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The Rhetorical Veil of Digital Anonymity: Feminist Resistance in Saudi Women’s Digital Activism
No full textTechnology has changed dramatically in the 21st century. Perhaps one of the most evident technological shifts has been the rise of online social networking. These digital sites have created a space for voices that were long silenced, empowering them to generate counterpublics that challenge dominant ideologies and build supportive communities of resistance. In this regard, feminist rhetoric tends to acknowledge these digital sites as vital battlegrounds in the fight against gender inequality. Due to the relatively safe nature of the online environment compared to offline spaces, women have more layers of protection, which encourages them to engage in critical conversations regarding traditional gender roles and women\u27s rights. In particular, X, with features like hashtags and anonymity, has become a rhetorical space where women carry forward their feminist activism. In the Saudi Arabian context, this non-gendered digital space often offers women an opportunity to push back against and even redefine the boundaries imposed by cultural norms. At the same time, studies have shown that anonymity plays a key role in Saudi women\u27s digital communication. These studies have found that Saudi women prefer to communicate anonymously due to the cultural expectations of public speaking in Saudi Arabia. Thus, anonymity allows them to bypass these societal restrictions on public speaking, as well as avoid social repercussions. Despite this, there is still a noticeable gap in the research regarding how Saudi women engage rhetorically in these online spaces. The existing literature focuses on the sociological, linguistic, or political implications of Saudi women’s digital communication rather than the rhetorical practices Saudi women employ in these digital spheres. As a result, this dissertation responds to that gap and aligns with feminist rhetoric’s ongoing call to expand rhetorical frontiers by exploring the rhetorical practices of Saudi women. These practices are, more often than not, overlooked in both traditional Arabic rhetoric and feminist rhetorical studies. Using Feminist Poststructuralist Thematic Analysis, this dissertation unveils the rhetorical strategies Saudi women are employing in their feminist digital activism on X. It also examines how anonymity acts as an Alternative Delivery System (ADS), a nontraditional mode of rhetorical delivery that captures the specific cultural context of Saudi society
Self-Compassion and Openness to Experience: A Meta-Analysis of Relations
Get PDFAbstract This meta-analysis sought to determine the overall association between self-compassion and openness to experience across the existing body of literature, as well as to add to the currently limited research on the associations between the individual subscales of self-compassion and openness to experience. A systematic search was conducted throughout several databases, including PsychINFO, ERIC, SCOPUS, and WorldCat Dissertation Search, using the following commonly used search terms: self-compassion, self compassion, Self-Compassion-Scale, open, openness, Big Five, HEXACO, and NEO.The study carefully extracted a total of 122 unique effect sizes (Pearson’s r) from 37 different samples, drawing on data from a combined total of 23,480 participants across all included studies. Results from the analysis indicated a weak, yet still positive, relation (r = .17) between self-compassion and openness to experience, with a statistically significant moderation effect found for the negative factor subscales of the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS; i.e., self-judgment, isolation, and over-identification). All studies included in the meta-analysis used a variation of the SCS, including the widely used Self-Compassion Scale – Short Form, which retains core elements of the original measure while offering greater efficiency in administration.The results of this study illustrate the complex and nuanced interplay between self-compassion and openness to experience, and provide a more in-depth consideration of how positive psychological well-being may be associated with higher levels of openness in individuals. These findings offer valuable insights into the possible mechanisms underlying this relationship. The implications of these findings could help psychological practitioners and clinicians further individualize and tailor treatment approaches to better match their clients’ specific personality traits, particularly with regard to augmenting the use of positive psychological interventions in therapeutic settings. Furthermore, these findings raise important questions and highlight the need for additional, more detailed research in this area. In particular, further research is needed in order to clarify the unique contributions of the different subscales of openness to experience to self-compassion, and to better understand the potential moderation effects of key demographic variables such as ethnicity, race, and gender on this association. Continued investigation will help support more informed interventions and theoretical models moving forward
Residence of W.P. Halliday
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Rowlandseck – Residence of R.J. Darnell
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Glen Mary – Residence of Dr. J.A. Crisler
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Graduate School Blog - September 2025
Get PDFThis September blog post, Dr. Deborah Tollefsen, Vice Provost & Dean of the Graduate School, explores the value of Graduate Assistantships (GAs), which offer stipends, tuition support, and professional development. Given their competitive nature and limited availability, Dr. Tollefsen provides actionable advice on how students can strengthen their applications emphasizing relevant experience, strong recommendations, and program fit.
In addition, the post highlights a range of upcoming events and resources for graduate students at the University of Memphis, including webinars, social gatherings, study sessions, and information meetings all designed to support students academically, professionally, and socially throughout their graduate journey
Vol. 79: R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center
No full textPresident Bill Hardgrave takes a tour of the R. Brad Martin Student Wellness Center on campus with Executive Director of Campus Recreation Steve Whistler. Exercise, free weights, group fitness, basketball courts, indoor pool, outdoor pool, treadmills, indoor walking and running track. Dietitian on site provides nutrition support. Tiger Food Lab holds nutrition classes and cooking events
Vol. 85: Touring Market NXT at the UC
No full textPresident Bill Hardgrave gives a tour of the new and innovative market inside the Maxine A. Smith University Center. The Ron Hart Foundation Market Nxt is an innovative shopping concept that lets you skip traditional checkout utilizing Amazon\u27s Just Walk Out technology which uses AI, sensors and computer vision to track what customers take and automatically charge them upon exit.
Entry: Use the Amazon app or a linked credit card to unlock the store. Shopping: Browse freely while sensors and cameras track the items you pick up or return. Automatic Checkout: When you leave, your Amazon account is automatically charged for the items taken. Convenience: This system eliminates the need to wait in line, making shopping faster and more efficient
Residence of Dr. E.M. Holder
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Residence of B.B. Harvey
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