This thesis takes the THAAD incident as a case study to explore the influence of political factors on the mass consumption of Korean Popular Culture in China.
By answering the question “how is the topic of disability covered by the English articles in the China Daily newspaper?” through a content analysis as well as performing a a literature overview of...Show moreBy answering the question “how is the topic of disability covered by the English articles in the China Daily newspaper?” through a content analysis as well as performing a a literature overview of the position of disabled people within Chinese society, and giving an overview of the discource concerning disability rights, this thesis attempts to understand how the CCP frames itself and the country on the topic of disability rights, and to what extend this framing is truthful. The content analysis was performed by analysing english newspaper articles that the term disability in the China Daily. The results show that the newspaper reports positively on the policies of the CCP government concerning disability and disabled people. The language and framing used by the China Daily when reporting on disability and disabled people shows high useses of the medical model's understanding of disability, regularly portraying disability as a struggle that needs overcoming.Show less
In 2020, the Chinese government will implement a Social Credit System. This system is meant to increase the social control and stability within Chinese society. The methods of this system, such as...Show moreIn 2020, the Chinese government will implement a Social Credit System. This system is meant to increase the social control and stability within Chinese society. The methods of this system, such as use of mass surveillance and Artificial Intelligence, have sparked controversy in global media. This thesis puts the system in perspective with two already implemented social management systems, the Dangan and the Hukou. The comparative analysis shows five similar elements between the systems and six differences. Furthermore, this thesis proposes a narrative of continuation of social management for the Social Credit System, rather than seeing the system as something entirely new.Show less
Through analysis of 36 articles in Kenya's most-read newspaper 'the Daily Nation', it has become apparent that most articles concerning the Belt and Road Initiative in this medium were written by...Show moreThrough analysis of 36 articles in Kenya's most-read newspaper 'the Daily Nation', it has become apparent that most articles concerning the Belt and Road Initiative in this medium were written by people in the employ of the Chinese government. The articles were also extremely positive on joint cooperation between Kenya and China and made a big point of China's goodwill vis-a-vis the Kenyan populace.Show less
Every Chinese citizen is required to have hukou, which proves that they are from and reside in a particular area. However, both migrant and urban children have faced serious issues pertaining to...Show moreEvery Chinese citizen is required to have hukou, which proves that they are from and reside in a particular area. However, both migrant and urban children have faced serious issues pertaining to their education because of their hukou.Show less
The prevalent phenomena of "leftover women" has gained increasing attention from the media and different scholars in Chinese society. The term "leftover women" refers to urban and professional...Show moreThe prevalent phenomena of "leftover women" has gained increasing attention from the media and different scholars in Chinese society. The term "leftover women" refers to urban and professional women who remain unmarried by the time they are in their late twenties or early thirties. This phenomena frequently addresses questions pertaining to why such working women are not married, whether they are willing to marry and their attitudes towards marriage. The Chinese media has also produced many dramatic television series reflecting the situation and marital prospects of leftover women. Within the media, these women are stigmatised as money-worshipers, snobbish or picky. However, it has become evident that leftover women present themselves online as economically and spiritually independent entities who prefer compatibility over financial security in their romantic relationships. Upon comparing depictions of such women in the media to their self-representations, this paper makes a twofold argument: on one hand, media representations controlled by the dominant male discourse are criticising women for being money-oriented and picky so they become losers in the marriage market. On the other hand, women have realised their right to freely choose their own partners and decide when to get married. Hence, the discourse of leftover women actually represents a conflict between traditional patriarchy and potential burgeoning of a women's rights movement in the PRC.Show less
In the past decades, great improvements have been made in relation to the societal position of women. However, non-Western women artists are still forced to face double colonization due to the...Show moreIn the past decades, great improvements have been made in relation to the societal position of women. However, non-Western women artists are still forced to face double colonization due to the application of patriarchal and Orientalist discourses in relation to the interpretation of their art, and the artists themselves. Since the 1980s, Chinese women artists have experienced increased recognition both in the mainland and internationally, however, they are still not freed from orientalism and patriarchy. This research focuses on the reality of China and—through close reading—examines the interviews with two Chinese women artists, Chen Lingyang and Lin Tianmiao which are then juxtaposed with claims of scholars, art critics, and curators. By incorporating the insights from theories of feminism, postcolonialism, and intersectionality, the presence of structural discourses can be revealed and used to identify ongoing oppression directed towards Chinese women artists. The thesis aims to contribute to the discussion about Chinese women artists and to challenge this oppressive reality which can potentially lead to an effective change in terms of avoiding patriarchal and Orientalist interpretations of these artists and their works.Show less
This paper seeks to answer the following question: “To what extent does language policies implemented by the People’s Republic of China government in the education system of Tibet affect the...Show moreThis paper seeks to answer the following question: “To what extent does language policies implemented by the People’s Republic of China government in the education system of Tibet affect the identities of ethnic Tibetans and their economic opportunities?”Show less
From 1988, when the South Korean government started use soft power as one of the tools to improve their economy and rebrand the national image through Hallyu, their cultural products have been...Show moreFrom 1988, when the South Korean government started use soft power as one of the tools to improve their economy and rebrand the national image through Hallyu, their cultural products have been gaining recognition from the foreign countries. Korean TV drama series and K-pop was one of the main cultural products that got attention from the foreign audiences and now we can find Korean drama and K-pop fans on every continent. In this thesis paper, it aims to research possible reasons of how Hallyu became globally successful especially in China.Show less
