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I Think I Can: Identity And Social Experiences Of Adolescents With Physical Disabilities., Amy Sorensen
I Think I Can: Identity And Social Experiences Of Adolescents With Physical Disabilities., Amy Sorensen
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An online survey was completed by 40 adolescents and young adults (ages 12 to 22) with physical disabilities for the purpose of exploring their social experiences. The survey focuses on key variables associated with individual identity, group identity, social relationships and activities, and future aspirations. Positive outcome variables were explored including: self-esteem, self-efficacy, body satisfaction, cultural identity, relationship quality, activity participation, and future orientation. Independent variables included sex, population size, ability level, and proximity to disability. Ability level proved to be the most predictive of positive outcomes. Sex, population size, and proximity to disability exhibited small associations to some of …
Issues Of Blondeness: Identity, Education, And Experience, Kelly C. Blackston-Cail
Issues Of Blondeness: Identity, Education, And Experience, Kelly C. Blackston-Cail
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This narrative study is an inquiry into the lives of five women and their personal identity development as it is related to the generalizations and negative stereotypes based on hair color among the female gender. The concept of blondeness as it is related to hair color and identity is the primary focus of this study based on the responsibility of social construction on the development of this image. The subject's willingness to participate provided many viable insights about their lived experiences in life, their education and/or professional careers. This study shows how each participant faced these generalizations and negativity which …
Women's Athletics And The Athletic Patriarchy, Cynthia Jane Lynes
Women's Athletics And The Athletic Patriarchy, Cynthia Jane Lynes
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This research is a qualitative, case study of five women who have successful careers in the male dominated field of athletics. An interview was done with each woman to determine whether her professional/personal life had been affected in any way by the athletic patriarchy and how their experiences were similar or different. The purpose of this research was to examine the influences of the athletic patriarchy on women's athletics and to explore issues of power and gender within these influences. Research questions asked were: How has the construction of gender identity by the athletic patriarchy affected women's athletics? What part …