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Social perception of the legalization of abortion in young people aged 18 to 25 years at the University of the Armed Forces Espe, Latacunga Centro Campus
Get PDFIntroduction: the legalization of abortion can be deduced as a current issue since it can be evidenced by various factors and events that have been put into public discussion around the world.Objective: to determine the perception of students regarding the legalization of abortion.Method: an observational, descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out on the social perception of the legalization of abortion in young people aged 18 to 25 years at the University of the Armed Forces Espe, Latacunga Centro Campus. The information was collected using a survey.Results: 16.50 % totally agreed, 22.40 % agreed, 41.20 % neutral and 20 % disagreed with the legalization of abortion. 65.90 % of young people are in complete agreement that adequate sexual education could reduce cases of unwanted abortion, 38.50 % are not sure if legalizing abortion is a right by law. The opinion held by the majority of respondents with 36.70 % is to be in complete agreement that legalization of abortion only occurs in specific cases of rape or incestConclusions: the main finding indicates that they perceive abortion as a normal medical practice like any other that should have safe hospital care. The issue of decriminalization is still controversial in the country because the Ecuadorian constitution does not approve the legality of thi
Water and Environmental Education: Pedagogical Field-Object in the Purépecha Indigenous Community of Naranja de Tapia, Michoacánagua
Get PDFThe present work outlines the guidelines of an ongoing research project within the framework of the Doctorate in Education program at the Michoacan Institute of Educational Sciences. Linking formal educational processes with the community space of Indigenous peoples for the generation of environmental knowledge is a growing trend in educational research. This approach is based on the practice and experience of teachers and co-producing social actors, emphasizing the relationship between the school and community spheres.The body of contributions generated by educational experiences in the community\u27s hydric and social space makes it a relevant pedagogical field-object. The interactions among community actors manifest in norms, knowledge, actions, and practices related to both natural and artificial objects associated with water. From Pierre Bourdieu’s field theory perspective, these interactions create a vast repertoire of cultural and social capital, which basic education teachers can integrate into didactic strategies within formal education curricula.The importance of proximity between the school and its community environment suggests the relevance of a curricular pedagogical intervention, intertwining the knowledge from official educational programs with that learned through everyday community life related to water use and management. This approach aligns with the framework of the New Mexican School. The ongoing research employs horizontal methodologies such as ethnographic work and participatory mapping.
Transvestism in the SS: Political Discourses Against Sexual Diversity During Nazi Germany
Get PDFIntroduction: In 2018, Martin Dammann, in collaboration with sociologist Harald Welzer, published Soldier Studies: Cross-dressing in der Wehrmacht, a photographic compilation of Nazi soldiers dressed in women’s clothing. This publication sparked immediate interest because, during the Nazi regime, homosexuality was persecuted under Article 175 of the Penal Code. The study of this phenomenon was relevant to gender and masculinity studies, as it demonstrated the complexities of self-expression, identity, and body politics. The Nazi regime imposed strict binary gender norms, rejecting any deviation from traditional masculinity. Consequently, transvestism, like homosexuality, was heavily stigmatized.Development: The theoretical framework of Michel Foucault’s concept of dispositif (apparatus) was used to analyze how discourses and power structures shape social norms. The Nazi discourse on sexuality was rooted in a rigid gender binary that condemned non-reproductive sexual practices. Historically, Germany had seen progressive attitudes toward sexual diversity during the Weimar Republic, with Berlin emerging as a safe space for LGBTQ+ individuals. However, when the Nazis seized power in 1933, they enacted policies that criminalized homosexuality and non-conforming gender expressions. Ernst Röhm, a high-ranking SA officer and an openly homosexual man, was assassinated during the Night of the Long Knives, demonstrating the Nazi regime’s intolerance. Institutions like the Reichszentrale zur Bekämpfung der Homosexualität und der Abtreibung were established to police sexuality, and thousands of homosexuals were arrested and sent to concentration camps, where they suffered extreme violence and medical experiments.Conclusion: Dammann’s photographic evidence suggested an underlying contradiction within Nazi ranks. While homosexuality and gender non-conformity were persecuted, soldiers in the Wehrmacht engaged in cross-dressing performances. This practice was framed as artistic expression rather than an identity claim, but it revealed an inherent tension in the hyper-masculine image the Nazi state sought to project. The study of these images exposed the gap between ideological discourse and lived reality, highlighting the complexity of gender and sexual diversity even within the most oppressive regimes
Responsible consumption and production in textile industry: a critical analysis
Get PDFThroughout this article, the Sustainable Development Goal twelve: Responsible Consumption And Production is related to the textile sector. A critical analysis is made of this correlation, using qualitative analysis techniques to identify and select relevant studies, research, and sources from various academic databases, government entities, and international organizations. The context is established by giving a description of this sustainable development goal, the textile sector is discussed where the countries that produce and export the most products from the textile industry are mentioned. The analysis of the relationship between these two, mainly focused on environmental impact. It is concluded that the sector in question has a fairly significant negative environmental impact, and that it is important to confront these negative impacts by implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is crucial to take immediate measures to counteract this situation, as it affects the world in general
Municipal Contentious-Administrative Courts and Their Role in Promoting Social Welfare: A Comparative Analysis
Get PDFIntroduction: The right of access to justice in Mexico is guaranteed by the Constitution and international treaties. In the judicial sphere, the General Directorate of Judicial Statistics (DGEJ) is responsible for collecting and analyzing data to evaluate the administration of justice. However, municipal administrative courts, such as the Administrative Litigation Court of the Municipality of Mérida (TCAMM), are not included in these statistics, making their evaluation difficult. Despite regulations requiring the publication of reports, no records were available for 2021 and 2022, affecting transparency and the right of access to justice.Development: The TCAMM was created in 2016 following a constitutional reform that allowed the establishment of municipal courts in certain states. In Yucatán, this court was established in the local Constitution and regulated by the Law of Government of the Municipalities of the State. However, previous reports identified threats such as the public’s lack of awareness about the court and the unilateral jurisdiction assumed by the Administrative Justice Court of the State of Yucatán (TJAY). This has led to jurisdictional conflicts, impacting the effectiveness of administrative justice.Conclusion: The lack of public awareness about the TCAMM and its jurisdictional overlap with the TJAY have negatively impacted access to justice in Mérida. The absence of clear and accessible information regarding its operations and its role in resolving administrative disputes poses a barrier for citizens. Greater transparency and regulatory adjustments are needed to prevent jurisdictional duplication.
A game between semiotics and beauty advertising on social networks
Get PDFOver time, the way in which communication is perceived has changed. What used to be television, magazines or print advertising, today is social media. Along with this, there has also been a change in the way beauty advertising is communicated, as it used to not show women of color, robust , with freckles, with short hair, etc. Now it is a little more normalized, as it has influenced women with these stereotypes and they compare themselves to themselves. However , this type of beauty advertising, such as makeup, lingerie or even influencers, still has limits that have made women have a perfect standard of beauty, i.e. the fact of being skinny, having good attributes, a perfect smile, long nails, long hair, etc., to be accepted in society or with themselves, which is a situation that is normalized in social networks. This review article will analyze the impact that this type of advertising on social networks has had on Colombian women and how this has created stereotypes in society itself. It will identify the important role played by aesthetic semiotic codes in this situation and will compare different cases of some brands such as Victoria\u27s Secret and Avo
Development of microbusinesses within the framework of the solidarity economy: an international approach for the food and beverage sector.
Get PDFThis international study focuses on the development of microenterprises in the food and beverage sector within the context of the solidarity economy. Its main objective is to analyze and promote economic and social sustainability by supporting small businesses engaged in the production and distribution of food and beverages.This approach involves collecting qualitative and quantitative data from microenterprises in different international settings. Interviews, surveys, and analyses of economic and social data are used to assess the impact of these projects on their respective communities and sectors.These findings highlight the significant role of microenterprises in promoting ethical business practices, job creation, and fostering local and international collaboration in the food and beverage sector. It is concluded that supporting microenterprises in the solidarity economy can significantly contribute to sustainability and economic equity in the global food and beverage sector. This study provides empirical evidence supporting the notion that microenterprises are agents of change in the solidarity economy and have positive impacts both at the national and international levels in the Food and Beverage sector
Self-care of sexual health in people with vulva who have sexual practices with other people with vulva, city of Rosario (Santa Fe), year 2023
Get PDFIntroduction: Self-care refers to the set of actions that a person performs with their body and their environment, in order to regulate internal or external factors that are perceived to be related to one\u27s own health.Objective: To learn about sexual health self-care in people with vulva who have sexual practices with other people with vulva in the city of Rosario during the year 2023.Materials and Methods: Quantitative, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional and retrospective study. Duration of the study was 6 months, in the city of Rosario. The study population consisted of women who had had sex with other women, over 18 years of age, regardless of their sexual orientation and who went to the squares and parks of the city of Rosario during the study period. A 30-item instrument was applied. The data were analyzed with SPSS software.Results: 89% were cis females with a mean age of 30.94 ± 8.18 years (min.18; max. 57). Forty-two percent identified as heterosexual and 30% as lesbian. In the romantic relationship 29% (n=51) were in a monogamous relationship, 25% in an open relationship, 21% without an affective relationship but with sexual partner(s), 15% in a polyamorous relationship and 9% without an affective relationship, nor sexual partner(s). Of these, 84% had sexual relations exclusively with persons with vulva and 16% exclusively with persons with a penis. Ninety-seven percent had had sexual intercourse, and the mean age of sexual intercourse was 16.77 ± 2.77 years. Sixty-two percent reported the use of sex toys, 70% have practiced tribadism and 66% have practiced oral sex. 65% referred to have never used STI preventive methods in such practices, 34% sometimes use them and 1% always use preventive methods.Conclusions: The study found that the average age of sexual debut was 16 years, the population was sexually active with use of sex toys, oral sex and tribadism. It was observed that the population studied does not make adequate use of condoms during sexual intercourse as a method of protection against sexually transmitted diseases, based on the lack of information about these diseases by health care providers
Municipality 59: Transition from the Delegation of Villa de Pozos
Get PDFIntroduction.The transition process of the Delegation of Villa de Pozos into a Free Municipality represented a milestone in the political and territorial history of San Luis Potosí. This transformation brought various challenges for its inhabitants, including legislative modifications, territorial reorganization, and changes in public administration. With more than 100,000 residents, Villa de Pozos underwent an evolution that culminated in its consolidation as the 59th municipality of the state.Development: Since its foundation in 1592, Villa de Pozos played a crucial role in the local economy as a benefit hacienda. Over the centuries, its political status changed multiple times, transitioning from a congregation to a municipality at different points in the 19th century. In 1946, its municipal status was abolished, and it was incorporated as a delegation of the municipality of San Luis Potosí. Starting in 1995, multiple attempts were made to regain its municipal status, but it was not until 2024, through Decree 1074, that its reinstatement as a Free Municipality was formally recognized.Conclusion:The creation of the Free Municipality of Villa de Pozos marked the culmination of a historic struggle for administrative and territorial autonomy. Despite governance and development challenges, the transition opened the door to a municipal administration with greater capacity to manage its own resources. With the appointment of a Municipal Council, Villa de Pozos embarked on a new stage in its institutional development, committed to strengthening its political and social structures
Faust and the History of Sanity: The Social Representations of Mental Health
Get PDFIntroduction: The article analyzed sanity as a social construct, shaped by various discourses throughout history. It examined how sanity, beyond mental health, was expressed in language, art, and literature. From the 19th century onwards, its conceptualization was influenced by modern science and psychiatry, establishing it as a form of social control.Development: The evolution of the concept of sanity was explored from Antiquity to modern times. In the Middle Ages, it was associated with prudence and cardinal virtues, whereas in the 19th century, it took on a normative role within the psychiatric field. Foucault pointed out that psychiatric power used sanity as a mechanism of control. Freud, in turn, questioned the existence of absolute sanity and highlighted the arbitrariness of its definition. Furthermore, literature reflected these ideas; in Faust, Goethe ridiculed modern reason and its impact on the construction of sanity.Conclusion: The article concluded that sanity did not have a single or universal meaning but rather varied according to historical contexts and power relations. Its conceptualization depended on philosophical, scientific, and artistic discourses, demonstrating that it cannot be objectively defined. Through Faust, Goethe criticized modern rationality and showed how sanity became a socially constructed illusion