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The existence and deepening of (global) poverty and inequality is at the core of development. However, the close connection between non-conforming sexuality and poverty is habitually overlooked. The study seeks to underpin that non-conforming sexuality should be a dimension of the social development paradigm. Thus, the study explores the connections between the public construct of homosexuality, e
This research has been inspired by my interest in theater. I decided to explore the connection between the disciplines of media studies and anthropology of performance through the particular case study. The case is the Russian-Chinese pipeline construction through the sacred Ukok plateau in Altai. It threatens the environmental and cultural uniqueness of this area and small indigenous population o
The Egyptian Revolution of 2011 opened up the public space for Egyptian women from very different backgrounds. However, although women played a decisive role in revolutionary events, this did not result in the abolishment of the patriarchal bargain between Egyptian secular-oriented female feminists and the state in post-Mubarak Egypt. Even though certain conditions caused the suspension of the pat
Empowerment is a concept that is well-known and used within the development, but is also a concept that is highly contested within the field where there is no coherence in what empowerment really is and how it is achieved. The main purpose of this thesis is to look into the concept of empowerment and how the perception of it is inefficient in terms of the discourse existing within the paradigm. Th
After the failure to respond adequately to the changing patterns of conflict and violence after the end of the Cold War, human security was popularized in the 1990s as an alternative concept to security more suitable to face threats to individual security. Ever since, the question about what human security should entail has seen much discussion. This paper examines the different discourses which i
In the State of Oaxaca in Southern Mexico exist abundant natural resource and excellent wind conditions. Currently in the region of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec in Oaxaca has an extensive area with wind farm projects due to their excellent wind speed conditions. A large wind energy plant – the Project Mareña Renovables that since their origins started in 2004 with Preneal Company. It was planned to
The purpose of this qualitative study was to add to the understanding on how structural elements of gender shape identity and agency of Syrian adolescence girls in the current displacement situation in Lebanon. The thesis was primary based on findings from interviews and focus groups with Syrian displaced girls in the age of 14 enrolled in a school in the region of Bekaa, east of Lebanon. The theo
In Colombia, indigenous leaders and organizations claim that among the problems that indigenous youth face in relation to their participation in conventional higher education there is the potential loss of their indigenous identity and their acculturation (Muñoz 2007; ONIC, et al. 2004; Green et al. 2004). In the light of these claims, this thesis explores how indigenous students experience their
In recent years, several companies have emerged on the Swedish market offering insulation in the form of sprayed polyurethane foams. In order to determine their suitability under Swedish conditions there is the need for a thorough evaluation of these products. To help contractors assess the suitability of these materials, the declared product characteristics have been examined in relation to the S
The work researches which are the most profitable renovations measures when it comes to apartment buildings build in Sweden, during the Million Programme, between the years 1969-1974. By reviewing studies conducted on twelve properties, located in Sweden's third climatic zone, this work will find the renovation measures that are most common. Three of the most prevalent renovation measures are
This qualitative case study utilizes constructivist theory to better understand the success of the Somaliland peace process, which took place in the early 1990’s. The thesis argues that underlying forces, such as social change, social norms, values, beliefs and traditions have been vital in strengthening and legitimizing the peace process. Somaliland has been chosen as the case due to its impressi
Urban transportation is becoming increasingly challenging in the face of growing cities, urban sprawl and a rising trend in car use. Beyond the direct impacts of motorized transports, the development of extensive car infrastructure exacerbates social differences, especially in urban areas. The social dimension of transport is however marginalized in the current model of transport planning and sign
This is a work on how financial crises affect political legitimacy. Assuming that legitimacy exists as part of an ongoing process that depends on the evaluations of the citizens, 12 different crises and following executive elections from 6 countries are studied to understand, how legitimacy/legitimation could be affected by a financial crisis. The research is conducted in two parts: Firstly, a the
Countries characterized by high fertility and low educational attainment have potential to increase adoption of modern contraceptive methods by increasing provision of education. In addition to the positive effects on contraceptive practice the education of an individual is expected to have, it is likely that there are externalities of education. The schooling of one individual is likely to influe
The rise of right-wing populism in Western democracies has been accompanied by a backlash against gender equality and a nostalgia for a return to traditional gender roles; a movement known as anti-feminism. The Alternative for Germany (AfD), a far-right political party in Germany, is also linked to this movement by attacking advances in gender equality and LGBTQ+ rights in its political discourse.
The relationship between development and democracy is robust and enjoys strong scholarly support. While research traditionally has favored country-level comparisons based on objective indicators when studying this relationship, this study crafts an individual-level, perceptions-based index of development, and two measures of support for democracy as a regime type, to approach the relationship. The
This thesis examines how gender is integrated into South Africa’s climate governance and finance systems through a Feminist Political Ecology (FPE) lens. By analyzing seven key national and provincial policy documents using NVivo, the research investigates whether gender-inclusive language is backed by concrete mechanisms such as budgeting, monitoring, and accountability. Findings reveal that whil
Climate change is an escalating global issue, with various parts of the world being impacted differently depending on their geographic placement, development status and financial resources. Over the last couple of decades, the intensified climate change impacts have made the climate a subject to be securitized. This happens when a securitizing actor, like a state representative, articulates the cl
