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Today's problem does not have to be tomorrow's concern: A qualitative study about social conditions the organization Young Queer Alliance works under to monitor and secure their rights
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
Halmstad University, School of Health and Welfare.
2017 (English)Independent thesis Basic level (degree of Bachelor), 10 credits / 15 HE creditsStudent thesis
Abstract [en]

This bachelor thesis in sociology is based on participatory observation and interviews in Mauritius done by two Swedish students who are studying Social change and social sustainability at the University of Halmstad. The aim of this study was to understand the social conditions that affect the organization Young Queer Alliance and their work to monitor and secure human rights regarding discrimination against sexual orientation in Mauritius today. The aim was also to see if Young Queer Alliance has opportunities for change towards a more socially sustainable society regarding this discrimination.

The material has been interpreted and analysed by us through Foucault’s theory of power (2008), Jönhill’s dichotomy inclusion/exclusion (2012) and social mobilization (Sundh & Turunen, 2000). In some sections, we have done parallels between Mauritius and Sweden. The result of the empirical collection is complex and multidimensional and showed that; homophobia, religions, traditions, heterosexual norms and government influence the social circumstances for the organization. Paradoxically, a new thinking generation is emerging influenced by globalization and its processes. The “not-knowing-mentality” causes discrimination and can be prevailed with education. The thesis concludes that; the mentality is based on traditional norms and is influenced by history. Our generation cannot change history, but the future is ours to write. 

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2017. , p. 49
Keywords [en]
LGBT, power, inclusion/exclusion, social mobilization, human rights, social sustainability
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Sociology Social Sciences
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URN: urn:nbn:se:hh:diva-34246OAI: oai:DiVA.org:hh-34246DiVA, id: diva2:1112072
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Sociology
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Available from: 2017-06-29 Created: 2017-06-19 Last updated: 2017-06-29Bibliographically approved

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