The policies of a country play an integral part in understanding the basic principles by which society is guided, as well as how a government determines courses of action for the population. The...Show moreThe policies of a country play an integral part in understanding the basic principles by which society is guided, as well as how a government determines courses of action for the population. The focus of this thesis falls on the Uyghur minority in Xinjiang, and their relationship with the Chinese government and ethnic policies. Additionally, the way these policies specifically target the Uyghur minority and the effects they have on the group’s assimilation into the core Chinese society. This requires the analysis of three policies implemented by the Chinese government which directly influence the Uyghur population; language, education and child bearing policies.Show less
Master thesis | Cultural Anthropology and Development Sociology (MSc)
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Venezuela’s economic and political crisis has exponentially increased the transnational migration of Venezuelans to Colombia. Many migrants have established in central locations of Bogotá and the...Show moreVenezuela’s economic and political crisis has exponentially increased the transnational migration of Venezuelans to Colombia. Many migrants have established in central locations of Bogotá and the surrounding area searching for economic stability and healthcare services. Undocumented pregnant immigrants who need to access these services sometimes face roadblocks based on their documentation status. This thesis will explore and analyze undocumented migrants arriving in Bogotá and the surrounding area experience the process of pregnancy, and childbearing. To further understand how they negotiate and navigate policies and healthcare services using their social networks. This research took place over the course of two and a half months, using written analysis and audiovisual methods consisting of semistructured interviews and participant observation in non-profit organizations, hospitals, and homes of pregnant Venezuelan immigrants. The result is a film and text that work side by side to argue how pregnant immigrants navigate barriers of local policy and healthcare and acquire goods and services through the practice of bonding and bridging social networks. These networks allow them to obtain goods and services while also developing strong connections that provide emotional support.Show less
The current trends of the Japanese demographic causes a decline of the working population which has effect on the Japanese economy. The Japanese government has promoted female labour participation...Show moreThe current trends of the Japanese demographic causes a decline of the working population which has effect on the Japanese economy. The Japanese government has promoted female labour participation to increase the working population. To promote female labour participation an improvement of the work-family balance is needed. Current policies concerning the work-family balance are not sufficient to improve the working conditions of families. Policies of working flexibility, leave policies, day care-facilities, and gender equality are present in Japan however these policies lack in multiple points. Improvement of the current policies and increasing the consequences of not adhering to posed goals have the potential of improving the effectiveness of these policies.Show less
