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Rhetoric, rationalities and realities in a Norwegian peace studies programme : knowledge and competences : a discourse analytical approach
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-10-30)This thesis presents an account of an empirical study of discourse of knowledge underlying a Master Programme of Peace and Conflict Transformation (MPCT programme) at the Centre for Peace Studies (CPS) the University of Tromsø. The study applies a multidisciplinary framework for discourse analysis which draws on the fields of pedagogy, peace studies, phronetic social science, and epistemology connected ... -
Socio-economic influences on the active combat participants in Kosovo
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-11)Within the context of the broader historical background of the region and the theoretical framework on security, socio-cultural diversity and political tolerance this particular research deals with the effects of socio-economic structure on tolerance and combat propensity. “Socio-Economic Influences on the Active Combat Participants in Kosovo” illustrates how and to what extent socio-economic status ... -
A study of Japanese official development assistance (ODA) for educational development in post genocide Cambodia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-11-01)Foreign aid in war-torn societies is often significant for peace building after an early phase of urgent humanitarian military intervention. Numerous development organizations have been contributing to rebuild war-torn societies. The Kingdom of Cambodia is one of those countries which has been receiving a large number of development assistance since the end of the civil war and tragic genocide, which ... -
Victims or actors of development : the case of the San people at D’Kar, Botswana
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-11-20)There are a lot of issues concerning the San people of Botswana with regards to self determination and the relationship with the state. There is overlapping issues concerning the San people of Botswana, for the purposes of discussion the thesis highlights some of the issues without delving too much into them as they are not the point of discussion but nonetheless noteworthy. The paper is grounded ... -
Does the international trade-system help promote peace? : a critical study of WTO's first benefit within the theoretical frames of peace- and development studies
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2009-12-14)The World Trade Organization claims to help keep peace in their declaration Ten Benefits of the WTO trading system (WTO 2008a). This thesis is a critical study of this peace claim within the frames of both peace- and development studies. The main argument of the thesis is that the peace claim of WTO is exaggerated. When adopting peace studies own definitions of peace and view it together with WTO’s ... -
Sacrifice and devotion among women in the Communist Party of Peru
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010)In 2001 ended a 21 years long violent conflict between the Peruvian state and the Peruvian Communist Party (PCP). During the violent period were hundreds of women and men imprisoned for affiliation to the PCP. The PCP had a significant number of women participating in the violence, these women were present in all levels of the party. The PCP represented a higher level of female political participation ... -
Regional Change. How will the rise of China and India shape Afghanistan’s stabilization process?
(Research report; Forskningsrapport, 2010)The brief examines how regional developments in Central/South Asia may affect the stabilization process in Afghanistan. Given that regional security dynamics played an important role in aggravating the conflict in Afghanistan in the 1990s, the report juxtaposes the situation in the 1990s with the present state of affairs. The brief argues that the regional dynamics in 2010 are very different ... -
Dynamics of oppression and state failure : cases of child labour in artisanal and small-scale mines, Democratic Republic of Congo.
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-19)The thesis deals with child labour in artisanal and small scale mines in two case studies: Kalima and Kampene, Province of Maniema, Democratic Republic of Congo. The paper answers three research questions: which are the working conditions of child miners, what is their self-perception, and what are the consequences of the lack of a functioning state for child miners. A qualitative approach is used, ... -
Challenges in conflict resolution : case of the Juba Peace Talks in Uganda (2006 – 2008)
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-19)The research investigated the reasons for the failed Juba peace talks between the Government of Uganda and the Lord's Resistance Army/Movement, mediated by the Government of Southern Sudan. Specifically the challenges faced by the different parties to the negotiations, the impact of the local, regional and international environment on the outcome of the peace process and the perspectives for a ... -
Non-state actors in world politics : a case study on how transnational advocacy networks seek to influence the Arms Trade Treaty
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-31)Theory on international society is often criticized for disregarding the agency and influence of non-state actors. This paper analyzes the ways in which non-governmental organizations seek political influence in the United Nations, based on a case study of the Control Arms campaign in the period 2008-2010. The method is a qualitative, iterative approach, where propositions from recent theory on ... -
Women, war and empowerment : a case study of female ex-combatants in Colombia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-31)Women, war, empowerment, Colombia, ex-combatants -
The position of Tibetan linguistic rights in China : Lhasa and Lanzhou research
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-05-31)Language, as a very important medium in social activities, is always been paying a great attention by human beings. While “language is for most ethnic groups one of the most important cultural core values.” “Lack of linguistic rights often prevents a group from achieving educational, economic and political equality with other groups” (Skutnabb-Kangas & Philiopson 1995:7) Linguistic right has been ... -
Bullying in school : a study of forms and motives of aggression in two secondary schools in the city of Palu, Indonesia
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06-11)This study 1) investigated the prevalence of bullying among students in two secondary schools in the city of Palu, Indonesia, 2) investigated which forms of aggression (proactive and/or reactive) were associated with bullying behavior, and 3) investigated which motive of aggression (power related and/or affiliation related) were associated with bullying behavior among the students. Self assessment ... -
The quest for autonomy and politicisation of differences in Ethiopia : the case of the Alle ethnic minority
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2010-06-18)This thesis explores the quest for autonomy by the Alle ethnic minority and changing relationships in Konso-Dirashe-Alle areas of Southern Ethiopia. It also examines the causes of violent clashes between the Alle peasants and the security forces in 2008. Alle people with many other diverse peoples were incorporated into the Ethiopian empire state in the late 19th century but living without equal ... -
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State sovereignty, Human Rights and Peoples’ Participation
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The Botswana Kgotla system : a mechanism for traditional conflict resolution in modern Botswana : case study of the Kanye Kgotla
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-01-21)Botswana with its republic status still has tribal leaders playing a vital role in the development and peaceful progress of its citizens. Chieftainship’s influence in modern Botswana continues to be fundamental to the government and community relations. The Kgotla (meeting place for the tribe) has continued to be central in giving a platform to individuals in exercising their democratic rights. This ... -
Challenges of reintegrating returning refugees : a case study of returnee access to land and to basic services in Burundi
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-03)In post-war societies, the challenges associated with reintegration of returnees may contribute to the re-ignition of violence and armed conflict. But, despite recognition of this fact, the factors which make refugee return and reintegration sustainable are generally underresearched. This thesis deals with the reintegration of Burundian returnees in the aftermath of ethnic-based violence and ... -
Implementation of restorative justice in Ukraine
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-04)ABSTRACT The purpose of this research was to investigate the process of restorative justice implementation in Ukraine. The research provides an analysis of the current situation and evaluates the necessity of support of restorative justice practice by the State (i.e. by legislation, law enforcement and conventional justice systems). To achieve objectives of the study methods of qualitative ... -
The Polish LGBT movement : symbolic conflict and stigma
(Master thesis; Mastergradsoppgave, 2011-04-14)This thesis examines the political activities of the LGBT movement in Poland as it seeks to increase its position on the socio-political landscape and ultimately rid itself of stigma. Using ethnographic data collection at a non-governmental organisation in Warsaw, it discusses the use of symbols and the accumulation of what Bourdieu called symbolic capital. It draws heavily on the theory of Harrison's ...
