In de jaren dertig kwam het Grootneerlandisme (Nederland en Vlaanderen weer één) in extreemrechts vaarwater terecht. Deze scriptie onderzoekt hoe het Groot-Nederlandse tijdschrift De Dietsche...Show moreIn de jaren dertig kwam het Grootneerlandisme (Nederland en Vlaanderen weer één) in extreemrechts vaarwater terecht. Deze scriptie onderzoekt hoe het Groot-Nederlandse tijdschrift De Dietsche Gedachte zich verhield tot het Duitse nationaalsocialisme. Het blijkt dat er in beginsel een zekere verwantschap bestond.Show less
Stillbirth and the way that parents express their grief are still sensitive topics in the twenty-first century. This thesis ties in with the debate on whether or not parents grieved their stillborn...Show moreStillbirth and the way that parents express their grief are still sensitive topics in the twenty-first century. This thesis ties in with the debate on whether or not parents grieved their stillborn children, as it was long believed that parents were ‘indifferent’ to the deaths of infants and baby’s due to high mortality rates in the nineteenth century (and earlier centuries). By examining Dutch death notices and family announcements placed in newspapers between 1870 and 1990, this thesis expands the existing historiographic debate and shows that parents did in fact grieve their stillborn children in the late nineteenth century and twentieth century.Show less
After Suharto stepped down in 1998, buried grievances between natives and migrants, and Christians and Muslims, came to light. During this post-Suharto period, large-scale communal and separatist...Show moreAfter Suharto stepped down in 1998, buried grievances between natives and migrants, and Christians and Muslims, came to light. During this post-Suharto period, large-scale communal and separatist conflicts broke out across the archipelago. This thesis analyses three of these conflicts and questions why the indigenous populations of West Kalimantan, Central Sulawesi, and Papua resorted to collective violence against internal labour migrants in post- Suharto Indonesia, and asks under what historical and socio-economic conditions group boundaries were made, maintained and defended. By answering these questions, this study aims to contribute to a better understanding of what drives collective violence against labour migrants, and looks to identify general mechanisms of collective violence by analysing the erosion of intergroup boundaries.Show less
This study examines the colonial dynamics of knowledge production about Indonesian textiles in the collecting practices of hippie trail collectors Rudolf Smend and Mary Hunt Kahlenberg. Its focus...Show moreThis study examines the colonial dynamics of knowledge production about Indonesian textiles in the collecting practices of hippie trail collectors Rudolf Smend and Mary Hunt Kahlenberg. Its focus is on the private collections of these individuals, which are documented in multiple catalogues, and their engagement with these objects as textile experts. The study demonstrates the scholarly relevance of the ‘hippie trail collector’ as an analytical category and asserts its implication in the ongoing epistemological, ontological, and territorial colonialism foundational to and perpetuated by the hippie trail. To analyse the case studies, it first establishes the enmeshment of these collectors with the hippie trail network, it then examines their contributions to knowledge production about Indonesian textiles, and lastly it explores their engagement with the epistemological hierarchies regarding these objects. It argues that both Smend and Kahlenberg have aided the incorporation of Indonesian textiles into a Western art system, a venture which has a colonial genealogy but also fits with the countercultural period’s renewed international interest in textile arts. Through said revaluation as well as the co-option and capitalization on Indonesian expertise, these collectors promote the erasure of other meanings and reproduce the colonial underpinnings of knowledge production about these textiles.Show less
Dit onderzoek richt zich op de diplomatieke activiteiten en het inter- en buitenstedelijke netwerk van de stad Nijmegen tijdens de zestiende eeuw. Om de vraag op welke manieren en door wie werden...Show moreDit onderzoek richt zich op de diplomatieke activiteiten en het inter- en buitenstedelijke netwerk van de stad Nijmegen tijdens de zestiende eeuw. Om de vraag op welke manieren en door wie werden de diplomatieke relaties van Nijmegen vormgegeven en onderhouden werden, is systematisch onderzoek gedaan in de stadsrekeningen, aangevuld met andere bronnen, zoals correspondenties, oorkonden en akten.Show less
Tijdens wetenschappelijke expedities naar Nederlands-Indië maakten Europese wetenschappers gebruik van een groot netwerk van lokale helpers. Het gaat dan om onder andere assistenten, bedienden,...Show moreTijdens wetenschappelijke expedities naar Nederlands-Indië maakten Europese wetenschappers gebruik van een groot netwerk van lokale helpers. Het gaat dan om onder andere assistenten, bedienden, roeiers, dragers, gidsen en tolken. In deze scriptie wordt de rol van deze mensen onderzocht.Show less
Regeringsdienst Oog & Oor (1945-1946) functioneerde na de Tweede Wereldoorlog als voorlichter en inlichtingenverzamelaar op lokaal niveau. De taak van deze dienst was om klachten te verzamelen...Show moreRegeringsdienst Oog & Oor (1945-1946) functioneerde na de Tweede Wereldoorlog als voorlichter en inlichtingenverzamelaar op lokaal niveau. De taak van deze dienst was om klachten te verzamelen van burgers en opzoek te gaan naar de stemming van het volk in de steden en dorpen van de provincies. Dit onderzoek gaat specifiek in op de Regeringsdienst in het District Centrum (Provincie Utrecht) en de rol van het districtsbureau in de wederopbouw. Het was een experiment van het eerste naoorlogse kabinet, dat wilde breken met de verzuilde politiek en deze dienst was een product van de gewenste vernieuwing.Show less
The nascent field of ‘New Diplomatic History’ has so far been focussed on masculinity and formality. Women’s contributions are largely overlooked or merely assessed through the concept of the...Show moreThe nascent field of ‘New Diplomatic History’ has so far been focussed on masculinity and formality. Women’s contributions are largely overlooked or merely assessed through the concept of the diplomatic wife. This thesis aims to enlarge the scope of the study through the lens of feminist theory and sociology to allow the inclusion of hitherto unrecognised and forgotten informal diplomatic agents and the exploration of the complex relationship between informal diplomacy and gender. The juxtaposition of the cases of the Chevalier(e) d’Eon and the Marquise de Pompadour serves to explore the landscape of diplomatic informality and femininity in the eighteenth century. These figures prove that women had diplomatic agency beyond marriage and formality. De Pompadour’s informal status doubtlessly allowed her to navigate an array of diplomatic spaces, from the arts to warfare to dinner diplomacy. Similarly, d’Eon enjoyed a unique social position at the intersection of genders which allowed them to position themselves as a role model to women. The unique character of these figures is perhaps not their sex but their ability to shape their story despite the patriarchal structures constraining them to informality and misogyny. This thesis will assess how d’Eon and de Pompadour cultivated their agency by shaping and embracing their narrative. Ultimately it will be recognised that in the case of d’Eon and de Pompadour, diplomatic femininity granted them the freedom to move between roles and spaces.Show less
The treatment of mental health problems has had limited success in both England and Ireland. Since the Percy Commission in 1957 in England, and the Commission of Inquiry into Mental Illness in 1966...Show moreThe treatment of mental health problems has had limited success in both England and Ireland. Since the Percy Commission in 1957 in England, and the Commission of Inquiry into Mental Illness in 1966 in Ireland, both countries have strived to modernise and improve the quality of their mental healthcare systems. Despite this, they have experienced several shortfalls surrounding funding, staffing and community care amongst other issues. As a result of these problems, both countries have some of the highest rates of mental illness in Europe, with 18.5 percent of Irish people and 17.7 percent of English people experiencing at least one mental illness. While both England and Ireland inherited a similar system based around asylums and a focus on long-term institutionalisation the outcomes for the respective countries were vastly different. Additionally, both countries have moved towards a community-based approach in the hope to rehabilitate and reintegrate patients into the community. Though, England has seen lower rates of hospitalisation and shorter hospital stays for mental illness than in Ireland, as well as historically having lower rates of mental illness. However, since the 1990s, English rates of mental illness have been increasing gradually. As a result, English rates of mental illness are nearly that of Ireland. By discussing the historic developments in mental healthcare in the two countries and issues around welfare and healthcare, the causes for this discrepancy as well as the recent increases in the rate of mental illness can hopefully be explained.Show less
An evaluation of Austrian influence in Persia using diplomatic correspondence of the Austrian embassy in Teheran and further primary sources. The thesis is focusing on the Austro-Hungarian military...Show moreAn evaluation of Austrian influence in Persia using diplomatic correspondence of the Austrian embassy in Teheran and further primary sources. The thesis is focusing on the Austro-Hungarian military mission in Persia, the Austro-Persian connections regarding the Great Game and the influence of Austrian individuals in Persia. The paper tries to categorise, understand an reevaluate the Austrian presence in Persia regarding new perspectives on (Austrian) colonialism.Show less
This thesis investigates the economic developments and political experiences of Austria during the interwar period, specifically focusing on the years 1920 to 1933. By examining the socioeconomic...Show moreThis thesis investigates the economic developments and political experiences of Austria during the interwar period, specifically focusing on the years 1920 to 1933. By examining the socioeconomic policies of the Christian Social Party and their impact on the experiences of ‘ordinary’ people, this research aims to provide a more comprehensive understanding of the Austrian interwar period. The analysis draws upon diaries and local administration records from a smaller Lower Austrian town to explore how people experienced economic crises and how these experiences influenced their perceptions of politics through their lived experiences. The findings reveal a complex interplay between economic factors and political sentiments among the Austrian population. The economic crises faced by individuals were profound and enduring, marked by high unemployment rates, hyperinflation, and deteriorating living conditions. The Christian Social Party's policies, while initially promising, ultimately failed to effectively address these economic hardships effectively. As a result, a sense of disillusionment and despair took hold, leading to a growing disaffection with the political establishment. By shedding light on the perspectives of ordinary participants in democracy, this study contributes to a more nuanced understanding of the interwar period. It emphasises the importance of considering the voices and experiences of the general population, which are often overshadowed by the dominant political discourse.Show less
