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Determinant of Migration Among Africans in the Czech Republic
Adenuga, Yinka Azeez ; Menclová, Barbora (advisor) ; Richard, Anne-Isabelle (referee)
European Politics and Society: Václav Havel Joint Master Programme CHARLES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Institute of International Studies Department of European Studies Master's Thesis 2023 Yinka Adenuga European Politics and Society: Václav Havel Joint Master Programme CHARLES UNIVERSITY FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES Institute of International Studies Department of European Studies DETERMINANT OF MIGRATION AMONG AFRICANS IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC Master's Thesis Author: Yinka Azeez Adenuga, 48318753 (CUNI) Supervisor: PhDr. Barbora Menclová, Ph.D. Year of the Defence: 2023 ABSTRACT This study deals with African migrants in the Czech Republic. Given the absence of general knowledge about African migrants in the Czech Republic, it contributes to the knowledge production of African migrants by examining the general features of their composition and structures in the Czech Republic. More primarily, this study deals with the motivation for migration among Africans who chose the Czech Republic as their destination. Understanding the determinants of African migration in the Czech Republic remains poor and insufficient, as there is little empirical study that has specifically examined the determinants of migration among Africans in the Czech Republic. As a result, this study is a novel study that aims to...
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Europeanisation of gender equality in Eastern European countries: the case of Slovakia and Slovenia
Petrechová, Sára ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
Gender equality has long been declared as one of the European Union's (EU) core values and priorities, and its importance is still emphasised today. EU Member States are expected to participate in and take action to promote gender equality. This thesis focuses on the analysis of the process of Europeanisation of gender equality agenda in two Central and Eastern European (CEE) member states, namely Slovenia and Slovakia. Slovenia has long been at the top of surveys on the state of gender equality. Slovenia is more active and successful in promoting and supporting gender equality compared to other EU Member States in the region, while Slovakia is at the other end of the ranking, facing stagnation and lack of progress in this area. The theoretical framework of the thesis is based on the new institutionalism, which allows to analyse the impact of institutions and institutional changes at the national level on the process of Europeanisation of gender policy. At the analytical level, the thesis applies a three-level framework of polity, politics, and policy, which examines institutional arrangements, political parties and their approach to gender equality, and legislative changes related to gender equality in both countries. The aim of the thesis is to identify factors that positively or negatively...
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The debate on the repeal of the divorce law in 1974: a symptom of secularization in Italy?
Praibišová, Eva ; Matějka, Ondřej (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
In the context of secularization and the shaping of church-state relations in Italy, this diploma thesis deals with the legalization of divorce and referendum on its abolition in 1974. The aim of the thesis is to observe whether, in the debate on divorce, symptoms of secularization in Italy can be traced. Methodologically, this work is grounded in qualitative content analysis. The sources of this thesis are the journals of the three most prominent political parties of the period under study: the Communists (journal L'Unità), the Socialists (journal Avanti!) and the Christian Democrats (journal Il Popolo). The aim is to identify the thematic units, so-called topoi, within the selected articles, by applying the above-mentioned method. Selected topoi are subsequently subjected to analysis. In particular, the results of the analysis showed different conceptions of reality of the political parties. Thus, leading to the formation of two opposite camps during the referendum. On one hand, Christian Democrats, who based their conception mainly on the traditional Christian doctrine. And on the other hand, the Communists together with the Socialists, who defended the secular, pluralistic concept of state. The analysis shows that the so-called secularization currents can, to some extent, be traced in the...
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Between Global Ambitions and Economic Pragmatism: Czechoslovak Experts in Angola and Mozambique in the Cold War
Menclová, Barbora ; Kolenovská, Daniela (advisor) ; Koura, Jan (referee) ; Pešta, Mikuláš (referee)
In the mid-1970s, the Soviet Union and its allies, strengthened by the Helsinki Conference's success and the United States' international weakening after the defeat in Vietnam, launched a new global offensive. One of their priorities became cooperation with the newly established states in Sub- Saharan Africa - Angola and Mozambique. In addition to continued military support, the Eastern Bloc states invested in their industrialization, agriculture, and key infrastructure, which were supposed to contribute to the development of both states. In the case of Czechoslovakia, like other European socialist countries, sending experts to Angolan and Mozambican factories and other institutions became part of its foreign policy. By the end of the Cold War, several hundred Czechoslovak citizens had gained work experience in Angola and, later, Mozambique. The aim of the dissertation dealing with this key Czechoslovak foreign policy strategy in the broader Cold War context is to contribute to the current academic discussion on the forms of socialist globalization and the approach of the East to the Global South in the late Cold War. Based on the archival documents and interviews with witnesses, it explores Czechoslovakia's intentions in pursuing its expertise in these Lusophone countries after 1975. Further, it...
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The approach of the Spanish left and right to dealing with dictatorship through memory laws, using the example of the Law on Stolen Children
Goluchová, Kristýna ; Tomalová, Eliška (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
The thesis falls within the scientific field of collective memory and memory laws. It examines the way in which collective memory is used by Spanish political parties during the process of coming to terms with the legacy of dictatorship and the transition to democracy, and in particular how this differs between right-wing and left-wing parties. These approaches are demonstrated through the main memory laws that have been adopted in the Kingdom of Spain, namely the Amnesty Law of 1977, the Historical Memory Law of 2007 and the Democratic Memory Law of 2022. The thesis also includes a case study in which the parliamentary debate on the proposal to adopt a memory law on stolen children is analysed, in which representatives of the right-wing and left-wing Spanish parties expressed their views on the proposal.
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The European Union and gender inequality in the labour market
Košťálová, Bára ; Váška, Jan (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
Equality between men and women is one of the fundamental social issues addressed by states and organisations around the world, including the European Union. This bachelor thesis deals with the issue of gender equality in the labour market within the European Union and its legislation. Specifically, it works with binding and non-binding European Union legislation on this topic and describes its transposition in selected member states. This thesis first introduces key concepts such as gender and gender inequality within the work environment or the gender pay gap. Subsequently, the basic forms of European law are presented, as well as how it specifically addresses gender equality issues and what developments European legislation in this area has undergone. The thesis then outlines the binding and non-binding European legal acts that relate to this area and then assesses the adoption of this legislation in selected member states (Belgium, Czech Republic, Spain, Sweden) using the example of Directive (EU) 2019/1158 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 20 June 2019 on work-life balance for parents and carers and repealing Council Directive 2010/18/EU. The paper interprets these data and places them in the context of European gender equality legislation.
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Transformation of Migration in Spain in the Years 2000-2014
Hejná, Anna-Marie ; Lukešová, Anna (advisor) ; Menclová, Barbora (referee)
This bachelor's thesis examines the change in migration trends in Spain during 2000-2014. By describing two periods with an analysis of the 2008 pre-bellum year, when the economic crisis in Spain broke out, it attempts to explain the causes of the change in migration in Spain. The research focuses on the factors that led to the change in migration trends and to what extent they were caused by the economic crisis of 2008. The first part of the thesis defines the basic concepts of migration terminology, literature review and methodology. This is followed by an outline of the historical context of migration in the 20th century. The next section presents the evolution of migration flows in Spain and Spanish migration policies of the period under study. This is followed by a discussion chapter that summarizes the comparisons and discusses the causes of change. The thesis concludes that the transformation of Spain from a country of immigration to a country of emigration was primarily due to the economic crisis of 2008. The latter caused a change in the Spanish governments' approach to immigration and integration policies, which had an impact on migrants in Spain.
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The political role of FC Barcelona in modern Catalonia
Vondruška, Tomáš ; Menclová, Barbora (advisor) ; Mejstřík, Martin (referee)
This bachelor's degree thesis deals with the political role of FC Barcelona in modern Catalonia a its reaction to the 2017 independence referendum. The timeline of the work is from the year 2012 till 2017. The main data is gathered from the club's online media and other international media. The beginning chapters consist of nationalism and nationalism in sport and then its connection to football. It is followed by a quick political review of Catalonia in the analysed years and the relationship between FC Barcelona and Catalonia throughout history. The thesis focuses on relation between an apolitical subject such as a football club and a stateless region and its role in the independence fight. The result is that the club stands in a neutral position towards politics, but it works with many other organisations with the aim of spreading the Catalan culture and overall situation worldwide. The fans of the club with their nationalistic flags also spread the fight with the help of televised matches. FC Barcelona supported the referendum but without favouring any side. This neutral stance towards politics is described only as a defence of democracy and the freedom of speech. These are the values the club showed throughout its history and now swears to continue in the same way.
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