Examining the self-representation of hijab fashion bloggers as a postfeminist phenomenon: discourses of empowerment and their limitations (2022)
Thesis
Mora, L. (2022). Examining the self-representation of hijab fashion bloggers as a postfeminist phenomenon: discourses of empowerment and their limitations. (Thesis). Keele University

In the last decade, hijab fashion bloggers on Instagram have gained remarkable levels of popularity among young Muslim women. While scholars have recognised the importance of describing and celebrating the empowering sides of hijab fashion as a subcu... Read More about Examining the self-representation of hijab fashion bloggers as a postfeminist phenomenon: discourses of empowerment and their limitations.

Representing Happiness: A comparative study of media coverage of the World Happiness Report (2021)
Thesis
Porto Carreiro Neves, R. (2021). Representing Happiness: A comparative study of media coverage of the World Happiness Report. (Thesis). Keele University

Alongside the rise of positive psychology in late 20th century, happiness has become a topical and heavily debated part of public and academic discourse. Although the concept has been discussed in philosophical terms since antiquity, it is now linked... Read More about Representing Happiness: A comparative study of media coverage of the World Happiness Report.

Land agents and urban aristocratic estates in nineteenth century Staffordshire: a comparison of Longton and Walsall
Thesis
(2018). Land agents and urban aristocratic estates in nineteenth century Staffordshire: a comparison of Longton and Walsall

This thesis examines the impact of the social and economic policies of two aristocratic landowners on the development of Staffordshire towns. The integral role of land agents is demonstrated by comparing the earl of Bradford’s Walsall estate with the... Read More about Land agents and urban aristocratic estates in nineteenth century Staffordshire: a comparison of Longton and Walsall.

The factors and forces influencing evolution: an empirical study of entrepreneurs in context of organisational life
Thesis
(2017). The factors and forces influencing evolution: an empirical study of entrepreneurs in context of organisational life

This thesis challenges the widely held theories based on quantitative research which suggest entrepreneurs are a particular type of individual, and exhibit certain traits. The study analyses the contention that entrepreneurs have to act in particular... Read More about The factors and forces influencing evolution: an empirical study of entrepreneurs in context of organisational life.

Managerial agency: Personality, psychopathy, structure and leadership.
Thesis
(2017). Managerial agency: Personality, psychopathy, structure and leadership

This study begins with the clinical observation that psychopathic patients distort and disrupt the organisation containing and caring for them on one hand, and that organisational leaders manage to galvanise followers into realising his vision on the... Read More about Managerial agency: Personality, psychopathy, structure and leadership..

The Social Dimensions of Post-Conflict Land Relations and Policies in Acholiland, Northern Uganda
Thesis
Okot, B. J. (2017). The Social Dimensions of Post-Conflict Land Relations and Policies in Acholiland, Northern Uganda

Since the Lord's Resistance Army's (LRA) retreat from Acholiland in Northern Uganda (2006), widespread land conflicts were publicised in n1any areas of the district. This its, the success of much of the resettlement process. This ethnography of relat... Read More about The Social Dimensions of Post-Conflict Land Relations and Policies in Acholiland, Northern Uganda.