Dutch media coverage of female politicians within national government has been subject to a pattern of misogynistic representation and sexist language use. Discourse used in relation to female...Show moreDutch media coverage of female politicians within national government has been subject to a pattern of misogynistic representation and sexist language use. Discourse used in relation to female politicians is built upon stereotypes including women as witch-like individuals, as intellectually inferior, and as aggressive instead of assertive. This thesis strives to examine the representation of Dutch female politicians in the Dutch media through a lens of gender performativity, which refers to the theory that gender is not an inherent truth but a performed social construct that can be deconstructed and analysed. Through literary review of oft-weaponised stereotypes regarding women in a professional environment, followed by discourse analysis of Dutch media coverage of women in national politics, I aim to portray an increased level of negative and stereotypical language use in Dutch news and media outlets when reporting on Dutch female politicians as opposed to their male colleagues.Show less
This thesis examines the success of the African Union's intervention in Darfur from 2004 to 2007, focusing on the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) while providing a nuanced comprehensive...Show moreThis thesis examines the success of the African Union's intervention in Darfur from 2004 to 2007, focusing on the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) while providing a nuanced comprehensive framework with success criteria, which are necessary to ensure humanitarian interventions are held to a uniform standard. Through a thorough analysis of existing literature, the identification and development of 4 specific success criteria. The study uses these criteria to evaluate the effectiveness and success of AMIS, going beyond achieving the mission’s mandate. The analysis recommends the African Union Mission in Sudan be assessed using the 4 success criteria: (1) reduction of violence, (2) lessening human suffering, (3) stability in the region, and (4) the attainment of long-term positive peace. This paper argues for a nuanced understanding of a humanitarian intervention’s success, recognizing the interplay between immediate outcomes and long-term stability within the country. Recommending collaboration with international actors and organizations to further empower African-led humanitarian initiatives. Drawing lessons from the Darfur experience, this paper provides valuable insights for future humanitarian interventions, stressing the need for a framework to be created to utilize immediate relief via decreasing violence, lessening suffering with sustainable development, and implementing long-lasting peace initiatives. Ultimately, the thesis underscores the potential the African Union has to become a legitimate regional actor in conflict mediation, given adequate resources provided and support from the international community.Show less
Muralism is known as a highly politicised form of art in Post-revolutionary Mexico. The movement is best known for works by painters such as Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siquieros and José Clemente...Show moreMuralism is known as a highly politicised form of art in Post-revolutionary Mexico. The movement is best known for works by painters such as Diego Rivera, David Alfaro Siquieros and José Clemente Orozco; together referred to as Los Tres Grandes. The last of these three, Orozco, refutes any political interpretation of his work, but is that justified? The thesis shows that, in Katharsis, through visual language and subject matter, suggestions are generated about the artist’s views on Mexico’s sociopolitical context at the time. These reflections are in line with elements of anarchist theory.Show less
An article by Cameron Mann suggests that the stories of King Arthur and the Arabian Nights are very similar in origin and development. According to Mann, The religious aspects of both stories would...Show moreAn article by Cameron Mann suggests that the stories of King Arthur and the Arabian Nights are very similar in origin and development. According to Mann, The religious aspects of both stories would also be similar. The goal of this thesis is to see if Mann was right. The research question is therefore: what is the role of religion in the stories of King Arthur and the Arabian Nights? The thesis consists of three parts. First a comparison of the origins of both stories, to see if they are actually similar. The second chapter is a deep-dive into the religious elements in the story of King Arthur and their role they play. This will be done by examining different authors, who added different christian elements depending on their historical context. The final chapter is about the islamic elements in the Arabian Nights and how these elements reflect the society of the time the stories were told. The conclusion is that both stories were created in completely different contexts and also that the role of the religious elements are not as similar as Mann suggested.Show less
