The thesis analyses the process of 'hybridization' in Hollywood movies and how this has been perceived by the PRC audiences. The case studies taken into analysis are "Mulan" and "Kung Fu Panda".
The thesis mainly provides insights into the Japanese government's denial of meeting the demands of the surviving comfort women. It deals with far-right arguments and how they are formed through...Show moreThe thesis mainly provides insights into the Japanese government's denial of meeting the demands of the surviving comfort women. It deals with far-right arguments and how they are formed through national memory and other institutional tools such as Particular Event Narratives.Show less
This research evaluates the framing of Nazi Germany in Turkish newspapers, Cumhuriyet and Tan, from 1939 to 1945. The articles from the historical newspaper archives were collected from a database...Show moreThis research evaluates the framing of Nazi Germany in Turkish newspapers, Cumhuriyet and Tan, from 1939 to 1945. The articles from the historical newspaper archives were collected from a database and a website which was then analyzed with Pan and Kosicki’s four categories for determining frames. There were two main reasons for choosing Cumhuriyet and Tan: because they were the two of the most published newspapers during the Second World War and second was that a clear distinction was identified between the two. By using a qualitative analysis method, the study investigates how these media outlets view Nazi Germany within the broader themes of Turkish neutrality, German propaganda, and the Rise and Fall of the Second World War-era Germany. It was found that Cumhuriyet maintained a generally positive attitude towards Nazi Germany while occasionally expressing criticism which is characterized by a measured and balanced approach. In contrast, Tan's framing was marked by a consistent and unyielding critique of the Nazi nation approaching it with a negative approach. The findings aim to contribute to the broader discussion on the role of media framing in shaping perceptions, particularly the Turks.Show less
The use of female combatants in terrorist organisations that are ideologically patriarchal and misogynistic is paradoxical by definition. The conception of an organisation such as the Islamic State...Show moreThe use of female combatants in terrorist organisations that are ideologically patriarchal and misogynistic is paradoxical by definition. The conception of an organisation such as the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), who defines much of their ideology on the subordination of women, allowing these women to hold frontline positions, in some ways be the face of the organisation, is puzzling in nature and shows the contradiction that the organisation purports. This thesis explores ISIS' transition to utilising female combatants and the reconciliation of their ideology with this action.Show less
This thesis has examined how CBWC can contribute to a decrease in poaching in Zimbabwe. Through examination of relevant academic literature, it had become clear that poaching is caused by, among...Show moreThis thesis has examined how CBWC can contribute to a decrease in poaching in Zimbabwe. Through examination of relevant academic literature, it had become clear that poaching is caused by, among others, unequal access to and agency over nature, poverty and dependency on natural resources. It was argued by various scholars that precisely these three causes could be addressed through CBWC. Looking into the specific context of the case studies, being Zimbabwe, it was found that all these three causes are prevalent. Poverty increased since Zimbabwe’s independence, and a substantial part of the population relies on nature for livelihood or sustenance. Furthermore, access to and agency over nature remained largely unequal for local communities since the country’s independence. Unfortunately, the research concluded that both examined CBWC programmes, CAMPFIRE and Akashinga, have been unable to address these causes of poaching. The reason for this is twofold: firstly, both programmes use a protectionist approach to wildlife conservation, which excludes precisely the communities they aim to include. Additionally, the top-down approach of both programmes has failed to recognize and address the complex problems of local communities. By failing to substantially decrease the causes of poaching, this thesis questions whether these programmes have led to any decrease in poaching. However, in order to improve CBWC’s effect the following recommendations were made: Firstly, a bottom-up approach should be standardized in CBWC. Secondly, CBWC should aim to decrease HWC, as it has been proven to have damaging effects on local communities in Zimbabwe and consequently leads to retaliation against wildlife. Lastly, hunting quotas of non-endangered species should be more flexible for local communities in times of severe food shortages, caused by natural disasters or financial crisis.Show less
The collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 marked a turning point for Eastern European nations, triggering a wave of democratic revolutions. This shift from communist governance to democracy was...Show moreThe collapse of the Soviet Union in 1989 marked a turning point for Eastern European nations, triggering a wave of democratic revolutions. This shift from communist governance to democracy was marked by numerous obstacles, notably the influence wielded by former communist elites, commonly referred to as the nomenklatura. This thesis examines the impact of the nomenklatura on the post-communist political environments and privatization processes of Bulgaria and Poland between 1989 and 2001. Both countries, influenced to varying extents by Soviet ideology, embarked on divergent paths toward democracy and economic liberalization. The thesis investigates how the nomenklatura, entrenched in positions of power, sought to maintain their political relevance and exploit state resources. Through a multidisciplinary analysis drawing from academic literature and primary sources, the study evaluates the strategies employed by the nomenklatura to adapt to democratic structures, their influence on post-communist political systems, and their role in the privatization of public resources. The results provide a deeper understanding of the lasting impact of the nomenklatura on Bulgaria and Poland's political and economic trajectories during the pivotal transitional period. This analysis offers valuable perspectives on the challenges encountered during democratization and economic reform in post-communist societies.Show less
This thesis discusses the human security of women in Okinawa, as they live alongside US military bases, through a critical feminist analysis of Japan-US security agreements. Ultimately, this thesis...Show moreThis thesis discusses the human security of women in Okinawa, as they live alongside US military bases, through a critical feminist analysis of Japan-US security agreements. Ultimately, this thesis concludes that the security of women in Okinawa is deemed secondary to both Japan's national interests and the US' national interests, and, thus, the security agreements between these two countries pose an active risk to the everyday security of women in Okinawa.Show less
