Celebrity politics is described as a phenomenon in which celebrities create a ‘buzz’ around certain issues or crises regarding development. Or, differently put, in celebrity politics celebrities...Show moreCelebrity politics is described as a phenomenon in which celebrities create a ‘buzz’ around certain issues or crises regarding development. Or, differently put, in celebrity politics celebrities use their stardom to inform the greater public about a certain humanitarian crisis or issue. Existing studies on celebrity politics mostly discuss celebrities from the global North, attracting attention to the global South’s need for development. Though, there have some been studies on celebrity politics practised by celebrities from the global South. Studied regions include Francophone sub-Sahara Africa, the Middle East, East Asia, South-East Asia and Latin America. One of the regions from the global South that has not been studied much is East Africa. Whereas East African celebrity politics has been studied on a regional level, no major political studies have been conducted at the national level. Exhaustive studies on celebrities with nation-wide fame who use that fame to engage with national politics have hitherto not been done for this part of Africa. So, how useful are existing frameworks for understanding celebrity politics when applied to East Africa?Show less
This article analyses the paradoxical behaviour by China in the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands dispute by using the theory of ontological security, security of the Self. The analysis demonstrates that...Show moreThis article analyses the paradoxical behaviour by China in the Diaoyu/Senkaku islands dispute by using the theory of ontological security, security of the Self. The analysis demonstrates that China uses securitization, the severe politicization of the islands dispute, as a means of protecting its core interests, territorial integrity, sovereignty, and development. China has adopted a more assertive stance in the dispute since the 2010 boat collision and the 2012 ‘nationalization’ of the islands by Japan, heightening tensions between the two powers in the region. China does not seem to bargain on its core interests as to solve the islands dispute in the (near) future.Show less
Door een kwalitatieve discoursanalyse op Nederlandse kranten los te laten, ze op micro- en macroniveau te bestuderen, en elementen van problematisering in het publieke debat te herkennen wordt...Show moreDoor een kwalitatieve discoursanalyse op Nederlandse kranten los te laten, ze op micro- en macroniveau te bestuderen, en elementen van problematisering in het publieke debat te herkennen wordt antwoord gegeven op de vraag: waarom werd de Surinaamse migratie naar en integratie van Surinamers in Nederland vanaf de staatsgreep in 1980 tot en met de executies in de nacht van 8 op 9 december 1982 in de Nederlandse kranten geproblematiseerd?Show less
In this thesis, the main theme is the access to ancient Greek religion, specifically the access of women. Not everybody had access to every aspect of ancient Greek religion, and this thesis...Show moreIn this thesis, the main theme is the access to ancient Greek religion, specifically the access of women. Not everybody had access to every aspect of ancient Greek religion, and this thesis attempts to fill a historiographical gap by posing the question of why access was selective by examining women in the ancient Greek society. Important themes are impurity and fertility. Access was restricted because of the supposed impurity of women, while religious spaces and rituals should remain pure.Show less
Research master thesis | Linguistics (research) (MA)
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The Proto-Indo-European long vowels *ē and *ō occupy a remarkable position within the phonemic system. Although these vowels are phonemic, they are limited to very specific morphological categories...Show moreThe Proto-Indo-European long vowels *ē and *ō occupy a remarkable position within the phonemic system. Although these vowels are phonemic, they are limited to very specific morphological categories. This distribution has been explained by several theories, of which there are three which propose a phonetic origin for these long vowels and that nowadays find supported by various scholars, viz. Wackernagel’s lengthening in monosyllables, Szemerényi’s Law, and Kortlandt’s lengthening before word-final resonant. These three theories have in common that they derive the long vowels from their short counterparts *e and *o, whereas they differ from each other in the phonological environments under which the short vowels would have become long. It is, however, still controversial which theory is the most likely to be correct, since all theories have counterexamples. This thesis examines the question which of the three phonetic theories on the origin of the Proto-Indo-European lengthened grade can be proven correct or incorrect. This question will be addressed by discussing the evidence and counterevidence of the nominal system and comparing the counterexamples to the three theories. By attempting to provide alternative explanations for the counterevidence, as well as discussing the strengths and weaknesses of existing alternative explanations, it is possible to examine which theory or theories can be kept up and which one(s) must be rejected. It will be concluded, that monosyllabic lengthening probably works for the nominal system, that Kortlandt’s lengthening before word-final resonant can only work when it is reformulated(i.e. leaving out the nasals as a conditional factor), and that Szemerényi’s Law is best to be given up.Show less
A thorough study of the personal writings of Thomas Jefferson, third President of the United States, in an effort to show that Jefferson was far more radical in his thoughts than one would assume.
In deze scriptie is onderzocht wat de organisatievorming en ontwikkeling van de Marokkaanse Vrouwen Vereniging Nederland zegt over de veranderde positie van Marokkaanse vrouwen in Nederland.
Na de Grote Vaderlandse Oorlog laaide de Jodenhaat in de Sovjet-Unie weer op. In deze context werden veel Sovjetjoden zich bewust van hun Joodse identiteit en gaven ze daar op nieuwe wijze vorm aan.
In februari 1992 werd in Maastricht het Verdrag betreffende de Europese Unie getekend, beter bekend als het Verdrag van Maastricht. De totstandkoming van het Verdrag kent een hobbelige politieke...Show moreIn februari 1992 werd in Maastricht het Verdrag betreffende de Europese Unie getekend, beter bekend als het Verdrag van Maastricht. De totstandkoming van het Verdrag kent een hobbelige politieke geschiedenis door de uiteenlopende visies die de lidstaten van de Europese Gemeenschappen (EG) op de structuur van een toekomstige Unie hadden. Nederland, onder leiding van Kabinet Lubbers III, volgt Luxemburg in 1991 op als voorzitter van de EG, en moet in het half jaar dat volgt tot een conceptverdrag komen dat als oprichting van de Europese Unie dient. Het Dit werkstuk laat zien hoe Kabinet Lubbers III tot haar standpuntvorming komt over Europese samenwerking, hoe zij dit vertalen in een conceptverdrag, en hoe de andere lidstaten hier op reageren.Show less
In deze scriptie staat het cliëntelisme in de Argentijnse voetbalwereld centraal. Voetbal heeft in Argentinië altijd een prominente rol gespeeld in combinatie met politiek. Vanaf de regering van...Show moreIn deze scriptie staat het cliëntelisme in de Argentijnse voetbalwereld centraal. Voetbal heeft in Argentinië altijd een prominente rol gespeeld in combinatie met politiek. Vanaf de regering van president Juan Domingo Perón in de periode 1946 1955 begon voetbal een steeds grotere rol te spelen in de Argentijnse politiek. Deze combinatie van voetbal en politiek werd gekenmerkt door twee aspecten: het creëren van een nationale culturele identiteit als gevolg van de massa-immigratie en het creëren van een loyale groep aanhangers van het regime. Voetbal was de manier om een eenheid te vormen en werd dan ook gezien als een belangrijk instrument. In 1978 wordt dit instrument op een andere wijze geütiliseerd. Tijdens het dictatoriale regime van generaal Jorge Videla wordt het Wereldkampioenschap Voetbal gebruikt als politieke propaganda en manipulatiemiddel om de gewelddadige situatie in het land te maskeren. Ondanks het verschil in regimes en beweegredenen, werd er gebruik gemaakt van hetzelfde instrument voor politieke doeleinden, namelijk het voetbal. Deze politieke aard van het Argentijnse voetbal blijft ook in de 21ste eeuw voortduren.Show less
This thesis describes the artistic milieu of South Africa and the Netherlands in the 1980s, explaining how the Cultural Boycott of South Africa was perceived and received by both Dutch and...Show moreThis thesis describes the artistic milieu of South Africa and the Netherlands in the 1980s, explaining how the Cultural Boycott of South Africa was perceived and received by both Dutch and Afrikaner writers. Adriaan van Dis was interviewed especially for this thesis, thus adding new historical sources.Show less
The focus of this thesis is on the role of the Dutch national identity in the perceptions and experiences of a wide array of Dutch Spainfighters, who volunteered to fight on the Republican side in...Show moreThe focus of this thesis is on the role of the Dutch national identity in the perceptions and experiences of a wide array of Dutch Spainfighters, who volunteered to fight on the Republican side in the Spanish Civil War in the 1930s. It aims to understand how the volunteers dealt with the potential for clashes between the imagined communities of the Dutch nation-state and the border transcending, transnational appeal of their left-wing ideology. This thesis demonstrates that they felt loyalty both to the transnational community of left-wing and communist sympathizers, and the national Dutch community. It argues that the motivation of the Spainfighters is closely linked to their national identity, which they tried to construct in symbiosis with their transnational thoughts via the message of anti-fascism. As such, the thesis adds to the understanding of the phenomenon of foreign fighters. Next to the conscious building of national identity, national sentiments and practical culture played a considerable role in the daily reality of the Spainfighters, which is especially relevant if the rather mythical image of the International Brigades as a classic example of a transnational army is taken into account. As the case of the Dutch Spainfighters illustrates, the International Brigades provided space and even recognition for national identity as an organizing entity and as such functioned more as an ideologically motivated international army. For this reason, this thesis suggests that the fundaments of the supposedly transnational movement of support to the Spanish Republic may partly be built on national tensions and the resulting compromises. While studying transnational movements in the twentieth century, it therefore may be worth the effort to analyze the role of national identity, of national political culture.Show less
This thesis is a study of Early Modern German medical information in Early Sixteenth century London print culture. The study focusses on information transference from the Continent to the British...Show moreThis thesis is a study of Early Modern German medical information in Early Sixteenth century London print culture. The study focusses on information transference from the Continent to the British Isles.Show less
Following mass demonstrations in Brazil for the impeachement of Dilma Rousseff and the increasing relevance of local city governments in global politics this paper examines and analyses the...Show moreFollowing mass demonstrations in Brazil for the impeachement of Dilma Rousseff and the increasing relevance of local city governments in global politics this paper examines and analyses the possible effects of 'glocal' governing on the Brazilian population. This paper takes the city government and population of São Paulo as Case Study.Show less