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Presentazione a Perle degli Emirati
No full textPresentazione dei racconti contenuti nella raccolta Perle degli Emirati, scritti dai più significativi autori degli Emirati Arabi Uniti. Si analizzano i temi che questi scrittori affrontano di preferenza: dai cambiamenti sociali ed economici della società degli Emirati, al fenomeno dello sfruttamento degli immigrati del sudest asiatico e all'ipocrisia della società tradizionale
Emirati women journalists bargaining with patriarchy in search of equality
Full text linkIn recent years, arguments have been made about the absence of Emirati women journalists in analyzing political and economic news stories. The role of Emirati women in journalism has been and remains anonymous. They are rarely seen taking part in this field, in comparison with their peers in other states in the Arabian Peninsula, particularly in Kuwait and Bahrain, where women have reported on complex political and social issues since the 1960s and 1970s. In addition, the field of broadcast media and journalism has proven to be a challenging one for Emirati women to enter, due to socio-cultural constraints set by a patriarchal society that prefers the practise of traditional gender roles.
To shed light on this phenomenon, this doctoral research will present an in-depth study of media development and the emergence of women’s journalism in the UAE, using two types of empirical research methodology. The first is participant observation, which took place at Dubai Media Incorporated’s news centre (Dubai TV) and Abu Dhabi Media Company’s news centre (Abu Dhabi Channel One). The second is semistructured
interviews, in which 40 Emirati and Arab expat journalists were interviewed, and were categorized based on gender, with 30 females and 10 males, and stratification. For the latter, journalists were divided into two generational groups:
journalists who belong to ‘the early generation’, between the ages of 30 and 60, who practised journalism from the 1970s to the 1990s; and journalists who belong to ‘the new generation’, who are in their 20s, and started practising journalism from the year 2000 onward.
This research will make a significant contribution to the study of Gulf and Arab media and gender studies, as it is the first to investigate gender dynamics in Emirati newsrooms, and in particular the influence of tribal and patriarchal culture in determining Emirati women’s roles as newsmakers. It is also the first to observe and document the newsroom norms and journalistic practises in the Emirates, which are delimited by an oppressive 40-year-old media law, authoritarian political power control, and censorship. Therefore, this study highlights specific themes that are underexamined in the Emirates, including gender dynamics and self-censorship practises in the newsroom. It is also the first empirical study to use ethnography in order to
examine these themes
Emirati student and expatriate teacher views on problem-based learning in UAE education courses
Full text linkUnderstanding how Emirati students value Problem-Based Learning (PBL) in their learning of tertiary subjects such as Business and Information Technology (IT) is an essential
component of the pedagogy adopted in UAE Higher Education to achieve active learning in those subject areas. This research targeted the ‘voice’ of Emirati students and their expatriate teachers in the use and subjective evaluation of PBL in their tertiary education experience. Their
documented perceptions are available for future UAE education policy development. Currently, there is a lack of understanding of how effectively PBL is being implemented when teaching the subjects of Business and IT. This research took place at a UAE Higher College of Technology
where PBL was being used as a part of internal assessments for Business and IT in the students’ first bachelor year of study. Data was collected from a purposive sample of 174 Emirati students and 8 teachers using Mixed Methods design - a questionnaire, student and teacher interviews and
classroom observations of students participating in PBL group work were the tools used to establish student voice. The questionnaire results indicated that there is a strong consensus from the Emirati students (between 60 to 80%) and expatriate teachers (between 90 to 100%) in support of the PBL pedagogy being used as a form of assessment within their Business and IT classes. However, 40% of the student interviewees were not satisfied with PBL. The eight
teachers were strongly satisfied with PBL as a form of assessment for their Business/IT students. The learning of Business/IT content and implementation of group work for projects were considered to engage students and motivate them although projects were considered a challenge
in the PBL process. Students generally need better support as do the teachers in implementing new pedagogies which impact group dynamics, learning styles, resources and learning management. assist Emirati students who may be struggling with group dynamics, independent learning, and lack of teacher support and time management. Recommendations are made that for the sustainability of new pedagogies such as PBL, student and teacher voices be incorporated into curriculum decision making in UAE Higher Education taking account cultural and longitudinal implications for the whole education system
Emirati women’s experiences of consanguineous marriage: A qualitative exploration of attitudes, health challenges, and coping styles
Full text linkConsanguineous marriage is associated with increased risk of congenital physical disabilities, as well as behavioural and mental health problems among consanguineous offspring. Furthermore, mental health problems have been highlighted as being prevalent among women involved in consanguineous marriages. Despite this, there has been limited research exploring the lived experiences of consanguineous marriage among women living in the United Arab Emirates, where up to 39% of all marriages are consanguineous. The aim of this qualitative study was to explore the experiences of Emirati women involved in a consanguineous marriage in order to improve understanding of the experiential challenges faced by such individuals. Six Emirati women involved in a consanguineous marriage attended a focus group, and a thematic analysis of the interview transcript was subsequently undertaken. Five master themes emerged from the dataset: (i) Reasons for Marrying Consanguineously, (ii) Awareness and Fear of Hereditary Diseases, (iii) Emotional and Psychological Challenges, (iv) Coping Mechanisms, and (v) Confidence in Consanguineous Marriages. The master themes indicated a high level of family and parental influence as well as a cultural/traditional paradigm as being key causes for entering into a consanguineous marriage. Emotional and mental health challenges arouse due to the fear of genetic problems among offspring as well as difficulties coming to terms with consanguineous marriage dynamics. Self-help coping strategies were identified such as participants turning to religion in times of need, while shunning professional psychological help. Despite these challenges, participants generally retained confidence in the consanguineous marriage process. Findings shed light on the personal and health challenges experienced by Emirati women involved in consanguineous marriages, and highlight the need for further research to better understand the support needs of this population group
Translating Emirati Folklore
No full textA Master of Arts thesis in Translation and Interpreting MATI (English/Arabic/English) by Shaikha H. Al Khamiri entitled, "Translating Emirati Folklore," submitted in December 2015. Thesis advisor is Dr. Said Faiq. Soft and hard copy available.As a genre in its own right, folklore is an important element in any culture. In the United Arab Emirates, folktales are known as kharareef (sing. khrairifa), which form a type of sung folklore. The translation of folktales can contribute to intercultural interaction, but because they are culture sensitive, folktales pose serious problems for translation. Translating Emirati folktales is problematic on both cultural and linguistic levels. This thesis explores the problems of translating Emirati kharareef into English and the strategies deployed. For the purpose of this thesis, five Emirati folktales were chosen for translation into English by an Arab translator through the one-hour translation on-line agency. The analysis of the translation shows that literal translation was mostly used, and that mistranslations resulted, most likely, from the translator's lack of knowledge of the context of the Emirati culture. The problems that the translator faced were cultural and linguistic. Ultimately, the English translation of the five kharareef does not reflect their Emirati cultural spirit.College of Arts and SciencesDepartment of Arabic and Translation StudiesMaster of Arts in English/Arabic/English Translation and Interpreting (MATI
Emirati Women: Generations of Change
Full text linkThe discovery of oil in the late 1960s catapulted the people of Abu Dhabi out of the isolating poverty into which it had plunged in the 1930s and onto the global stage. Massive construction projects built the city and infrastructural developments altered the physical and cultural landscape; in a few breathtaking decades, the lives of Emiratis were transformed by new opportunities and a social welfare system that offered free education, medical treatment, generous pensions, subsidies to families, and government incentives offered to citizens to participate in all sectors of the economy. Oil wealth also brought new expectations and new life-styles that are often sophisticated and lavish yet just as often criticised for being conspicuous displays of unbridled consumerism. Emirati Women offers a rare view into the lives of Emirati women and how they perceive the changes that have made poverty a dim and almost forgotten memory. In Emirati Women, Bristol-Rhys weaves together eight years of conversations and interviews with three generations of women, her observations of Emirati society in Abu Dhabi, the unflattering stereotypes commonly heard in the extensive expatriate communities, and discussions with her Emirati university students on topics ranging from marriage, independence, freedom, and the future
Emirati historical narratives
Full text linkThe rapid development of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has encouraged a focus on the future rather than on the past, and Emirati historical narratives condense historical time significantly, sometimes erasing entire periods. Emirati narratives also retrace the years of British hegemony and present British-Emirati relationships in competing and conflicting ways. This article identifies several current historical narratives: the Qawasim; the British are our friends; the freedom fighters; The Trucial States Council; and building the country. The article reviews the documented history of the UAE, and then describes the historical narratives that have contemporary currency. The research for this article was conducted during the years 2001 to 2008, and is based on participant observation, interviews and focus groups. © 2009 Taylor & Francis
Emirati festival Sharjah Theatre Days
No full textThe article presents a brief history of the first Emirati theatre festival. It focuses on the most important factors which played a key role in shaping features of this cultural event. It also examines the influence of Sharjah Theatre Days on the Emirati theatrical movement. Starting from the middle of the eighties of the last century when the festival idea emerged article presents its founding principles and organizational beginnings. In the first part of the essay the main attention is focused on the first editions of the festival and its reception by Emirati theatrical milieu. The article mentions artists, scholars and activists that were engaged in launching Sharjah Theatre Days. Then the festival is presented in the context of Emirati theatre evolution and its achievements since the eighties of the last century. Opinions of Emirati and Arab critics are quoted to support the most objective evaluation of Sharjah Theatre Days. Finally the article raises a question about the future of the festival and prospects for its evolution in multicultural and constantly changing United Arab Emirates
The career paths of female emirati graduates in the private sector in Dubai
Full text linkShould the importance of the constructs of self-efficacy, outcome expectations and goal setting from the Social Cognitive Career Theory (SCCT) in shaping Emirati female graduates’ careers in the private sector in Dubai be ignored? Although only a minority of female graduates opt to work in the private sector in the United Arab Emirates, there are indications that those who do, feel strongly about the opportunities afforded to them—opportunities that are perceived as being stepping stones to their future careers. In what has become an increasingly competitive labour market, females are no longer willing to sit and wait for a position in the public sector—a sector that has now become saturated and no longer guarantees locals a career. Private sector operators are constantly seeking a better understanding of the terms and conditions that would attract more locals to their sector.
In this mixed-methods study comprising two sets of interviews and an on-line survey conducted over a period of some 2 years, constructs of the SCCT were scrutinised in an endeavour to better judge the validity of the theory in a Middle-Eastern context. In addition, another aim of the study was to better understand female Emirati graduate perceptions of their career paths in the private sector. What factors play a role in how female graduates utilise opportunities and more specifically who or what influences them to make the decisions they do related to everyday work situations and to their career paths generally?
Study 1, the first of two qualitative studies, comprised five in-depth interviews. Questions examined the SCCT’s main constructs of self-efficacy, outcome expectations and goal setting. Responses were coded and themed accordingly. Contextual impacts were also considered. Responses to goal setting questions influenced the final item set for Study 2.
Study 2 was an on-line quantitative survey comprising 43 questions over five question sets. There were 41 respondents in total. Questions sought to further examine the constructs of self-efficacy, outcome expectations and goal setting, this time using ready-made questions from various scales. Scales used were the Occupational Self-Efficacy Scale (Rigotti, Shyns & Mohr, 2008), Utrecht’s Work Engagement Scale (Schaufeli, Bakker & Salanova, 2006), the Vocational Outcome Expectations Scale (McWhirter & Metheny, 2009), and the Sources of Self-Efficacy and Outcome Expectations Scale (Lent, Ireland, Penn, Morris & Sappington 2017). Items for the final question set were researcher-designed.
Study 3, as a follow-up to Study 2, sought clarification of the information gathered in Study 2. It also sought further explanation for some unexpected data gathered in the study. Six in-depth interviews were conducted. Trends in responses were used to draw conclusions about specific aspects of a career in the private sector in Dubai
Emirati women’s attitudes towards menopause: Implications for health care policy
Full text link© The Author(s) 2019. Objectives: To investigate the attitudes of Emirati women aged 30–64 years towards menopause and determine the relationships between these attitudes and their sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics. Study design: A community-based cross-sectional study was conducted with 497 Emirati women attending five primary health care centres in Dubai using a multistage stratified and clustered random sampling technique. Emirati women were interviewed face-to-face via a structured questionnaire with two parts: sociodemographic and reproductive characteristics and the attitudes towards menopause scale. Results: The mean ± S.D. of age was 42.06 years ± 8.716 (median 40 years). Mean age at menopause for the study sample (N = 436) was 49.94 years ± 4.593 (median 50 years). Of the respondents, 36.6% had completed high school, and 41.4% had graduated from university. Approximately, 70.8% of the women were premenopausal, 13.1% were perimenopausal and 16.1% were postmenopausal. Sixty-four percent of the respondents had never used oral contraceptive pills, while 32.9% were past users; 44.6% were employed outside the home. Mean average attitudes score ± S.D. was 2.42 ± 0.26 (minimum score of 1 indicates very negative attitudes, maximum score of 4 indicates very positive attitudes). Statistically significant differences in mean average attitudes score were noted for employment and menopausal status, and mean average attitudes score was positively correlated with age. Premenopausal women held more positive attitudes towards menopause than peri- and postmenopausal women. Conclusions: Emirati women displayed neutral to positive attitudes towards menopause and premenopausal women exhibited more negative attitudes towards menopause than postmenopausal women
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