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The impact of the U.S. invasion on Iraqi education during 2003-2010
Jaškina, Anna ; Hornát, Jan (advisor) ; Raška, Francis (referee)
This thesis examines how the 2003 US invasion reshaped Iraq's education system from 2003 to 2010, highlighting the pivotal role of education in the country's reconstruction. Beginning with Saddam Hussein's era, marked by politicized schools but also notable educational achievements in the 1980s, it subsequently delves into the disruptive effects of the Gulf War and UN sanctions on Iraqi society. The thesis then analyzes the upheaval caused by the invasion and occupation, particularly focusing on its repercussions for primary, secondary, and tertiary education, as well as its social impact on children and adolescents. Additionally, it evaluates the role of international humanitarian aid, with a specific focus on initiatives led by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Ultimately, the thesis contends that while the US invasion significantly impacted Iraqi education, pre-existing conflicts and poorly executed reconstruction efforts compounded the challenges. It underscores the urgent need to prioritize the restoration of education and healthcare as fundamental steps towards rebuilding Iraqi society.
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The Impact of the Covid-19 Epidemic on Work with Families
TEJMLOVÁ, Vanesa
This bachelor thesis examines the impact of the covid-19 epidemic on family work from the perspective of a social worker. The primary aim was to investigate how the covid-19 epidemic has affected social worker's work with families. To achieve this aim, 3 research questions were formulated. The bachelor thesis is structured into two main parts, theoretical and practical. The theoretical part focuses on topics such as social work with the family, family dynamics, crisis intervention within the family and the specifics of social work with the family in times of epidemic. In the practical part, qualitative research was used, including the method of interviewing and data analysis. The research technique used was semi-structured interview. The research sample included five respondents who work in the field of services for families with children and provide social activation services. The informants were contacted by e-mail. The data obtained from the interviews were analyzed using an open coding method that led to the identification of ten categories with corresponding codes. Research findings suggest that the epidemic of covid has had a significant impact on work with families, with new challenges emerging, both related to the work environment and new working conditions. The importance of mental health support for both clients and social workers was also identified. The next theme discussed the new risks and challenges that the covid-19 epidemic brought and also the most serious negatives that workers felt. The contribution of this work can serve as a basis for the development of a methodology in similar crisis situations. Its results can provide useful insights into changes in working practices, strategies and challenges faced by workers in crisis situation.
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Social Impacts of the Execution of Custody on the Accused Persons
ŠTINDLOVÁ, Štěpánka
The thesis deals with the issue of execution of custody and the social impacts of execution of custody on accused individuals. The aim of the thesis is to acquaint the reader with the Prison Service of the Czech Republic (hereinafter referred to as the "Prison Service") and the specifics of execution of custody, describe the social impacts of remand, and highlight possible ways to prevent and minimize their negative phenomena from the perspective of accused individuals in execution of custody. The theoretical part of this thesis is dedicated to the characteristics of the Prison Service, the issue of institute of remand, the life of the accused in prison, social work with the accused, professional prison staff and the social impacts. For the research in the practical part, a strategy of quantitative research was chosen. Within this strategy, a survey method utilizing anonymous questionnaire technique was selected. The research was conducted in the Remand Prisons České Budějovice, Liberec, Olomouc, Remand Prison and Institute for the Execution of Secure Detention Praha Pankrác and the Prison Plzeň. The results of the research summarized in the discussion showed that there is a difference between the frequency of contacts and the assessment of relationships with family members before and during execution of custody. Conversely, no dependence was proven between the length of execution of custody and loss of employment, or between the length of execution of custody and the growth or emergence of debts. The thesis can serve as a comprehensive overview of the issue of execution of custody and its social impacts. The information obtained may be beneficial for understanding this issue by relatives, professional staff of the Prison Service, and other individuals who come into direct contact with accused persons, as well as accused individuals and their close relatives. The thesis emphasizes the importance of considering social aspects within the criminal justice system and may contribute to the discussion on possible reforms or provide recommendations for improving conditions, support, and services during execution of custody with regard to the needs of the accused and the society as a whole.
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Ethical and social impacts on individuals in insolvency
ČADKOVÁ, Karolína
The diploma thesis deals with the impacts on the ethical and social level on individuals who are in the process of debt relief. The aim of this work was to analyze and describe these impacts, and based on the findings to suggest some solutions that could positively affect the debt relief process by key actors, including social workers, the state and the debtors themselves. The thesis also describes the social context together with debt issues and explains the basic framework of the institute of debt relief. The evaluation took place through qualitative research, in which the identified topics were subsequently reflected. Finally, some specific steps are formulated, on the basis of which the negative impacts associated with the insolvency process could be mitigated.
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Social impacts of Cystic fibrosis disease on children of various age
FILIPI, Kateřina
The bachelor thesis is called Social impacts of Cystic fibrosis disease on children of various age. Cystic fibrosis is a disease which can be treated, but it cannot be completely cured yet. It is a disease that affects mostly the lungs where a thick mucus is gradually built and is hard to get rid of. However, it impacts other organs too. Cystic fibrosis is considered to be a rare disease because in the Czech Republic there are approximately 600 patients only. The aim of this bachelor thesis is to find out what aspects of life are impacted the most by the cystic fibrosis. The main focus was on the families with children who are diagnosed with the disease. Not only is the disease financially demanding, but also it impacts social life as people suffering from it should avoid contact with a large number of people because they are at higher risk of getting sick. People suffering from the disease face many restrictions, therefore they can feel disadvantaged compared to their peers. The research question was formulated as follows: What are the most common social impacts on a family with a child that is suffering from cystic fibrosis? Given the aim of the thesis, I used qualitative research, specifically interviews. In the empirical part, the snowball technique for the interviews was used. Seven families with children suffering from cystic fibrosis participated (9 - 17 years old). The results suggest that the most common social impact of the cystic fibrosis is a limited choice of a future occupation. Due to the strict restrictions which are placed on people suffering from the cystic fibrosis it is not possible to pursue just any profession that patients would want to. Another issue is that many families are not entitled to social benefits due to unjust decision making.
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Co stojí za šálkem čaje ze Šrí Lanky? Čaj a jeho vliv na rozvoj Šrí Lanky
Konášová, Bára
The diploma thesis What is Behind a Cup of Tea from Sri Lanka? The Tea and Its Impact on the Development Of Sri Lanka analyzes the impact of tea production and tea trade on the sustainable development of Sri Lanka. The thesis resides in a systematic literature review accompanied with personal knowledge gained whilst I conducted the field research. The thesis is divided into three parts: theoretical, analytical and a suggestion. The theoretical part describes the sustainable development. It also evaluates evolution and the development of Sri Lanka itself. Lastly, it traces the tea process from planting to selling. The second part analyzes environmental, social and economical impact of the tea production including the tea trade. Furthermore, it evaluates the tea influence on the sustainable development of Sri Lanka. The third part relates to the recommendation and suggestion based on the results of the analysis which may improve current tea situation in Sri Lanka.
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Gambling and its Impact on Social Lives of Compulsive Gamblers
HOLOUBKOVÁ, Ivana
This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of social impacts of gambling on the gambler's lifestyle. The target of this work is to describe the basic aspects of person´s life who suffers from addiction to gambling; to determine how and which areas gambling has changed the way of their life the most. The target of the work was chosen in order to reveal the most vulnerable areas in the individual dependencies during their life that affect their lifestyle. The theoretical part of the thesis in the first chapter deals with the theoretical definitions of the concepts of addiction, addictive and impulsive disorders. The second chapter focuses on gambling as such. Furthermore, the theoretical part of the thesis deals with the gambling lifestyle, treatment of pathological gambling and social work with pathological players. Based on the stated objectives of the work has been assigned one research question: How addiction to gambling influences the gambler´s lifestyle? Based on the identified issues was conducted qualitative research methods through in-depth interviews with three communication partners. Through these interviews there were found living areas that have been affected with gambling, consequently gambler´s lifestyle has been affected. These areas were described in detail in the practical part and then methods of bunches were used for mapping into the tables. This research showed that gambling addiction is not without significant negative social impacts and without changing the current lifestyle. This work may lead to an increased awareness of gambling and its social consequences for individuals who meet with the gamblers, so for the public.
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Economic and social impacts of gambling in the Czech Republic
Špolc, Martin ; Mlčoch, Lubomír (advisor) ; Mikolášek, Jakub (referee)
Gambling represents a significant part of the Czech economy which generates profits as high as dozens of billions CZK to the operators every year. Main share of the market is formed by technical games and slot machines. The thesis deals only with this specified section of gambling and tries to describe economic and social impacts of gambling from two different views. It proceeds with regression analysis at level of districts first time based on the Czech data and then describes the problematic at the local level in Prague. The results show connection of gambling with negative economic and social environment. Gamblers lost more money in districts with higher unemployment or social benefits payments and higher economic criminality. Gambling negatively influences also family background and the number of tradesmen. On the other hand, gambling based on foreign visitors is not seen to be connected with any negative consequences. The local analysis confirms differences between casinos and gambling houses and their low respect to rules. Pawnshops and other non-representative businesses can be found near gambling houses, more importantly the connection of gambling with criminality can be also found at local level. Thesis presents a complex overview of slot machine gambling in the Czech Republic and alerts readers...
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