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Bisexuality and /s/ production
No full textThe folk-linguistic notion that there are systematic differences in speech production as a function of sexual orientation has given rise to a vast body of literature investigating the acoustic correlates of sounding queer. Many studies have examined the acoustic correlates of sounding gay (e.g., Smyth, Jacobs, and Rogers 2003; Pierrehumbert et al. 2004; Munson et al. 2006; Zimman 2013), whereas lesbian-sounding voices have received less attention (e.g., Moonwoman-Baird 1997; Waksler 2001; Pierrehumbert et al. 2004; Barron-Luztross 2010; Van Borsel et al. 2013). Bisexuality is conspicuously absent from this body of work. In response to this gap, I present an acoustic analysis of cisgender bisexuals’ read speech vis-à-vis cisgender lesbian, gay, and straight speakers (n = 27), specifically attending to three measures of /s/: center of gravity, skew, and duration. Tukey HSD are calculated from three ANOVA models fit for each dependent measure. Comparing within sexuality but across gender, there are three main findings: bisexual speakers differ from each other only in terms of center of gravity, lesbian and gay speakers differ from each other only in terms of skew, and straight speakers differ from each other in terms of center of gravity and skew. In other words, the way in which the groups of men and women differ depends on their sexuality. (Duration was not significant for any of the intra-sexuality, cross-gender comparisons.) Moreover, group-by-group comparisons indicate that bisexual men differ from gay and straight men in a way that is distinct from how bisexual women differ from lesbian and straight women. Bisexual women differ from lesbian women in terms of center of gravity and duration and from straight women only in terms of duration, whereas bisexual men differ from gay men in terms of skew and duration and from straight men only in terms of duration. I suggest that the differences in the group-by-group comparisons are potentially explained by differences in the intersection of gender and sexuality experienced by bisexual men and women. Together, these results trouble the stereotype that bisexuality is simply an amalgam of gay-/lesbian-ness and straightness and shed light on the intersectional experiences of bisexuals
Positive Psychological Transformation: A Mixed Methods Investigation Into Catalysts and Processes of Meaningful Change
Get PDFThis mixed methods study investigated the experience of positive psychological transformation, including its catalysts, dynamics, supportive factors, and outcomes. The first phase of the study was a 13-item survey (N=130) that revealed trends and associations in participants’ experiences of transformation. The most significant correlation was between “expressing myself” and change stabilization (p \u3c .01). Forty-four percent of participants reported trauma or emotional distress as the main catalyst of their transformation. Each of the other three main catalysts (dissonance, adaptation, and inspiration) drew approximately 18% of responses. Connecting with nature (71%), introspection (65%), solitude (63%) and empathy (61%) were commonly reported supportive factors. Common changes related to participants’ way of interacting with others (77%), perception (75%), and emotional patterns (70%). The process of transformation differed substantially depending on multiple factors including the catalyst and demographic categories. Additionally, the survey revealed a trend of moving away from organized religion toward a sense of being spiritual but not religious. The second phase of the study consisted of interviews with a portion of the participants who reported trauma as the main catalyst of their transformation (n = 26) and was focused on the experience of posttraumatic growth. Thematic analysis revealed that transformation is typically initiated by a series of traumatic events and that the process of transformation can involve impaired well-being/functioning before elevated well-being/functioning. The results of thematic analysis were consistent with existing data on posttraumatic growth
Sacred Sites and Traditional Ecological Knowledge Around the World
No full textThis presentation will explore Tibetan Sacred Geography and what can we learn from it. Specifically, it looks at the message of Tibetan sacred geography for environmental protection and ecological consciousness. It focuses on Vajrayana Buddhist tradition of sacred natural sites, also called sacred geography, in its relation to Vajrayana cosmology, anthropology and pilgrimage tradition. It explores Vajrayana theology of sacred places, and their role in ecological conservation, as well as their cultural meaning. Finally, we look at the implications of Tibetan sacred geography for the ongoing transformation of ecological consciousness
Thomas Berry Award
No full textMission and History
The mission of the Thomas Berry Foundation is to carry out the Great Work of Thomas in enhancing the flourishing of the Earth community. The Berry Foundation is dedicated to supporting the Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology and the Journey of the Universe project.
Created in 1998 by Thomas Berry, Mary Evelyn Tucker, John Grim, Martin Kaplan, and Thomas\u27 sister, Margaret Berry, the Foundation has promoted Thomas’ ideas through publishing his essays and overseeing translations, initiating an archive at Harvard, and organizing the Thomas Berry Award and Lecture.
Thomas Berry Award
This Award was inaugurated in 1999 in Washington DC when the Center for Respect of Life and Environment (CRLE) at the Humane Society of the United States created the award to honor Berry’s legacy. Since then it has been presented to selected individuals who have modeled the “great work” in their teaching, writing, or public service. The Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology partnered with CRLE in presenting the Award from its early stages and now sponsors the Award
Book Review: Mythic Imagination Today: The Interpretation of Mythology and Science by Terry Marks-Tarlow
Get PDFTerry Marks-Tarlow interprets mythology and science as endless curiosity about the workings of the Universe, combing with humans’ creative urges to transform inner and outer worlds. The author perceives mythology as a universal product of the human imagination in interaction with the physical and social world, driven by the urge to communicate with others symbolically and make meaning out of life experiences. Moreover, Marks-Tarlow studied the origins of a human story within the social brain, mythmakers, and myths from multiple cultures. At the same time, she explored how contemporary sciences of chaos, complexity theories, and fractal geometry unite with ancient wisdom. The origins of the ‘psyche’ and ‘psychology’ concepts were unpacked in detail through the ancient Greek myth of Psyche and Ero
Effects of Brief Daily Kundalini Yoga Meditation on Self-Esteem, Mood and Emotional Self-Efficacy: A Randomized Comparison Study
Get PDFThis randomized comparison study measured the impact of brief daily use of two types of kundalini yoga meditation from the Yogi Bhajan lineage on self-esteem, regulatory emotional self-efficacy, and positive and negative affect in a non-clinical sample of 46 Spanish-speaking adults residing in Spain. Results of the two meditation types—Kirtan Kriya and Internal Conflict Resolution—are compared. Results showed that both types of meditation had positive impacts on all study variables, though the degree of change and effect size depended on the type of meditation used. Results point to these relevant forms of brief daily meditation as simple and inexpensive tools to improve welfare and support positive personality development in populations without psychological pathologies