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1. The Portrayal of Orphanage Voluntourism in the Global South : A Critical Discourse Analysis of Two Voluntourism Websites Under Human Rights Aspects
Kandidat-uppsats, Malmö universitet/Institutionen för globala politiska studier (GPS)Sammanfattning : Orphanage volunteering in the Global South has experienced worldwide criticism in recent years as children’s rights violations have surfaced. This thesis examines the discourse of two organizations (“Global Crossroad” and“uVolunteer) that still offer orphanage voluntourism and assesses in what ways they display neo-colonial characteristics on their websites. LÄS MER
2. "Taking by Giving" - The Contradiction of Volunteer Tourism: A critical analysis of the possible impacts of volunteer tourism in the Global South
Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/SociologiSammanfattning : During recent decades there has been a rapid growth of volunteer tourism whose nature and impact are increasingly questioned in both literature and media. This study aims to critically compare the intended positive impacts with the potential negative consequences of volunteer tourism. LÄS MER
3. Exploring the Role of Eco-Communities in Fostering Environmental Stewardship : A Study of Volunteer Tourism at Cloughjordan Eco-Village
Master-uppsats, Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för marknadsföring och turismvetenskap (MTS)Sammanfattning : In recent years, there has been a shift in interest in travel, toward an increasing interest in sustainable travel and alternative forms of travel. As a result, there is also an interest in research studying these alternative travel concepts. Therefore, this qualitative study looks at experiences in ecovillages, focusing on volunteer workers. LÄS MER
4. Volunteer tourism as a transformative journey - “ It's something that they still have, that many have lost at home”
Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/Institutionen för tjänstevetenskapSammanfattning : Volunteer tourism is an alternative form of tourism that is constantly increasing. The increase can be considered related to trends about social participation, environmental awareness and moral demands. LÄS MER
5. Colonial Tendencies of Voluntourism: A Postcolonial Analysis of Weltwärts Testimonials
Kandidat-uppsats, Lunds universitet/SociologiSammanfattning : Voluntourism is often described as a sustainable development strategy facilitating Global Learning and cross-cultural exchange. Initiated by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the voluntourism program Weltwärts strives to create stronger international partnerships, development engagement, and equitable encounters. LÄS MER