10 research outputs found
Rural Areas with Seasonal Homes Hit Hard by COVID-19
No full textIn this data snapshot, author Jess Carson finds that rural counties where at least 25 percent of the housing units are for seasonal use are hit especially hard by COVID-19 compared with urban and other kinds of rural counties
New England Households Rely on a Mix of Child Care Arrangements
No full textIn this data snapshot, author Jess Carson reports that data collected by the U.S. Census Bureau between January and May 2023 show that 70 percent of New England households with a child under five use child care, and more than one-third of those rely on multiple arrangements. Findings suggest that even having access to a formal slot in center- or home-based care may not be sufficient for meeting families’ needs. Finding the right type and mix of care is complex and underscores the need for flexible and diverse child care options for New England families
BOOK REVIEW THE ARMY AND THE INDONESIAN GENOCIDE: MECHANICS OF MASS MURDER
No full textThe Army and Indonesian Genocide : Mechanics of Mass Murder is an extraordinarily detailed exploration by author Jess Melvin who aims to defy the common understanding of the 1965 ‘anti-communist’ purge which highlights the Indonesian army’s part in the arranging the related violence in Aceh, resulting as one of the first locations revolving around a series of widespread massacres in Indonesia. The book presents a unique narrative that ventures into the dismay found within the the history of the 1965 anti-communist movement in Aceh. Although other source materials mostly focus on the history of the 1965 anti-communist killings around more popular areas such as Java and Bali, this book in particular represents a limited number of research regarding the purge outside the confines of Java
Share of Childless Adults Eligible for EITC Triples Under American Rescue Plan
No full textIn this fact sheet, author Jess Carson explores how changes to the Earned Income Tax Credit in 2021 affect childless tax filers.
Findings show that the share of childless adults who can claim a credit has tripled under the new provisions, and that the biggest driver of widened access is lowering the minimum age for eligibility. Childless filers in different areas of the country and of different racial-ethnic groups all have wider access, but gains are larger in some groups than others.
Policymakers considering whether to retain all or part of the EITC expansions in future years should consider how specific elements have widened access for groups most affected by the post-pandemic economy
New Englanders\u27 Use of Child Care Varies by Income, Even Among Working Households
No full textIn this data snapshot, author Jess Carson reports that data from the U.S. Census Bureau collected between January and May 2023 show that access to child care remains uneven. Among New England households with a child under age five, 71.1 percent had used at least some child care in the past seven days. However, lower-income households are less likely to use care than higher-income households. While child care use is more prevalent among low-income households with a working adult, rates are still below those in high-income households. Findings suggest that in low-income New England households, access to early care opportunities—as a learning environment for kids and a work support for parents—is falling short
Sociolinguistic Analysis of Asian American English
No full textAccording to the United Stated Census Bureau, the population of Asians in the United States has increased from 12 million in 2005 to 17 million in 2016. As populations of minority races in the U.S. grow, so does the representation of them in popular culture and mass media. From ABC’s TV show Fresh Off the Boat to the rising generation of Asian American Youtubers, a wave of Asian American linguistic and languaging presence in today’s entertainment is higher than ever before. In my presentation, I will discuss a close analysis of sociolinguistics connected to these representations spoken by contemporary Asian American comedians to provide perspective on their influence on the general public’s view of Asians. As Author Jess C. Scott states, “People are sheep. TV is the shepherd.”
With the 2018 Winter Olympics being held in South Korea, Asian Americans have come to the forefront of the media and brought greater attention to Asian people who were born in America. In my presentation, I will describe and analyze the linguistic phenomena of the appearance of an Asian accent that emerges among some American-born Asians. In an effort to describe and analyze this phenomenon, I will present a literature review of scholarly articles along with editorials and YouTube videos of subject matter experts who have previously discussed this topic as well as look for instances of accidental discrimination against Asian Americans who speak without an accent. As Connie Zhou said, “I’m tired of taxi drivers asking where I’m ‘originally’ from.
