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The working conditions of freelancers are widely debated as the flexibilization of labor markets has resulted in more insecure labor. On one side of the debate, flexibilization of the labor market in the cultural industries is seen as an important driver of economic growth. This optimistic perspective emphasizes that individuals can develop themselves in creative and autonomous careers. The other

The way of working of social work administrators assessing the needs of intervention for people with physical or mental disabilities was examined, in two middle-sized Swedish municipal settings. Also their opinions about the organization´s need to stay efficient and cost-effective was examined. Aim: Their mindset towards the (LSS) law was studied, how they interpret and apply it´s purposes in the

Abstract Title: Employees’ experiences of working remotely from home during the covid-19 pandemic - a mixed method study at Försäkringskassan Author: Lina Dahlberg Supervisor: Jan Mewes, Lund University Sweden Course: SOCM03 Master thesis course, Master of Science in Human Resource Development and Labour Relations, 30 credits. Department of Sociology, spring 2021 Background & aim: The uni

Objectives: Multi-stakeholder partnership is garnering greater attention worldwide as a means of tackling global wicked problems, implementing sustainable development and leveraging development cooperation. By adopting meta-governance approach, this study investigates the case study of Hoi An - A Green Destination partnership in the waste management context of Hoi An city, Vietnam to understand ho

The purpose of this study was to gain deeper knowledge about men’s violence against women and how women comprehended violent incidents in their relationships, and how they made violence understandable for themselves. Our intention was to gain a deeper understanding of the reasons women gave for staying in violent relationships. The method chosen for this study was a thematic analysis, using five d

The purpose of this study was to get a better understanding of how students within the BSc. program in social work at Lund University perceive the phenomena of compassion fatigue and self-compassion in relation to themselves and their preparedness to entering the labor market. Using semi-structured group interviews, this study first compiled the students’ perception and then analyzed it thematical

Examensarbetets titel: Jämförelse av prestation mellan hållbarhetsfonder och globalt marknadsviktat aktieindex Seminariedatum: 14 januari 2022 Ämne/Kurs: FEKH89, Examensarbete i Finansiering på kandidatnivå, 15 HP Författare: Brynholt, Johanna; Gripenstedt, Ebba; Mitic, Dragan Handledare: Jankensgård, Håkan Fem nyckelord: Hållbarhetsfonder, Globalt marknadsviktat aktieindex, Avkastning, RisTitle: Comparison of performance between sustainable funds and the global market-weighted equity index Seminar date: January 14th, 2022 Course: FEKH89, Degree Project in Corporate Finance, Undergraduate level, 15 ECTS- credits Authors: Brynholt, Johanna; Gripenstedt, Ebba; Mitic, Dragan Advisor: Jankensgård, Håkan Key words: Sustainable funds, Global market-weighted equity index, Return, Ris

Sweden's compulsive laws are processed by social workers and there are no real guidelines for how the investigations should be assessed. It is up to the social worker to assess a case with the help of the law, the municipality’s policies, and the room for maneuver. The aim of this study was therefore to explore if social workers assess cases differently and what arguments they use in situation

The aim of the study is to show examples of how caregivers in Sweden gives persons with substance abuse good, fair treatment. The author’s hypothesis is that the Swedish drug policy, with its aim to abolish all illegal use of substances, affects the attitude that meet drug users whom seek care and help from the authorities. The already stigmatized and shunned group of drug users become even more m

After the financial crisis in 2008, many companies, as a response to stakeholders’ claims, decided to make profits and “do good”, increasing the chances of providing a positive societal impact. Social enterprises have always pursued this cause, however, very little of them succeed in changing the world due to their hybrid business model. The primary purpose of this study is to determine how social

Studiens syfte var att undersöka vilka utmaningar som upplevs av föräldrar till barn med kongenital binjurebarkshyperplasi (CAH). Vidare undersökte studien hur föräldrarna hanterade dessa utmaningar, samt vad de upplevt som stöttande och hjälpsamt från andra, så som exempelvis vårdpersonal. Studien utgick från en explorativ ansats där semistrukturerade intervjuer med tolv föräldrar till barn med CThe aim of this study was to investigate the challenges experienced by parents with children who had congenital adrenal hyperplasia (CAH). It also investigated how the parents dealt with these challenges, as well as what they experienced as supportive and helpful from others, for example healthcare professionals. The study was based on an exploratory approach where the data was obtained through se

In recent years the emergence and increase of new psychoactive substances (NPS) has confounded countries worldwide. One of the main characteristics of NPS is its avoidance of legislation and the use of internet as a resource to discuss and trade the substances. These substances are considered a threat to the safety of individuals and the general public health. Due to these circumstances, different

Behandling av avloppsvatten för att avlägsna ämnen som kan ha en negativ påverkan på den mänskliga hälsan och naturen är mycket viktigt innan vattnet återanvänds eller släpps ut i naturen. Intresset för anaerob vattenrening har ökat eftersom det är ett bra komplement till aeroba processer, samt för att det producerar energi i form av metangas. Målet med detta projekt var att undersöka hur olika dTreatment of wastewater is crucial for removing any compounds which can have a negative impact on human health and nature before the water is reused or released into nature. Interest in anaerobic treatment of wastewater has increased as it is a good complement to aerobic treatment, and it produces energy in form of methane. The aim of this project was to investigate how different operational para

Due to society’s modernization and climate changes, transboundary crisis is becoming more severe. This means that communication in many cases needs to be virtual, especially via radio, instead of face-to-face. At the same time, there is a willingness to co-locate in a greater extent. The aim of this paper is to increase the understanding of how the means of communication affects the outcome of a

The purpose of this study is to illuminate what postnatal depression is and how it might affect a newborn child and its mother. We also want to clarify what potentially causes postnatal depression, how to prevent it and how to socially work with this problem. To figure this out, we decided to administer six interviews with professionals such as social workers, nurses, psychologists and others. The

At present climate change, diminishing fossil fuel resources as well as an ever-increasing hunger for energy count among the biggest unresolved sustainability challenges of the 21st century. Germany claims to be one of the first industrialized countries that are addressing this triple challenge by transforming their traditional electricity supply to renewables. Nevertheless, scientific experts are

Abstract This composition is an analysis of the British writer Jeanette Winterson's novel Sexing the Cherry. My interpretation originates from the tradition of feminist literary criticism and my purpose is to read the novel against the queer theorist Judith Butler to reach an understanding of the characters queer selves. Judith Butler's theory of performative gender and her notion of sex

The aim of this paper is to conclude with a new definition of oppression. The project is descriptive and analytical; the ambition is to construct a definition that correctly captures the social structures involved and that the definition can be of help in the emancipatory struggle of oppressed groups. The theories on oppression by Ann Cudd, Marilyn Frye and Alison Bailey have been my starting poi

The purpose of this essay was to examine social worker´s opinion about the causes of homelessness and it´s consequences for children (11-18 years old), from a social worker´s point of view. More specifically; what are the reasons for children to become homeless and what does it mean for the child´s daily life to be homeless? We also wanted to know what consequences the child´s homelessness can get