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At the end of the twentieth century Asia, and especially China, has rapidly integrated with the world economy. It has been recently confirmed by China's accession to the World Trade Organisation. While this process has been possible due to Chinese fast economic growth, inefficient banking sector appears as a major threat that may shake the stability of the Middle Country in the future. The dis
Developing the outlines to a theory of a scene presented in a prior paper, the author´s intention is to further highlight punk´s heterogeneous and dynamic character. Investigating how punk has been transferred to and has developed in Indonesia the author stresses the importance of considering the cultural framework which provides actions with meaning when investigating culture. Based on Clifford G
This paper approaches information technology and the Internet's social and political impact in contemporary China from the perspective of political participation. This paper applies the "public sphere" concept as an analytical tool to define the relationship between public sphere and the newly rising cyberspace. It finds that certain part of cyberspace is the relevant reflection of p
Minoritetsgrupper som exempelvis homosexuella får allt större utrymme i dagens massmedier. Uttalat homosexuella personer förekommer i såväl TV som tidningar och filmer och har blivit en självklar om än omdiskuterad del av medieflödet. Med detta som utgångspunkt syftar den här uppsatsen till att genom en kvalitativ näranalys utröna huruvida homosexualitet även kommer till uttryck i reklam. Vi valde
Because of urbanization, industrialization and the rapid population growth in Fujian, P.R.China, the inappropriate utilization and management of the Min River water resource stands out and becomes one of the important factors that restrict the economy and society of Fujian Province to develop. In this paper, characteristics and problems of the Min River water resource were illustrated, reasons whi
This research evaluates the effect and reasons of popularity of an Australian and British Branch University in Malaysia. The intention of the case study-based research was to produce an analytical overview of the countries widespread University twinning programs at local higher education institutes. The socio-economic underpinnings of the Asian Financial Crisis upon the Education sector are analyz
Uppsatsen belyser hur uttalet av or-ändelser, er-förled samt vokalen i orden räv och gräs förändrats i stockholmsspråket under 1900-talet. Den utförda undersökningen berör tre olika åldersgrupper i staden. Störst uttalsvariation uppvisas i den äldsta gruppen, medan det i den yngsta gruppen uppvisas minst variation. Det som jämförs är hur ord uttalas isolerat (genom ordelicitering) samt hur samma
Within the ongoing development of Alstom's latest heavy-duty gas turbine, the motivation for this thesis is the need for a fuel gas pressure prediction software. The key challenge in the development of such a software is finding the model that predicts the pressure drop over the burner hardware. This model has to predict fuel pressure for over critical and under-critical flow over the entire l
The purpose of this essay has been to investigate how newly arrived asylum seekers experience their first month in Sweden. The focus has been on the introduction week that is given within the first month of their arrival, although the study aims to treat the reception that is given in general. This is important because the refugees are in a sensitive state, leaving their country for different reas
Abstract Homosexuality is surely accepted in today´s society - or isn´t it? Many things have changed, for instance laws, which are in favour for homosexuals, have been introduced, in Sweden that is. As we although know, many things are not only dependent on what laws tell us to do. The society also contains values and norms and they furthermore exist in individuals. Regarding sexuality, the norm
My intention was to explore the childhood of children and adolescents within the religious organization of Jehovah´s Witnesses, in Sweden. I used a technique where I interviewed three active witnesses and four former members. The former members either had left the religion freely or had been excluded by the movement. I wanted to know more from those two different perspectives, because they often s
Sammanfattning: Efter den omtalade dokumentären "Könskriget" rördes det om i jourrörelsen. Bidrag hotades och jourernas legitimitet ifrågasatten. Utifrån den feministiska backlash som tycks ha sköljt in över det svenska samhällets feministiska organisationer var mitt syfte att undersöka hur de aktiva inom föreningarna SKR och ROKS uppfattar det samhälleliga motståndet samt att utreda hu
Abstract The purpose of my essay was through economically, socially and psychologically aspects examine the impact Bethesda Children´s Ministry made on families. Special interest have been taken to how Bethesda is dealing with responsibility and expectations. Also I´ve been interested in which vital change the boy have gone through during the rehabilitation? I´ve got the information from staff, p
Abstract This composition is an analysis of the British writer Jeanette Winterson's novel Sexing the Cherry. My interpretation originates from the tradition of feminist literary criticism and my purpose is to read the novel against the queer theorist Judith Butler to reach an understanding of the characters queer selves. Judith Butler's theory of performative gender and her notion of sex
Majoriteten av dagens moderna organisationer har implementerat någon form av informations- och kommunikationsteknik (IKT) i sin verksamhet. Många ideella organisationer tillämpar också denna teknik, dock skiljer sig förutsättningarna för dessa organisationer. Eftersom IKT är en kostsam investering är det av vikt att det leder till önskade effekter. Flera olika faktorer påverkar användandet och eff
The aim of this investigation was to determine if, and in that case how, the resources of personne1 in what in this essay will be referred to as the department of students' health in four industrial municipalities had changed from 1999 until 2004. The establishment of the department of students' health could be discussed and analys ed in regard of a few concepts from new institutionaI orga
Our surroundings are currently vulnerable. People can not know when or how to expect nor prepare for a disaster or an accident. The purpose of this essay was to perform a study of the organization and accessibility of psychological and social support in a crisis situation within the community of Lund. To be able to carry out this study we put up a couple of questions that we hoped would guide us,
Denna uppsats tar sin utgångspunkt i intervjuer med fem ungdomar som besöker en fritidsgård. Syftet är att få en uppfattning om vilka konsekvenser Jürgen Habermas teori om det kommunikativa handlandet kan ha för fritidsgårdens verksamhet i förhållande till fritidsledarens arbete som pedagog. Författaren har metodologiskt utgått från de intervjuer som analyserats med en meningskonstitutionsanalys.
According to several surveys, womens´ mental illness is increasing. Today the mental illness is the reason why a third of women are sick listed. Furthermore, these surveys also show an increase in the use of pharmaceuticals. For an example, has the use of antidepressant drugs multiplied by six times for the last 20 years. The aim of this paper is to examine experiences of womens´ mental illness a
Sammanfattning Jag har analyserat fem debattartiklar, tre skrivna av Linda Skugge, författare och skribent i Expressen, och två av Sara Stridsberg, författare och frilansande journalist, i den så kallade ?bimbodebatten? som har pågått i flera år där kända kvinnor har kritiserats i media på grund av sitt ickerespektabla förhållningssätt till sig själv och sin kropp, exempelvis gällande utvik, sili
