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El fútbol femenino: Los implicaciones de ser una futbolista femenina en una cultura machista
No full textEl objetivo del estudio fue investigar las experiencias de las mujeres del equipo de fútbol femenino de la Universidad de Las Américas (UDLA) con relación a la práctica del fútbol y a la diferencia de género en Quito, Ecuador. El estudio incluye observación participativa, entrevistas abiertas y la consulta de fuentes bibliográfica . La información fue analizada utilizando el marco conceptual del feminismo del deporte y el feminismo transnacional. Esta monografía ha sido diseñada a partir de las historias y experiencias temáticas de las mujeres. En el análisis se concluye que las mujeres de la UDLA experimentan ciertos desafíos con relación al fútbol femenino competitivo incluyendo la falta de jugadoras, la falta de tiempo libre, un nivel bajo o demasiado variable, la falta de apoyo, la falta de modelos y un ambiente de valores tradicionalmente asociado con hombres. Se concluye también que las mujeres experimentan desafíos con respecto a sus estados mentales pero si ellas pueden seguir jugando, tienen la capacidad de ganar estados mentales y habilidades para la vida que pueden ayudarlas a tener éxito en el mundo y confrontar los sistemas e ideas patriarcales y machistas que las rodean. Por último, se concluye que la situación del fútbol femenino en Ecuador está cambiando para ser más abierta a las diferentes definiciones de feminidad y para apoyar un poco más la participación de las mujeres en el fútbol. Sin embargo, hay un camino largo por recorrer para ganar igualdad en todo su sentido. Finalmente, recomiendo que la UDLA ofrezca más apoyo al equipo femenino en forma de anuncios para sus partidos o en forma de becas para fomentar las condiciones que puedan hacer al equipo más serio y exitoso, para que pueda ganar más apoyo
An Assessment of Soil Erosion on Pemba Island Using the Universal Soil Loss Equation
Get PDFHealthy soil is necessary for maintaining agricultural productivity, which is the basis of the economy on Pemba Island, Tanzania. Soil erosion is a notable concern for subsidence-farming villages, as it reduces the agricultural potential of farmland through the loss of nutrients, organic matter, and depth of quality growing soil (Georhing, 2009). The island of Pemba is the perfect case study for soil erosion, as their economy is largely based in agriculture, and the combined hilly topography and monsoonal climate make it highly susceptible to soil erosion. Yet, Pemba’s main cash crops are clove and fruit trees, which have potential to stabilize and protect soil. The purpose of this study is to make a quantitative estimate of annual soil loss throughout four farming villages in Pemba using the Universal Soil Loss Equation. Data was derived empirically through field work and satellite imagery analysis. Rates of soil loss were overall lower than predicted, with only a few sites in need of implementing further soil conservation practices
Student Protests at UCT: An Analysis of UCT Community\u27s Perspectives of Tactics Used in the Fallist Movement
Get PDFThis study investigates the opinions of Rhodes Must Fall from the perspective of various members of the UCT community. Violence has been a term used to describe the tactics used in protests during the Fallist movement. I argue against condemning the students based on this reasoning, citing Fanon, Robins, among others.
Through six interviews and observations, I gathered different narratives and accounts of the Fallist events at UCT. This study includes perspectives from activists involved in the Fallist movement, other forms of activism, and some who oppose the movement as a whole. It seeks to gain different narratives than are portrayed in mainstream media outlets.
Many people across campus felt excluded from the movement, and Rhodes Must Fall has entered a period of question of how best to achieve their ambitious goals, but also be inclusive and avoid being part of oppressive systems themselves. Analysis of positionality has led to the argument that exclusion comes from conflicts within personal identity. Different factions of Fallism have emerged, as people have expressed different priorities for the future of student activism. In my findings, I argue that Rhodes Must Fall protests left many people feeling excluded, which was often a result of aspects of their identity, but ultimately it shook up the status quo and has led to significant changes for all members of the UCT community
Healthcare Access for Syrian Refugees Lacking Legal Documentation in Jordan
Get PDFThe purpose of this study is to analyze the access and utilization of health care services by Syrian refugees lacking documentation. This study focuses on the current procedures utilized by healthcare providers for addressing lack of legal documentation in their Syrian refugee patients, as well as broader policies and strategies for addressing the status and protection of these undocumented individuals. This study grapples with the relationship between legal documentation and access to services. The increased costs and barriers to healthcare that come with stateless and refugee status may influence health outcomes and socioeconomic opportunities that impact these individuals for the rest of their lives. The identification of the gaps that exist in healthcare provision for Syrian refugee children lacking documentation may help to mobilize interventions to deliver healthcare and other social services to these vulnerable populations in order to enhance their capacities and individual agency. My hypothesis for this study was that Syrian refugees lacking legal documentation have decreased access to the provision of healthcare. This study was carried out through semi-structure qualitative interviews with representatives from NGO healthcare providers, legal aids, and refugee and health based organizations. The study found that although some healthcare services are not pre-conditioned on possession of legal documentation, legal documentation is needed in order to access most forms of healthcare within Jordan. The data collected supported the hypothesis that Syrian refugees lacking documentation face decreased access to healthcare, due to a number of interrelated factors
Trash on Taboga: a case study on solid waste management and feasible methods for sustainable improvements, Taboga Island, Panama
Get PDFOn Taboga Island, a touristic island located just 20km outside of Panama City, solid waste can be found both littered and accumulated in an open-air dump that contributes to air, land, and ocean pollution. While more sustainable waste management systems are possible, as seen in other developing countries, differences in perceptions of waste management by users may result in differences in acceptance of new ideas. In this study, semi-structured interviews were used to gauge the status of waste management on Taboga and the perceptions of waste by its residents and visitors in order to ensure the participation of users in sustainable programs such as recycling. The majority (87.50%) of respondents had optimistic views toward recycling implementation success and 50% had optimistic views toward requiring tourists to carry out their own waste, indicating that certain new ideas may be readily accepted. Emphasizing education, ease of use, and enforcement also may be key to ensure program success. While Taboga has plans to remove the open-air dump and implement a recycling system, lawmakers should bear in mind the perceptions of all users and should ensure that the program is cost-effective and environmentally efficient before implementation. Future studies may test for user acceptance of the specific waste management systems that are being considered for the island and how they may be administered for maximum public participation
Reflections on Donor-Funded Reports and Education Programs in Pakistan: A Qualitative Analysis on Pakistan’s English Education
Get PDFThe extensive rise in aid from aid organizations and donor agencies for education in Pakistan at the beginning of the 21st century has resulted in a rise of the number of studies and reports on Pakistan’s education system and newly developed education programs. This was partially due to the concern about the status of the religious schools known as madaris and the quality of education they provided. The majority of the existing reports on education offer quantitative analyses and pay little attention to English taught in schools although English is critically important for job opportunities and professional growth in Pakistan. The English education programs designed for Pakistan, which involve teacher training programs and English language programs, often lack practical considerations and, in some cases, have unclear motives. In order to attain educational effectiveness, it is necessary to first look in depth at various contextual factors in the country. This includes, among other things, looking at the history and culture of a country—information which can be acquired through more qualitative methods. This IPP undertakes a qualitative assessment of the state of English language education by eliciting the perspectives of Pakistani English teachers, students and bilingual professionals in Pakistan. Nine teachers and eight students and bilingual professionals were interviewed using a standardized, open-ended interview. The interview explored the methodologies for English language teaching, the cultural and socio-economic context in which the language was taught and the effectiveness of English education in Pakistan within that context. Recurring themes are identified using an inductive analysis of the interviews. Evidence is offered that if emic perspectives are taken into account, English education would be more conducive for optimal learning. Specific socio-economic and cultural factors are identified that were not considered in donor-funded reports and program assessments discussed in the literature review of this IPP. It was observed that while teachers are knowledgeable about effective teaching methods, they are constrained in practice by the competitive nature of education and the job market in Pakistan that compelled them to focus on institutional and standardized testing. Also evident are differences in perspective on which language should be used in the classroom. While many teachers are intent on using only English in the classroom, many students feel that using Urdu and other Pakistani languages would assist them in understanding certain concepts. This work fills an important gap in the assessment and design of donor-funded language education programs in developing country contexts, especially Pakistan and countries with similar socio-political history. This IPP identifies a number of qualitative assessment factors that need to considered before such programs can be effective towards meeting their goals
Realizing Urban Water Pollution Impact In Melbourne, Australia Through Painting
Get PDFThroughout the month of November 2016, I undertook a creative environmental art project in Melbourne, Australia. I chose to create a water-soluble oil painting (dimensions 3 ft. x 4 ft.) that represents water pollution problems in the city of Melbourne, particularly in Port Phillip Bay. These problems include toxic stormwater runoff, plastics pollution and plastic nurdles, as well as nutrient buildup and algal overgrowth. The painting includes messages regarding sustainability; sustainable action limits the use of our natural resources so that humans can preserve the environment for future generations rather than degrade it. In the painting, I combine conceptual and compositional strategy with overt references to pollution problems in order to have viewers consider their own role in environmental destruction. The ultimate goal of this facilitated reflection was to inspire improved environmental action from the viewer.
As part of this endeavor, I conducted background research concerning the origins of environmental art, finding that environmental attitudes have been depicted in painting for hundreds of years. I also researched Australian environmental art and discovered many positive examples that exemplify art’s highly unique methods of provoking environmental understanding. Art’s ability to promote sustainability exists in its inherent psychological and emotional appeals. While many Melbourne water pollution initiatives exist, I created my painting assuming that the cause could still benefit from environmental art.
As part of my research, I interviewed two Australian environmental artists as part of my research, John Dahlsen and Debbie Symons. These conversations informed my artwork and gave insight into the world of professional environmental art. Additionally, with the assistance of Public Art Officer Georgia Rouette, I arranged to publicly display my painting along the St. Kilda Beach boardwalk. Throughout two days of public display, I collected observational data and conversational accounts regarding viewer response to my art. While it is impossible to state how many individuals actually changed their environmental actions after seeing my painting, the viewer response was positive and many people were able to see my work. Ultimately, I concluded that environmental art, including the piece that I produced, has an important role in the environmentalist movement. While educational in nature, environmental art often presents unattractive problems in a beautiful and approachable way. I believe that the aesthetics that I developed in my piece, as well as those found in other environmental artworks, spread knowledge and motivate change by challenging viewers to imagine environmental problems in a new way
The Teacher Turned Manager: Transitioning into a Management Role
Get PDFThe presenter will take a look at some of the challenges ESL teachers face when starting out in a management role. Using the presenter’s own context as a case study, audience members will explore the benefits of being a teacher-turned-manager and how employees and institutions can also benefit
Homegrown Media: Creating Video Content for the Classroom
Get PDFVideo is a fantastic tool to convey information on many different planes. Why limit yourself to what you find on YouTube? In this workshop, participants will be a part of the process – from script writing to visual conceptualization, shooting, and editing. Ideas for other video-centered activities will also be provided
Effectively Merging Language and Content in the Classroom
No full textContent based instruction is a widespread practice that seeks to teach language through subject areas and their related themes. This presentation will frame the present use of content in the ELL classroom, as well as demonstrate the possibilities of multilevel teaching with history as a focusing theme