328 research outputs found
Between obedience and rebellion: a field study on the young women of Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
No full textThis research explores the perceptions young Saudi women in Jeddah have of their lives. It seeks to uncover the role and different degrees that obedience and rebellion feature in the everyday lives of the young Saudi women in Jeddah. The subjects of the research were young Saudi women aged 16-21, all living in Jeddah at the time of the study and studying at either high school or university. The study employed a qualitative methodology to identify the extent of obedience and rebellion and their manifestations in the young women’s daily lives. The research relied on in-depth semi-structured interviews as the principal data collection method. By analysing the data derived from this process, I sought to explore the range, subtleties and continuum of rebellion and obedience in terms of three major themes: Hijab, gender relations, and young women’s private spaces. The study found that the participants associated Hijab with high social and religious values and had great respect for it. The conceptualization and practice of wearing Hijab, was associated with freedom and access to ‘the public sphere’ for many participants.In contrast, the study found that Qiwama (Guardianship), a religious Islamic concept that regulates family life, was much less respected by the participants, at least in its traditionalist incarnation that prevails in Saudi Arabia. The traditional Qiwama, per the findings, is a patriarchal structure that results in the reproduction of the social reality that marginalizes women, relegating them to follower status. The female participants rejected this as an incorrect interpretation of religious text. A majority of participants also pointed out that the definition of rebellion differs from one generation to the next. In fact, the participants noted that the actions of young Saudi women that are often classified as rebellious are actually demands for personal rights and an attempt to remove some of the restrictions they face in a subtle way that does not directly clash with family, religion and state policy.This study is important because it represents the unique contribution of giving a voice to young Saudi women to narrate their experiences and explore their ways of subtly negotiating with or conforming to social realities and by so doing enables the examination of the connections between obedience, rebellion, or subtle negotiation
Supporting family carers in caring for older people in the community in Indonesia
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The purpose of this research study was to improve the health status of older people living in the community through implementing a family carers' training program.\ud
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Background of the study:\ud
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Many previous studies have reported the improvement of family carers' knowledge in providing better care for older people as well as reducing their burden, anxiety and depression. However, those studies have not addressed clearly the impact of the programs on the health status of older people living in the community.\ud
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Design of the study:\ud
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An experimental design with pre and post-tests of intervention and control groups was used in the study.\ud
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The intervention of the study:\ud
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The intervention group attended the training program and received a training package consisting of 8 health education booklets and trainees'guide at the beginning of the study. They were also provided with guidance practice and follow-up support following the training program. The control group received usual care and support during the study. However, at the end of the study they were provided with the training package.\ud
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Population and sample:\ud
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All older people (60 years and above) living with their family carers in the district of Beiji, Depok Indonesia formed the population for this study. Two villages were randomly selected from the six villages in this district. One village was randomised to become the intervention group and the other became the control group. A sample of 120 older people and their primary carers (120) were selected from of the two villages. Therefore, the total sample consisted of 480 participants made up of 240 family carers and 240 older people.\ud
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Data collection and instruments:\ud
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The data were collected within three time points (baseline, 3 and 6 months) by using several tested and widely used instruments. Some additional questions relating to the family carers' training program were also added. All instruments were tested for reliability in Indonesia before being used for the present study.\ud
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Data analysis:\ud
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T-test and Chi-square analyses were used to identify baseline differences between the intervention and control groups. ANOVA was used to examine the differences between selected internal or external factors of older people and the health status of older people. Two-way repeated measures ANCOV A was chosen to evaluate the differences within the three time points and between groups and controlled for baseline differences or some potential confounders. Friedman's test was used to test the variances which were not equal and for categorical data. For the dichotomous variables, the Cochran's test was chosen.\ud
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Results:\ud
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Overall, the findings over the six-month period for the intervention group showed a significant increase for the knowledge, skills, attitudes, global social support and life satisfaction perceived by family carers when compared to those of the control group. The objective burden was significantly lower in the intervention group than that of the control group. The subjective burden was not significantly different between the groups. However, further analysis using independent pairwise comparisons (Bonferroni) showed the intervention group significantly lower than the control group. Similarly the health status of older people in the intervention group, including physical, mental, global social support, life satisfaction, and blood pressure was significantly increased when compared to those of the control group. In contrast to these findings, the activities of daily living of older people were not significantly different between groups.\ud
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Conclusions:\ud
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In conclusion, the Family Carers' Training Program made a positive impact on the health status of older people through increasing the family carers' ability in caring for older people. This program was found to be acceptable by the population and feasible to implement within the Indonesian population
Aesop's Fables in Persian: Luqman Hakim
No full textThis is a print-on-demand paperback of 216 pages, 5½" x 8½", featuring a picture of its author on the back cover, with a link to his website. There are frequent very simple black-and-white illustrations throughout the book. Here is Amazon's comment: "Aesop's Fables in Persian is translation work of Dr. Hafiz Sahar, Professor of Journalism and Chief Editor of major newspaper in Afghanistan in the early 1970s. The stories are timeless teacher of truth that has endured the test of time in every major language since 6th century BC, when it was first composed by Aesop. There are over 250 captivating short stories, each to teach children and adults about philosophy, ethics, morals and a clear view of humanity's nature. Dr. Sahar's deep commitment to free speech/press and love of philosophy and social justice were driving force for this work. "Language note: PersianHafiz Saha
The Blinding Color of Race: Elections and Democracy in the Post-Shelby County Era
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Sticks and Stones, the Words that Hurt: Entrenched Stereotypes Eight Years after 9/11
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Democracy, Like Revolution, is Unattainable Without Women
No full textThe biggest challenge facing women in Arab Spring countries is transforming their leadership and attendant influence during the revolutions into high-level governance positions, both elected and appointed, after the revolutions.
To achieve this goal, reform efforts should include: 1) amending election laws to increase the proportion of women represented at the local, state, and national levels; 2) increasing high-level employment opportunities; and 3) using public education to highlight the role of women and counter perceptions of traditional gender roles.Peer reviewe
Countering Religion or Terrorism: Selective Enforcement of Material Support Laws Against Muslim Charities
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