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Evolving Narratives of Gulf Press Representations of Women with Disabilities
Get PDFPeople with disabilities make up 16% of the world’s population, an estimated 1.3 billion individuals. Because many people rely on the media to make sense of the world, a skewed perception of people with disabilities has become dominant in society today. People with disabilities are largely depicted in the media as deserving of pity and charity and always dependent on others for survival. The media provides us with narratives that we use to create interpretations of the world around us and, consequently, become bases of norms and attitudes about issues and persons around us. This paper studies Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ news coverage of women with disabilities to gain insights into the kind of narratives the Gulf press constructs about them. Through a content analysis of national news agencies’ news reports from Bahrain, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA), Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE), this study reveals how Gulf media contributes to the consolidation of or liberation from established notions and perceptions about women with disabilities in Gulf society
Predictors of Wellbeing for Women with Disabilities in the United Arab Emirates
Get PDFWomen with disabilities in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) face unique challenges due to traditional gender roles and societal expectations. Despite these challenges, recent social policies in the UAE aimed at supporting people with disabilities have significantly improved their life satisfaction. This study explores the determinants of happiness for women with disabilities compared disabled men using data from the 2017 National Survey for Happiness and Positivity. Contrary to expectations, women with disabilities in the UAE have highest happiness scores compared to women without disabilities and men with/without disabilities. Furthermore, both women with and without disabilities consistently over score men with/without disabilities in happiness and life satisfaction levels in the UAE. In line with our assumption of higher women’s vulnerability, we found that women with disabilities report lower levels of satisfaction with their physical health, mental health and their ability to perform daily life activities as well as they declare a bit higher anxiety level than men with disabilities. However, the scores’ differences are not significant. At the same time, women with disabilities report higher levels of satisfaction with the health care facilities and social connections. These findings suggest that the UAE’s inclusive policies and redesignation of people with disabilities as “people of determination” may contribute to these high happiness levels. The study highlights the importance of tailored social policies and programs aimed at addressing the specific needs of women with disabilities, emphasizing social and healthcare support, and suggests that continued efforts in this area are yielding positive outcomes. These results provide valuable insights for policymakers to further enhance the wellbeing of women with disabilities, ensuring their full inclusion and empowerment in society
Forms of Violence Against Jordanian Women and Girls with Disabilities: Correlations with Psychological Well-Being
Get PDFThe study aims to identify the forms of violence against women and girls with disabilities and their relationship to psychological well-being. The study used a descriptive approach with a correlational study design. We selected the study sample using stratified random sampling, which included 220 girls and women with physical and sensory disabilities aged 14 to 30 years from primary and secondary schools as well as universities in the Ajloun region of northern Jordan. We collected data using a scale for forms of violence (16 items) and a scale for psychological well-being (28 items) after verifying their validity and reliability in the Jordanian context. According to the study sample, the forms of violence against girls and women with disabilities were moderate. Familial violence ranked first and was at a high level, followed by societal violence at a moderate level, and self-assault ranked third at a moderate level. The results also showed that the overall level of psychological well-being and its six domains (self-acceptance, independence, environmental mastery, personal growth, positive relationships with others, and purpose in life) among girls and women with disabilities were low. Additionally, there was a statistically significant negative correlational relationship between the forms of violence against girls and women with disabilities and psychological well-being. The study recommends counseling programs to train women and girls with disabilities on coping mechanisms for different forms of violence and improve their levels of psychological well-being. It also emphasizes raising awareness and societal culture towards women and girls with disabilities and reaffirming their right to live independently, freely, and with dignity by preserving their personal and human rights
Boston and Brown v Board of Education: Understanding a Northern City’s Resistance to Public School Desegregation
Get PDFExploring the Town Management and University Partnership Impact on Community and Economic Development in Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Get PDFThis undergraduate thesis investigates the Town of Bridgewater, Massachusetts through a qualitative process. Through this approach, the interconnection between community and economic development was explored and analyzed to understand how these factors and their underlying elements impact the Town of Bridgewater stakeholders. The Town of Bridgewater Master Plan, 2022 is a key cornerstone in this study, providing a compendium of influential priorities for the Town, current efforts initiated to support those priorities, barriers hindering further advancement, and future opportunities. Additionally, the unique Town characteristic of occupying a university-town partnership is considered when investigating the influences on community and economic development. Moreover, the experiences of small local businesses are also taken into consideration, while highlighting their perception of what the Town can do to support their economic success and the growth of Bridgwater\u27s community. The examination of these significant Town viewpoints enables this undergraduate thesis to provide a comprehensive overview of what is influential, the barriers that hinder, and the further opportunities to advance community and economic development in the Town of Bridgewater
Resilience and Risk in Delinquents of Color
Get PDFThis study examines the interplay of risk and resilience factors influencing the overrepresentation of youth of color in the juvenile justice system. A mixed-methods design integrates qualitative data from semi-structured interviews with youth, families, and community stakeholders and quantitative data analysis of existing statistical information on juvenile delinquency rates and resource availability. The study employs the Eco developmental framework to explore the influence of systemic racism, socioeconomic disparities, and family dynamics as risk factors alongside protective factors such as strong family support, culturally relevant interventions, and community-based programs. The findings highlight the complex interplay between these factors across multiple ecological levels and underscore the need for multi-level interventions that address individual-level vulnerabilities and systemic inequities. The study contributes to a deeper understanding of the pathways to delinquency and resilience among youth of color, informing the development of culturally competent and trauma-informed approaches to juvenile justice
Salamander Modeling: Bridging the Gaps in Environmental Science Accessibility
Get PDFIn the realm of science education, ensuring inclusivity and accessibility for all students, especially those with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), is an imperative goal. IEPs are customized plans designed to support students with diverse learning needs, which can encompass a broad spectrum of disabilities and learning differences (Shaw, 2021). Providing learners with an IEP is an integral part of Special Education, however, there are a host of overarching challenges faced by students with IEPs in science education, especially in environmental science classes. In this thesis, the development and application of clay salamander models are evaluated for their potential to provide access to hands-on environmental science education for special education students. The research focuses on establishing a replicable module that facilitates equitable participation while considering the resource constraints typical in educational settings
Assessing Speech and Language Disorders in Multilingual Children
Get PDFThe role of a speech-language pathologist is constantly evolving, working with different populations for communication disorders. One of those populations is working with multilingual learners as they can have similar disorders, presenting at birth or through acquired injuries or diseases. The diversity of cultures presents multiple languages growing in sevAeral states due to the increase in multilingual children. There are issues when assessing an underlying problem of a multilingual child based on different factors. How does their input of one language impact their use of their other language? Families may speak multiple languages while the child must switch between each language. These individuals might have a disability impairing their speech and language skills. Multilingual children are open to limitless potential within their future careers with their knowledge of languages. These children have a large vocabulary library, better working memory, and are effective in multitasking (Wang & Li, 2020). In some respects, their exposure to both languages can impact their social and communication skills. Their environment and personal life factor into the needs of multilingual children for speech-language pathologists to consider. Learning multiple languages should not categorize a child as unintelligible. Instead, with proper assessment testing and consideration of several factors in a multilingual child\u27s learning, the benefits of learning more than one language outweigh the problems and can be used to overcome challenges