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The Rise of The Vaps: Estonia\u27s Path to Right-Wing Authoritarianism in the Interwar Period
No full textThe present-day world has begun to see an unsettling trend as far right-wing movements have become much more prominent and even seized power in the Western world. Across Europe, far-right movements have gained popularity amongst populations over the last decade, and the trend has become glaringly obvious with the recent election results in the United States. History provides us with a parallel to the rise of the far right to political prominence, as only a century prior in the Interwar Period, many nations descended down the path of far-right movements. Most far-right movements and strongmen seized power through undemocratic means, except in the small Baltic nation of Estonia. This essay explores the rise of the far-right movement in Estonia in the Interwar period, and what reasons led to the Estonian population voting for them in 1934. Through the reasons discussed in the essay on why this movement became so popular, a warning from history can be served to our world today on why populations today are flirting with these movements. It is essential not just to write off more radical movements, but to understand the underlying causes that cause people to turn to these democratically dangerous alternatives.
Art In The Middle East: A Cultural Tapestry of Music, Dance, and Rituals
No full textThis paper "Art In The Middle East: A Cultural Tapestry of Music, Dance, and Rituals" explores the profound significance of artistic expressions in the Middle East, emphasizing their role in reflecting cultural identity, social cohesion, and historical continuity. It examines various art forms, particularly music, dance, and rituals, as dynamic mediums for preserving and transforming cultural identities within the region\u27s complex social fabric. The paper highlights traditional dances like the Dabke and the Whirling Dervishes, illustrating how these performances serve as powerful expressions of community, spirituality, and resistance. Additionally, it discusses the impact of globalization on contemporary Middle Eastern art, showcasing how artists blend traditional and modern influences to address social issues and challenge cultural norms. Ultimately, the paper argues that art in the Middle East is not merely entertainment but a vital component of the region\u27s political and social landscapes, fostering a sense of belonging and resilience amidst adversity
Elevating Learning with Collaborative Invitational Education
No full textInvitational Education and literature circles elevated learning in this longitudinal qualitative study as undergraduate teacher candidates collaborated on digital projects. Multimodal instruction promoted innovative collaboration to lift learning and success to new levels in a university methods course. Through an intentionally inviting environment, teacher candidates collaborated in literature circles, prepared multimodal digital projects, and conducted personalized learning experiences with students from third to fifth grade in a field experience. A variety of evidence-based literacy strategies and activities, including the LIFT strategy, extended their opportunities to prepare multimodal digital projects, conduct peer mentoring, and metacognitively reflect upon their learning. Results confirmed the study’s efficacy and alignment with the overarching goals, elements, and domains of Invitational Education theory and practice
Failing to Protect Bare Life During the COVID-19 Pandemic: Forced Migrants as Carriers of the Virus
No full textThis study compares the restriction of mobility of forced migrants during the COVID-19 pandemic between March 2020 and December 2021 in the United States and Ecuador. Based on the critical discourse analysis of anti-migrant rhetoric in press articles, migrant stories in the press, reports, and border control practices, I examine the Ecuadorian government’s response to the migration flow of Venezuelans and the United States’ enforcement practices against Central American asylum seekers. By exploring Giorgio Agamben’s concept of bare life, I argue that this failure to protect forced migrant’s rights is due to the United States’ and Ecuador’s representations of forced migrants as bare life and carriers of the virus, justifying xenophobia and resistance to humanitarian international law. By drawing on a feminist intersectional approach, I add to recent research on the securitization of forced migration and challenge the race/ethnicity, immigration status, class, and nationality-based discrimination of the measures undertaken during the pandemic. I illustrate how the treatment of forced migrants as bare life was aggravated by their intersectional inequalities. I conclude by providing recommendations that could be considered by the U.S. and Ecuadorian governments to protect the right to freedom of mobility
Childism, Adultism, and Language Barriers in Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Messaging: An Analysis of EDI Statements across Child and Youth Autism Centres, Clinics and Hospitals in Canada
No full textIn the past three years, organizations in Canada have been asked to better address issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI). Organizations have been encouraged to self-reflexively look inward, to examine how institutional policies and practices serve EDI goals. EDI is increasingly regarded as a social justice issue. In the Canadian autism and autistic community, more attention is being devoted to EDI. However, to date EDI messaging has not been explored in the context of child and youth autism centers and hospitals. We conducted a scan of EDI messaging across child and youth Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) centres in Canada. We utilized a document analysis approach. We found major geographic disparities in EDI messaging with most EDI messaging originating from Ontario. Some ASD centers did not have EDI statements. EDI messaging was mainly directed toward adults, and in this way reflected discourses of childism and adultism. Despite Canada’s growing language diversity, EDI statements were mainly in English only and reflected a lack of engagement with other languages. Statements were Euro-centric. Vagueness in EDI statements, tokenistic EDI statements, and a lack of attention to intersectionality in EDI statements continue to be problems of a moderate scale. Finally, many ASD centers were reliant on broader institutions’ EDI statements and did not generate their own EDI statements. Suggestions to improve EDI messaging in the context of pediatric care – such as engaging children and families in the writing of EDI statements and taking accountability and responsibility to generate one’s own – are proposed
Images of Class and Social Change: Working Class Campaigns in Greater Manchester Since the Financial Crash of 2007
No full textReflections on Over a Decade of Academic Leadership: Promoting Kindness in Higher Education (Dispatch)
No full textThrough the Eyes of a Visitor: A Different Perspective on Teaching
No full textEducators and teacher educators can develop blind spots to professional ideas and issues. Objectivity may come through the eyes of someone outside the profession. This study looked at a higher education advisor studying education, but who had no intention to apply for licensure nor to teach. She participated in a materials development project to create culturally-appropriate electronic learning materials for Thai children. During the project, the participant reflected on not only developing materials for teaching but also teaching itself. In this study, we examined and triangulated the reflective journals, interviews, journal reflection and final philosophy statement of the participant. The data showed that she expressed ideas related to the profession of teaching that the education majors in the project did not express. The findings provide insights that can inform both English as a Second Language (ESL) teaching specifically, and teacher education more broadly