Papers by Laura Consalter
This research aims to deconstruct the discretionary character of outdoor recreation, in view of t... more This research aims to deconstruct the discretionary character of outdoor recreation, in view of the hegemonic nature of intersectional oppression. Once deconstructed, it also questions how outdoor recreation, inspired the Scandinavian concept of friluftsliv, can become a feminist space for resistance against this oppression. The Feminist Hiking Collective is presented as case-study.
This qualitative case study examines technology-facilitated gender-based violence in relation to ... more This qualitative case study examines technology-facilitated gender-based violence in relation to network hospitality platform Couchsurfing.com. Motivated by experiences of many women and an identified research gap in the academia on the topic, the research seeks to understand how Couchsurfing.com facilitates gender-based violence, with a specific focus on women. The present research is based on a single, explanatory case study methodology, focused on the thematic of analysis of the podcast “Verified”, concerning the case of Italian Couchsurfer and policeman Dino Maglio, who systematically drugged and sexually assaulted his Couchsurfing guests. Key findings highlight how Couchsurfing enabled and perpetuated gender-based violence, by not preventing the creation of new profiles and possible retaliation against negative references, and most importantly, by never admitting to any responsibility. While this violence was facilitated by Couchsurfing.com, other hegemonic social structures and institutions were found in the study to be further perpetuating this violence, in particular the police and the judiciary system. While acknowledging the limitation of a single case study, this master’s thesis contributes to an ever-increasing body of literature on technology-facilitated gender-based violence by shedding light on the different dynamics at play in an online-to-offline Couchsurfing exchange.
(Bachelor's Degree Thesis, 2020, written for my bachelor's degree in International Studies - Poli... more (Bachelor's Degree Thesis, 2020, written for my bachelor's degree in International Studies - Politics and International Organizations at University of Trento. Please take it as inspiration but not as bibliographic reference)
This final paper seeks to investigate the origins of patriarchy, defined as a system of social structures, and practices in which men dominate, oppress and exploit women. It shall be argued that patriarchy has its ultimate origins in male violence and later in history it was enforced firstly by the early institution of kinship, and secondly by the modern institution of state. The analysis of the institutional context within which patriarchy was established represents the key to understanding why it affects indiscriminately both the private and the public sphere.
(Final seminar paper written for the seminar in Internationale Konflikte und Konfliktregulierung,... more (Final seminar paper written for the seminar in Internationale Konflikte und Konfliktregulierung, held by Dominik Hammer M.A, TU Dresden, 2019. Please take it as inspiration but not as bibliographic reference)
The intention of this paper is to analyze the problem of sexual violence in armed conflicts, firstly in the Bosnian War context and secondly, in Nigeria, in particular in the Boko Haram’s regime of terror.
The researched question reads as follow: Should sexual violence in Bosnian War and in Nigeria Boko Haram’s regime of terror be regarded as a military tactic or should it be considered as a result of soldiers’ frustration? In order to examine the above question various internal documents, press statements, media reports as well as information material intended for the general public have been taken into account.
(Written in December 2020. Please take it as inspiration but not as bibliographic reference)
... more (Written in December 2020. Please take it as inspiration but not as bibliographic reference)
This paper aims to firstly present the European Green Deal and to deepen one key policy area of the EGD, namely sustainable agriculture and food production. To achieve this objective, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), first launched in 1962, shall be taken into consideration in this analysis. It shall first be examined the key objectives of this policy, but also the main criticisms, as a way of providing the reader with a thorough understanding of this policy. This shall help the reader to better comprehend what are the controversies emerging from the CAP post 2020 reform and the European Parliament (EP) and European Council’s positions adopted in October 2020.
(Final seminar paper written for seminar in Politics and policy-making in the European Union, hel... more (Final seminar paper written for seminar in Politics and policy-making in the European Union, held by Dr. Markus Gastinger, TU Dresden, 2019. Please take it as inspiration but not as bibliographic reference)
The paper aims to explain the role of European Union and the Council of Europe in preventing gender-based violence, with particular regards to sexual and socio-economic violence. The researched question reads as follows: May European Policies, regarding gender-based discrimination and violence, be considered as having a direct impact on women’s lives? To what extent may we consider them as effective?
To date, no definition, legislation or strategy on violence against women in all its forms has been adopted by the EU. The EU Charter of fundamental rights does not establish a general power of the European Commission to intervene in the area of fundamental rights, allowing the European Commission to intervene only when Member States are implementing EU law. The Council of European Union Istanbul Convention represents a breakthrough in the legal framework, concerning women’s rights. But the legislative process does not stop, once a draft legislation becomes law. This is where the main problem lies: there’s a lack of enforcement of laws, which causes a widespread ineffectiveness of bringing a direct impact on women’s lives.
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Papers by Laura Consalter
This final paper seeks to investigate the origins of patriarchy, defined as a system of social structures, and practices in which men dominate, oppress and exploit women. It shall be argued that patriarchy has its ultimate origins in male violence and later in history it was enforced firstly by the early institution of kinship, and secondly by the modern institution of state. The analysis of the institutional context within which patriarchy was established represents the key to understanding why it affects indiscriminately both the private and the public sphere.
The intention of this paper is to analyze the problem of sexual violence in armed conflicts, firstly in the Bosnian War context and secondly, in Nigeria, in particular in the Boko Haram’s regime of terror.
The researched question reads as follow: Should sexual violence in Bosnian War and in Nigeria Boko Haram’s regime of terror be regarded as a military tactic or should it be considered as a result of soldiers’ frustration? In order to examine the above question various internal documents, press statements, media reports as well as information material intended for the general public have been taken into account.
This paper aims to firstly present the European Green Deal and to deepen one key policy area of the EGD, namely sustainable agriculture and food production. To achieve this objective, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), first launched in 1962, shall be taken into consideration in this analysis. It shall first be examined the key objectives of this policy, but also the main criticisms, as a way of providing the reader with a thorough understanding of this policy. This shall help the reader to better comprehend what are the controversies emerging from the CAP post 2020 reform and the European Parliament (EP) and European Council’s positions adopted in October 2020.
The paper aims to explain the role of European Union and the Council of Europe in preventing gender-based violence, with particular regards to sexual and socio-economic violence. The researched question reads as follows: May European Policies, regarding gender-based discrimination and violence, be considered as having a direct impact on women’s lives? To what extent may we consider them as effective?
To date, no definition, legislation or strategy on violence against women in all its forms has been adopted by the EU. The EU Charter of fundamental rights does not establish a general power of the European Commission to intervene in the area of fundamental rights, allowing the European Commission to intervene only when Member States are implementing EU law. The Council of European Union Istanbul Convention represents a breakthrough in the legal framework, concerning women’s rights. But the legislative process does not stop, once a draft legislation becomes law. This is where the main problem lies: there’s a lack of enforcement of laws, which causes a widespread ineffectiveness of bringing a direct impact on women’s lives.
This final paper seeks to investigate the origins of patriarchy, defined as a system of social structures, and practices in which men dominate, oppress and exploit women. It shall be argued that patriarchy has its ultimate origins in male violence and later in history it was enforced firstly by the early institution of kinship, and secondly by the modern institution of state. The analysis of the institutional context within which patriarchy was established represents the key to understanding why it affects indiscriminately both the private and the public sphere.
The intention of this paper is to analyze the problem of sexual violence in armed conflicts, firstly in the Bosnian War context and secondly, in Nigeria, in particular in the Boko Haram’s regime of terror.
The researched question reads as follow: Should sexual violence in Bosnian War and in Nigeria Boko Haram’s regime of terror be regarded as a military tactic or should it be considered as a result of soldiers’ frustration? In order to examine the above question various internal documents, press statements, media reports as well as information material intended for the general public have been taken into account.
This paper aims to firstly present the European Green Deal and to deepen one key policy area of the EGD, namely sustainable agriculture and food production. To achieve this objective, the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), first launched in 1962, shall be taken into consideration in this analysis. It shall first be examined the key objectives of this policy, but also the main criticisms, as a way of providing the reader with a thorough understanding of this policy. This shall help the reader to better comprehend what are the controversies emerging from the CAP post 2020 reform and the European Parliament (EP) and European Council’s positions adopted in October 2020.
The paper aims to explain the role of European Union and the Council of Europe in preventing gender-based violence, with particular regards to sexual and socio-economic violence. The researched question reads as follows: May European Policies, regarding gender-based discrimination and violence, be considered as having a direct impact on women’s lives? To what extent may we consider them as effective?
To date, no definition, legislation or strategy on violence against women in all its forms has been adopted by the EU. The EU Charter of fundamental rights does not establish a general power of the European Commission to intervene in the area of fundamental rights, allowing the European Commission to intervene only when Member States are implementing EU law. The Council of European Union Istanbul Convention represents a breakthrough in the legal framework, concerning women’s rights. But the legislative process does not stop, once a draft legislation becomes law. This is where the main problem lies: there’s a lack of enforcement of laws, which causes a widespread ineffectiveness of bringing a direct impact on women’s lives.