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‘Women Being Violent’ and Sinthomosexuality: On A Mouthful of Birds by Caryl Churchill and David Lan
Get PDFA Mouthful of Birds by Caryl Churchill and David Lan was first performed in 1986 and is notable for deviating from the themes of ‘family’ and ‘children’ commonly found in many of Churchill’s other works. This analysis applies Lee Edelman’s theories of ‘reproductive futurism’ and ‘sinthomosexuality’ as discussed in his work No Future, to examine the violence exhibited by women in A Mouthful of Birds. Through this lens, this thesis focuses on what is ugly, foul, and meant to be hidden—things that have been obscured in public society and community—and it analyzes the mechanisms by which the play frames violence as a means to make such unseen elements visible and to affirm them. First, the play’s basic plot and formal characteristics are introduced, particularly its experimental structure that blends dance and drama, as well as the scenes that revolve around ‘possession’. Next, the concept of sinthomosexuality is employed to analyze how female violence, miscommunication, and eventual solitude is intertwined with jouissance. Finally, the play as an adaptation of the Greek tragedy The Bacchae is explored, particularly how the depiction of possession and violence connects to queer theory. Special attention is given to scenes where male characters cross gender boundaries and to the representation of hermaphrodite identities. A Mouthful of Birds is a work in which each character destroys their ‘social’ identity and even his/her life through violence and destruction, and opens up to multiple possibilities without offering easy solutions. The play shows the audience ways of embracing the destructive, the negative, and the refusal to offer traditional grand themes like ‘mutual respect’ or a ‘productive future’, focusing instead on dismantling them.departmental bulletin pape
The “Emo” Nature of Photographs Taken with “Utsurundesu” Single-Use Cameras, Vol. 3:Utsurundesu 3.0: Exploring New Photographic Expressions
Get PDFThis study explores through practical research the relationship between the disposable camera “Utsurundesu” and the concept of “emotional” （emo） photographic expression, examining how camera performance and shooting techniques influence this “emo” quality In the process, the origins of photography in painting are reexamined from an art historical perspective. As a result of this analysis, by applyng the visual characteristics of painting to photographic production a novel approach was developed, Specifically, by incorporating a “drawing-like approach” the study pursued a deliberate photographic expression that emphasizes intentional composition and framing, rather than relying on serendipity. The resulting work, “stilllife,” has been evaluated and interpreted in multiple competitions, with particular attention given to the contrast between its analog production process and the visual expressions of the digital age. This study aims to reinterpret “Emo” as a controllable visual element and proposes new possibilities for photographic expression by integrating the deliberate methodologies of painting with the spontaneity of photography.departmental bulletin pape
Comparison between Pre-Pandemic and Post-Pandemic Infectious Disease Measures and Systems at Daycare Centers
Get PDFExamining infectious disease measures at daycare centers during the COVID-19 pandemic is necessary for preventing future outbreaks and for controlling the spread of disease. This study was conducted to elucidate the actual state of infectious disease measures in daycare settings through a questionnaire survey administered to daycare center staff. The study also clarified the infection prevention systems in place and the preparations for prevention manuals, both before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. A questionnaire survey was administered during November-December 2022, eliciting responses from 1,620 daycare center staff members. Marked differences were found in the systems for infectious disease management at three points: before the pandemic, during the most challenging period for infectious disease control, and at the time of the survey. Compared to pre-pandemic conditions, daycare centers enhanced their systems during the pandemic by strengthening their infectious disease measures, cooperating with administrative bodies and parents, educating children about infectious disease prevention, and documenting the situations. The study also revealed that daycare centers implemented measures against infectious diseases proactively by creating their original manuals.departmental bulletin pape
The Status and Availability of Gender Statistics in the Social Welfare Field: Occupations and Employment Types in Social Welfare Facility Staff
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