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Re-Ordering Ethnic Identity An Experiment On Ethnic Salience In Uganda, Liz Mcguire, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Re-Ordering Ethnic Identity An Experiment On Ethnic Salience In Uganda, Liz Mcguire, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Every person has some idea of who they are, but that idea is made up of several identities. A person can be a mother, a sister, an American, a Catholic, an Hispanic, and a friend all at the same time. How we order these identities in dominance was the original purpose of this study. The intent was to see how we can change that ordering to include a larger in-group. For example, what could we do to make people see themselves as Muslims, instead of Shia or Sunni. If we can expand this type of identity, we could change how …
The U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy Dilemma, Tuan N. Samahon, Dr. Jeffrey F. Ringer
The U.S. Counter-Terrorism Policy Dilemma, Tuan N. Samahon, Dr. Jeffrey F. Ringer
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Contrary political crosscurrents beset the conduct of U.S. counter-terrorism policy. While Washington actively supports numerous friendly governments and their various peace initiatives, constitutional permissiveness and ineffective legislation enable American nationals to subsidize terrorism against these very same governments and initiatives. The U.S. counter-terrorism policy dilemma, then, is to craft a politically viable counter-terrorism program that effectively blocks domestic subsidies of terrorism abroad, while yet avoiding First Amendment right violations.
Microsavings: Barriers To Saving Learned From An Experiment In Uganda, Austin Beck, Brady Grayson, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Microsavings: Barriers To Saving Learned From An Experiment In Uganda, Austin Beck, Brady Grayson, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Uganda has one of the lowest savings rates among sub-Saharan countries, which tend to have the lowest savings rates in the world. Between 2002 and 2008 the private savings average was at 14.6% compared to the African average of 22.1% (African Development Bank). Low savings rates have a negative impact on the rural poor, who face the worst credit terms and have the least access to credible financial institutions.
Governance And Growth: Technology Absorption And Economic Development, Johnathan Christensen, Dr. Daniel L. Nielson
Governance And Growth: Technology Absorption And Economic Development, Johnathan Christensen, Dr. Daniel L. Nielson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The original purpose of my research project was to apply a business theory to international trade to explain why the exports of the Asian Tigers were so successful. However, as I began writing on this topic during my capstone seminar, I learned of a striking empirical finding showing that while the growth rates of most poor countries have not caught up with rich countries over the last fifty years, the fastest growing economies always come from a subset among poor countries. Upon learning this, I soon realized that I wanted to expand my research question to explain the difference in …
Does Technical Assistance Decrease Corruption In Developing Countries?, Anna Whittaker, Dr. Dan Nielson
Does Technical Assistance Decrease Corruption In Developing Countries?, Anna Whittaker, Dr. Dan Nielson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Although bilateral and multilateral aid donors have given away hundreds of billions of dollars in foreign aid, it is still unclear whether providing loans and launching major development projects in poor countries can really cause economic growth, helping these countries to provide for their own needs. Technical assistance is a unique type of foreign aid: instead of giving low income countries money to spend on development projects, donors provide their own experts to consult with governments, plan future development projects, or supervise the completion of current projects. Instead of providing physical resources for projects, donors give of their knowledge and …
United States Involvement With The Hmong People During The Vietnam War In Laos, P. Mike Rattanasengchanh
United States Involvement With The Hmong People During The Vietnam War In Laos, P. Mike Rattanasengchanh
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of the project was an attempt to answer several questions about the United States involvement with the Hmong people during the Vietnam War in Laos.
Evaluating Biodiversity Trends For Improved Implementation Of Global Environmental Policy, Tyler Greathouse, Dr. Gary Bryner
Evaluating Biodiversity Trends For Improved Implementation Of Global Environmental Policy, Tyler Greathouse, Dr. Gary Bryner
Journal of Undergraduate Research
There have been numerous international and national attempts to formulate environmental policies that would effectively curb the potentially debilitating decrease in biological diversity; however, many of these policies have failed to meet their goals. The most recent attempt to conserve biodiversity on the international stage was the 2002 agreement at the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). Agreeing parties pledged to slow biodiversity loss in their own respective countries by 2010. However, follow up studies showed that the 2010 targets will not be met.
An Issue Of Blood: The Practice Of Secluding Women During Menstruation And Post-Pardum, Rebekah Wightman, Dr. Valerie Hudson
An Issue Of Blood: The Practice Of Secluding Women During Menstruation And Post-Pardum, Rebekah Wightman, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Menstruation is a taboo subject in even the most familiar cultures. Talking menstruation in general is often full of uncomfortable giggles and whispers, but in other not so familiar cultures, menstruation is handled very differently. Seclusion typically means that menstruating women or those who have just given birth must not engage in public activities for the duration of their menses or post-pardum period. For some societies, menstrual huts are created as a place for women to reside outside the village during menstruation. Typically, the women are not allowed to leave the menstrual hut during this period of time and strict …
Does Ratifying International Treaties Affect Compliance With Sex Trafficking Norms In Countries?, Maren Perkins, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Does Ratifying International Treaties Affect Compliance With Sex Trafficking Norms In Countries?, Maren Perkins, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Sex trafficking is a growing problem worldwide. My research explores two questions: first, are states who sign the United Nations Protocol to Prevent, Suppress and Punish Trafficking in Persons, Especially Women and Children (2000) more likely to comply with anti-sex trafficking norms than countries that do not? Second, if states do comply is it because of societal respect for women’s rights, or because of economic or membership incentives with anti-trafficking entities such as the United States and the European Union? The theory advanced by my research is that ratifying the Protocol, which is a pledge by the country to combat …
Social Equality Norms For Race, Gender, And Religion In The American Public During The 2008 Presidential Primaries, Scott Riding, Dr. J. Quin Monson
Social Equality Norms For Race, Gender, And Religion In The American Public During The 2008 Presidential Primaries, Scott Riding, Dr. J. Quin Monson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
During the course of last year’s U.S. Presidential Election, many political analysts speculated that racial prejudice among American voters would hurt Democratic nominee Barack Obama in his bid for the White House. Candidates Hillary Clinton and Mitt Romney faced similar questions about gender and religious biases against their campaigns. If these biases exist, their presence runs against the grain of the political ideal — that any qualified candidate should have a fair shot at the highest political office in the country. Our research explores the existence and prevalence of these biases in context of the 2008 Democratic and Republican Presidential …
What We Want: The Oral Histories Of Low-Caste Indian Widows And How They Navigate Their Surrounding Ideological And Social Context, Suzanne Powell, Dr. Valerie Hudson
What We Want: The Oral Histories Of Low-Caste Indian Widows And How They Navigate Their Surrounding Ideological And Social Context, Suzanne Powell, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
I left on my field study with the goal of learning about the practice of widow abandonment by placing it within the larger social, political, and economic structure of Hindu India. I surmised that widow abandonment was creeping down into the traditionally less-orthodox South India because low caste groups were trying to prove just how Hindu they were – trying to legitimize a move into the upper, more pure high caste ranks. I sought to understand the practice by understanding how women fit into Hindu ideology, how they perceived themselves as a result of living in such a society under …
You Raise Me Up: The Social Identity Underpinnings Of Campaign Contributions, David Lassen, Dr. David B. Magleby
You Raise Me Up: The Social Identity Underpinnings Of Campaign Contributions, David Lassen, Dr. David B. Magleby
Journal of Undergraduate Research
A record number of individuals financially contributed to presidential candidates during the 2008 election cycle. Many academic researchers and pundits have speculated on why these individuals chose to participate in this manner, often asserting that donors likely anticipated a personal material or policy reward for their support. Others have suggested that social similarities between donor and candidate may have played an important role. Little research exists, however, on the impact that an individual’s affiliation with an “apolitical” social group can have on their contribution decisions. I use the term here to characterize a group whose primary purpose is something other …
Likely Voters, Low Response Rates, And Little Coverage Error: Advances In Internet Preelection Polling Methodology, Ashley Burton, Dr. Quin Monson
Likely Voters, Low Response Rates, And Little Coverage Error: Advances In Internet Preelection Polling Methodology, Ashley Burton, Dr. Quin Monson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The purpose of my research was to determine if internet preelection surveys administered to a probability proportionate to size (PPS) sample are able to reduce coverage error by including likely voters, even if the response rates are low. This research was conducted during the Utah 3rd District primary election in June 2008 and again in the Utah November 2008 general election. The experimentation was repeated in November to improve the sampling method and to generalize the findings to primary and general elections alike.
Children And Their Federal Government: Political Socialization In Utah And Alberta, David E. Campbell, Dr. David Magleby, Stan A. Taylor
Children And Their Federal Government: Political Socialization In Utah And Alberta, David E. Campbell, Dr. David Magleby, Stan A. Taylor
Journal of Undergraduate Research
In the 1960s and 1950s, there was a flurry of research into children’s political socialization6what children know, and feel, about their political system and leaders and when they come to know, and feel, it. At the time, political scientists and developmental psychologists concluded that pre-adolescent children have a very positive view of things political. There was a mild resurgence of political socialization research following Watergate as political scientists sought to find out if children’s view of government could be affected by such a high profile scandal. While surveys of children found them with less positive feelings than recorded previously, generally …
Mountain West It Economies: Similar But Disparate? A Multi-Faceted Comparison Of Utah And Colorado Public It Markets, Michael Murff, Dr. Jay Goodliffe
Mountain West It Economies: Similar But Disparate? A Multi-Faceted Comparison Of Utah And Colorado Public It Markets, Michael Murff, Dr. Jay Goodliffe
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Escalating in the mid-1970s, two very similar Mountain West economies augmented a dramatic shift from mining and agriculture toward information technology (IT). Both Utah and Colorado took steps to attract computer and software firms in an effort to diversify and develop IT industries. At first glance, Colorado IT markets appear superior in scale and scope due in part to a more sophisticated professional services infrastructure and far more equity finance. Notwithstanding these apparent disadvantages, public IT firms in Utah consistently demonstrate greater profitability and faster growth rates during the last 10 years. While Colorado tends to specialize in birthing new …
Maternalism Vs. Militarism: Women’S Nonviolent Resistance To Military Rule, Anne Miner, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Maternalism Vs. Militarism: Women’S Nonviolent Resistance To Military Rule, Anne Miner, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
My analysis of women’s nonviolent resistance focused on two historical case studies. The first was the Mothers of the Plaza de Mayo who opposed the military regime of 1977 in Argentina. Their nonviolent resistance began in opposition to the disappearance of family members, particularly their children. These desaparecidos were among approximately 30,000 Argentinians kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in a governmental effort to induce fear and maintain power. The second case was women’s involvement in the nonviolent Philippine Revolution of 1986 opposing the dictatorial rule of President Ferdinand Marcos. Marcos had imposed martial law since 1972. Nonviolent resistance began in response …
Politics Of Successful Development: Women And Panchayats In India, Anne Clayton, Dr. Donna Lee Bowen
Politics Of Successful Development: Women And Panchayats In India, Anne Clayton, Dr. Donna Lee Bowen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
All over the world women tend to suffer disproportionately in terms of poverty and the lack of access to education in comparison to men.1 Extensive development efforts have been put forth throughout the world to eradicate these problems. Some of them have been successful, while many have not. Identifying the factors that lead to successful development is crucial, so that those methods which are effective may be replicated in other areas. In recent years, women=s role in development has increasingly become recognized as vital to successful development.2 Focusing resources on women for development often yields greater levels of success due …
The Modern Relevance Of Natural Law Considered From An Epistemological Perspective: Taking Up The Challenge Of Foucault And The Poststructuralists, Robert David Hunter Floyd, Dr. Kelly D. Patterson
The Modern Relevance Of Natural Law Considered From An Epistemological Perspective: Taking Up The Challenge Of Foucault And The Poststructuralists, Robert David Hunter Floyd, Dr. Kelly D. Patterson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
This two-year project, undertaken with the aid of ORCA funding, is preceding both on schedule and in many ways better than expected. The support provided in the grant has allowed me to dedicate considerable time and energy to a topic which requires me to draw upon philosophical insights from a variety of disciplines and authors. While an honors thesis will ultimately result from the work begun with the grant, already this research experience is opening new horizons of scholarship which I had not heretofore considered.
A Two-Pronged Strategy For Brazilian Domestic Violence Legislation: The Effectiveness Of Autonomous Women’S Groups And Feminists In Government, Jason M. Johnson, Dr. Darren G. Hawkins
A Two-Pronged Strategy For Brazilian Domestic Violence Legislation: The Effectiveness Of Autonomous Women’S Groups And Feminists In Government, Jason M. Johnson, Dr. Darren G. Hawkins
Journal of Undergraduate Research
During the 1980s Brazil made unprecedented advancements in the area of domestic violence. It was the first country to open women’s police stations staffed by female police officers and established an executive council where feminists could discuss policies for problems like violence against women. Yet, despite these early achievements which sprang from a strong women’s movement, Brazil remains one of only three countries in Latin America without a law prohibiting violence against women. The purpose of the ORCA research was to determine the effectiveness of the two-pronged strategy for domestic violence legislation, characterized by women simultaneously pressuring inside and outside …
The Ira: Terrorists?; A Study Of The Northern Irish Conflict Through Writing, Interviews And Audio Documentary, Arielle Badger, Clifford Newman, Dr. Michael Findley
The Ira: Terrorists?; A Study Of The Northern Irish Conflict Through Writing, Interviews And Audio Documentary, Arielle Badger, Clifford Newman, Dr. Michael Findley
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The Easter Rising of 1916 began the end of British rule in Ireland. While the Republic of Ireland gained full independence in 1922, Northern Ireland remained under British control. Many Irish nationalists continued to fight for a fully united, independent Ireland. Small-scale attacks were continued by the Irish Republican Army (IRA), which eventually escalated into the “Troubles” from roughly 1969-1994. The “Troubles” were not simply about territorial integrity through uniting the Irish island. The conflict was between races, religion and in protest of centuries of occupation and discrimination.
Everybody’S Talkin’ At Me: Analyzing The Effect Of Multi-Source Television News Content On Civic Learning, David Lassen, Dr. Christopher Karpowitz
Everybody’S Talkin’ At Me: Analyzing The Effect Of Multi-Source Television News Content On Civic Learning, David Lassen, Dr. Christopher Karpowitz
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Consumers of media during the past ten years have seen a dramatic shift in the way information is presented to the American public. With technical innovations associated with the Internet and the cultural adaptations that have accompanied them, modern American media has become increasingly interactive. Responding to these changes, many television networks such as CNN and MSNBC have begun to alter the visual format of their content to more closely resemble online sources of information. It is not uncommon, for example, for a modern news broadcast to include information on multiple stories simultaneously, including some information that may even be …
Ethnicity And Public Goods Provision In An Indian City, Michael Davidson, Dr. Joel Selway
Ethnicity And Public Goods Provision In An Indian City, Michael Davidson, Dr. Joel Selway
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The provision of public goods is, on average, significantly poorer in ethnically-diverse communities (Banerjee et al. 2005). Three potential mechanisms have been put forward to explain this phenomenon: preferences, technology and strategy selection (Habyarimana et al. 2007). While the landmark experiment on this topic concluded that strategy selection best explained poor public goods provision, we posit that the role of preferences is significant (ibid.). The lab experiments we conducted tested for differences in preference between ethnic groups in the Southeast Indian city of Chennai.
The Security Of Women’S Property Rights: A Cross-National Survey, Aimee Farnsworth, Dr. Valerie Hudson
The Security Of Women’S Property Rights: A Cross-National Survey, Aimee Farnsworth, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
The main goal of this research was to complete a cross-national survey of women’s property rights in law and in practice. Surprisingly, such a global survey has never before been undertaken. This is a large gap in the existing knowledge base. My goal in this research was to be able to point out similarities, differences and anomalies throughout diverse regions and identify areas for future reform. Specifically, I wished to address the range of legal systems and cultural practices regarding women and property throughout the international system. Are there regional variations? What anomalies are present in the data? In which …
“We Don’T Need No Education” Aid: The Effects Of Education-Specific Foreign Aid On School Enrollment In Low-Income Countries, Dustin Homer, Dr. Daniel Nielson
“We Don’T Need No Education” Aid: The Effects Of Education-Specific Foreign Aid On School Enrollment In Low-Income Countries, Dustin Homer, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
We use AidData to assess the effectiveness of education aid. Focusing on the subset of the world’s poorest nations, we empirically evaluate the effects of educational foreign aid on primary school enrollment rates over the period 1975-2005. While past literature suggests that aid has had positive effects on education, this new and more comprehensive database allows a broader evaluation of aid’s impact in poor countries. Our findings – subjected to a variety of robustness tests – indicate that education aid dollars have, at best, mixed effects and, at worst, no significant impact, on school enrollments in less-developed nations.
Decision-Making Process Of Elected Officials, Bradley Masters
Decision-Making Process Of Elected Officials, Bradley Masters
Journal of Undergraduate Research
John Kingdon, in his famous book, Congressman’s Voting Decisions, said, “Because congressmen rely most heavily on colleagues within the house and on constituents for guidance as they vote, other actors in the system such as lobbyists and administration policy makers tend to work through these two gatekeeper sources” (Kingdon 1989, My work with this ORCA grant has helped to shed light on an important distinction that is not explored by Kingdon: some congressman will rely more heavily on colleagues within the house and some will rely more heavily on constituents.
Evaluating The Relationship Between Middle Eastern Governments And Political Opposition Groups, Estee Ward, Dr. Donna Lee Bowen
Evaluating The Relationship Between Middle Eastern Governments And Political Opposition Groups, Estee Ward, Dr. Donna Lee Bowen
Journal of Undergraduate Research
There is a growing consensus among scholars that “social science research on the Middle East has, as of yet, scarcely dealt with political opposition as an independent subject of analysis.” Most scholars consider the role of opposition as one way to facilitate the growth of democracy in developing states. They find a good starting point with the concept of alternance, which is defined as the expectation that in a democracy government and opposition compete to gain public support to form a government. In liberal democracies, alternance allows various parties the opportunity to become the higher authority through free and fair …
Economy, Democracy And Its Reflection On Presidential Rhetoric, Damian Rosas, Dr. Darren Hawkins
Economy, Democracy And Its Reflection On Presidential Rhetoric, Damian Rosas, Dr. Darren Hawkins
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Political rhetoric in Latin America has reflected the trends that different countries in the region have experienced during their democratic history. There are several factors that may influence the contents and attitudes towards democracy of presidential speeches. The most influential factor is likely to be the economic situation of the country. In an effort to integrate the economic and political knowledge that I acquired as an International Relations major I developed my research project in an interaction of these two disciplines.
Security In South Africa: The Perceptions Of Women, B. Macrae Mcdermott, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Security In South Africa: The Perceptions Of Women, B. Macrae Mcdermott, Dr. Valerie Hudson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
I recently completed the data collection portion of the research project entitled “Security in South Africa: The Perceptions of Women.” With the aid of my faculty mentor, I developed a mixed method, ethnographic field study in order to gain a greater understanding of women’s perceptions of safety and security in South Africa. From May through November 2010, I lived in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa in order to conduct this study.
The Effect Of Sex And Race On Letter Responses From The U.S. Congress And State Legislatures, Josephine Borich, Dr. Chris Karpowitz
The Effect Of Sex And Race On Letter Responses From The U.S. Congress And State Legislatures, Josephine Borich, Dr. Chris Karpowitz
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Because of changing demographics in the United States, the way legislators respond to minority constituents and to women is becoming more important. My ORCA grant focused on the relationship between constituents who ask immigration related questions to federal and state legislators through letters.
Does Donor Transparency Matter In Foreign Aid?, Zarchary Christensen, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Does Donor Transparency Matter In Foreign Aid?, Zarchary Christensen, Dr. Daniel Nielson
Journal of Undergraduate Research
Development scholars are currently debating whether or not the trillions of dollars given as foreign aid to developing countries have done any good. Some donors have heeded the contested advice from some scholars to reduce the amounts of aid they give to poorly governed countries. Now, many development advocates have begun challenging the quality of governance in donor agencies themselves. One of the biggest complaints is that donors are not transparent enough about their activities. My research seeks to measure the effects of donor transparency on recipient countries.