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Günther Anders’s “Promethean Shame”: Technological Ressentiment and Surveillance
No full textGünther Anders’s philosophy of technology, particularly his complex notion of ‘Promethean shame,’ or technological ressentiment, may illuminate questions of surveillance and AI ethics. As a critical philosopher of technology, radically so, his emphasis on the negative or downside of technology distinguishes Anders’s thinking on technology from future-focused and mainstream technological messianism. Key to Anders’s notion of ‘Promethean shame’ was his observation that we adapt ourselves to our technology, not the other way around. Provocatively, Anders argued that while the populace in the past—referring to Nazi Germany—required the techniques of mass psychology and mass gatherings for the purposes of manipulation and control, today we do this work on ourselves, in our own time, in our own space, on devices and subscriptions we pay for. As we actively ‘program’ ourselves in an ongoing digital practice, constantly and in real-time, we provide the means for our own surveillance
Japan’s “Other”: an Investigation into Nihonjinron’s Influence on Japanese Society
No full textThis thesis explores nihonjinron\u27s - a post-war genre of literature concerning what it means to be Japanese - possible influence in Japanese society by examining the prevalence of foreigner stereotypes among the Japanese public. Through examining Harumi Befu\u27s Hegemony of Homogeneity, Japanese textbooks, entertainment media, private rent housing discrimination, and a survey on immigration sentiments, there is correlational evidence suggesting nihonjinron beliefs may still prevalent in Japanese society
Towards Inclusive Advocacy: Addressing Colonial Legacies, Evangelical Influence, and Nationalism in Uganda’s LGBTQI+ Rights Movement
No full textThis thesis explores Uganda’s homophobic legislation and attitudes, rooted in colonial morality codes and reinforced by U.S. evangelical campaigns. It critiques Western advocacy approaches and emphasizes grassroots efforts rooted in Uganda’s indigenous values. The research offers a framework for advancing LGBTQ+ rights that balances cultural sensitivity with universal human rights
“Stories that are silenced for way too Long” Silence on sexual violence during the Holocaust and the importance of accurate depiction of it
No full textThe purpose of this thesis is to explore and analyze the depiction of sexual violence during the Holocaust in scholarly research literature. Until recently, the topic of sexual violence during the Holocaust has been underrepresented or even silenced altogether. Although the Holocaust has been widely studied, due to the immense trauma and the stigmatization of sexual violence as a social taboo, sexual violence during the Holocaust has not been widely discussed, leaving a gap - sexual violence - in our collective memory of the Holocaust. This paper seeks to identify gaps in the representation of sexual violence in existing scholarship, explore the gendered experience of sexual violence by isolating its impact on women, men, and children, highlight the weaponization of sexual violence as both a means of dehumanization and survival, discuss the exaggeration, oversimplification, and stigma of sexual violence during the Holocaust in both various mediums (fiction, film, art and scholarship) and lastly, explore the generational trauma from sexual violence during this time and the impact of this experience on the collective memory. This thesis was inspired by the impact on society’s collective memory of the Holocaust and Cilka’s Journey by Heather Morris, which tragically speaks to the forgotten trauma of sexual violence during the Holocaust
Critical Language Awareness for Spanish-English Bilingual 5th Graders
No full textCritical Language Awareness (CLA) instruction can and should be a part of K-12 education. This study reports on a CLA unit taught to Spanish-English bilingual 5th graders enrolled in a dual language bilingual classroom in the southwest U.S. Scores from a pretest and three posttests administered throughout the school year were compared to peer bilingual and monolingual 5th graders in an English-only classroom who did not participate in CLA instruction. A Mixed ANOVA repeated measures analysis found that bilingual students in the dual language bilingual classroom had high levels of CLA knowledge both before and after participating in CLA instruction, likely due to their bilingualism, dual language program and bilingual life experiences. The scores of bilingual students enrolled in English-only instruction initially matched their peers in the dual language bilingual classroom but declined over the course of the study, while the monolingual students’ scores remained low. This study offers empirical evidence that there is a connection between bilingualism, dual language bilingual education, and CLA. Implications for instruction and suggestions for future research are discussed
A Bronx Tale of Environmental Justice: The Intersection Between Urban Planning and Transportation
No full textThis thesis explores the intersection of urban planning and transportation, focusing on creating sustainable, efficient, and livable cities without overburdening communities. The borough of Bronx, characterized by its diverse socio-economic landscape and intricate transportation network, offers a compelling case study for examining the impact of urban planning strategies on transportation infrastructure. Through a combination of expert interviews, my fellowship with Tri-State Transportation Campaign (TSTC) in 2024, and policy review, this research identifies key areas where transportation planning and urban development intersect and influence each other. The research evaluates current planning practices, assesses the effectiveness of recent transportation initiatives, and proposes integrated strategies to enhance mobility, accessibility, and sustainability. Chapter 1 focuses on current environmental issues of transit accessibility, sustainability, and environmental racism. Chapter 2 goes over the birth of the Bronx, NY, which is the major focus of the thesis. This chapter emphasizes the rights and wrongs when it comes to planning intricate cities, and why the Bronx is a hub for environmental justice cases. Chapter 3 dives into a more in-depth treatment of environmental justice issues concerning transportation-related urban planning issues in the Bronx. Chapter 4 evaluates current transportation-related policies, using expert interviews by major transportation advocates in the Tri-State Area such as Jaqi Cohen, who is the Director of Climate and Equity Policy at TSTC. Chapter 5 concludes with recommendations for policy improvements and strategic interventions aimed at fostering a more efficient and equitable transportation system. The findings will show the importance of cohesive planning efforts that consider both the immediate needs of residents and long-term urban growth
An Unrealized Solution: The Systemic Barriers Facing Green Hydrogen in the United States
No full textThis thesis investigates the systemic barriers that hinder the development and implementation of green hydrogen in the United States. Beginning by tracing the two-century history of hydrogen energy, from early scientific discovery and utopian visions to cycles of hype, failure, and policy stagnation, this thesis examines why green hydrogen remains unrealized despite its transformative potential. Chapter I examines the environmental consequences of fossil fuel dependence and presents green hydrogen as a transformative energy alternative. Chapter II explores the technological landscape of hydrogen energy, detailing production methods, roadblocks to adoption, and ongoing U.S. hydrogen projects. Chapter III analyzes the economic dynamics shaping hydrogen’s development, including market opportunities, infrastructure bottlenecks, and the influence of fossil fuel interests in distorting investment flows. Chapter IV evaluates the evolution of U.S. hydrogen policy, highlighting the effects of fragmented regulation, corporate lobbying, and the exclusion of environmental justice and Indigenous advocacy from key policy frameworks. Chapter V investigates how political stagnation, regulatory ambiguity, and greenwashing undermine progress toward a clean hydrogen transition. Finally, Chapter VI offers a forward-looking framework, presenting strategies for scaling hydrogen infrastructure, reforming economic incentives, and enhancing regulatory cohesion. By addressing these barriers, this thesis argues that green hydrogen can play a pivotal role in combating climate change, provided that systemic challenges are overcome through coordinated policy action, corporate accountability, and equity-focused solutions
Ethical Elegance: Navigating Consumer Morality and Production Practices in Fashion Through Analyzing Shein, Zara, & Vivienne Westwood
No full textThis thesis examines current gaps within sustainable business and sustainable fashion within the global fashion industry by carrying out a comparative analysis of the three companies: Shein, Zara, and Vivienne Westwood. These companies have different positions along the sustainability spectrum and offer insights into how profitability is weighed against environmental and ethical concerns. Chapter 1 addresses environmental sustainability, assessing how each brand is responsible for damaging the environment through overproduction, wastage, synthetic materials, and greenhouse gas emissions. Chapter 2 addresses ethical and social responsibility, considering workers\u27 conditions, fair compensation, and labor protections along international supply chains. Chapter 3 draws on consumer psychology to analyze what drives consumer motivations, how marketing affects ethical decision-making, and why there appears to be a gap between ethical intentions and purchasing behavior. Chapter 4 analyzes the political, legal, and economic frameworks that shape corporate sustainability, with a focus on government regulation, financial incentives, and regional differences in Asia, EU, and UK. Chapter 5 includes conclusions and recommendations, outlining concrete steps for companies, customers, and policymakers to create a more responsible and sustainable fashion sector. Through the placing of these issues within interdisciplinary contexts, this thesis strives to contribute understanding towards comprehending the systemic and behavioral adjustments required to address the environmental and social impacts of fashion
Luis Cedeno
No full textLuis Cedono was born August 11, 1961 to Puerto Rican and Cuban parents. His mother was a factory worker while his father worked in the hospital. He was born at Fordham Hospital, which currently does not exist and lived on Webster Avenue for the first few years of his life. He would spend the rest of his childhood on Ryder Avenue near Grand Concourse.
Luis describes the racial barriers in his neighborhood. He says there were clear color lines within the neighborhood saying that if a Latino or black went “above Aloe Park, they were dead meat”. Despite this characteristic, Luis maintains that he grew p around a variety of people. Despite the color/socio-economic lines that divided the neighborhoods in the Bronx, Luis still encountered his fair share of whites. He lived around Turkish, German, Italian, Greek and Armenian peoples.
In second grade, Luis’ mother enrolled him into St. Simon Stock Elementary School. His mother wanted her children to have a good catholic education. However, despite it being a private school, the racism and prejudice he experienced was significantly worse. Despite his having attended catholic school, Cedono’s family wasn’t very religious. His negative experiences and the “contradictory practices” he witnessed in catholic school would lead him to resent church and the catholic faith.
Luis grew up listening to different kinds of music, from rock to the more traditional music of Latino culture like salsa. His extended family, which lived in the same housing complex as him, introduced him to many different styles of music, as did the local radio stations.
Louis began throwing parties and Dj’ing when he was in high school. He describes how due to the Bronx fires and the generally violent nature of the Bronx at the time, he had to be careful where he went with his equipment. He would travel in groups to assure their own security. Louis took the DJ name “Louis Lou” and called himself the first Latino on the turntables