Essays about: "tradition in rural society"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the words tradition in rural society.

  1. 1. Tapestry of rural lives : trust and ties within BYGDSAM association

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Zana-Sofia Merdovic; [2024]
    Keywords : weak ties; civil associations; rural development;

    Abstract : Local communities across Europe have been experiencing a decline in population and public services. To counter this trend, civil society often steps up through voluntary associations. READ MORE

  3. 2. Rethinking social care services for elderly persons in Zambia

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

    Author : Annette Hatembo; [2022]
    Keywords : Ageing; elderly people; family; community; caregiving; old people’s home; social care.; Social Sciences;

    Abstract : The Elderly people in Zambia face numerous challenges resulting from high poverty levels, stigma, and social exclusion, poor service provision in old people's homes, and lack of proper care and support from family and the public. In addition, changes in population ageing have also resulted in increased longevity affecting the obligatory responsibilities of the state and the family to meet individual needs in caregiving adequately. READ MORE

  4. 3. The Guardian Forest : sacred trees and ceremonial forestry in Japan

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Forest Ecology and Management

    Author : Oscar Nilzén; [2021]
    Keywords : sacred forests; shrine; Japan; religion; forest management;

    Abstract : Forests have played a major role in the development of human society across the world. It is therefore no surprise that a natural resource which is such an integral part of human life gave rise to religious beliefs, superstition and notions of the supernatural in connection to trees. READ MORE

  5. 4. The gatekeepers of Moroccan cultural heritage : Amazigh women and the status quo

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för samhällsbyggnad och industriell teknik

    Author : Madisson Macdonald; [2021]
    Keywords : Berber women; Berber carpet weaving; cultural heritage preservation; rural gender norms; nomadic tourism; placemaking; authenticity; sustainable destination development;

    Abstract : This study aims to determine the role of Amazigh/Berber women in maintaining and preserving the cultural heritage of their people through carpet weaving, as well as how this tradition contributes to gender norms and tourism in rural Morocco. The research method consisted of conducting semi-structured interviews and a literature review of intangible cultural heritage preservation, traditional gender norms in rural areas, and nomadic tourism theories. READ MORE

  6. 5. Dansa vid min grav : gestaltningsförslag till askgravlunden Linnéan för en vidgad syn på begravningsplatsens användning

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural Development

    Author : Isa Byström; [2020]
    Keywords : begravningsplats; askgravlund; idétävling; landskapsarkitektur;

    Abstract : Kyrkogårdar har en tradition av att utvecklas efter samhällets rådande behov. Idag är ett sådant behov flexibelt användande på stadens grönytor, då dessa blir allt färre när städerna förtätas. I december 2019 utlystes tävlingen Ge form åt askgravlunden Linnéan i Borås. READ MORE