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A Cross-Cultural Exploration: Global Methods Of Contraception And Family Planning, Cora Pereira
A Cross-Cultural Exploration: Global Methods Of Contraception And Family Planning, Cora Pereira
Honors Program Theses and Projects
In today's world, women are attempting to take control of their reproductive choices. Some have been met with roadblocks that may prohibit or limit access to women's healthcare centers and family planning services. This research explores women’s reproductive health and contraception usage and the impact of cultural influences globally. Cultural adversities may overshadow the benefits of having access to healthcare facilities along with contributing to the circulation of inaccurate information. This may prevent or deter women from accessing healthcare facilities and methods of family planning. Understanding variation in the United States and in other cultures will contribute to the global …
Orangutan Infant Behavior: A Critical Component For Primate Conservation, Mia Sarkisian
Orangutan Infant Behavior: A Critical Component For Primate Conservation, Mia Sarkisian
Honors Program Theses and Projects
Orangutans, Pongo sp., are one of the four genera of the great apes (Pongo, Gorilla, Pan, and Homo). Orangutans are often differentiated from the other apes for their bright red fur. However, there are many factors which separate them from the other Great Apes. They are the only Asian great ape, residing in Indonesia and Malaysia, on the islands of Borneo and Sumatra. Orangutans are semi-solitary, arboreal brachiators, meaning that they live primarily alone and travel via swinging through trees (Thorpe and Crompton 2006). This allows them to cover a vast area in search for food. Adult …
Adapting To College Life: An Ethnographic Study Of The Linguistic Challenges Faced By Domestic Black Immigrant Students At Bridgewater State University, Johnson (Carter) Remy
Adapting To College Life: An Ethnographic Study Of The Linguistic Challenges Faced By Domestic Black Immigrant Students At Bridgewater State University, Johnson (Carter) Remy
Honors Program Theses and Projects
This linguistic qualitative ethnographic study sought to understand whether domestic and international, Black, English second language learning (ESL), immigrant students, who have completed their first year of college at BSU, perceive themselves as linguistically prepared for college life. Linguistic preparedness is critical for successful participation in the classroom and completion of required work. The research seeks to identify and analyze the programs BSU has established to assist this population in their adaptation to college life and in acquiring linguistic proficiency. The study employs a multi-tiered methodology beginning with semi-structured interviews with diversity administrators, ESL and Global Language faculty, informal interviews …