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Imagining Intersectional Anti-Rape Messaging at an Organization in Cape Town, South Africa: Visible and Invisible Subjects
Get PDFLess than one month ago, South Africa held the first ever Summit on Gender-Based Violence and Femicide to assess the most effective ways to approach solving the country’s high rates of gender-based violence. My study aims to consider anti-rape messaging and advocacy under an intersectional framework, using one organization in Cape Town as a case study. I examine how anti-rape messaging in South Africa has failed to consider intersectional identities in their imagined conceptions of survivors and perpetrators. I explore the potential for intersectional anti-rape messaging and the role of race, class, gender, culture, and language in the distribution, audience, and reception of that messaging.
I conducted research into the history of race and rape in South Africa, and the past intersectional approaches to anti-rape work in both South Africa and the U.S. I held interviews with five employees at two different offices of a single organization that deals with gender-based violence in Cape Town. During our conversations, I delved deeper into their organization’s failures to address effectively different communities in Cape Town and their personal envisioned solutions.
Although I came into this project thinking about intersectionality in terms of race, class, and gender, I found that both culture and language are important factors in considering intersectional approaches to anti-rape messaging in South Africa. Furthermore, I argue that effective intersectional anti-rape advocacy cannot occur until the divide between intersectional theory and practice is completely deconstructed
Mind Control in the Post-Colonial State: The Impact of Foreign Direct Investment in tertiary education in Senegal and Jamaica
Get PDFSince the end of 17th to 20th century colonization, Senegal and Jamaica have been victims of the rhetoric of development. The economic, social, and political progress of these nations have always been overshadowed by their categorization as “developing countries”. Yet, this development rhetoric fails to acknowledge not only the wounds of colonization but the more modern manifestations of continued exploitation of these countries often by the same countries that “emancipated” their colonies. Senegal and Jamaica for example, are both dominated by large percentages of young adults, in both cases a large majority of the populations are individuals under the age of 25. Therefore, excellent pedagogy in institutions of higher learning in both countries is critical to these young adults’ success and ultimately, the success of these countries. Yet with the increased private influence in tertiary education in Jamaica and Senegal, these young adults can anticipate being educated to effectively advance the exploitative agendas for the FDIs that control their countries’ economies if the intellectual integrity of these institutions is not safeguarded and protected from the influence of FDI
Defining the issue: Social movements\u27 Framing Strategies in Neocolonial Senegal
Get PDFThis study examined framing strategies of protest movements in Dakar Senegal, particularly those focused on issues of foreign exploitation. Two major groups were surveyed, FRAPP and Cos M23, with interview notes and transcripts forming the basis of frame analysis. The findings showed that Cos M23 utilized a narrow frame that focused on linking certain sets of behaviors to being a good citizen, while FRAPP created a larger discursive framework in which diagnostic, prognostic, and motivational framing strategies were present in order to both link France and western imperialism to issues as well as induce the general public to take actions against those diagnosed issues. These findings provide valuable non-western insight on framing strategies and help provide data on domestic civil society activism in Senegal
The Influence of Habitat Preference on Longitudinal Population Composition and Distribution of Groupers (Serranidae) in Chumbe Island Coral Park, Zanzibar Tanzania
Get PDFA survey of six common grouper (Serranidae) species was conducted on both the western protected and eastern unprotected reefs around Chumbe Island. Species, estimated maturity, and fundamental niche and general habitat preference was extrapolated based on observed realized niche and qualified according to substrate, depth, slope position, and general reef region. Abundance, biomass density, and biodiversity of Serranid populations were compared among locations on the reef with habitat preference in mind in order to best assess how habitat influences population composition, distribution, and health. The results of this study provide depth to previous research on the protected reef and indicate noteworthy shifts in population composition between 2014 and 2018 in favor of species with less specified habitat preference and subsequently wider ranges. Thus, this study suggests that Serranid populations around Chumbe Island are experiencing a regime shift in response to the degradation of their coral reef habitat. Surveys of Chumbe’s nearby unprotected eastern reef indicate low levels of species abundance, which are hypothesized to be the result of inappropriate habitat structure, increased fishing pressure, and decreased population health within the MPA. Ultimately, this study suggests that monitoring Serranid populations collectively in terms of abundance and without heed to species does not effectively measure population health. Indeed, research of reef dependent fishes that does not take habitat into consideration fail to capture, explain, and inform management of changes in marine populations and the habitats they are intrinsically linked to as a result of a threat that cannot be mitigated even by an MPA – climate change
Andean condor nesting and behavior: A study of a free-living pair and chick as well as population behavior near Antisana Ecological Reserve, Ecuador
Get PDFThe behavior of the Andean condor (Vultur gryphus), especially nest behavior, is little known outside of captivity. More information on chick-parent interactions and parenting dynamics of successful condor pairs is needed in order to help create an effective conservation plan for a species in peril of extinction. Study of nest home used by a free-living pair of condors and home to a five-month old juvenile began on November 11, 2018 and continued through November 29, 2018. The nest is located in Antisanilla Biological Reserve and nearby Antisana Ecological Reserve. The chick was also tagged with numbers and a tracking device during the period of observation. Transects and stationary observations were also done at popular condor feeding sites nearby to gain other behavioral information about the condors of the region. Results confirmed a previous finding that males do more parenting than females. Differences in cliff behaviors were also observed between parents. The chick’s daily behavior was recorded and a significant difference in level of activity was observed before and after the tagging event. The study finds proof of the necessity for protected areas such as Antisana and Antisanilla as well as the habitat loss caused by human development and provides insights for future Andean condor conservation efforts.
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El comportamiento del cóndor andino (Vultur gryphus), especialmente el comportamiento del nido, es poco conocido fuera del cautiverio. Para ayudar a crear un plan de conservación efectivo para una especie en peligro de extinción, se necesita más información sobre las interacciones de los padres con sus polluelos y la dinámica de crianza de los pares de cóndor exitosos. El estudio del hogar del nido a un par de cóndores de vida libre y un juvenil de cinco meses comenzó el 11 de noviembre de 2018 y continuó hasta el 29 de noviembre de 2018. El nido se encuentra en la Reserva Biológica Antisanilla y cerca de la Reserva Ecológica Antisana. El polluelo también fue etiquetado con números y un dispositivo de seguimiento durante el período de la observación. También se realizaron transectos y observaciones estacionarias en los sitios populares de alimentación de cóndor cercanos para obtener otra información sobre el comportamiento sobre los cóndores de la región. Los resultados confirmaron un hallazgo previo de que los machos hacen más crianza que las hembras. Las diferencias en comportamientos de los padres en el acantilado también fueron observadas. Se registró el comportamiento diario del polluelo y se observó una diferencia significativa en el nivel de actividad antes y después del evento de etiquetado. El estudio encuentra la prueba de la necesidad para las áreas protegidas tales como Antisana y Antisanilla, así como la pérdida de hábitat causada por el desarrollo humano. También proporciona información para los futuros esfuerzos de conservación del cóndor andino
Morocco: The Intersection Between Intercultural Mediation and Migration
Get PDFMy research seeks to understand the intersection between migration and intercultural mediation through a Moroccan context. The increase of undocumented and documented Sub-Saharans flowing into Morocco through the Western Mediterranean route creates an increase in intercultural spaces within Moroccan society. By analyzing Sub-Saharan livelihoods and discrimination in Morocco I address how ineffective intercultural communication creates tensions between Moroccan nationals and Sub-Saharan Migrants. By applying intercultural mediation theory I come to understand how intercultural mediation can be applied between these two cultural groups. I specifically analyze the capacity of Moroccan civil organizations to act as intercultural mediators between Moroccan communities and Sub-Saharan migrant groups (both undocumented migrants or migrants with refugee status). This research was carried out by conducting three case studies of civil organizations in Morocco who utilize unique methodologies to facilitate intercultural mediation efforts between Moroccan citizens and Sub-Saharan migrants. These case studies concentrated on Foundation Orient-Occident’s intercultural language courses, Manos Solidarias’ intercultural sensitivity workshops, and the Association de la Diaspora Congolaise au Maroc’s intercultural football tournament. Through an analysis of secondary and primary sources, interviews with these organizations\u27 staff members, as well as supplemental interviews with Sub-Saharan migrants, I have come to analyze the methodologies, capacity, and limitations that civil organizations in Morocco face when conducting intercultural mediation in Morocco
Trust, Access, and Adaptation to Needs: The Role of Community-Based Promoters in Health Insurance Delivery in Gujarat, India
Get PDFThe research question this study addresses is: How do community-based promoters contribute to the delivery and utilization of health insurance among marginalized populations in India? To address this question, the successes and difficulties experienced by VimoSEWA community-based insurance promoters, called aagewans, were investigated through field visits and personal interviews in Ahmedabad and nearby rural districts in Gujarat. VimoSEWA’s insurance delivery model is an appropriate topic of investigation for this study because its beneficiaries are self-employed women with limited prior access to financial protection. Both aagewans and insurance members were interviewed during this study to develop a comprehensive understanding of the importance of community-based promoters in health insurance delivery and the various factors that impact their role. The role of VimoSEWA aagewans in promoting and delivering health insurance to self-employed women in Gujarat is significant because insurance improves the financial stability of these women and their families. Furthermore, health insurance is effective in decreasing high out-of-pocket healthcare expenses and improving access to quality healthcare services. However, the benefits of health insurance can only be attained by marginalized populations if insurance is made accessible to these communities through proper delivery methods
Intercultural Competency Development: A Case Study with SIT Study Abroad in Morocco, From a Trainers Lens
Get PDFThis Course-Linked Capstone in Training focuses on intercultural competency development, both of the practitioner’s own life journey and through the lens of study abroad, highlighting a Case Study with SIT Study Abroad in Morocco. This Capstone weaves together theory and practice of intercultural competence, experiential learning, social justice training, and study abroad. The practitioner’s self-analysis includes reflection of her Practicum time, as well as a timeline of her intercultural competency development, including growth areas in five categories: knowledge, skills, attitudes, awareness and language. This Capstone also reflects the journey of the practitioner’s growth as a social justice trainer and experiential educator throughout her time at SIT Graduate Institute. The Case Study offers data from a needs assessment of intercultural competency development from the perspective of all stakeholders involved in the study abroad process: students, program staff and host families. This analysis offers program suggestions and training ideas for SIT Study Abroad to be implemented in Morocco. The core research question was: how can SIT Study Abroad in Morocco & the Center for Cross Cultural Learning (CCCL) connect the three major stakeholders of the study abroad experience to co-create increased intentional intercultural competency development for study abroad students, faculty and host families? Enjoy learning about the personal and organizational developmental stories of intercultural competency development of Study Abroad, through the eyes of a social justice trainer
Engaging International Transfer Students at University of Washington Tacoma
Get PDFInternational student social engagement on university campuses is increasingly challenging as more students transfer from community colleges and commute from long distances. Furthermore, international student programming has traditionally viewed appropriate engagement behavior through the lens of the host campus’ cultural norms, not through the lens of the students’ native cultural attitudes and behavior. As a result, the programming is unrelatable, overlooks international students’ actual needs, and/or poorly attended. This case study at the University of Washington Tacoma, which was conducted by an international student advisor, used qualitative research methods to examine the ways in which cultural dimensions and contexts may influence an international student’s attitude and social behavior while studying at a university. Explorations of transfer and commuter identities are also evaluated as factors that impact international students’ social engagement