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Showing 1 to 20 of 84 for “"Cultural dynamics"”.
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Social and cultural dynamics in early Marquesan history
… Polynesia. This history is seen in part as a cultural process, and as one which cannot be dissociated from a wider Polynesian context of development and transformation. The first part reconstructs indigenous Marquesan social relations, drawing particularly upon evidence from Taiohae, Nukuhiva, …
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Social and cultural dynamics in early Marquesan history
… Polynesia. This history is seen in part as a cultural process, and as one which cannot be dissociated from a wider Polynesian context of development and transformation. The first part reconstructs indigenous Marquesan social relations, drawing particularly upon evidence from Taiohae, Nukuhiva, …
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The political and cultural dynamics of University Asylum Law in Greece
This thesis is about a special form of asylum, which is uniquely found in Greece. Besides all other forms of asylum such as ecclesiastical sanctuaries, political and diplomatic asylum, in Greece, in 1982 "University Asylum" was established as a constitutional right. It prohibits any state authority …
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SOF ETHICS AND PROFESSIONALISM: EXPLORING CULTURAL DYNAMICS AND THEIR IMPACTS ON UNETHICAL OUTCOMES
Over the last two decades, Army Special Operations Forces (ARSOF) have been under immense pressure to conduct back-to-back deployments combating terrorism. The speed of operations and the goal of placing the mission first has slowly changed the norms and behaviors, calling into question the ethics …
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The socio-cultural dynamics and ‘survival struggle’ in professional journalism practice in Nigeria
This study responds to the call for more empirical work to understand the journalism profession in non-Western countries. It critiques the current state of journalism practice in Nigeria to determine how journalists are responding to the numerous professional challenges they face. Journalists in …
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Moving to the West: Media, Cultural Transnationalism and Identity. Cultural Dynamics of Korean Women in Diaspora
… to delve into media, diasporic identity, and cultural transnationalism. The analysis draws from six month of intensive fieldwork, including “following” in-depth interviews, participant observation, and digital ethnography. The study aims to investigate the interplay between media, social …
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The difference walls make' : cultural dynamics and implications of change in Sāmoan architectural traditions and socio-spatial practices (1940-2006)
… how Sāmoan architecture encompasses rich cultural traditions, aesthetics, and social practices that are used to manifest, embed, and ‘advance’ social and cultural identities within social communities and physical landscapes. The ethnography describes how traditional open, round or oval …
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An Intertwined Curriculum: The Intersection of Race, Masculinity, and Subjectivity in the Experiences of an African American Male Teacher in Southeast Georgia
… from exposure to established social and cultural dynamics. Referring to education more specifically, these social and cultural dynamics are often translated through the adopted curriculum. Using Critical Race Theory as my theoretical framework and autoethnography as the methodology, this …
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Deconstructing Biopolitical and Performative Modes of Gender in Spanish Science Fiction
… progressive time, rejecting more conservative cultural dynamics. Their work offers a startling prescience for modern Spain, with elements mirrored in Butler and Repo’s gender-focused studies. Gender identity is malleable and non-essential to the functions of reproduction and identity in every …
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Turning the page setting the stage : school culture's profound impact on school turnaround initiatives.
… strategies, tailoring interventions to unique cultural contexts, fostering collaboration among stakeholders, and replicating successful cultural shifts. This research emphasizes the necessity of understanding cultural dynamics within educational environments to tackle the ongoing challenges …
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Divergent Divine Memories: Divine National Power, Cultural Memory, and the Deuteronomistic History of 1&2 Kings
… history as presented by the biblical text as the cultural memory of ancient Israel. Scholars widely regard the historical books (Joshua-2 Kings) as having been influenced by the ideology of Deuteronomy and therefore find a significant compositional level(s) to the text which they call the …
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"Welshness politicized, Welshness submerged: the politics of ""politics"" and the pragmatics of language community in north-west Wales"
… the gap between the national visibility and the cultural (in)visibility of speakers of the indigenous language of Wales (Cymraeg, or “Welsh”). With one exception, no public discourse has yet emerged in Wales that provides an explicit framework or vocabulary for describing the cultural community …
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Osage Glass Bead Use: Archaeological and Ethnohistorical Evidence of Change and Continuity Through the Early Postcontact Era
… studies characterize post-contact Osage cultural development as a process of inevitable change due to Osage adoption of European culture. The lack of discussion about cultural continuity and indigenous agency is problematic because it minimizes the Osages' role in their own cultural …
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From Psychology to Phylogeny: Bridging Levels of Analysis in Cultural Evolution
<p>Cultural evolution, or change in the socially learned behavior of a population over time, is a fascinating phenomenon that is widespread in humans and present in some non-human animals. In this dissertation, I present an array of cultural evolutionary studies that bridge pattern and process in a …
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Cross-Cultural Narratives: A Comparative Analysis of "Yo Soy Betty, La Fea" and "Ugly Betty"
<p>This thesis examines the cross-cultural adaptation of the Colombian telenovela Yo soy Betty, la fea (1999–2001) into the American dramedy Ugly Betty (2006–2010), by analyzing how the latter reimagined the original narrative to address U.S.-specific cultural dynamics. Through qualitative analysis …
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Exploring Faculty Perceptions after Teaching in Active Learning Classrooms through the Lens of Transformative Learning Theory: A Case Study in a Postsecondary Setting
… but shaped by broader institutional and cultural dynamics. Recommendations include expanded institutional support, context-sensitive professional development, and alignment of assessment with active learning objectives. The study contributes actionable insights for academic leaders …
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Why Have Mass Shootings Become More Prevalent in the United States in Recent Years?
… health challenges, and evolving social and cultural dynamics – has fueled this disturbing trend in the early 21st century. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach that combines case studies, expert interviews, and quantitative data analysis, this study examines how these factors interact to …
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A Re-examination Of The 20th Century Intercultural Theatre: Peter Brook's The Mahabharata (1985) And Ong Keng Sen's Lear (1997)
My thesis re-examines 20th-century intercultural theatre by looking at two acclaimed productions: Peter Brook's The Mahabharata (1985) and Ong Keng Sen's Lear (1997). The first chapter is a historical analysis of intercultural theatre's emergence in the late 20th century, which explores the early …
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Corporate sustainability and responsibility in the Cape Winelands
… has been shaped by unequal social, racial and cultural dynamics of power since the 1600s. The qualitative research approach adopted was designed so as to draw out insights from key decision-makers via nine semi-structured interviews. Positioned within a holistic framework, and drawing upon …
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