Since the rise of Black Lives Matter and Rhodes Must Fall, both had the same goal: putting an end to racism and white supremacy. Although it would be logical that both movements follow a similar...Show moreSince the rise of Black Lives Matter and Rhodes Must Fall, both had the same goal: putting an end to racism and white supremacy. Although it would be logical that both movements follow a similar path, Black Lives Matter seems to be more popular and Rhodes Must Fall protests seem to be more violent. This research is about analyzing the differences in success between the Black Lives Matter movement in the United States and the Rhodes must Fall movement from South Africa. Success can be measured in a way of looking at accomplishments, but this literature study will compare successes in mobilization strategies. Grievances from institutionalized racism created comparable grievances in The United States and South Africa. Other factors that will be analyzed in this study are resource mobilization, mobilization strategies, networking strategies and media representation. This research will argue that the Black Lives Matter movement adapted better mobilization strategies overall.Show less
De 2D:4D ratio is de verhouding tussen de lengte van de wijs- en ringvinger en ontstaat in de veertiende week van de zwangerschap. Welke factoren deze verhouding beïnvloeden is echter nog...Show moreDe 2D:4D ratio is de verhouding tussen de lengte van de wijs- en ringvinger en ontstaat in de veertiende week van de zwangerschap. Welke factoren deze verhouding beïnvloeden is echter nog onduidelijk. Het huidige onderzoek gaat daarom in op erfelijke en prenatale factoren die mogelijk de vorming van de 2D:4D ratio beïnvloeden. Als prentale factoren worden geboortegewicht, geboortelengte, leeftijd van de moeder, problemen tijdens de zwangerschap en familiegrootte onderzocht. Erfelijkheid van de 2D:4D ratio is onderzocht met handscans van 18 moeder-dochter paren. Voor de prenatale factoren hebben 46 ouders van driejarige kinderen een vragenlijst ingevuld over de achtergrondkenmerken en de sociale ontwikkeling van hun driejarige kind en er is een handscan bij het kind gemaakt. Met de handscans kon de 2D:4D ratio berekend worden door de lengte van de wijsvinger te delen door de lengte van de ringvinger. Eventuele verschillen tussen de linker- en rechterhand en tussen jongens en meisjes zijn ook onderzocht. In het onderzoek is een verband gevonden tussen de 2D:4D ratio van de rechterhand van meisjes en het geboortegewicht. Een erfelijk verband tussen moeder en dochter is niet gevonden. Ook waren er geen verbanden tussen geboortegewicht, leeftijd van de moeder, problemen tijdens de zwangerschap en familiegrootte en de 2D:4D ratio. Om meer inzicht te krijgen in de factoren die de vorming van de 2D:4D ratio beïnvloeden, is onderzoek nodig dat zich focust op de eerste veertien weken van de zwangerschap, de periode waarin de 2D:4D ratio wordt gevormd.Show less
In early 2011, the 20 February Movement took place in Morocco in the wider context of the Arab Spring. The movement in Morocco did not lead to thorough change or governmental over-throw, as it was...Show moreIn early 2011, the 20 February Movement took place in Morocco in the wider context of the Arab Spring. The movement in Morocco did not lead to thorough change or governmental over-throw, as it was the case in other North African countries. Morocco’s political institutions re-mained stable after a quick response of the government and monarchy. This thesis is conducted by relying on institutional theory and the use of qualitative research methods to explore the following research question: Why has the 20 February Movement in Morocco led to the con-tinuation of political institutions and not initiated governmental change? The results show that Morocco’s authoritarian political institutions remained stable and widely unchanged because of the legitimacy of the monarchy and the king as head of state. Even though the constitution was reviewed as a response to the protests that demanded democratisation, the position of the king was not questioned. Historical, religious, social and political factors legitimise the position of the king, which make him a source of stability for the regime and decreases the likelihood of experiencing political conflict and violence.Show less
Background: Prior research drawing on evolutionary psychology has shown a link between women’s fertility and sexual market value, suggesting a lower sexual market value for women past their prime...Show moreBackground: Prior research drawing on evolutionary psychology has shown a link between women’s fertility and sexual market value, suggesting a lower sexual market value for women past their prime reproductive ages. In relation to this, I investigated changes in women’s dating strategy as a function of age. I predicted women past their prime reproductive age to be less choosy as reflected in partner choice, sexual behavior and demands placed on a potential partner in terms of age. Methods: I used data from 323 heterosexual, female participants (aged 18-44) of an online dating paradigm. Participants were matched with a partner based on similarity on either task performance or questionnaire responses, after which they could contact their match for an (online-) date. Two follow-ups investigated how suitable they found their partner. Results: No direct relationship between women’s age and choosiness in terms of partner choice was found. However, women’s age positively predicted more unrestricted sexual behaviour, possibly reflecting lowered choosiness. The change in women’s demands placed on a partner in terms of age could not be investigated due to methodological restrictions. Conclusion: This thesis is not conclusive about age-related changes in female choosiness in terms of partner choice. However, exploratory findings are promising, suggesting lower sexual restrictiveness in older women. Further research is needed to clarify the reasons behind this finding. Further, future research needs to allow for natural age assortment in order to test changes in women’s demands in terms of age difference.Show less
