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The Indigenous Woman in the Therapeutic-Enlightened Project of Peru (1861-1889)
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
114-126
Received:
18 May 2023
Accepted:
6 June 2023
Published:
6 July 2023
Abstract: The article investigates the emergence of the problem of Indigenous women to the critical horizon of the scientific mentality that, in the second part of 19th century, manages the emancipatory project of Peru as an organic response to the spiritual, scientific, intellectual, and ethical-political crisis that is the natural consequence of the collapse of the archaic colonial regime in Peru and the Andean region. Consequently, in this paper I propose to discuss the historical-formative, epistemological, semantic-resignifying, constructive, and attitudinal aspects that intervene in the scientific formulation of problem follow: how the Indigenous woman integrates into republican life? In this sense, the present research inquiries in the Juana Manuela Gorriti’s “Si haces mal no esperes bien” (1861), Manuel Pardo’s “Medidas económicas del Congreso de 1860” (1861), Manuel González Prada’s “Speech at the Politeama Theater” (1888) and “Our Indians” (1904), and Clorinda Matto de Turner’s Aves sin nido… (1889) discourses about Indigenous woman situation. All these authors coincide, for one hand, in asseveration that the exclusion and subordination of Andean woman is the stone angular of patriarchal and colonial archaic system, and, for other hand, in affirmation that the democratic and republican modern system need integrates her like rights subject for to progress and development fully. Applying hermeneutical-comparative method, gender approach, and critical-historical vision about formative process of Peru and Andean region, this article explains the complicated process through which Indigenous women become protagonists in critical-reflective studies and, above all, producers of discourse and, therefore, of discursive criticism. This contribution concludes that, not only in contemporary specialized studies, but in political-social reality, the integration of Indigenous women into Peruvian citizenship continues to be a current and ongoing challenge.
Abstract: The article investigates the emergence of the problem of Indigenous women to the critical horizon of the scientific mentality that, in the second part of 19th century, manages the emancipatory project of Peru as an organic response to the spiritual, scientific, intellectual, and ethical-political crisis that is the natural consequence of the collap...
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Livelihood Devastation and the Most Vulnerable Group During Flooding in Southern Ijaw Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, Nigeria
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
127-132
Received:
15 June 2023
Accepted:
30 June 2023
Published:
11 July 2023
Abstract: Flooding accounts for several natural disasters and deaths world-wide. Millions of people are exposed to floods yearly. In Nigeria, amidst several natural disasters, flooding is the most common. Climate change induced rise in sea level have increased the frequency and intensity of floods in the world. In Nigeria, the severe floods of 2012, 2018 and 2022 are typical examples. The study explored livelihood devastation and the most vulnerable group during flooding in Southern Ijaw Local Government of Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Data were obtained using both primary and secondary sources. Cluster and simple random sampling techniques were adopted. The data analysis of the study revealed that women are the most vulnerable group during flooding in the study area. The study also identified that flooding has severe impact on livelihood, leading to the destruction of crops and fishes. It was thus recommended that challenges of vulnerable groups such as women and children should be addressed with priority during flood and post flood periods to enhance their capacities within the communities. Also, various subordinating rules against women in the communities, such as land rights should be investigated and stopped by the government. Government and relevant flood management agencies should provide proper social welfare for flood victims to cushion the effects of flooding. Those who are affected should be properly rehabilitated and provided with adequate relief materials.
Abstract: Flooding accounts for several natural disasters and deaths world-wide. Millions of people are exposed to floods yearly. In Nigeria, amidst several natural disasters, flooding is the most common. Climate change induced rise in sea level have increased the frequency and intensity of floods in the world. In Nigeria, the severe floods of 2012, 2018 and...
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Phonetics and Fidelity: A Study of Roman Ingarden’s Aesthetics of Translation
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
133-140
Received:
8 June 2023
Accepted:
8 July 2023
Published:
17 July 2023
Abstract: The phenomenological philosopher Roman Ingarden is the translator of the Polish version of the Critique of Pure Reason. Based on this translation experience and his concern with language issues, he discusses the question of criteria for faithful translation in his book On Translation, using the common difficulties of fidelity in translation practice as an index. he proposes a “double stratum” faithful translation view to tackle the common difficulties of faithfulness in translation practice. In contrast to the traditional criteria of faithful translation, Ingarden stresses the necessity and importance of phonological faithfulness based on semantic faithfulness and the hierarchical structure of literary works. He carries out a phenomenological description and analysis of various “language-pronunciation” constructs, such as “rhythmic quality” “melodic property”, and other typical phonetic qualities, considering them as important aesthetic-related factors that affect the “polyphonic harmony” of literary works. On this basis, he explores the importance of the phonological stratum in the linguistic transformation of literary works. This paper argues that the formation of his view of translation is closely related to his phenomenological and aesthetic research, and that his ontology of works and linguistic thought is more specific and clearly in his view of translation, which provides a reference 'cross-strategy' for the intercultural communication of literary works and the interdisciplinary communication between literature and translation.
Abstract: The phenomenological philosopher Roman Ingarden is the translator of the Polish version of the Critique of Pure Reason. Based on this translation experience and his concern with language issues, he discusses the question of criteria for faithful translation in his book On Translation, using the common difficulties of fidelity in translation practic...
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The Role of Indigenous Conflict Resolution Mechanism on Land Use Dispute Resolution in Bahir dar zuria Woreda
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
141-153
Received:
25 May 2023
Accepted:
14 June 2023
Published:
17 July 2023
Abstract: This study examined the practices and challenges of customary conflict resolution mechanisms in rural land use and land related dispute resolution in Bahir Dar Zuria Woreda of Wojer, Feresewoga, and Tentakerkose, Sebatamite, and Lejome kebeles. To achieve the objectives, the study has employed qualitative research approach with case study research design by using primary and secondary sources of data. Data were collected using focus group discussion, interviews, and non-participatory observation; and relevant literatures and documents are reviewed. Informants were selected based on purposive and snowball sampling methods. The total number of informants participated in this study were 91. The data were analyzed qualitatively through the use of thematic analysis. The findings of this study indicated that shimglina customary conflict resolution mechanisms played great role in land dispute resolution. The strengths of shimglina in which, people prefer it over the formal legal system were, in terms of time, resource, accessibility, and restoring the broken peaceful interaction. The study found that land use and land related disputes are increased. Also, the study revealed that shimglina faced many challenges that hinder its effectiveness in the resolution of land use disputes. Unless the underlying challenges of shimglina are not solved, the effectiveness of the mechanism in the resolution of land dispute is difficult. The absence of clear legal and policy framework in the practices of shimglina in rural land use disputes, lack of attention to shimglina by the government, the absence of strong enforcement mechanism, the influence and intervention of the government and politicization of shimglina are the major challenges in the practices of shimglina in rural land disputes resolution. The government should give attention to shimglina in rural land disputes for peaceful co-existence and community solidarity. The study established that shimglina as an indigenous conflict resolution mechanism plays a significant role in rural land use dispute resolution. In dealing with cases arising from rural land use dispute, Shimaglies (elders) play vital roles which include arbitration, mediation, decision making, peace-making, peacebuilding, permit traditional oath and link the living with God. This study recommends that; the government should give attention to shimglina in rural land use disputes resolution for peaceful co-existence and community solidarity, make detailed legislation and policies.
Abstract: This study examined the practices and challenges of customary conflict resolution mechanisms in rural land use and land related dispute resolution in Bahir Dar Zuria Woreda of Wojer, Feresewoga, and Tentakerkose, Sebatamite, and Lejome kebeles. To achieve the objectives, the study has employed qualitative research approach with case study research ...
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Utilizing Process Drama Techniques as an Approach for the Development of Adaptability Skills in Junior Secondary Students
Ayomi Indika Irugalbandara
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
154-162
Received:
10 July 2023
Accepted:
26 July 2023
Published:
15 August 2023
Abstract: Adaptability is defined as appropriate cognitive, behavioural, and/or affective adjustment in the face of uncertainty and novelty; significant skill as being necessary for students to be effective in future economic work contexts. However, in Sri Lanka human capital mismatch with the enhancement of national economic and social development; school leavers are not opened to trying new challenges or experimenting with different and unpredictable solutions to problems and challenges in the workplace. The study was a non-randomised control group an intervention program, which was designed to examine and evaluate the potential of process drama techniques to develop creative thinking and adaptability skills in Grade 7, 128 school students, aged 11-12, who were studying drama. This article only presents evaluation results of adaptability scale. Over twelve consecutive weeks in weekly two-hour sessions by regular drama teachers who had been trained in the method. Martin’s Adaptability Scale used as pre/post-test intervention measures to assess the enhancement of students’ suitable adaptation. Following this, a one-way ANOVA was conducted to check whether there are any differences between pre/post adaptability scores among the three factors, and basic descriptive statistics for the adaptability scale were also examined. The overall adaptability results showed a significant difference between total pre-and post-test scores in the intervention group and results suggest that process drama techniques might develop better approaches to situations that involve change.
Abstract: Adaptability is defined as appropriate cognitive, behavioural, and/or affective adjustment in the face of uncertainty and novelty; significant skill as being necessary for students to be effective in future economic work contexts. However, in Sri Lanka human capital mismatch with the enhancement of national economic and social development; school l...
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Care Ethics and Actor-Networking Theory as Challenges to the Ethics of Philosophical Thinking
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 4, July 2023
Pages:
163-168
Received:
20 July 2023
Accepted:
5 August 2023
Published:
22 August 2023
Abstract: Contemporary philosophy has been always examining new methods of philosophising and approaching social, political and cultural discourse. However, the global climate change and new geopolitical orders call for a new critical analysis. The essay explores horizon of ethical philosophising, questioning validity of traditional scholarly knowledge. Addressing Bruno Latour’s idea of actor-networking theory and Puig de la Bellacasa’s reflection on care, it aims to bring forth the concept of “thinking-with-care” and the role of the Anthropocene, advocating decentralized thinking and bringing new meanings to phenomena and experiences which have not been taken into consideration by, for instance, academic philosophy. The text tackles new research approaches based in the practice of ethical thinking and writing. It ponders questions of care the way they are discussed in works of Joan C. Tronto, Donna J. Haraway, and Maria Puig de la Bellacasa, and it sketches possible new paths of ethical thinking, i. e. thinking with the other and thinking for the other. The challenge of this essay is to reflect whether we can implement “thinking-with” in philosophical writing and questing in current conditions of war, natural disasters, and changing political regimes. It concludes that thinking-with-care and thinking-for can bring an importance of social responsiveness into the practice of philosophising, accentuating that ethics should be situated in the interconnected net-work of the world.
Abstract: Contemporary philosophy has been always examining new methods of philosophising and approaching social, political and cultural discourse. However, the global climate change and new geopolitical orders call for a new critical analysis. The essay explores horizon of ethical philosophising, questioning validity of traditional scholarly knowledge. Addr...
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