Bachelor thesis | Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
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This thesis examines the relationship between notions of belonging and citizenship and the reception of Ukrainian and Islamic refugees in the Netherlands. I argue that the perception of different...Show moreThis thesis examines the relationship between notions of belonging and citizenship and the reception of Ukrainian and Islamic refugees in the Netherlands. I argue that the perception of different refugees by Dutch people is one key factor contributing to this differential treatment. I will show that the essentialization of culture has helped exclude certain individuals from being a Dutch citizen and, consequently, from belonging to the Netherlands and having a right to Dutch citizenship. This differential treatment underscores the deeply ingrained biases and stereotypes prevalent within Dutch society, highlighting the selective empathy extended towards certain refugee groups based on perceptions of cultural similarity and belonging. Furthermore, I show how other factors, like the geopolitical situation with Russia and the perceived feeling of togetherness with Ukraine because of shared European citizenship, have likely influenced the reception as well.Show less
Bachelor thesis | Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
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This thesis examines Korean diasporic identities in Japan, focusing on language's role in identity negotiations within a post-colonial context. Through investigating present day Zainichi Koreans'...Show moreThis thesis examines Korean diasporic identities in Japan, focusing on language's role in identity negotiations within a post-colonial context. Through investigating present day Zainichi Koreans' identity-making, I demonstrate their journeys in navigating the empowering and discriminating role of language.Show less
Bachelor thesis | Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
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This thesis is an exploration of the notion of culture, national belonging and states. How are these concepts intertwined and constructed and what effects do they have on societies?
Bachelor thesis | Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (BSc)
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This thesis contends with embedded forms of (post)colonialism found within contemporary immigration procedures faced by non-Western immigrants in Europe. While reflecting on how colonial...Show moreThis thesis contends with embedded forms of (post)colonialism found within contemporary immigration procedures faced by non-Western immigrants in Europe. While reflecting on how colonial hierarchies and Othering is sustained through certain immigration processes the concept of agency is considered. Ultimately, this thesis finds that it is within the structure of victimhood that non-Western immigrants and refugees are able to maneuver and negotiate significant degrees of agency.Show less
