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The Effects That War Has On Children And Child Soldiers, Breanna V. Kingsley
The Effects That War Has On Children And Child Soldiers, Breanna V. Kingsley
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
The focus of this research is to help explain the effects that war has on children and child soldiers. The effects being researched include those of psychological, physical, emotional, economical, and educational effects. The type of war being analyzed in this research is civil war with case studies of countries such as the Syrian Arab Republic, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Somalia, South Sudan, and the lraqi war. These cases are among the most violent, oppressive, cases involving children and/or child soldiers. The ultimate goal of this research is to discover and better understand what these children experience and how that will …
Global Markets And Inequalities: Changes In The Cuban Society, Melissa Dreffs
Global Markets And Inequalities: Changes In The Cuban Society, Melissa Dreffs
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
The relationship that Cuba has with the United States and global markets is shifting. This project will address the changing mindset of Cuban society in regards to the global markets and internal changes that have already drastically affected the island and will continue to do so. The structure of employment in Cuba has changed, allowing the private and self-employed sectors to grow, while attracting fewer and fewer state employees. Additional analysis of the changing economic system in Cuba shows the increase in foreign investment, both by states and private corporations. This increase affects both national sovereignty and the role of …
Environmental Degradation And The Progression Of Inequality Between Urban And Rural China: A Literature Review, Summer Smith
Environmental Degradation And The Progression Of Inequality Between Urban And Rural China: A Literature Review, Summer Smith
Senior Honors Theses and Projects
Research has found that the inequality gap throughout China has been perpetuated by environmental degradation that has maintained and contributed to the various factors influencing inequality between urban and rural residents. In order to promote economic growth, institutions meant to regulate corporate enterprises have had less authority. This research focuses on the consequences and contributing factors of environmental degradation as well as its impact on the inequality gap between rural and urban the rise in infertility, the population burden, access to healthcare, access to education, the gender gap, political participation, occupational perceptions, and the international response. Secondary sources suggest that …