Struggles – Page 3 – Struggle in the City

How is Unemployment represented in the Netherlands?

Posted on 08/03/202108/03/2021 by admin

Author: Merel Kas

Both the media and Dutch society tend to represent unemployed individuals in a negative light, often depicting them as lazy and unmotivated. This is harmful in more ways than one … (read more)

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Frisse Gedachtes

Posted on 01/07/202105/07/2021 by admin

By: Sofia Tamburello

The online platform “Frisse Gedachtes” is a Dutch psychological assistance provider. This service seeks to help (both international and Dutch) university students with dealing with some of the most common struggles they can encounter when attending university, among which loneliness. Its philosophy is based on three core features: choice, trained, anonymous … (read more)

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Who Are the Lonely People of The Hague?

Posted on 10/02/202110/02/2021 by admin

Author: Ana Nico Clément

The Hague is one of the loneliest cities in the Netherlands. In fact, residents of the political capital have some of the highest rates of loneliness in the country – 9 percent more than the rest. Factors ranging from income, descent and age must all be considered to understand loneliness in The Hague … (read more

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How do you measure Loneliness?

Posted on 11/02/202111/02/2021 by admin

Author: Iris Hulshof

Loneliness is a subjective state, but can still be measured. While there are different approaches, the municipality of The Hague uses the Jong Gierveld Loneliness Scale to gain a better understanding of loneliness throughout the city … (read more)

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How do Loneliness and Unemployment Affect Each Other?

Posted on 10/02/202110/02/2021 by admin

Author: Alex Mangun

When loneliness and unemployment are combined, they can create an unforgiving downwards spiral, negatively impacting both states and trapping the individual in a vicious cycle … (read more)

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How Is Language Influencing Dutch Perceptions of Status Holders?

Posted on 03/02/202103/02/2021 by admin

Author: Kyra Dols

Objectification of status holders is harmful, yet widespread across Dutch news media. A growing body of outlets however, are countering this through translating the status holder as object into subject, which in turn positively impacts the public perception towards status holders … (read more)

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Humanity House

Posted on 01/11/202001/11/2020 by admin

Update: As of 01-11-2020, Humanity House will be permanently closed. Aside from their exhibitions and projects, the Humanity House also offers workshops and programs for students and groups, in a mission to “embed world citizenship in Dutch education.” The three

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What is Intimate Partner Violence?

Posted on 01/11/202009/02/2021 by admin

Authors: Leila Alkahayat

Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) describes abuse or aggression that occurs in a close relationship. In the Netherlands, this breach of fundamental rights occurs much more often than we might think … (read more)

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Who Is the Perpetrator of IPV?

Posted on 01/11/202001/12/2020 by admin

Author: Jennifer Pfister

Discussions around Intimate Partner Violence (IPV) often focus on the vulnerability of and consequences for victims of violence. However, in order to prevent IPV, it is equally important to understand why partners turn violent in the first place … (read more)

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Are Residents of Dutch Nursing Homes Receiving Proper Nutrition?

Posted on 02/02/202102/02/2021 by admin

Author: Daniela Alvaran Corzo

In short, no. Due to an insufficient quality of care in many Dutch nursing homes, around 20 to 25 percent of residents are considered malnourished … (read more)