614 research outputs found
Legal itineraries through Spanish Gitano family law : a comparative law ethnography
No full textIn the context of globalization, the idea of place is reputed to be losing its footing. This thesis explores the implications of these developments with respect to the way that place is constructed in law by focusing on tensions between the concept of jurisdiction and the ways that the contexts of law overspill it, threatening to engulf comparative analysis. Central to the idea that jurisdiction is losing its familiar moorings is the implication that other forms of thinking about legal normativity are emerging as more commonsensical alternatives to the state-based idea of jurisdiction that emerged in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. The thesis explores this hypothesis by bringing elements of the discipline of comparative law (conventionally state based) into play with elements of the discipline of legal anthropology (conventionally culture based). The focus for this theoretical intrigue is an Gitano population in the South of Spain that served as the fieldwork locale for seven months of ethnographic fieldwork carried out in 1995. Investigations are centered on the theme of family law. Familiar notions of state and culture, and the legal sensibilities associated with each, are examined through exploring the interplay between local expressions of Gitanitude in Jerez de la Frontera and regional, national, international, and global forces that structure legal sensibilities in the area. The first chapter explores the interplay by focusing on the context surrounding Spain's reforms to family law in the 1980s. The familiar frontiers of the state are prodded through this analysis. The second chapter then explores the frontiers of culture through an examination of a variety of expressions of Gitanitude in Spain. The third chapter brings modified versions of state and culture together in a reconceptualisation of family law. As a whole, the thesis suggests a new way of approaching the problematic relationship between context and the disciplines of comparative law a
Prague and the Czech Republic: how Europe's most "magical" region gained its reputation and why it may cause more harm than good
No full textThe city of Prague and the country of the Czech Republic (Czechia) have a profoundly meaningful history, showing a timeline of heroisms, tribulations, and nationalistic accomplishments. Czechs take great pride in their country and its history that demonstrates more than anything, incredible resiliency through centuries of subjugation to foreign governments and institutions. However, a reputation for magic and mystery particularly concentrated in Prague and the Bohemian region of the country is well-known throughout the world. Why this reputation came to be and how it continues to impact the Czech people are the questions at hand. Research methods included an in-depth analysis of a multitude of articles, journals, and books. In addition, one month was spent in Prague studying, exploring popular sites (e.g. astronomical clock, alchemy laboratories) as well as experiencing the culture and learning from the people. Prague and Czechia’s reputation for having deeper cultural ties to magic than other European countries has been largely invented by outside influences, ranging from foreign leaders, such as Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II, to modern tourists. For a country continually infiltrated by foreign rulers and agendas over the centuries, the focus on a “magic Prague” has helped to overshadow the longstanding attempts of Czechs to uphold a proud national identity.Presented at the annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity while the author was an undergraduate student at Rutgers University-Camden
How the psychological effects of the Black Death may foreshadow our futures living with COVID-19
No full textWhen looking at history through a wide lens, acknowledging pandemics as frequent and unavoidable is not difficult to do. Since the origin of organic life, disease has been a prominent feature. Therefore, it is also not much trouble to imagine that humanity will experience additional pandemics in the future. Knowing this, it is clearly important to investigate past pandemics and modern pandemics in order to garner information that will affect our response to future pandemics: medically, legislatively, socially, physically, emotionally, and psychologically. Conveniently, investigating the psychological effects of past and modern pandemics can lead to information on how to cope with future pandemics in all other potential areas of life as well. Psychology dictates the majority of what non-sentient aspects of life cannot, and therefore deserves to be delved into. Through my research, I studied and compared how those living during both the Black Death Pandemic and the COVID-19 Pandemic handled subjects such as quarantines, religious influences, prejudice, scapegoating, economic changes, governmental decisions, and much more. I discovered that 14th century Europeans had much more in common with 21st century Americans and Europeans than one might originally think. For example, both groups of people found quarantine policies and enforcements to have an incredible psychological weight to them. The strain of isolation and changes in daily routine weighed on everyone involved. Another example of similarity between time periods can be seen in terms of workers’ rights movements. The Black Death Pandemic led to an end of serfdom and feudalism just as the COVID-19 Pandemic led to immense demand from employees for higher wages and increased respect. One similarity between the effects of both pandemics that desperately requires changing, however, is preparation for the future. 14th century Europe did little to nothing to truly prepare themselves for the inevitable next pandemic to come, just as the modern United States has done. Most importantly, in order to prepare for our next pandemic we need to increase public knowledge of how mass disease works, and how they can influence the future as to avoid issues society encountered with COVID-19, such as understaffing nearly everywhere, a lack of adequate medical equipment, distrust in leaders and policies, and an ignorance about what a pandemic really entails in all aspects of life.Presented at the annual Celebration of Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity while the author was an undergraduate student at Rutgers University-Camden
Index of University of Rochester Ph. D. Dissertations with Chemistry Department Advisors
No full textList of University of Rochester Ph. D. dissertations from 1933-2009 where the advisor was a Department of Chemistry faculty. This is sorted by author, publication year and advisor.List of University of Rochester Ph. D. dissertations from 1933-2009 where the advisor was a Department of Chemistry faculty. This is sorted by author, publication year and advisor
Co-Responsibility in a Period of Church Renewal: A Return to the Sources of Vocation for a Reevaluation of Lay Leadership
No full textA presentation that was delivered in the Fifth University Research Day at the Catholic University of America in 2020
The history of PATCO, as viewed from the train
No full textCamden County, in general, isn’t an overly friendly area to get around by anything but car. The largely suburban area, despite being heavily concentrated in the areas surrounding Camden and Philadelphia, has very little in the way of public transportation. There used to be a lot more public transportation in the 1950s and 1960s, but the buses and trains from the 1960s saw a decline in ridership in the 1970s.The modern Lindenwold Speedline, known as PATCO, was opened in 1969 and connects numerous towns in Camden County, New Jersey, to Center City Philadelphia. The history of PATCO is described and contextualized with a first person narrative.Winner: New Researcher Award, 2023 Paul Robeson Library Undergraduate Research Award
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No full textThesis (M.F.A.)--Boston University
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Defining the middle classes: using Bourdieu's trilogy of habitus, capital and field to deconstruct the reproduction of middle-class privilege
No full textThis is a thesis about the middle classes. Using Bourdieu's trilogy of habitus, capital and field, the thesis attempts to capture the logic of practice embedded in middle-class decision-making. Drawing on longitudinal, qualitative research across two sixth-form institutions, I explore how young people's and parents' narratives disrupt dominant accounts of the middle class as homogenously privileged and strategic players in the field of education. The thesis therefore proposes a more nuanced representation of middle class practice. Furthermore, with a fee-paying sixth-form the primary research site, the thesis addresses a neglected and often demonised 'other'.The research explores the problems and gaps in the way that Bourdieu has been used so far to understand educational decision-making as a classed practice. I argue there has been a tendency to focus on the successful and straightforward educational outcomes of middle-class young people. The literature says very little about their practices, and there is a tendency to represent them as symbols of their parents' success. In many ways, middle-class young people are offered as a privileged, homogenous 'other' to working-class disadvantage. When the lens is directed to their parents, the literature emphasises how capital accumulations are strategically deployed to secure advantage for their children. The particular and practical logic generated by habitus is replaced by deliberate strategy. Although using a Bourdieuian vocabulary, when representing the middle classes, the workings of the habitus are largely absent
Influence of the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program on the quality of life of its program participants and educators
No full text2018 Spring.Includes bibliographical references.The Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP) funds are distributed to land grant universities in all states, US territories and the District of Columbia (USDA, 2013). It was established by the Smith-Lever Act of 1969 to help low income families, particularly those with children under 18, by teaching families how to stretch their dollars and plan healthy and inexpensive meals (Brink, 2000; Dollahite, Kenkel, & Thompson, 2008; Greer & Poling, 2001). EFNEP also provides ongoing empowerment through continuous training, staff development and improving job performance. Multiple studies have shown that EFNEP has a positive impact on the life of program participants. Some of the program impacts reported are related to physical activity, food safety practices and menu planning (Hibbs & Sandman, 2011; Rajgopal, Cox, Lambur, & Lewis, 2002). This multi-state research is the continuation of an exploratory quantitative study that assessed the use of the Quality of Life profile for adults from the Centre for Health Promotion of the University of Toronto. The methodology of the study conducted by Bauer (2009) consisted of pre, post and delayed questionnaire completed with EFNEP's paraprofessional educators and participants at three different times. The research was part of a Master's thesis (Bauer, 2009) and a manuscript was written by Auld, Baker, Bauer, Koszewski, Procter, & Steger (2013). Results helped in developing the themes and shaping the questions to be asked for the telephone interviews about the influence of EFNEP on the Quality of Life (QoL) of its educators (Phase I), and the focus groups with EFNEP participants (Phase II), discussed in detail in this dissertation. Phase I results were published in fall 2016 in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior (Auld, Baker, Infante, Inglis-Widrick, Procter, Steger, and Yerxa, 2016). Phase II, a qualitative study, examined the influence EFNEP has on its program participants' Quality of Life (QoL) from four different populations: Blacks, Whites, Spanish-proficient Latin@ and English-proficient Latin@. The research into quality of life for Phase I consisted of multistate individual qualitative telephone interviews conducted with 28 EFNEP educators, 15 EFNEP supervisors and 15 agency representatives. Data collected from the telephone interviews were transcribed and analyzed using template analysis. Interviewees' transcripts were also analyzed inductively to determine the influence of EFNEP on the lives of its educators. Furthermore, the research into quality of life for Phase II consisted of focus groups, some in English and some in Spanish with EFNEP participants from different states and ethnic backgrounds. Data collected from the focus groups were transcribed, translated when needed and analyzed using template analysis. Transcripts from Phase II were also analyzed inductively to determine the influence of EFNEP on the quality of life of its program participants. A QoL construct from the University of Toronto (UoT) served as a priori starting point to review interviews about educators for Phase I, and focus groups with participants for Phase II. EFNEP influenced educators' QoL by helping them make positive changes in their lives, increasing their motivation or drive for improvement, increasing self-esteem, increasing self-confidence, positively impacting educators' families, and increasing educators' community status. In addition, EFNEP also influenced the QoL of its program participants by helping participants have healthier eating patterns, learn about food safety, be more physically active, be motivated to improve, be a good role model for their children and learn about and try new things. Results from this study support the view that EFNEP influences the QoL of its educators and program participants in many ways
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