by Kowasch, Matthias | Okt 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Property relations are often ambiguous in postcolonial settings. Property is only considered as such if socially legitimate institutions sanction it. In indigenous communities, access to natural resources is frequently subject to conflict and negotiation in a ‘social...
by Kowasch, Matthias | Okt 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
This paper discusses the representation of resource exploitation and consumption in German geography textbooks. The aim of the paper is to contribute to a critical and reflective understanding of the representation of resource-related issues in textbooks by analyzing...
by Kowasch, Matthias | Okt 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
Mining is associated with unsustainable development pathways and frequently, local communities are affected by environmental degradation and social upheavals. In many developing countries, its macroeconomic effects are negative and promote conflict. At the same time,...
by Kowasch, Matthias | Okt 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
This article critiques the way the topic of meat and its consumption is addressed in geography education within the remit of education for sustainable development (ESD). We argue that current approaches perpetuate normative food discourse by: (a) framing participation...
by Kowasch, Matthias | Okt 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The expert-driven and normative character of sustainability education aims to promote societal transformation and global change. While some authors underline the ethical claims of education, others have criticized that there is a problematic tendency to prescribe...