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Showing 1 to 20 of 209 for “"Plight"”.
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From Crop to Cup; The Plight of Coffee
Coffee is in demand across the globe and remains the second most valuable exported legal commodity on earth, only second to oil. The majority of North Americans have a type of ritual with their morning cup of coffee. However only an extremely modest percentage of those people are cognizant of where …
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From Crop to Cup; The Plight of Coffee
Coffee is in demand across the globe and remains the second most valuable exported legal commodity on earth, only second to oil. The majority of North Americans have a type of ritual with their morning cup of coffee. However only an extremely modest percentage of those people are cognizant of where …
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The plight of women in Egyptian cinema (1940s 1960s)
… The aim of this research is to focus on the plight of Egyptian women in selected long feature films of this period, and how this -was realistically represented on the screen. It was a daunting task for the present researcher to embark on such controversial gender issues, especially from a …
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The Plight of Kenyan Domestic Workers in Gulf Countries
<p>Kenya’s economy remains the regional leader within the East African Community (EAC) and among East African countries at large. However, political instability such as the 2007 post-election violence and the region’s social and political instability trickling into Kenya, have negatively affected …
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The price isn't right : mobility alternatives and their plight
When it comes to car size, the conventional wisdom of both auto manufacturers and drivers alike would dictate that smaller cars are designed for and work best in the tight confines of the city. Small cars-and specifically for this study, sub-compact 'city cars' such as the Smart Fortwodo indeed …
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The Plight of Rudy "Gordo" Sanchez and Other Short Stories
<p>The Plight of Rudy 'Gordo' Sanchez and Other Short Stories' is a collection of one novella and nine short stories dealing with a broad range of themes like borders, immigration, race, sex, sexuality, violence, religion, spirituality, food, obsession, fetishes, and death. The stories range from …
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Nemo's Plight: Political Economy, Green-Cultural Criminology, and Fish Abuse
<p>Using the Marine Aquarium Fish Trade as a case study, I propose an integrated theoretical framework in green criminology that strengthens the political economic "treadmill of production" theory (see Lynch et al., 2013) by incorporating an analysis of the "cultural grease" that ensures the …
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Inequality of opportunity: the plight of foreign workers in South Africa
Migration can be a hazardous venture, particularly if carried out clandestinely. Evidence indicates that foreigners working without formal authorisation, i.e. 'irregular migrant workers', are in a particularly vulnerable position primarily because of their irregular immigration status. They are …
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An international legal perspective on conflict-related sexual violence: examining the plight of girl soldiers
This paper aims to examine the extent of the legal protection of the girl soldier in armed conflicts, with a particular focus on sexual violence, within the lens of International Law. Furthermore, it is the objective of this paper to bring light to the ever-current and escalating legal issue by …
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The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs) during armed conflict: the case of Sudan and Somalia
The plight of internally displaced persons (IDPs)in Sudan and Somalia constitutes one of the greatest human tragedy of our time since the end of the Cold War. The concept of IDPs is immense and growing. This research paper addressed the plight of IDPs during armed conflict in Sudan and Somalia. …
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The Unrapeable Black Woman: Understanding The Plight Of The Black Rape Complainant In Contemporary South Africa
… objective of this thesis is to comprehend the plight of Black rape victims within the criminal justice system. I contend that, due to the myth of the unrapeable Black woman, Black rape complainants must fight for credibility in the eyes of the criminal justice system actors. Stereotypically …
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The plight of the humanists: a reinterpretation of the battle between the ancients and the moderns
Historians have traditionally viewed the controversy between the ancients and moderns within the narrow scope of the title. However, in the seventeenth century the issue of learning and knowledge was a significant issue in the controversy. By 1600, the humanists were well established in the …
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The plight of victims of wrongful acts committed by international organisations: a light at the end of the tunnel?
The activities and the level of influence of International Organisations (IOs) have grown extensively in recent years. This has resulted in IOs having a greater impact, both positively and negatively, on the lives of individuals. In as far as the negative impact is concerned, it is a well …
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Ecology and environmental art in public place: talking tree: won't you take a minute and listen to the plight of nature?
My research started with a question: Is it possible to create change if we understand life is interdependent and interrelated with nature in our environment? I researched this question from the perspective of a practising artist in the field of environmental art in the context of ecology. I chose …
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Resettlement and poverty : the plight of vulnerable groups affected by the Lesotho highlands water project : case study of phase 1B communities
Involuntary resettlement due to planned economic interventions for the purpose of economic growth, is a political and socio-economic phenomenon. It is associated with development and poverty, as it affects livelihoods of those involved. This process impacts differently on different individuals, …
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A critical examination of the humanitarian visa as a complementary pathway in ameliorating the plight of “climate displaced persons” in Eastern Africa.
Eastern Africa has grappled with increasing numbers of displaced persons in the past 20 years because of flooding, tropical storms, landslides, and prolonged seasons of drought. Although there is widespread recognition of the impact of climate change on populations in this region, persons displaced …
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"Real" lives and "ordinary" objects: Partisan strategies of art making with garment makers of the Western Cape
… a range of hegemonic paradigms, expressing the plight of marginal communities in varying but connected ways. These "ordinary" objects, through the unique vision of the artist, become more than mere instruments of labour, or even mere metaphors for the workers' plight: they become part of a …
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