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Foregrounding the Role of the Consumer in Social Entrepreneurship
Get PDFThe research purpose of this study initiates the need for describing the role consumers have in social entrepreneurship. Current research remains primarily dedicated to the leadership and organizational structures of entities operating as a social enterprise – while overlooking the role of consumers. This style of entrepreneurship requires specific attention on the social aspect of consumers and beneficiaries in order to create and implement ethics in this growing field. This research examines the current role of the participants in the social-mission driven organizations they support; data collection indicates that, at the present, most consumers support organizations without engaging in direct input for organizational decision-making. Implications for further research should be dedicated to understanding the role of consumers and beneficiaries in the growing field of social entrepreneurship
The Kiwi Way: Marketing in New Zealand, A Program Design for Johnson & Wales University
Get PDFThe proposal for a study abroad program to be implemented at Johnson & Wales University [JWU] results from a five-month internship in the JWU Abroad office and multiple interviews with full-time colleagues in the department. It is designed to not only expand the current JWU portfolio in subject matter and program location, but to strengthen a newly built partnership with American Universities International Programs Limited [AUIP] through the addition of a second collaborative program in the provider’s catalogue.
The Kiwi Way: Marketing in New Zealand is a twelve-day faculty-led study abroad [FLSA] program that splits time between the cities of Christchurch and Wellington. Running between the spring and summer trimesters, students are able to partake in this course without sacrificing the chance to participate in summer classes should they so choose. Billed to the spring Student Financial Services [SFS] invoice, this supplemental course to MRKT 4030: International Marketing is worth 4.5 credits and focuses on the nuances of marketing in New Zealand. With a firm grounding in Kolb’s theory of the Experiential Learning Cycle, students will attend conferences, tour marketing agencies, visit company headquarters, and receive guest speakers each day and engage in marked periods of reflection each night
RACI (Red Argentina para la Cooperación Internacional): La cooperación internacional en el contexto de las organizaciones de la sociedad civil en Argentina / RACI (Argentine Network for International Cooperation): International cooperation in the context of civil society organizations in Argentina
No full textLa cooperación internacional entre los actores estatales y no estatales —como las organizaciones de la sociedad civil, fundaciones y empresas— es un desarrollo relativamente nuevo en las relaciones internacionales, pero es una parte importante para el desarrollo social hoy en día. Este informe intenta introducir el concepto de la información como un recurso tan valioso como el dinero en el proceso de la cooperación internacional y en el logro de los objetivos de desarrollo social, especialmente para las OSC, apoyado por los aprendizajes y las observaciones que yo hice durante mis cuatro semanas como una pasante de RACI (Red Argentina para la Cooperación Internacional).
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International cooperation between state and non-state actors - such as civil society organizations, foundations and companies - is a relatively new development in international relations, but it is an important part of social development today. This report attempts to introduce the concept of information as a valuable resource such as money in the process of international cooperation and in the achievement of social development objectives, especially for CSOs, supported by the learning and observations that I made during my four weeks as an intern for RACI (Argentine Network for International Cooperation)
Espacios de poder: percepciones de la representación política de las mujeres en Tapacarí, Cochabamba y La Paz / Spaces of power: perceptions of the political representation of women in Tapacarí, Cochabamba and La Paz
No full textBolivia es un país con una larga y sólida historia de participación de las mujeres en la política. A lo largo del período colonial, la república, las dictaduras y en la política del partidos gobernante, las mujeres, a menudo, liderizan en una variedad de cuestiones. Los movimientos organizados de mujeres en una variedad de contextos han sido acreditados en muchos de los cambios progresivos en el país. Ahora, constituyendo las mujeres, más del 50% de la legislatura nacional y con muchas leyes destinadas a mejorar las vidas de las mujeres, la situación de la representación de las mujeres en la política es más importante que nunca. Al incluir una variedad de entrevistas, datos estadísticos y literatura histórica, este documento busca explorar la dinámica de la representación de las mujeres en la política, tanto a nivel nacional como municipal.
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Bolivia is a country with a long, robust history of women’s participation in politics. Throughout the colonial period, the republic, the dictatorships and in current party politics, women are often leading the charge in a variety of issues. Organized women’s movements in a variety of contexts have been credited with many of the progressive changes in the country. Now, with over 50% of the national legislature being women and many laws aimed at improving the lives of women, the situation of women’s representation in politics is more important than ever. By including a variety of interviews, statistical data and historical literature, this paper seeks to explore the dynamics of women’s representation in politics, both at the national and municipal level
“Gracias a Dios, Gracias al Comandante”: El uso de la religión como una herramienta política en Nicaragua desde 2006 / Thank God, Thanks to the Commander : The use of religion as a political tool in Nicaragua since 2006
No full textEste estudio cualitativo examina la relación centenaria entre la religión y el poder político en Nicaragua, centrándose específicamente en su desarrollo y función desde la reelección de Daniel Ortega en 2006. A través de entrevistas, observaciones y análisis de contenido realizados en la ciudad capital de Managua, el estudio halla que el gobierno nicaragüense invierte mucho tiempo y dinero en la creación de alianzas públicas con líderes católicos y evangélicos, ya que el estado se declara inconstitucionalmente cristiano. Aunque los temas religiosos son un gran foco de atención del gobierno, este estudio muestra que no está claro si el pueblo se beneficia o apoya particularmente esta influencia. Lo más probable es que la presencia de la religión dentro del gobierno sea simplemente aceptada por el pueblo nicaragüense como un producto de la fuerte influencia católica que ha marcado la conciencia nicaragüense durante cientos de años. Por último, el estudio examina brevemente el deterioro de las relaciones entre la iglesia y el estado en abril y mayo de 2018.
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This qualitative study examines the centuries-old relationship between religion and political power in Nicaragua, focusing specifically on its development and function since the reelection of Daniel Ortega in 2006. Using interviews, observations, and content analysis conducted in the capital city of Managua, the study finds that the Nicaraguan government spends much time and money on creating public alliances with and supporting leaders from both Catholic and Evangelical churches as the state unconstitutionally declares itself Christian. Although religious themes are a large focus of the government, this study shows that it is not clear that people benefit from or particularly support this influence. More likely, the presence of religion within the government is merely accepted by the Nicaraguan people as a product of the heavy Catholic influence that has marked the Nicaraguan conscience for hundreds of years. Lastly, the study briefly looks at the deterioration of church-state relations in April and May of 2018
Mujeres, identidad indígena y educación superior: Un análisis de caso de las estudiantes del Instituto Superior Pedagógico “Pukllasunchis” del Cusco / Women, indigenous identity and higher education: A case study of the students of the Pukllasunchis Higher Pedagogical Institute of Cusco
No full textEsta investigación explora cómo afecta a la identidad de mujeres indígenas el acceder a estudios de educación superior en el Instituto de Educación Superior Pedagógico Pukllasunchis (IESPP) en Cusco. Este informe analiza las experiencias de las mujeres en el sistema educativo y cómo cambian sus identidades cuando vienen a la ciudad para estudiar. Para obtener una perspectiva sobre sus vidas y experiencias, realicé entrevistas semi-estructurada con cinco estudiantes mujeres y una entrevista con la directora. Además, asistí a cinco clases. Los resultados del estudio indican que cuando ellas vienen de las comunidades a la ciudad, muchas veces se sienten discriminadas y tienen vergüenza de hablar en su lengua materna, pero Pukllasunchis les hace feliz y orgullosas de s í misma y fortaleza sus identidades. Se sienten valoradas porque el instituto incluye las ofrendas tradicionales, talleres interculturales y clases en quechua. Las participantes quieren regresar a sus comunidades y continuar con estas herramientas para enseñar en sus propias aulas cuando sean maestras. Muestra que todavía hay discriminación a los pueblos indígenas en las escuelas y en la ciudad, pero con una educación intercultural, es posible fortalecer la identidad.
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This investigation explores how access higher education affects the identity of indigenous women in the Institute of Pedagogical Higher Education Pukllasunchis in Cusco. This paper analyzes their experiences in the education system and how their identities change when they come to the city to study. To obtain a perspective on their lives and experiences, I completed semi-structured interviews with five students and one with the director, and attended five classes. The results indicate that when they come from communities to the city, they feel discriminated against and are embarrassed to speak in Quechua, but Pukllasunchis makes them feel happy and proud of themselves, and strengthens their identities. They feel valued because the institute includes traditional offerings, intercultural workshops, and classes in Quechua. They want to return to their communities to continue these educational tools in their own classrooms when they are teachers. This shows that there is still discrimination against indigenous peoples in schools and the city, but with an intercultural education, it is possible to strengthen their identity
PERCEPTIONS AS A BARRIER TO EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES UTILIZATION AMONG SYRIAN REFUGEES IN JORDAN
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to evaluate perceptions of emergency medical services (EMS) among Syrian refugees living in urban host communities in Jordan. The research questions are as follows: To what extent do public perceptions of emergency medical services affect the utilization of ambulances? How does awareness about available emergency medical services shape refugees’ attitudes towards it? Because this topic is qualitative and exploratory in the case of Jordan, there was no clear hypothesis. The assumption, however, is that positive perceptions and awareness about EMS can encourage refugees to call an ambulance for transportation to the hospital during a medical emergency. This study is significant because under-usage of EMS can increase preventable morbidity and mortality caused by acute, life-threatening emergencies in an already vulnerable population. By looking at the factors that influence underserved communities’ likeliness to appropriately use ambulances during health emergencies, the research may be able to pinpoint areas of improvement for pre-hospital care. 29 surveys were collected from adult Syrian refugees in non-camp settings using convenience sampling. The survey included questions about previous experiences with EMS as well as opinions and awareness of available services. 5 in-depth interviews were also conducted with refugees who had previously utilized an ambulance to better understand contributing factors in the decision to utilize EMS. The research concluded that although Syrian refugees in Jordan have mostly positive perceptions and awareness of emergency medical services, they are not necessarily more likely to utilize them. The findings contribute to advancing science by applying existing theories to the context of Jordan. Furthermore, the findings can be used to understand what additional factors influence how vulnerable populations such as refugees utilize emergency services
The Impact and Effectiveness of Life Orientation on Six Students at The University of Cape Town
Get PDFThe Life Orientation program was implemented in South African high schools by The Department of Basic Education post-apartheid, to teach students about topics such as sexual and physical education, future career options, citizenship, and depending on the school, religion — a range of topics designed to prepare them to live healthy and productive adult lives. However, in practice the program is not always successful due to a lack of resources, teachers who are not trained to teach Life Orientation, and unmotivated students.
The purpose of this study was to examine the impact and effectiveness the Life Orientation program had on former students who now attend The University of Cape Town. I interviewed six current UCT students for this project. My participants attended high schools all over South Africa. Some went to public non-denominational schools, and others private schools affiliated with a religious institution. All of my data was collected through interviews, which I recorded on my cell phone.
The participants talked a lot about how they wished they had learned more practical life skills like doing their taxes and time management. They also talked about how beneficial it would have been to learn more about serious topics that would be applicable to their lives after they graduated university – like issues surrounding gender and sexuality. Although all of the participants said the Life Orientation curriculum needed to undergo changes in order to be more effective, it was still an important part of a high school education
Cacao Together: A Model for True Sustainability in the Chocolate Industry
Get PDFThis Course Linked Capstone provides a critical analysis of the concept of sustainable development and then uses this analysis to create a social venture plan for a non-profit called Cacao Together. This capstone project will identify challenges in the sustainable use of cacao by first critiquing the mainstream sustainable development initiatives of certification schemes and corporate sustainability programs. It then offers an alternate framework through the 5 Capital Livelihood assessment tool which when applied, shows the gaps in cacao sustainability initiatives generally. I then propose a social venture that will addresses the needs of many parts of the chocolate supply chain in particular the need to create livelihoods for farmers and more collaborative relationships among various actors in the supply chain. This capstone offers an innovative solution to the challenges facing the global chocolate industry and the farmers who grow cacao in the developing world
Discutiendo desde el interior: La marginación de los hombres trans dentro del movimiento por el aborto legal en Argentina / Arguing from within: The Marginalization of Trans Men within the Movement for Legal Abortion in Argentina
No full textEn la actualidad, el color verde lleva con ello una asociación casi indudable al movimiento por el aborto legal en Argentina. A pesar de este alto perfil del movimiento conocido como la marea verde, una recorrida por la historia del movimiento revela una gran brecha en el diálogo en relación con la inclusión de personas que no son mujeres cis, como los hombres trans que también abortan.
Informada por entrevistas con activistas trans argentinos y la observación de un encuentro de la Campaña Nacional por el Derecho al Aborto Legal, Seguro y Gratuito, esta investigación considera la inclusión (o falta de ella) de los varones trans en el movimiento por el aborto legal en Argentina. Presentaré los temas más relevantes para los activistas trans con experiencia en la participación de esta lucha sobre las muchas capas que existen entre el movimiento feminista y el movimiento por los derechos de lxs personxs de la comunidad LGBTI. A través del análisis de las tensiones que existen en esta intersección, esta investigación explora temas teóricos subyacentes que ponen en entredicho definiciones asumidas de género y quién es el sujeto de los derechos sexuales y no reproductivos.
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At present, the color green carries with it an almost unquestionable association to the movement for legal abortion in Argentina. Despite this high profile of the movement known as the green tide, one traversed by the history of the movement reveals a large gap in the dialogue regarding the inclusion of people who are not cis women, like trans men who also abort.
Informed by interviews with Argentine trans activists and the observation of a meeting of the National Campaign for the Right to Legal, Safe and Free Abortion, this research considers the inclusion (or lack thereof) of trans men in the movement for legal abortion in Argentina. I will present the most relevant topics for trans activists with experience in the participation of this struggle on the many layers that exist between the feminist movement and the movement for the rights of the LGBTI people. Through the analysis of the tensions that exist in this intersection, this research explores underlying theoretical issues that question the assumed definitions of gender and who is the subject of sexual and non-reproductive rights