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When it comes to the identity of place and growth, decision makers, media and people every so often refer to the vague concept of spirit. While some cities, regions and communities are praised for their entrepreneurial and innovative spirits, others are disparaged. The latter seems to be especially true for industrial communities. From a social constructivist perspective, the industrial community

This study examines if and how some of the concepts presented by Martin Buber in his works on philosophy of dialogue can be used to create a deeper understanding of some of the stories shared by four personal assistants regarding their experiences of interacting with others at work. The study shows that the concepts of Martin Buber can be useful to provide a deeper understanding of some of the st

The aim of this thesis is to investigate to what extent member states within the European Union have shown compliance with regards to the implementation of the EU’s counter-terrorism strategy from 2005. Grounded in a framework of social constructivism that emphasizes normative structures significant to strategy formation, the analysis concentrates on the impact national strategic cultures have on

The Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) was established in the post Second World War society in Western Europe. Its emphasis was to resolve the problems regarding the agriculture and non-existing food supplies, by offering subsidies to vulnerable farmers. This was assumed to increase the farmer’s production incentives. Today, CAP constitutes almost half of the common EU-budget, still subsidizing far

In response to the challenges that modern societies pose for citizen participation in representative democracies, theories of participatory democracy are experiencing a revival. Whereas the means suggested to reach the participatory end are numerous, focus is on the local level and its potential to serve as a breeding ground for the enhancement of political citizen participation. For the same reas

The purpose of this study was to illustrate stepgrandparents´ experiences of their role. The questions asked were which elements do have an influence on how the role as a stepgrandparent is experienced, in which way the role as a stepgrandparent is organized in practice, how stepgrandparents name their role and the process behind that name. The study was based on qualitative interviews with five S

Child pornography appears to be a criminal offence universally condemned. Nonetheless, a discussion of the artistic value and freedom of speech in contrast to the responsibility to protect our children from commercial sexual exposition has developed in recent years. The purpose of this thesis is therefore to examine the underlying theories and arguments concerning the artistic freedoms and ethics

The purpose of this essay has been to study if the social services adjust the choice of institution to every juvenile's need of care. If the choice of institution isn't adjusted to the juveniles the institutional placement can become a way to store them rather then treat them. To accomplish the purpose of the essay we have interviewed ten social workers with different worktitles and posit

This thesis deals with the issues of participation and influence in the multicultural society. The aim with the study is twofold, first to identify determinants improving participation and influence in this context, and second to see if the ecouragement of a strong civil society in ethnic segregated areas is a possible way forward to a multicultural democracy. This is conducted through a case stud