culture; deep culture; nationalism;

    Abstract : This thesis is a two-pronged analysis of the cultural content in two instructional materials series presently meant for use in the English language instruction in Swedish secondary education, and it integrates an examination of surface and deep cultural content with an ideology analysis focused on the representation of nations and the international world. The driving impetus of this thesis is an interest in the representation of culture meeting the students in their instruction. READ MORE