Search for dissertations about: "Norms"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 824 swedish dissertations containing the word Norms.

  1. 21. THE INITIATION OF A NORM FROM THE GLOBAL SOUTH. Rwanda’s Gacaca, Pioneering the “Traditional” Transitional Justice Norm

    Author : Alice Uwagaga Karekezi Urusaro; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Peace and Development Studies; Gacaca; Rwanda; Global South; Norms; Norm Creation; Norm Life Cycle; Postcolonialism; Decoloniality; Genocide; Postgenocide;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the pre-emergence phase of an internationalized norm by focusing on Rwanda’s creation of Gacaca. It argues that the Gacaca pioneered the “traditional” transitional justice norm. READ MORE

  2. 22. Going Green : A Study of Public Procurement Regulation

    Author : Lina Wedin Hansson; Rättssociologiska institutionen; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Norms; GreenPublic Procurement.; Legal Rationality; Sociology of Law; Regulation;

    Abstract : In Sociology of Law the discussions about regulation have been extensive and the issue of public procurement is gaining momentum as its true financial value and potential to impact markets are realised. This thesis aims to look at the regulation of green public procurement (GPP) by analysing findings from an in-depth case study in a Swedish context, using interviews with procurement officers as well as analyses of court cases. READ MORE

  3. 23. Eating Disorders : Steps Towards an Increased Understanding

    Author : Elisabeth Welch; Ata Ghaderi; Timo Hursti; David Clinton; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Eating disorders; disordered eating; norms; perfectionism; mediator; moderator; males; Psychology; Psykologi;

    Abstract : Eating disorders and disordered eating attitudes and behaviors are characterized by an over-evaluation of weight and shape, under or over-controlled eating, as well as engagement in compensatory behaviors. The disorders are associated with psychological suffering, acute and long-term health impairments, a high rate of suicide attempts as well as an increased risk of mortality. READ MORE

  4. 24. That's How We Role! A Framework for Role Modeling in Computing and Engineering Education : A Focus on the Who, What, How, and Why

    Author : Virginia Grande; Mats Daniels; Anne-Kathrin Peters; Anders Berglund; Päivi Kinnunen; Alison Clear; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Role model; educator; teacher; identity; norms; ethics; virtue ethics; care ethics; ethics of freedom; emotions; professional competencies; computing education; engineering education; higher education; Datavetenskap med inriktning mot datavetenskapens didaktik; Computer Science with specialization in Computer Science Education Research;

    Abstract : Role model is a term used in everyday language and literature on education, particularly on diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, describing topics such as motivation and inspiration. However, role model, as a loosely defined concept, is understood and used in different ways. READ MORE

  5. 25. National Appropriateness of International Climate Policy Frameworks in India, Brazil, and South Africa

    Author : Prabhat Upadhyaya; Björn-Ola Linnér; Mathias Fridahl; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Policy process; Institutions; Domestic Politics; Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions; National; Climate Policy; India; Brazil; South Africa; Institutional Capacity; Norms; Nationally Determined Contributions; Policyprocess; Institutioner; Nationellt Lämpliga Utsläppsminskande Åtgärder; Nationell; Klimatpolicy; Indien; Brasilien; Sydafrika; Institutionell kapacitet; Nationellt Fastställda Bidrag.;

    Abstract : How does the international climate policy frameworks influence the domestic institutional responses to climate mitigation in emerging economies? And how, in turn, do domestic institutions and politics in emerging economies influence the fate of international climate policy frameworks? The thesis provides answers to these questions by studying domestic engagements with Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions in three emerging economies – India, Brazil, and South Africa. The thesis specifically studies how these engagements were influenced by the domestic institutional context provided by national climate policy, norms, and institutional capacity in the three countries. READ MORE