Challenges and opportunities for development of social tourism in Finland.

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Raija Komppula ◽  
Elli Vento
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Future Development ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Abstract This chapter presents a case study concerning the practices of social tourism in Finland, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities for development. Representatives of four social tourism associations and the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) were interviewed, and their perceptions of the major challenges and opportunities for the future development investigated. Also, the interviewees' opinions of the stimulus model/host-related social tourism, as well as some alternative forms of social tourism implementation that have not been adopted in the Finnish system, were surveyed. The understanding gained can create a basis for, for instance, academic and sociopolitical discussions, further social tourism analysis, and future development and cooperation inside the operational field.

Challenges and opportunities for development of social tourism in Finland.

2021 ◽  
pp. 30-40
Author(s):  
Raija Komppula ◽  
Elli Vento
Keyword(s):  
Social Welfare ◽  
Future Development ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities

Abstract This chapter presents a case study concerning the practices of social tourism in Finland, with a focus on the challenges and opportunities for development. Representatives of four social tourism associations and the Funding Centre for Social Welfare and Health Organisations (STEA) were interviewed, and their perceptions of the major challenges and opportunities for the future development investigated. Also, the interviewees' opinions of the stimulus model/host-related social tourism, as well as some alternative forms of social tourism implementation that have not been adopted in the Finnish system, were surveyed. The understanding gained can create a basis for, for instance, academic and sociopolitical discussions, further social tourism analysis, and future development and cooperation inside the operational field.

A Case Study on Analysis and Solution of the Problem of “Kindergarten Enrollment Difficulty”

2012 ◽  
Vol 174-177 ◽  
pp. 2265-2269
Author(s):  
Xiao Shuang Li ◽  
Gang Liu ◽  
Yang Li
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Theoretical Models ◽  
School Education ◽  
Living Standard ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Kindergarten Education ◽  
The Future ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Kindergarten Enrollment

Kindergarten education is a significant project which is closely related to the future development of the nation and its people's livelihood. With the development of our economy and the improvement of people’s living standard, the demand for high-quality pre-school education is increasing sharply among parents. Unfortunately, present development of kindergartens in our country is far behind the increasing demand of pre-school education which results in the phenomenon of “kindergarten enrollment difficulty” in numerous cities. In the investigation, it is found that planning and layout of kindergartens, shortcomings of their own development and related policies are the factors that interact with each other thus leading to the problem. To deal with those factors, we put up with a set of theoretical models from the angle of planning in the hope that these models can serve as reference for relieving the problem of “kindergarten enrollment difficulty”.

scholarly journals Digital Workerism: Technology, Platforms, and the Circulation of Workers’ Struggles

2020 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 132-145
Author(s):  
Sai Englert ◽  
Jamie Woodcock ◽  
Callum Cant
Keyword(s):  
Social Relations ◽  
Digital Technology ◽  
Future Of Work ◽  
Class Composition ◽  
Technology Platforms ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Critical Understanding

The use of digital technology has become a key part of contemporary debates on how work is changing, the future of work/ers, resistance, and organising. Workerism took up many of these questions in the context of the factory – particularly through the Italian Operaismo – connecting the experience of the workplace with a broader struggle against capitalism. However, there are many differences between those factories and the new digital workplaces in which many workers find themselves today. The methods of workers’ inquiry and the theories of class composition are a useful legacy from Operaismo, providing tools and a framework to make sense of and intervene within workers’ struggles today. However, these require sharpening and updating in a digital context. In this article, we discuss the challenges and opportunities for a “digital workerism”, understood as both a research and organising method. We use the case study of Uber to discuss how technology can be used against workers, as well as repurposed by them in various ways. By developing an analysis of the technical, social, and political re-composition taking place on the platform, we move beyond determinist readings of technology, to place different technologies within the social relations that are emerging. In particular, we draw attention to the new forms through which workers’ struggles can be circulated. Through this, we argue for a “digital workerism” that develops a critical understanding of how the workplace can become a key site for the struggles of digital/communicative socialism.

Social tourism programmes for seniors: the case study of Slovenia.

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Janja Gabruè ◽  
Zorana Medarić
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Future

Abstract This chapter presents the social tourism programmes for seniors in Slovenia by focusing on three aspects: (i) What programmes, identifiable within the framework of social tourism, exist in Slovenia? (ii) What adjustments do they include to enable seniors to take part? And (iii) what are the benefits of such programmes? The programmes were analysed in two ways: (i) through the analysis of secondary sources, i.e. review of programme webpages and various data provided by programme organizers in the form of reports; and (ii) through a qualitative survey of key stakeholders in the field of social tourism for seniors. The chapter concludes by presenting perspectives for the future development of social tourism for seniors in Slovenia.

From "Danwei" Society to New Community Building: Opportunities and Challenges for Citizen Participation in Chinese Cities

2006 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 65 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kaifeng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Citizen Participation ◽  
Community Building ◽  
Background Information ◽  
Chinese Cities ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
New Community

This paper discusses the Chiese government's current efforts to build moder communities in its major cities. Background information is provided about the evolution of community building in Chinese cities since the Red Revolution. Based on a case study from Beijing, this paper addresses the challenges and opportunities the moverment brings to improve citizen participation and democratization in Chinese cities, as well as the future of the moverment and some other theoretical concerns.

Social tourism programmes for seniors: the case study of Slovenia.

2021 ◽  
pp. 56-71
Author(s):  
Janja Gabruè ◽  
Zorana Medarić
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Secondary Sources ◽  
Qualitative Survey ◽  
Key Stakeholders ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Future

Abstract This chapter presents the social tourism programmes for seniors in Slovenia by focusing on three aspects: (i) What programmes, identifiable within the framework of social tourism, exist in Slovenia? (ii) What adjustments do they include to enable seniors to take part? And (iii) what are the benefits of such programmes? The programmes were analysed in two ways: (i) through the analysis of secondary sources, i.e. review of programme webpages and various data provided by programme organizers in the form of reports; and (ii) through a qualitative survey of key stakeholders in the field of social tourism for seniors. The chapter concludes by presenting perspectives for the future development of social tourism for seniors in Slovenia.

Future of Food

2018 ◽  
pp. 162-182 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alexander Godulla ◽  
Cornelia Wolf
Keyword(s):  
Media Production ◽  
National Geographic Society ◽  
National Geographic ◽  
Cross Media ◽  
Transmedia Storytelling ◽  
The Future ◽  
Challenges And Opportunities ◽  
Logical Result ◽  
Future Of Food

The National Geographic Society (NGS) has always sought to incorporate new ways of media production into its working routine, thus defining standards of journalism both in technical and narrative terms. As a logical result, the NGS also relies on cross media strategies, focusing on transmedia storytelling in order to connect its audience. The “Future of Food” project is one of the largest transmedia projects in journalism. The chapter first outlines the concept of transmedia storytelling and discusses 10 qualities in the context of journalism. Secondly, the authors systematically discuss the case study “Future of Food” by applying the transmedia qualities to the project. This provides insights into the modes and combinations of story elements and allows to draw attention to challenges and opportunities for researchers, producers, and users.

scholarly journals Authenticity in Reality Television—The Case of ‘Sing! China’

2021 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yuting Xie ◽  
Megat Al Imran Yasin ◽  
Syed Agil Shekh Alsagoff ◽  
Lay Hoon Ang
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Reality Television ◽  
Relevant Literature ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Future ◽  
Controversial Topic

The issue of onscreen authenticity has become a controversial topic among the public, especially in the Information Era. The reality television phenomenon is global; therefore, it is worth studying the topic of authenticity in reality television in a particular context. We analysed authenticity in reality television through the programme ‘Sing! China’, focusing on which authenticity issues were present and how these issues were depicted. The chosen methodology combined relevant literature and a case study, and the discussion about authenticity in the programme was studied through online audience discourse such as their communications and interactions. The research showed that authenticity in reality television was a type of mediated authenticity by directors. It mainly manifested in two ways: performing authenticity and fabricated authenticity, from the perspective of the performance of participants and the production of programmes respectively. The findings indicated that authenticity in reality television does not fully reflect the truth. This study can not only help us explore manifestations of the truth on the screen, but can also aid in the future development of reality television programmes.

scholarly journals Research of the Current Situation and Future Trend of Internet Small-Credit Companies in China—Take Chongqing as A Case Study

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
pp. 71
Author(s):  
Weiguo Qiu
Keyword(s):  
Future Development ◽  
Future Trend ◽  
Current Situation ◽  
Technological Environment ◽  
The Future ◽  
Internet Finance ◽  
Political Economic ◽  
At Home

In recent years, Internet finance has developed rapidly in China, benefiting from China's political, economic, social and technological environment. Taking Chongqing as an example, this paper analyses the current situation and the reasons behind the development of Chongqing Internet Microfinance Company, combining with the existing literature at home and abroad, as well as many excellent and enterprise cases such as Alibaba, Suning, Xiaomi, Jingdong, Baidu and so on. At the same time, it puts forward some thoughts on the future development of Internet microfinance companies.

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