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Full-Text Articles in Race and Ethnicity
Poverty Knowledge, Coercion, And Social Rights: A Discourse Ethical Contribution To Social Epistemology, David Ingram
Poverty Knowledge, Coercion, And Social Rights: A Discourse Ethical Contribution To Social Epistemology, David Ingram
David Ingram
In today’s America the persistence of crushing poverty in the midst of staggering affluence no longer incites the righteous jeremiads it once did. Resigned acceptance of this paradox is fueled by a sense that poverty lies beyond the moral and technical scope of government remediation. The failure of experts to reach agreement on the causes of poverty merely exacerbates our despair. Are the causes internal to the poor – reflecting their more or less voluntary choices? Or do they emanate from structures beyond their control (but perhaps amenable to government remediation)? If both of these explanations are true (as I …
Phil 130: Dimensions Of Diversity (Fall 2013), Dylan Kissane
Phil 130: Dimensions Of Diversity (Fall 2013), Dylan Kissane
Dylan Kissane
No abstract provided.
Narratives Of War In Islamic Societies, Whose Side Is God On?, Ahmed Souaiaia
Narratives Of War In Islamic Societies, Whose Side Is God On?, Ahmed Souaiaia
Ahmed E SOUAIAIA
The so-called Arab Spring ushered in a new era of conflict that is transforming Islamic societies in unprecedented ways. In the past two years, peaceful protests ousted some of the most ruthless dictators of the Arab world. Then, violent rebellions destroyed communities in Libya and Syria, stifled the non-violent movement, and amplified sectarian tensions by interjecting God into some of the most gruesome conflicts. By looking at the Syrian crisis as a case study, in this article I explore the function of narratives in managing war and the nature and evolution of Islamism in Islamic societies.
Phil 130: Dimensions Of Diversity (Spring 2013), Dylan Kissane
Phil 130: Dimensions Of Diversity (Spring 2013), Dylan Kissane
Dylan Kissane
No abstract provided.
Testing Theories Of Doctoral Student Persistence At A Hispanic Serving Institution, Gloria Vaquera
Testing Theories Of Doctoral Student Persistence At A Hispanic Serving Institution, Gloria Vaquera
Gloria S. Vaquera
Little empirical work exists which tests theories of doctoral student persistence. Among these studies, there is limited representation of minority students. To counter this state of affairs, this study uses a sample of four doctoral cohorts enrolled at a Hispanic Serving Institution. Focusing on the earlier stages of graduate study, I adapt theories of persistence previously employed for undergraduate students (Hurtado, 1992; Hurtado & Carter, 1997; Tinto, 1993). Testing the impact of student background characteristics, departmental context, and student social and academic integration on persistence, findings are mixed. Strongest support is found for the effect of academic integration, father's education, …
Pre-College Factors Impacting Persistence In A Diverse University: An Exploration Of High School Racial Composition And Experiences With Diversity, Gloria Vaquera
Gloria S. Vaquera
No abstract provided.