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Showing 1 to 20 of 57 for “"societal issues"”.
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The Invisible Band: Cultural, Economic, and Societal Issues in Harmoniemusik
The phenomenon of harmoniemusik is unique in that it represents the richest emperors, the old and new aristocracy, and the poorest street beggars of Vienna all at the same time. Employing a harmoniemusik ensemble was so firmly ingrained in European values that it was perceived as a necessity by …
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Intentionality in task design research: examining the design process of an online learning tool about mathematics in society
… to inform my analyses. Frame 1 – Mathematics in societal issues, situated in research highlighting the impact of innumeracy and how numbers may misinform society. Frame 2 – Mathematical representations, situated in research that highlights the importance of curiosity and visualization for …
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Contesting 'xenophobia' through civic education: explorations with ARESTA in Khayelitsha
… of this workshop and the importance of broader societal issues. This thesis concludes that ARESTA's intervention makes a significant contribution in opposing xenophobia, in the light of what is possible in South Africa today. However, its work is ameliorative rather than radical structural …
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Organized Nursing in the Silver State: A History of the Nevada Nurses' Association
… the influence of national, state, and local societal issues on the evolution of the organization. Data was collected from the Nevada Historical Society in Reno, the NNA state office, the Special Collections at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, and the Nursing Archives at Boston University. …
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The need for outreach programs for African American men in inner city areas
… males in inner city areas. This study identified societal issues that pose as potential barriers for African-American males. These included issues like unemployment, high school drop-out rates, lack of male role models, racial profiling, substance abuse, homicide rates, neighborhood violence, and …
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Essays on Craft and Communities
… disruption or change, recent crises, and ongoing societal disruptions direct our attention to the challenges surrounding resilience, stability, and the continuity of cherished societal structures, organizations, and institutions. This thesis centers empirically around one of the timeless modes of …
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Between the Left and the Right: Jihadi Brides' British Media Frames Post ISIS Fall
… and frames help shape the public opinion and the societal actions toward different societal issues. This research is important because it analyzes the phenomenon of the Jihadi Brides as an existing problem after the fall of ISIS through the frames of the media and qualitative research through a …
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The Modern Vampire as Romantic Hero: Acceptance, Love and Self-Control
… the beginning of civilization as a metaphor for societal issues and beliefs concerning life and death. Throughout the centuries, the vampire has evolved to suit societal trends, transforming from the bloodthirsty monster of early mythology to an alluring and complex creature of modern times. The …
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Two Essays On Cross-Country Differences In Corporate Dividend Policies
… to people's understanding of such major societal issues as agency and information asymmetry and was a co-winner of the Best Dissertation Proposal Award in International Finance at Financial Management Association 2009 Annual Conference.</p>
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A historical descriptive study of the American Personnel and Guidance Association from April 1963 through July 1983
… of this research consist of the major trends and issues throughout the period under study and include: membership trends, governance/leadership, professional issues, legislative activities, and Associational responses to societal issues. Data for this study comes directly from Association archival …
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Shifting the frame: how internal change agents contextualize and co-construct strategic responses to grand challenge issues within and beyond the firm
… attribution help to foster meaning and action on societal issues. In particular, framing theory has offered significant insight into individual actors' cognitive processes, their skillful articulation of socially resonant interpretive frames, and the role of particular actor categories and …
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Analysis of SUC Brockport Student's Performance on the NTE Core Battery
… posited include a shorter academic year, societal issues, and educators themselves. This thesis project examines performance on the National Teacher Exam (NTE) core battery for students of State University College (SUC) Brockport and compares them to the New York State average. The study …
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Saudi Journalists' Perspectives on People with Disabilities
… framing. Thematic framing focuses on the societal issues and macro-level aspects related to disabilities. In this case, education for and about people with disabilities was quite evident in the articles examined. The findings could be extrapolated to provide insights into how Saudi …
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An examination of science fiction with a view towards improving scientific literacy
… the physical aspects of the book, the science issues the story illustrates, the types and veracity of the science portrayed, the aspects that relate to teacher use of science fiction in the classroom, and the societal issues that surround each story. This study concluded that science fiction …
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Educating Adults Through Distinctive Public Speaking: Lucretia Mott, Quaker Minister
… which reverberates today, spoke publicly about issues of societal and ethical concern. This study focuses on her work as a nineteenth-century female Quaker minister who through public speaking educated adults about the following: abolition of slavery, rights of women, and peaceful ways to …
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Young university-going men’s perceptions of the #menaretrash movement and its impact on their masculinity
… much traction and support from society. Although societal issues of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) have been a concern predating the time of social media, the #MenAreTrash movement represents a more recent attempt to address the issues of GBV and Intimate Partner Violence (IPV). There are many ways …
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A Case Study of Automotive Technology Instructors' Experiences and Perceptions of Curriculum Change in the Louisiana Technical College
… demands, global economic competition, and societal issues. A consequence of mission change has been significant changes in the manner that instruction of technical education is conducted at these institutions. This case study explores automotive technology instructors' experiences and …
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Leadership traits, divergent thinking, and innovation in higher education
… uncertainty, environmental threats, and global societal issues, the question of leadership is at the heart of issues faced today as leaders impact people at all levels of society. The discussion regarding leadership has centered on the need for high-level critical and creative thinkers and has …
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The Glass Ceiling is Not Broken: Gender Equity Issues among Faculty in Higher Education
… This dissertation aimed to analyze equity issues for female faculty at a private university. The researcher utilized a narrative inquiry methodology, conducting interviews with five full-time female faculty. The purpose of this dissertation was to understand the participants’ everyday …
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How do privileged insiders become change agents? A study of institutional volition
… types of institutional change work to address societal issues. Institutional volition is the reflective process leading people to engage in purposeful efforts to shape or transform dominant institutional arrangements. My study reveals variances in the institutional volition of privileged …
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