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Concerned Philosophers For Peace, Vol. 32 (2024), Court Lewis, Cameron Farvin

Concerned Philosophers for Peace

This year’s Newsletter is full of opportunities, information, and fabulous essays from a variety of schol-ars. Please take some time to submit your work to one of the calls for papers or next year’s Newsletter, join CPP, and participate in supporting peace and nonviolence in our turbulent world. See “contents” for a detailed overview of what is in this issue. Make sure to share the Newsletter with anyone who might be interested, and for early career scholars, please take advantage of the Bill Gay Award.

Contents:

• President’s Page (2)
• Essay Prizes, Accomplishments, and Awards (3)
• APA Divisions and APA …

Reoffending Among First-Time Juvenile Offenders

Stander Symposium Projects

The aim of this study is to find out what factors lead to reoffending among juveniles. The goal of this project is to bring the crime rates down for juveniles, so they can grow up to be successful. Our hypothesis is that a juvenile running away from home, among other home life complications will affect and increase the chance of a juvenile re-offending; the null hypothesis states that running away from home, among other home life complications will not affect nor lower the chance of a juvenile re-offending. The research initially suggested that with clear incentives not to commit crimes, …

Police Legitimacy In Low-Income Communities

Stander Symposium Projects

This research explores a measure of police legitimacy within low-income communities, seeking to uncover the dynamics that shape the intersection of law enforcement practices and community resilience. By examining the association between community trust, procedural justice, and the socioeconomic context, the study seeks to highlight the mechanisms through which police legitimacy may influence the cycle of criminal behavior among disadvantaged youth. Additionally, the research explores potential moderating factors that may amplify or mitigate the relationship between police legitimacy and recidivism, such as race, gender, gang involvement, and other socioeconomic variables.

Negative Perceptions Of Standardized Testing In Schools

Stander Symposium Projects

Standardized testing is seen throughout schools in almost all grade levels. Standardized testing affects teachers, students and parents. Negative impacts of standardized testing include biases based on race, gender, and household income. Students also experience negative stress in response to standardized testing. This literature review highlights why standardized testing is viewed so negatively throughout the school system.

Examining Students' Perspectives On Restorative Justice

Stander Symposium Projects

The aim of this study is to compare college students’ perceptions on restorative justice and traditional justice. Our topic revolves around students’ attitudes regarding restorative justice alternatives when presented with certain crimes. Furthermore, we are aiming to examine students’ perceptions of punishments for crimes and whether they believe that a restorative justice alternative is more favorable than traditional punishment.

Does Gang Involvement And Exposure To Violence Affect Perceptions Of Juveniles’ Chances For Future Success?

Stander Symposium Projects

For our project, we looked at how gang involvement and exposure to violence affect perceptions of chances for future success. This is a quantitative research project using the Pathways to Desistance dataset, which is focused on 1,354 juveniles involved with the justice system in both Maricopa County, AZ and Philadelphia, PA. We looked at the baseline data (lasting from November 2000 until March 2003). In order to be eligible for the study, juveniles had to be between the ages of 14 and 18 at the time of their offense. In our research, we used a total of nine variables. For …

Too Many Men: Investigating Online Harassment Toward Women-Identifying Hockey Fans In A Male-Dominated Space

Stander Symposium Projects

The world of sports is traditionally a masculine space, and professional hockey perpetuates these gender boundaries because of its aggressive nature. Despite this, women-identifying hockey fans exist, and make space for themselves as a fandom on social media platforms. This research explores the online harassment received by women-identifying hockey fans in a male-dominated space. Through a content analysis of social media posts from both Facebook and X (Twitter), we take a quantitative approach, with the quantity of instances of verbal abuse (operationally defined as the use of written language directed towards another person with the intent to degrade, invalidate, or …

The Link Between Intensive Parenting And Adolescent Well-Being

Stander Symposium Projects

The link between intensive/over-controlling parenting and adolescent well-being is well established, with research indicating that higher levels of intensive/overcontrolling parenting are associated with lower levels of adolescent well-being and criminal justice system involvement in children. However, the link between intensive/over-controlling parenting and adolescent well-being and criminal justice system involvement is not well understood, and findings from past research are mixed. The present study examined the link between parental control and child outcomes using a longitudinal design in an effort to better understand their relationship over time. Also, consistent with the goodness-of-fit framework, we also tested whether the association between parental …

The Power Of Trans Joy At A Catholic University

Stander Symposium Projects

This project explores the ways in which transgender and gender non-conforming undergraduate students experience trans joy at Catholic universities. Qualitative interviews were conducted with current undergraduate students who had completed one semester at a Catholic university and identified as transgender and/or gender non-conforming. The project utilizes descriptive methods that identify common themes across participant interviews. Participants expressed that online communities, close friendships, romantic relationships, and access to affirming medical care impacted the joy they felt in their identity. These findings have important implications on the types of support transgender and gender non-conforming students at Catholic institutions need and, moving beyond …

Ebony G. Patterson : Exploration Of Invisibility And Visibility

Stander Symposium Projects

This THR/VAR 250 Diversity in the Creative and Performing Arts poster presentation project requires each student to research and present on a topic relevant to the interdisciplinary fields of visual and performing arts through a critical multicultural and social justice lens that foregrounds the appreciation of diversity and enables the expansion of personal cultural competencies.

Media’S Role In College-Aged Students' Misconceptions Of The Criminal Justice System

Stander Symposium Projects

In recent decades, the widespread prevalence of fictional crime shows has become a defining feature of popular culture, captivating audiences with their intricate narratives of criminal investigations, courtroom dramas, and forensic analyses. This research aims to delve into the connection between these fictional crime shows and the perceptions of the criminal justice system among college-aged students. The central research question guiding this study is: How does exposure to fictional crime shows influence college-aged students' perceptions of the criminal justice system? By employing a survey-based methodology and distributing questionnaires to college students, the study intends to analyze responses, identify patterns, correlations, …

Sexual Assault On The University Of Dayton's Campus In Relation To Social Sororities And Fraternities

Stander Symposium Projects

This study focuses on the rates of sexual assault based on interaction with Greek life and the habits of the the interviewee and their peers. We asked participants questions based on drug and alcohol habits, knowledge of sexual assault, and knowledge of someone they know who has been sexually assaulted. We used a binary logistic regression to run gender, alcohol and drug habits, and Greek life interaction in comparison to knowing someone who has been sexually assaulted by a Greek member. Our results found no significance between these independent and dependent variables.

Having A Father Figure In The Home And Its Effects On Juvenile Delinquency

Stander Symposium Projects

In this study we look at the effects of having a father figure in the home and how that can deter juvenile delinquency. We used the Pathways to Desistance data to look at a multitude of factors that contribute to juvenile delinquency which include frequency of offending, having a father figure in the home, domains of social support for the family, depression of the juvenile, anxiety of the juvenile, gender of the juvenile, ethnicity of the juvenile, the mother's current job, and the age at first offense of the juvenile. We recoded some of these variables and ran a negative …

Social Media Affects On Mental Health

Stander Symposium Projects

The aim of this research project is to offer insights into the usage of social media among young adults, and the effects it can have on mental well-being. Participants completed a brief questionnaire answering questions regarding their demographics, social media habits, and their current state of mental well-being. The results were analyzed to better ascertain whether an individual's social media usage directly influences their mental health.

Black Male Queerness And The Poetic Performance Of Survival

Stander Symposium Projects

The poetry produced by queer black men tells of the intersecting ideals of racism, cultural norms and expectations of masculinity, and the homophobia that directly impacts the ways in which Black queer men exist in any space. I believe this poetry allows for insight and cultural nuance of safety and agency. Throughout my research of the poetry chosen it became obvious to me that forcing gendered ideals onto these people requires assimilation and controlled conformity, emphasizing that intersectional bonds can not be ignored. I argue that if queer Black men are to exist, they must be stereotypically “queer” in the …

How The Stigma Of Body Image Negatively Affects The Mental Health Of Adolescents

Stander Symposium Projects

This project will examine the societal influence of popular culture, specifically though figures like the Kardashians and Barbies, in perpetuating harmful body image stereotypes. It emphasizes the role of social media in promoting these unrealistic beauty standards for girls and discusses the negative impact it has on mental health. Various issues contribute to these ideals, but social media is a significant and under-discussed platform in this regard. In a study done within SPSS of an analysis of mental health data from 4022 individuals, significant findings emerged. Individuals identifying as non-white exhibit a decreased likelihood of experiencing mental illness, contrasting with …

The Perception And Roles Of Women In Christianity, Judaism, And Islam

Stander Symposium Projects

This study explores how Christianity, Judaism, and Islam create perceptions about and enforce roles for women in society. The purpose was to discover how women are traditionally viewed and how gender roles play a part in these religions. Our review of relevant articles in psychology, sociology, and anthropology, revealed a significant difference in the roles that men and women play. Women face a plethora of oppression, challenges, and disadvantages in comparison to men. We found that historical traditions and practices are a major influence in why women are treated this way. While there has been a lot of progression in …

Vaccine Attitude Spillover: Covid-19 Vaccination, Flu Vaccination, And Political Polarization

Stander Symposium Projects

Vaccinations protect people against diseases and prevent the spread of harmful infections. However, when comparing the total flu vaccination uptake prior to the pandemic and the total amount of uptake in 2024, there is a 9.97% decrease in the number of doses distributed. During the 2019-2020 flu season, 174.77 million doses of flu vaccines were distributed through the week ending on February 15, 2020. In comparison, during the 2023-2024 flu season, 157.35 million doses of flu vaccines were distributed for the week ending on February 17, 2024 (CDC, 2024). The present research will examine whether this decrease is related to …

Study Of Transphobia In France

Stander Symposium Projects

This paper explores the persisting challenges transgender individuals face in France despite some recent legislative advancements. While laws recognizing gender identity have been enacted, discrimination and violence against the transgender community persist at alarming rates. Statistical evidence and real-life experiences emphasize the urgent need for proactive measures to ensure the safety and equality of transgender individuals. The paper delves into institutionalized transphobia, examining systemic biases within legal, medical, educational, and governmental frameworks. Although legal reforms have addressed some issues, recent cases expose the shortcomings in the judicial system and reflect the impact of institutional barriers on transgender rights. The discussion …

We S.O.A.R: Student Original Arts Repertory, University Of Dayton

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We SOAR was a collaboration between students from a variety of majors and programs and members of our own Dayton community. Each piece reflected the diverse perspectives and passions of our student artists, each contributing to a collective narrative that champions positive change and social impact.

Ud Men For Gender Equity Newsletter, January 2024, University Of Dayton. Women's Center

UD Men for Gender Equity Newsletter

In this issue:

• Upcoming Engagement Opportunities: Student Recognition; Advocate 101; Updated Isidore Virtual Engagement
• Solidarity Moment
• Share Your Experience