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Constructing Canadian national identity: Confronting multiculturalism, whiteness, and the internal Muslim “other”
No full textIn this paper, I seek to understand the current terrain of the politics of multiculturalism. To do this, I look at how and why multiculturalism emerged historically. To answer the question, “Is our national identity socially constructed to manage diversity?” I look at the self-endowed power of the state in influencing how the masses perceive themselves in relation to one another, non-nationals, and the outside world. I do not intend to assess whether multiculturalism in Canada has succeeded or failed; rather, I want to explore the ways in which it permeates the perceptions Canadians of different backgrounds have of themselves. To that extent, I use the experience of Canadian Muslims whose ontological positionality within the global sphere is hotly contested, thus affecting their position within the Canadian imaginary. Specifically, I look at the current political landscape to explore how multiculturalism has been shaped by the state to subordinate Muslim Canadians to white Canadians. Overall, I argue that a master narrative of Canadian nationhood has been constructed that uses multiculturalism to sustain a racial hierarchy and erase certain parts of its history, while also concealing the power of whiteness in favour of national unity. I theorize this to have been deployed in stages of homogenization of the population. Furthermore, I argue that the adverse treatment of racial minorities today is due to the deep-rooted dichotomy of the self/other
The rebranding of Georgetown, Guyana
Get PDFUrbanization is a global phenomenon that currently affects many developing nations striving for economic and political freedom from oppressors by developing their markets and economies. In South America, Guyana is on the verge of launching its new oil industry, predicted to help boost the economy and generate wealth. Whether or not this new industry will benefit the people of Guyana and how it will affect the country's future are major questions. This paper explores the potential risks and future implications of Guyana's new oil industry through a literature review and a comparative analysis of other developing nations that have undergone similar developments of their energy sectors. The author explores the implications of rebranding Guyana's capital city, Georgetown, and concludes that deals made with international oil corporations do not guarantee immediate benefits to the people of Guyana
Using digital technologies to fill gaps in HIV management in low-resource settings
Get PDFHIV is one of leading causes of death in the developing world and continues to be a global health concern. The HIV epidemic affects the most vulnerable and marginalized populations around the world and is fueled by a broad range of environmental, political, cultural, and social contexts. The purpose of this research project is to explore ways in which digital technology can fill gaps in HIV management, with a focus on low-resource countries. Over half of the world’s population is now online; text messaging and social networking sites offer an opportunity to improve the reach of health information and services to diverse and remote populations. A literature review was conducted to examine interventions involving digital technology to improve health outcomes, health behaviour, and delivery of health-care services for HIV positive patients. In low-resource settings, the use of mobile technology can be used for the delivery of HIV management and care. Going digital for health is no longer an option—it is the default
Why labour migrants should have the same rights as citizens throughout member states in the European Union
No full textThis research paper argues that migrant workers should be granted the same rights as citizens in the European Union. To accomplish this, scholarly texts and documents produced by European Commission (EU) were examined. Since the Treaty of Paris and the European Coal and Steel Commission, the integration of migrant labour into Europe has increased, an increase which brings many benefits to EU member states. Permitting migration and free movement to countries also brings various social benefits. Along with multiculturalism, migrant workers introduce new ideas into a country and generate jobs in several sectors. In particular, temporary migrant workers fill employment needs. Yet some people view migrant workers negatively because labour rights grant migrant workers the opportunity to access state welfare programs. EU member states have different rules outlining how temporary and permanent workers can function in their countries, and the possibility of becoming a citizen or resident of a country can, in turn, grant people EU status. The treatment of migrant workers affects their living and working conditions, factors that are affected by treaties and policies. With persisting anti-immigrant sentiment occurring throughout the EU, this topic is crucial
Deeper or wider? Future of the ever-closer union
Get PDFOver time, the European Union has progressively evolved into what aspires to be an ‘ever-closer union’ among the peoples of Europe. In fifty years, the European Union has managed to grow from six members to twenty-seven, and two leading schools of thought have often been mentioned when speaking about the future development of the European Union: either deepening or widening. However, since the European sovereign debt crisis of 2009 and the European migrant crisis beginning in 2015, public opinion surrounding the two schools of thought has shifted. Through the use of Eurobarometer and Eurostat data, I analyze citizens’ opinions and support for deepening or for widening. This project explores whether a member state’s date of joining, Gross Domestic Product (GDP) per capita, and citizen education levels throughout the country have an effect on citizens’ opinions and support for further deepening and/or widening of the European Union. The findings may assist in better understanding the future of the European Union
Investigating scapular muscle coactivation during static yoga postures to help restore muscle balance
Get PDFShoulder pain is very common, particularly among older adults. Subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS) is the predominant cause of shoulder pain. SAIS is defined as a mechanical compression of tissues in the subacromial space due to a narrowing of this space. Patients with SAIS show scapular muscle imbalance. There is extensive research on shoulder muscle coactivation using traditional strengthening exercises. However, very little is known about the effectiveness of yoga on shoulder rehabilitation. The purpose of this study was to investigate scapular muscle coactivation in yoga postures and determine which poses may be useful in shoulder rehabilitation. We examined fifteen yoga postures and collected shoulder muscle activity using surface electromyography from twenty healthy women. We identified that patients with upper trapezius hyperactivity may benefit from specific yoga exercises, including the plank, reverse tabletop, side angle, locust arms back, and upward dog. Patients with deltoid hyperactivity or supraspinatus weakness may use either the dancer’s pose right or dancer’s pose left, depending on the sympathetic side, while downward dog may be used bilaterally. This information may be beneficial in developing rehabilitation programs and yoga guidelines to help restore muscle balance in patients with shoulder dysfunction
Pingo formation
No full textThe word pingo is gleaned from the Inuit word pinga. It describes the ice-cored conical hills of the Mackenzie Delta in Canada. Pingos form in high-latitude periglacial regions of permafrost in areas where thermokarst lakes exist. These lakes initially form due to the freeze/thaw action of the active layer. Due to their requirement of large amounts of water, pingos tend to grow in regions with a steady supply of groundwater or in areas where there is an accumulation of outwash material. Pingos form under the ground surface and grow upward from a depression of accumulated water. The freezing water is pushed toward the surface and forms an ice structure that appears as a lens. If properly insulated around the edges, a mini, human-made pingo can be used to demonstrate and study pingo genesis