Corruption, Political Instability And Transnational Crime In The Country Of Guinea-Bissau,
2019
St. John's University
Corruption, Political Instability And Transnational Crime In The Country Of Guinea-Bissau, Brian K. Harte
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Internationally, Guinea-Bissau is regarded as a ‘cocaine gateway’ and transition point for narcotics trafficking from South America to West Africa, and into Europe (United Nations, 2011). Furthermore, “many esteemed experts have asserted that West Africa, and Guinea-Bissau in particular, is crumbling under the pressures posed by this drug trade which threatens to turn the region into an epicenter of lawlessness and instability” (Bybee, 2011, p. 3). We will provide an overview of transnational crime, corruption and political instability that contribute to social unrest within the country of Guinea-Bissau.
Colombian Conflict: A Sociological View Of A Gendered Society,
2019
St. John’s University
Colombian Conflict: A Sociological View Of A Gendered Society, Jorge Restrepo
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Jorge Restrepo, having lived and experienced Colombian conflict, explores how the construction of the war narrative was driven by berracos (an expression used in Colombia to identify uber-males masculinized by war). In Colombia, women, afro-Colombians, native-Colombians, LGBT, anyone over sixty (as they are not perceived useful to society), children (childsoldiers), who have no representation before the government, the voiceless minorities, were cruelly marginalized. The Colombian conflict imposed a power dynamic between men, women, and other minorities, established by the government and the FARC (Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia - People’s Army) as part of their internal war.
Sisters Of The Caliphate: Media And The Women Of Isis,
2019
Miami University
Sisters Of The Caliphate: Media And The Women Of Isis, Kathleen German, Rosemary Pennington
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Women have long been viewed as the “weaker sex”–more peace-loving and passive than men. However, clashes in Sri Lanka and Northern Ireland have shown that women are both willing and able to participate in violent conflict (Alison, 2004; Cheldelin & Eliatamby, 2011). We will specifically examine the recruitment to and roles of women in the Islamic State through an examination of the scholarship on female fighters, in order to contextualize the women of ISIS. We conclude with a suggestion that scholars and others interested in the experience of women in conflict move away from overly simplistic framings which suggest women …
Forgetting Fallujah: Covert Silence, Digital Public Memory And The Civilian Consequences Of Operation Phantom Fury In Iraq,
2019
Loyola Marymount University
Forgetting Fallujah: Covert Silence, Digital Public Memory And The Civilian Consequences Of Operation Phantom Fury In Iraq, Jason L. Jarvis
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
“Forgetting Fallujah” challenges the institutional memory of Fallujah advanced in “US Marines.” For most people, the understanding of war is based entirely on media images (Schwalbe, 2006; Sontag, 2003). This essay, like the work of Jackie Orr (2016) is a salvo in an ideological struggle to re-signify the meaning of Fallujah. The invasion of Fallujah was more severe for civilians than the torture of prisoners at Abu Ghraib, yet Fallujah caused almost no public outcry because it lacked visual evidence and went uncovered by mainstream American media (Entman, 2006). Covert silence in “US Marines” demonstrates that digital memory is easily …
Disinformation As Warfare In The Digital Age: Dimensions, Dilemmas, And Solutions,
2019
St. John's University
Disinformation As Warfare In The Digital Age: Dimensions, Dilemmas, And Solutions, Minna Aslama Horowitz
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Disinformation as warfare in the digital age may not be so different than any other type of warfare; wars are fought for power, and some benefit economically while the vulnerable suffer the most. The vast majority of conflicts today are not fought by nation states and their armies; increasingly, they are fought not with conventional weapons but with words. A specific sort of weaponry—“fake news” and viral disinformation—has been at the center of policy discussions, public debates, and academic analyses in recent years. Everyone who is active on digital platforms can be responsible in the simplest of ways: not lashing …
Introduction: Wars, Conflicts, And The Marginalization Of Dissent,
2019
St. John's University
Introduction: Wars, Conflicts, And The Marginalization Of Dissent, Tuija Parikka, Basilio G. Monteiro, Sejal Singh
Journal of Vincentian Social Action
Conflicts, wars, and crisis, unfortunately, abound, transform, and become metastasized in unexpected ways. The vast majority of armed conflicts today are not fought by nation states and their armies but rather informal entities, such as gangs and warlords using small arms, improvised weapons, and media technologies. Few, usually poor resource regions, get global attention, thus deprived of political will and economic resources needed to resolve the conflicts. As women and other minorities are becoming primary targets and suffering unprecedented casualties, they are profoundly affected by practices and cultures of warring, yet often remain voiceless in the global arena.This special issue …
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2019
St. John's University
Editors,
2019
St. John's University
Cover,
2019
St. John's University
Argand's Development Of The Complex Plane,
2019
Ursinus College
Argand's Development Of The Complex Plane, Nicholas A. Scoville, Diana White
Complex Variables
No abstract provided.
01. Intro To Socent & Design Thinking,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
01. Intro To Socent & Design Thinking, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
SocEnt
This module will introduce students to Social Entrepreneurship, Forms of Social Engagement, the Fourth Sector, and how SocEnt is related. The module will explain expectations, deadlines, the project, and exciting additions to the curriculum. It will also cover the main framework of SocEnt this year: the Design Thinking framework.
02. Socent Intro Part 2,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
02. Socent Intro Part 2, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
SocEnt
This module aims to go further into the lean startup than students have done in previous modules. It introduces three key features from the lean startup: the minimum viable product, the Build-Measure-Learn loop, and pivots. These three techniques are integral in the lean startup methodology, which focuses on minimizing risk, failing fast, and using the minimum amount of resources, time and funding.
03. Socent Networking Fair,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
03. Socent Networking Fair, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
SocEnt
No abstract provided.
06. Mvp Development / Market Competition,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
06. Mvp Development / Market Competition, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
SocEnt
The goal of this module is to emphasize how to develop an MVP through market validation and research. Students will learn concepts regarding market validation that will help them when they are developing their own MVPs. In addition, they will learn how to develop a unique MVP for their niche audience. By the end of the module, students should be able to start ideating and developing their own MVP.
02. Policy Analysis,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
02. Policy Analysis, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
The process of policy analysis is t he most important thing that we learn in EnACT. The skill of recognizing how a policy was created, passed, implemented, and evaluated can apply later in students’ lives as active citizens. To do this, we utilize what is called the Policy Cycle. By comprehensively learning each step of the Policy Cycle and recognizing its use, students will be able to analyze policies that exist in the real world and be better adept to participate in political discourse.
09. Clash Of Enact,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
09. Clash Of Enact, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
This module serves to test students on content (and some fun stuff) in an interactive, entertaining way.
08. Environmental Policy And Activism,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
08. Environmental Policy And Activism, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
EnACT
Policy based on the environment has been fluctuating significantly through recent history. Up until a few years ago, many people still genuinely did not believe in the process of climate change and the effect of mankind on the planet. While some people are still hesitant to believe that climate change is as important of a topic scientists are mostly at a consensus that climate change is real and an imminent threat to the planet.
03. Visualizations!,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
03. Visualizations!, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
IMPACT
As the first module within the IMPACT curriculum, this module serves as an introduction to the course. The students will get a good idea of what’s expected of them, as well as what they can expect of the class throughout the rest of the year.
08. Journalism 2,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
08. Journalism 2, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
IMPACT
In this module, students will learn the importance of articles in terms of its actual content. As a continuation.
06. Stories!!!,
2019
Illinois Math and Science Academy
06. Stories!!!, Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy
IMPACT
In this module, students will learn the importance of story writing when writing data articles. They will also learn how to use data truthfully, and to its fullest. With this, they will then be able to display their data more effectively, making them good journalists. However, there are lots of bad journalists out there. These journalists skew data and manipulate it in a way that is more beneficial to their standpoint. It is important that students are able to not only identify and avoid these articles, but also don't make skewd visualizations themselves.
