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Killers, abusers, gangsters, and fraudsters: A qualitative content analysis of parole and paroled offenders in Canadian news media
No full textOffenders and crime, especially those with a violent nature, are rife within the news media. However, little research exists pertaining to these offenders who are going to be, or nearing, their release on parole. This thesis aimed to extend prior literature by conducting two qualitative content analyses. The first included a general selection of Canadian parole-based newspaper articles from 2002 to 2022 in order to create a foundation of how parole is represented in the media. The second was an in-depth analysis that drew upon articles from a male offender (Larry Takahashi) and a female offender (Joanna Larson) to compare representations based on gender. This exploration uncovered four central themes, the types of crimes published, gender of offenders, age of victims, and the usage of certain language. The results of this study revealed several implications related to community attitudes, and public policy.paroleparoled offenderscrime newsworthinessqualitative content analysissocial constructionismCanad
Final Cut
No full textInfluenced by daily life, “Final Cut” captures an outlook on the modern city. Themes include bodily function, entertainment, and consumption. I had also been watching a lot of horror movies, namely, “Return of the Living Dead” (1985.) At the time they definitely played into my thought process too. Being alone in the city can have a creepy quality. You find yourself in public spaces oftentimes crowded places with strangers. We all watch these people and have the sense that some of them are watching us, so there’s a kind of spotlight on the individual
Strengthening deep roots of connection : a phenomenological study of secondary teacher’s perceptions of belonging when participating in an informal social activity
No full textAfter several years of social disconnection as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the corresponding stress expressed by teachers and staff in schools, it was clear to me that school culture needed some form of change. An informal social activity was created for the intended purpose of helping teachers and staff reconnect and feel a sense of belonging within the school. The focus of this research study was to examine secondary school teachers’ perceptions of belonging in the workplace when participating in an informal social activity. Included is a review of literature that focused on the sense of belonging within a school culture. The literature addressed key areas that impact sense of belonging. This study used a qualitative phenomenology method to explore the research question: What are secondary school teachers’ perceptions of belonging when participating in an informal social activity? Three teachers participated in a semi structured interview to gather data. Their lived experiences were transcribed and analyzed using descriptive and evaluation coding. The findings revealed three themes: Establishing connection, building relationships, and creating a collective teacher culture. These themes intersect with current literature related to how teachers feel connected in the workplace. Findings further reveal the need for teachers and staff to feel belonging within the workplace as integral in the formation of a school culture that values connectedness. The results of this study demonstrated that the ISA provided a positive social workplace climate that helped staff feel a sense of belonging.sense of belonginginformal social activitysocial supportjob satisfactionflourishingsense of placecollective teacher cultur
Double standards? An interdisciplinary, comparative study of the impacts of neoliberal conservation on national park systems in Canada and Brazil
No full textIn the last 40 years, neoliberalism has become the dominant political economy, guiding not only global economies and politics, but also every other aspect of contemporary life, including the management and planning of national parks and equivalent reserves, and global conservation goals and objectives. Despite a growing body of academic research on the impacts of neoliberal conservation, there is still a need for studies that explore the issue from a comparative, international perspective and examine its different repercussions on nations with different historical, social, and geographical contexts. An interdisciplinary approach, combining the data analysis methods of critical discourse analysis, Foucauldian discourse analysis and historical institutionalism was used to perform a comparative case study between national park systems in Canada and Brazil. The research identified the main path dependencies, as well as the periods of stability, and internal and external aspects that shaped the national park systems in both countries. Discourses used to promote or resist the adoption of market-based instruments and other neoliberal policies were also identified and grouped into three larger discursive formations: 1) Public funding is the ideal model for national parks; 2) There is no alternative to the market for national parks; and 3) The market is the best solution for national parks. The results suggested a double standard between Canada and Brazil related to their position in the world-system as core and peripheral nations. Discourses were used to promote neoliberal policies as the best and only solution for national parks, but the external and internal pressure for their implementation was more geared towards peripheral countries while core countries had
more power to decide which policies would be adopted. Foucauldian discursive strategies were used to provide an alternative way to understand how core nations and international organizations work to control the discourses that are available to peripheral countries
The utilization of holistic interventions to create equity within private practice through narrative therapy and response-based practice
No full textDuring my years in the social work field, I have worked with diverse and vulnerable populations, and I have found that clients face barriers that impede their ability to access mental health services. This has become more relevant to society as years pass and more struggles are identified, such as financial, organizational, and systemic impediments. Within my practicum placement at Currents Counselling and Consulting, I encouraged an environment involving equity within social work and private practice. I did this through narrative therapy and responsebased practice with the enmeshment of spirituality and holistic interventions. I was able to adhere to professional practice frameworks consistent with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW) Code of Ethics. I aim to call into question how Westernized society has defined what evidence-based practice consists of and what could be used as appropriate interventions. As society evolves, we see significant benefits from approaches and interventions involving more holistic and spiritual perspectives. This report also discusses my practicum experiences, implications, need for ongoing involvement, effective self-care, and concludes with recommendations for social work practice
Martin Buber: Guide for a psychology of suffering
No full textMartin Buber was untrained in psychology, yet his teaching provides helpful guidance for a psychological science of suffering. His ideas deserve attention at three distinct levels. For each of these, his ideas align with research findings, but also push beyond them. At the individual level, Buber’s radical approach to relationships disrupts typical social cognitive cycles of suffering and can thereby build a defense against suffering. At the community level, he provides guidance that can help create a society that cares for people who suffer. At the dyadic level, Buber’s guidance also matters. His ideas point toward a therapeutic dyad that can help address suffering when the individual and community responses are not sufficient. Specifically, he guides us toward a holistic view of the person that transcends labels and also toward ineffable human relations. Here again, his ideas align with empirical research, but push beyond. Buber’s unique take on relationships has much to offer scholars seeking to understand and alleviate suffering. Some might perceive Buber as ignoring evil. That possible criticism and others deserve consideration. Nonetheless, readiness to adjust theory in response to Buber and other psychological outsiders may be valuable when developing a psychology of suffering.Peer reviewedMartin Buberdialoguesufferingguidepsychologypositive psycholog
Wâhkôhtowin: Gestures in Kinship, Reciprocity, & Rematriation Towards Healing the Land and Ourselves
No full textMy thesis focuses on creating artwork to benefit the land and more than-human species where I live and beyond. I aim to bring awareness to the needs of the land and all living beings with whom we share Mother Earth. My practice advocates living in unison with all our relations, and my research combines traditional Indigenous teachings and Western knowledge to explore the benefit to all life on Earth when we live thoughtfully and harmoniously with all living things.GratitudeReciprocityRematriationKinshipLand-based knowledgeTwo-eyed seeingIndigenousHarvestingMultimedi