Theses - Sociology
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Higher Education Admissions in Beijing: Independent Freshman Admissions and the Influence of Family, Schooling, and Gender
The sociological study of inequalities has long been concerned with questions concerning the role of education in creating a fairer society and whether it just serves as a means for the advantaged to consolidate pre-existing ... -
Cultural Determinants of Global Health
This PhD thesis examines the role of cultural values as a predictor of population health and wellbeing in a global context. Within the Social Determinants of Health (SDH) framework, several factors including social class, ... -
Decisiveness and Fear of Disorder Rethinking Germany’s response to irregular migration
(2022-02)This thesis studies political action in crisis situations, especially around the phenomenon of irregular migration. I identify a political meaning-making strategy, wherein representatives use fear of disorder to side-line ...
