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An Historical Analysis Of Women’S Emergence Into Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership: Eastern Michigan University, A Case Study, Cheyenne Luzynski Jan 2018

An Historical Analysis Of Women’S Emergence Into Intercollegiate Athletic Leadership: Eastern Michigan University, A Case Study, Cheyenne Luzynski

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

The implementation of Title IX has increased women’s participation rates in intercollegiate athletics tenfold, yet women’s representation in athletic leadership remains marginal compared to men. As such, the purpose of this study was to understand the social construction of gender as it relates to intercollegiate athletic leadership at Eastern Michigan University. The study explored the history of sporting activities as a mechanism to shape and perpetuate masculine and feminine culture. These values (i.e, competitiveness and cooperativeness) were institutionalized in higher education as sex-segregated physical education and athletic functions. This historical case study applied organizational and institutional theory analyzing the institutional, …


Circuits Of Race: Consumption Of Colorism In Nivea’S “Natural Fairness”Campaign, Gabrielle Burgess-Smith Jan 2018

Circuits Of Race: Consumption Of Colorism In Nivea’S “Natural Fairness”Campaign, Gabrielle Burgess-Smith

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

Colorism is not a Black-White or dark issue; it is a global issue that has emerged into a dynamical power force dividing people from people and, in turn, people from self. It is not solely subjected as a battled issue in America, but it is a global phenomenon where support is gained from all corners of the world—resulting in a worldwide denigration. Psychological and physiological turmoil comes in forms of anxiety, depression, reduced wages, loss of self, and privilege. The blinding processes of colorism through the effects of social media advertisements is a two-way communication process. Through a systematic analyzation …


"Stereotypisch Deutsch": An Examination Of Stereotypes Of Germans And The Effects In The Business Environment, Alicia Marvinetz Jan 2017

"Stereotypisch Deutsch": An Examination Of Stereotypes Of Germans And The Effects In The Business Environment, Alicia Marvinetz

Senior Honors Theses and Projects

Stereotypes can be seen as a tool to understand why a person or group of people behave the way they do. These stereotypes adapt over time as culture and cultural perceptions change. The purpose of this research is to analyze what stereotypes Americans have held of Germans over the years, starting in 1940, a couple years before the United States entered World War II, then the Cold War Era between 1947 and 1990, through today. The purpose of these time frames is to see how Americans viewed Germans just prior to entering the war, how the war may have changed …


Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2014-2015, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2014

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2014-2015, Office Of The Registrar

Undergraduate Catalogs

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Eastern Michigan University Graduate Catalog, 2014-2015, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2014

Eastern Michigan University Graduate Catalog, 2014-2015, Office Of The Registrar

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Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2013-2014, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2013

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2013-2014, Office Of The Registrar

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Eastern Michigan University Graduate Catalog, 2013-2014, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2013

Eastern Michigan University Graduate Catalog, 2013-2014, Office Of The Registrar

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Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2012-2013, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2012

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2012-2013, Office Of The Registrar

Undergraduate Catalogs

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Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2012-2013, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2012

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2012-2013, Office Of The Registrar

Undergraduate Catalogs

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Eastern Ichigan University Graduate Catalog, 2012-2013, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2012

Eastern Ichigan University Graduate Catalog, 2012-2013, Office Of The Registrar

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Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2011

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Office Of The Registrar

Undergraduate Catalogs

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Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2011

Eastern Michigan University Undergraduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Office Of The Registrar

Undergraduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.


Eastern Ichigan University Graduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Office Of The Registrar Jan 2011

Eastern Ichigan University Graduate Catalog, 2011-2012, Office Of The Registrar

Graduate Catalogs

No abstract provided.