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Getting On Board or Going Overboard: A Case Study on Gender Inequality’s Impact on the Shipping Industry
Full text linkBackground: This case study explores gender inequality in the shipping industry through the story of the protagonist, Maria Bahar, a young woman facing potential discrimination at her job. Students will analyze the situation, consider various responses, and recommend solutions. Through discussion questions, student participants will develop critical thinking and decision-making skills for navigating complex workplace dynamics in a globalized socioeconomic context. Students to weigh evidence, justify their approaches, and grapple with the complexities of navigating potentially unfair situations. Objectives: The goal is to consider the best path forward for the protagonist, and to understand the factors presented in the case study that are impacting said experiences. Learning Outcomes: Students will be able to address complex ethical situations, utilize the available resources to make decisions, and engage in collaborative problem-solving to address gender inequality. Use: For instructional purposes with students in business management, supply chain, shipping, human resources, women and gender studies, or similar courses/fields. Global applications of this case study should be considered, especially for teams that include people from multiple cultures, identities, and beliefs. Teaching Notes: Teaching materials available upon request.
Technology-facilitated Sexual Harassment of a University Student in the Era of Digital Communication: A Case Study
Full text linkBackground: This case study explores power dynamics through the story of Lucia, a first-year law student and victim of technology-facilitated sexual harassment by a professor at her university. Readers will analyze the issues and conditions facing Lucia, consider potential courses of action, and evaluate actionable solutions for this real-world scenario. Objectives: Readers will explore the complexities of Role Theory, inequities inherent in professor and student relationships, conflicts of interest in institutional settings, and potential pitfalls of digital interconnectedness while developing a broader understanding of appropriate ethical boundaries. Learning Outcomes: As a result of heightened awareness, readers will develop an awareness and ability to self-advocate for appropriate relationships within the academy, to recognize signs of sexual harassment, and to exercise greater autonomy over their digital existence. Use: This case study is intended for instructional settings in university gender studies, communications, and ethics courses as well as in academic and corporate human resources, board and governance, and business management settings. Some content may not be suitable for minors. Teaching Notes: Teaching notes and materials will be made available upon request of a verified instructor or educator. Limitations: Names and locations were anonymized to protect the privacy and integrity of those involved, and some narrative was editorialized for purposes of clarity. Any dialogue presented in this case study is representative of conversations and data that is either protected or no longer available through public channels.
Whose side does Jesus take? On Israel-Palestine
Full text linkAfter October 7, 2023, I wrote a column about offering empathy to both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Some who likely had not read my book beyond the title Jesus Takes a Side asked me why I wasn’t taking a side in this conflict. Instinctually, and as a matter of my heritage, my heart is with the Arabs and with Palestinians. And by many measures, it is true that the Palestinians are oppressed by Israeli occupation and Western backing. My natural allegiance toward this particular group is based on their material reality as well as my own heritage. But as I will outline in this article, both groups are categorically oppressed, challenging the thesis of my own book, at least applied simplistically
Ghost
Full text linkEddie Cobb is promoted to the head of Building Maintenance after working twenty years at Universal Life and Casualty\u27s home office in Manhattan. It is a dream come true that assures a rosy future ... or does it? His wife has other plans which he must either face or run away from
Perception of Success Factors of Women in Leadership Roles:: An Exploratory Study of Gender and Glass Ceiling in China
Full text linkBackground: This study explores the enduring issue of the glass ceiling in China—a metaphor for the invisible barriers that hinder women’s career advancement. Despite progress in gender equality, a significant gap remains in leadership representation. Objectives: The research investigates how individual, organizational, and socio-cultural factors influence perceptions of the glass ceiling among 548 professional women across various industries and job titles. Methods/Approach: The study employs a comprehensive analytical framework to examine perceptions through the lens of personal attributes, workplace dynamics, and sociocultural norms. It compares responses between women in leadership roles and those who are not, highlighting differences in their experiences and viewpoints. Results: The findings emphasize the empowering role of individual traits, such as strong networking, self-efficacy, and work-life balance skills. Organizational factors—primarily support systems and belief in women’s advancement—are pivotal. Sociocultural influences, including gender role expectations, also shape perceptions. Women in leadership positions view organizational factors as more critical to career progression than individual or cultural ones. The study identifies six essential skills for women aspiring to leadership, offering practical strategies for advancement. Conclusions: The research highlights the multifaceted nature of the glass ceiling and provides a strategic framework for women seeking to overcome it. By contrasting the paths of those who have attained leadership with those still facing barriers, the study provides insights into workplace gender dynamics in contemporary Chinese society. It contributes to the broader pursuit of gender equity
Three Epiphanies: A peace-seeking journey with MCC
Full text linkIt was within MCC that I discovered my vocation and deep passion for seeking peace and where I experienced the most beautiful and the most heart-breaking encounters in that search. In this article, I reflect on three distinct epiphanies on my journey
The work of welcome in the wake of war: The story of Neighbor to Neighbor
Full text linkAfter growing up in a Christian community where support for the US military and its global dominance was assumed, I became drawn to nonviolence in my mid-twenties through exposure to Anabaptist thought. Initially, I thought of nonviolence in terms of what I was against: the physical violence and terror of war. Putting nonviolence into practice meant expressing my disapproval of the military industrial complex. But through my encounters with refugees and asylum seekers, I have been challenged to think of nonviolence not only as what I am against but also as what I am for, not only how to resist war but also what to do in the wake of war. Below I tell the story of how I came to found the non-profit organization Neighbor to Neighbor after encountering those displaced by violence, followed by an account of how Neighbor to Neighbor welcomes those fleeing violence into our community. But, first, it is necessary to describe what those seeking refuge and asylum in the United States are up against
A Low-energy Nuclear Reaction
Full text link"A Low-energy Nuclear Reaction" is a short story about love, collaboration, and scientific discovery
Office Hours: A Ghost Story
Full text linkProfessor Edgar McHaley assumed his university service duties would end after his passing, but he was dead wrong..