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Structural Analysis of Hippocampal Subdivisions and Their Relationship with the Hypothalamus in Trauma Survivors
Get PDFThe Change in Overall Sleep Quality before and after COVID-19 Pandemic due to COVID-19 Related Family Economic Strain and Social Interactions
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Solidarity in an Eco-Relational Paradigm for Peace and Justice?
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The term solidarity has inspired many definitions, levels, forms, interpretations, and material enactments. In general, traditional Western understandings of solidarity have emphasized the intersubjective relations that emerge during shared experiences of confronting interlocking systems of domination. However, an emphasis on subjectivity and the body and mind of the conscious individual in interaction with the body and mind of another has constrained imagination and encouraged an unquestioning acceptance of the human as the most significant and perhaps only species or entity capable or worthy of solidarity efforts. Rather than advocating for "humanization" while engaging in acts of solidarity for justice and peace, as if that figurative metamorphosis by anyone or anything inherently results in endorsements of their worthiness for relief, we must honestly confront the everyday, often unquestioned violence of anthropocentrism--the belief that human beings are the central or most important entity on the planet. Rather than offering sustainable peace or justice, solidarity that prioritizes human exceptionalism and domination can exacerbate the violence of human-created ecological crises.
Drawing from theoretical and practical discourse across disciplines, this conceptual essay explores why and what sort of paradigmatic and epistemological shifts for an eco-relational solidarity are necessary for peace and justice education and studies. As Indigenous philosophies based on relational ontologies have long demonstrated, reconsiderations of solidarity’s Western traditional meanings and practices must include acknowledging the profound interconnectedness of all beings. Solidarity in an eco-relational paradigm anchors us in systems thinking and helps us recognize the infinite number of interconnections we share beyond those with fellow humans. The development and introduction of an eco-relational solidarity (not charity) in peace and justice education and studies can dismantle human exceptionalism and domination prominent in the creation of the climate emergency and manifest broader epistemologies and praxes that prioritize more-than-human solidarity for peace, justice, and addressing the climate crisis.  
Interdependence, Interconnectedness, and Intersectionality: The Ecology of Positive Peace
Get PDFone of the foundational links between social and environmental engagement is an overarching sense of interconnectedness.The implications of science, philosophy, spirituality, and lived experience alike are clear on this point: reality is deeply relational, and we are enmeshed in webs of interconnection from the micro to the macro scales in demonstrable ways. Yet despite this, there remains a profound reluctance to recognize interrelatedness. The bifurcation of the world into a zero-sum contest is as much a fiction as is the idea that climate change and environmental destabilization only affect people in some faraway place. Recognizing and remediating this is a central tenet of intersectionality, which understands inequalities and entrenched hierarchies not as immutable characteristics of existence but as system-wide factors reflected within foundational values and structures. This commentary paper brings this emergent lens to bear on socioecological issues from food to climate change, arguing that a systemic approach is necessary for human survival.What is intended with this analysis is not to set about demonstrating or proving that interdependence, interconnectedness, and intersectionality are important perspectives nor that they are empirically valid—instead taking these suppositions as a given and going further to unpack their fuller implications as critical factors for peace and our continued existence. The point is to assert the gravity of the moment as an inflection point in which we have been gifted with an opportunity to bend the “arc of justice” toward its fulfillment. In this work, we are called upon to be engaged actors and not spectators, to ask not merely when but how
Nature Versus Nurture: Nature’s Genetic Code Predisposes Psychiatric Disorder Onset
Get PDFThe grand question of Nature (genes and DNA) versus Nurture (environment, parenting) has been debated for a long time. In the passage above, it shows that psychiatrists used to think that schizophrenia was caused by “bad” mothering. If generalized, one might conclude that any or all mental disorders may be caused by “nurture.” In class, so far, you have seen three different patients with three different disorders (depression, schizophrenia, and addiction). Choose either “nature” or “nurture” as your stance and write an essay persuading the reader that one is more important than the other in terms of causing mental illness. Using examples from the passage above, class interviews, optional reading, and/or your own experiences would be much appreciated
"Forging Peace in 2025-2030: The Role of Canada and South Korea as Middle Powers in Leading Global Conflict Resolution"
No full textThis article offers a fresh and compelling look at how Canada and South Korea—two influential middle powers—can reshape the global approach to peace and security. It traces South Korea’s robust journey from military rule to democratic resilience and its ongoing efforts to engage North Korea in peace and denuclearization talks. In parallel, Canada’s experience with a nuclear-armed neighbor underscores the shared challenges both nations face. Rather than relying on outdated military alliances and Cold War mindsets, the article calls for bold new coalitions and innovative security alliances that champion diplomacy, peacebuilding, and multilateral cooperation. It argues that Canada and South Korea are uniquely positioned to lead a global shift away from militarization—toward dialogue, conflict prevention, and peace education. With the rise of emerging technologies like drones and AI-driven warfare, the need for forward-thinking diplomatic strategies is more urgent than ever. The article ends with a powerful vision: a reimagined global security order led by middle powers that dare to challenge the status quo and light the path toward a more peaceful, nuclear-free world