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Hacktivism: Politics, Crime, or Fun?
Raška, Jindřich ; Froehling, Kenneth (referee) ; Kotásek, Miroslav (advisor)
Cílem této bakalářské práce je zanalyzovat fenomén zvaný hacktivismus, jeho význam, dopady na společnost a motivaci jeho aktérů. Termín hacktivismus se skládá ze dvou následujících termínů; aktivismus, který bývá ve většině případů politicky motivovaný a hacking, jenž se jedná o kriminální činnost za účelem zneužití chyby nebo nedokonalosti výpočetního systému. Za účelem efektivního dosažení svého cíle, se aktéři hacktivismu, stejně jako jiní aktivisté, většinou organizují do skupin. Práce je též zaměřena na motivaci a následky konání těchto organizovaných skupin, zejména na skupinu s názvem Anonymous, s exemplárními příklady jejich akcí z minulosti.
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ID - IDENTITY (UN) KNOWN (time specific in-cognito in-stant id - entity)
Janečková, Zuzana ; Babák, Petr (referee) ; Rozbořil, Blahoslav (referee) ; Chamonikolasová, Kaliopi (referee) ; Ruller, Tomáš (advisor)
This dissertation focuses on va-rious strategies of presenting identity in contemporary art and the current trend of forming its mutations and mystifications. It deals with approaches such as when the name of an artist is absent from his performance, various forms of concealment, and the subsequent detection of an artist. The term “anonymity” is not examined as its mere literal definition, but it subsequently forks into other related meanings. The introduction points at our daily meetings with anonymity, the condensation of information stemming from all spheres including the sphere of visual arts. The subject of the dissertation is explored though the influence of media operating at a given time (time-specific) and a given place (site-specific): here and now. The text primarily deals with the phenomenon of being “anonymous”. While examining this topic, the period starting with the 1990s is discussed and supplemented by examples from the history of Slovak, Czech, and international visual art with extensions to literature, music and film. It closely focuses on the following four bi-polar forms of anonymity: celebrity / anonymous artist, art groups / collective exhibitions, street art / net art, signature art / untitled art. These terms are defined and organized into dictionary entries (containing both names of artists and definitions of terms). Comprising of over two hundred words, a hybrid thematic dictionary has been produced. It consists of already existing definitions taken from the Slovak and Czech mutations of Wikipedia which are quoted with consistence with each entry. The collaboration with Wikipedia is based on subsequent addition of the author’s definitions and thus supplements it with missing information from the sphere of visual arts. The text also deals with a current trend of renaming as a symbol of a hegemonic tool of power. The terms a.k.a., name, monogram, nick, and pseudonym are explored.
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Embroidery and activism in contemporary art
Kosinová, Monika ; Vartecká, Anna (advisor) ; Gajdošíková, Pavla (referee)
In the theoretical part, the diploma thesis deals mainly with the traditional feminine handicraft technique of embroidery in the context of activism in contemporary art. It categorizes embroidery into high art such as painting or sculpture. It tries to study embroidery from several levels. It compares the historical development of this textile medium with embroidery in contemporary art and seeks their changes. Thesis deals with the common relationship between this art technique and the development of activism. Activism clarifies and places in historical, sociocultural and other contexts. It mentions exhibitions and artists dealing with embroidery and activism inland, but this work also concerns foreign works. Analyzes the concept of craftivism. It examines how and how often textile materials and handicraft techniques are implemented in art classes. The acquired knowledge will be applied in the didactic part. The practical part deals with craftivism, which came to the fore in the 21st century. The craftivism art group seeks to link contemporary embroidery techniques with activism. The advantage of the textile material is its handicraft processing and easy availability. It examines how craftivism has changed from its inception to the present and implements this knowledge in its artistic...
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The perception of the term activist journalism by czech journalists
Kumsová, Ilike ; Osvaldová, Barbora (advisor) ; Novotný, David Jan (referee)
This bachelor thesis tries to anchor the term activist journalism on the basis of how Czech journalists perceive it. The thesis focuses on the historical development of objectivity, as well as the currents of journalism that deviate from it, global definitions of activism and advocacy, and these same definitions associated with branches of journalism. Objectivity and its relevance in 21st century journalism is included in the theoretical part of the thesis, along with a polemic. The practical part is devoted to qualitative semi-structured in-depth interviews with six Czech journalists and their understanding of objectivity, activism in journalism and other topics discussed in the theoretical part of the thesis. On their basis, the boundaries of Czech journalists' understanding of activist journalism are suggested as advocacy of correct opinion, absence of criticism (of a given topic) and concealment of reality are defined. At the same time, it was discovered that there is a split between what Czech journalists understand as activist journalism and its academic definition. Ilike Kumsová
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Vegan activism: Czech Republic and Thailand
Hlavová, Karla ; Císař, Ondřej (advisor) ; Dvořák, Tomáš (referee)
The diploma thesis analyse vegan activism in the Czech Republic and Thailand. The aim of the work was to investigate the methods and techniques used by vegan activists and the contextual elements influencing the movement. The work used the theoretical framework of comparative and contextual analysis. The first chapter of the thesis provided an overview of social movements and concepts for their study. The next chapter explained the data collection methods and ethical aspects. The empirical part analyzed the methods, actors and environment of vegan activism in both countries. The research questions focused on the analysis of strategies and tactics of organizations in the Czech Republic and Thailand to promote veganism, as well as on how local cultural factors influence the practice and acceptance of vegan activism, as well as on the main challenges and obstacles that the movement faces. The results showed that vegan organizations in both countries focus on online activism, but with slight differences in their strategies. Cultural factors such as tradition and religion influence the practice and acceptance of veganism in each country. Among the main obstacles to the promotion of veganism in the Czech Republic are conservative attitudes to food, a lack of activists, a negative perception of non-profit...
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Activism of Social Workers
RUNDOVÁ, Jana
This thesis is concerned with the activity of social workerstaking into account the needs of today's society. Its focus is on the activity of social work profession. It is dedicated to the definition of basic terms including social work, it is mission, socials problems, small paradigms of social work, current society, the concept of social work according to Musil and Banks. He also deals with ethical issues related to social work and activism. Part of this work is dedicated to the social worker, the requirements placed on him, his personality, education and lifelong learning. This work is supplemented by a research and investigation. The aim of the thesis is to find out which type of social workers as per Musil' saccreditation file, it is the most suitable for bachelor's study in field of Social and Charitable Work at the Faculty of Theology of the University of the South Bohemia in České Budějovice. Furthermore, then goal of the thesis is to find out what role of concept of social work plays in education in this field. The qualitative research, content analysis of the accreditation file this field of study is used. The conclusion of the work includes an evaluation of the results found in needs of society as well as the mission of the field of social work.
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A Loving Home for Every Animal: Civic Engagement of Founders of Dog and Cat Shelters
Urbanová, Adéla ; Pospíšilová, Tereza (advisor) ; Šťovíčková Jantulová, Magdaléna (referee)
This diploma thesis presents the conclusions of a qualitative research that dealt with the civic engagement of female founders of private shelters for dogs and cats. The topic is grasped on the basis of the theory of social movements and with the help of models bridging the opposition of volunteerism and activism. At the same time, the interpretation of the results of the thematic analysis relies on the concept of zoopolis, which presents citizenship as a category applicable to human-animal relations. The founders of private shelters approach the animals in their care as unmistakable individuals, beings with personhood and actors who can be and are invited to participate in decisions affecting their lives.
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