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The Death Of Roy Lee Centers, Kenneth D. Tunnell, Terry C. Cox

Justice Studies Faculty and Staff Research

"Be it remembered." A simple command yet, in this case, an introduction spoken by the judge in the Breathitt County, Ky., trial of William (Bill) R. Hurst, who killed Roy Lee Centers, a native of Jackson, Kentucky

The Role Of Ngos In Political Elections In South Korea: The Case Of The Citizens' Alliance For The 2000 General Election, Eui Hang Shin

Faculty Publications

The primary purpose of this study is to investigate the role of civic organizations in political processes in South Korea. More specifically, this article examines the impact of the blacklisting of candidates by the Citizens’ Alliance for the 2000 General Election (CAGE) on the outcomes of the National Assembly election of April 13, 2000. I discuss the relationship between the characteristics of political systems and political culture and the emergence of civic organizations. I analyze the effects of CAGE’s blacklisting of politicians on the nomination processes of candidates by major political parties. I also discuss the long-term effects of CAGE …

Social Care Portfolio: An Aid To Integrated Learning And Reflection, Gay Graham, Bridgit Megarry

Articles

The focus of the paper is on the use of a specifically designed portfolio in social care training as an aid to both integrated learning and reflection. Integrated learning is achieved through the use of discrete sections in the portfolio which require students to discuss their practice placement agencies from perspectives that demonstrate their understanding of subjects such as theories and practices of social care, psychology, social policy, legal studies. Reflection, which is considered a core element of social care training, is examined as a learning tool. A model for the promotion of reflection is presented which utilises peer learning, …

What Are Four-Year-Olds Doing At School?:Reconciling Current Knowledge About Learning In Young Children With Early Educational Pedagogy, Noirin Hayes

Other resources

The title of the thesis is ‘What are four-year-olds doing at school? Reconciling current knowledge about learning in young children with early educational pedagogy.’ The study addresses the question of four-year-olds at school on two levels. On the one hand, the study describes what four-year-olds are doing at school. Using data from the IEA Preprimary Project1 the thesis provides information on parental and teacher expectations for 203 four-year-olds and presents details of the observed behaviour of the children and their teachers in school. Some of this data has been reported elsewhere (Hayes, O’Flaherty and Kernan, 1997). Additional analysis has been …

When The Abused Fight Back: Analysis Of Victim Precipitated Trigger Response, Jodi Kateiva

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This research seeks to explore the nature of the victim precipitated trigger response mechanism in effect when the abused fights back, resulting in the killing or attempted killing of the abuser. The earliest work in this field done by sociologist Marvin Wolfgang in the early 1950's took place in Philadelphia. Wolfgang sought to explore what he termed "victim precipitation." More recently, Angela Browne continued this research in When Battered Women Kill (1987) where Browne examines the patterns of domestic violence against women and events that lead to homicides of the abuser by the abused. This research will be the first …

A Rationalization Of Bureaucratic Infrastructure: Federally Recognized Indian Tribes In California, Bethaney Ann Weber

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This research focuses on a theoretical analysis of quantitative data collected through surveys sent to the federally recognized Indian tribes in California. The research data set was collected by the primary investigator in collaboration with the Center for Indian Community Development. The California tribes were surveyed in regards to the types of infrastructure positions held in the following seventeen sectors: government, enrollment, natural resources, education, social services, land/realty, human resources, financing, health, computer department, community services, economic development and planning, legal/judicial, public works, culture/language, gaming and tribal enterprises. The data was quantified and analyzed in context to Max Weber’s theory …

Exploring Alcohol Use Among University Students In Social Context: The Impacts Of Binge Drinking, Connectedness To Drinking Peers, And Perceived Peer Support On Consequences Of Alcohol Consumption, Will Henington Tift

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This study examines the extent to which frequency of binge drinking, Connectedness to Drinking Peers, Perceived Peer Support, class level, and gender may predict Consequences of Alcohol Consumption among university students. The Core Institute’s Campus Survey of Alcohol and Other Drug Norms was administered at Humboldt State University in the Spring of 1999. Consequences of Alcohol Consumption (CAC) were measured using a one-page questionnaire appended to the Core instrument. Total sample size was 667 students. Stepwise multiple regression revealed that college students who binge drink are much more likely to experience CAC (ß = .515, p< .001). In contrast, students who have strong peer support are much less likely to experience consequences (ß = -.254, p< .001). Upperclassmen and, to some extent, students who have close ties to drinking peers are also less likely to incur CAC (p = -.089, p< .01 and ß = -.067, p< .05, respectively). The inclusion of gender did not add strength to the statistical predictability of CAC, likely because gender is highly correlated with binge drinking.

Rv Tourism In Humboldt County, California: An Exploratory Case Study, Richard M. Jennings

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Humboldt County, California represents a unique area in the United States. Known throughout much of the country for its ancient redwoods, this area has been suffering economically due to a diminishing logging industry. Tourism seems to be a popular developmental strategy. However, not much attention has been given towards what types of tourists that are already coming to the area. RV tourists frequent an area within Redwood National and State Parks known as Freshwater Lagoon Spit and contribute to the local economy. Plans to close this area to campers may negatively affect the economy of the surrounding area. The following …

Working Butch: Lesbian Gender Nonconformity In The Workplace, Jacelyn G. Macedo

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Butch lesbians are at a high risk for discrimination in the workplace because their appearance and manner signal gender nonconformity and make their lesbian sexuality visible. This exploratory research presents the results of life and work history interviews with ten self-identified butches. The women interviewed encounter unique challenges in the workplace because they do not meet the gender standards expected from women, and they are visibly out lesbians. Interviews with these butches explore the relationships between masculinity and butch identity, how race and class influence the participants’ butch identity, how this identity influences their occupational choices, and their current treatment …

Designed Physical Environments As Related To Selves, Symbols, And Social Reality: A Proposal For A Humanistic Paradigm Shift For Architecture, Ronald Smith, Valerie Bugni

Sociology Faculty Research

In this paper we will begin by briefly describing the concept of self, proceed by discussing the symbolic significance of physical environment, then describe as well as propose a humanist paradigm which we believe should be employed in architectural theory and practice, and finally discuss how the shift to a humanistic paradigm might be accomplished.

Architectural Sociology And Post-Modern Architectural Forms, Ronald Smith, Valerie Bugni

Sociology Faculty Research

Architectural sociology examines how architectural forms are both the cause and effect of sociocultural phenomena. As illustration of both but especially the former relationship, we could examine the role of architecture in the creation of contemporary Las Vegas, a city that has experienced almost unparalleled growth in residents (1.4 mil.) and tourists (35 mil.annually) since 1990. We consider the postmodern characteristics of Las Vegas and architecture’s role in creating this image.

Sociology And The Search For Architectural Design Solutions: Discovering That The Problem Might Be Bigger Than We Thought, Ronald Smith

Sociology Faculty Research

In previous newsletters we have been somewhat general in arguing how sociology can offer distinct perspectives and possible solutions to architectural design problems. In this article we instead give a specific hypothetical problem that might well confront the architect. In doing so we might be able to see what sociology can offer the architect in terms of possible insights and solutions, and we might also find that in analyzing one problem we may well find connections to still larger problems.

Connections, Ronald Smith, Valerie Bugni

Sociology Faculty Research

We will begin the series by providing a definition of sociology. Next, we will discuss the ways in which sociologists and architects have collaborated in the past and finally we will propose ways in which the sociologist might assist the architect in today’s complex world.

The Parliamentary Elections Of Year 2000 In Egypt: A Lesson In Political Participation, Assia Boutaleb

Faculty Book Chapters

The first and second issue of four volumes, this volume addresses elections in the Middle East. Contributors include: Assia Boutaleb, Judith Harik, Mona Markram-Ebeid, Christopher Parker, Curtis Francis Doebbler, Maye Kassem, Baskin Oran, Sami Zemni.

Violence In American Cinema, Ryan Lewis

Whittier Scholars Program

The table of contents includes The Production Code, Violence, A Clockwork Orange, Reservoir Dogs, Natural Born Killers, and Fight Club. The project begins with an overview of the history of the production code and how violence was originally prohibited in movies. The author discusses various movies that include violence and the different techniques they used. A VHS tape is included as well.

Training Mediators To Be Reflective Practitioners, Christina Gerene Begley

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Mediators, like many other professionals, draw from a broad skill set that includes a variety of communication, listening and analytical proficiencies. While many training programs emphasize the basic theoretical and methodological considerations of competent practice, few - if any - spend time working with new mediators to develop the capacity to be continuous learners. The ability to reflect critically on one’s own professional practice, both through self evaluation and peer assessment, has been a missing component to effectively training mediators. Without critically analyzing one’s own practice, the ability of a professional mediator to work for the best interest of the …

Five Cases Of African Revolution—A Comparative Historical Study Of Successful Anti-Colonial Revolutions, Fergus John October Breck

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This thesis is a comparative historical study of successful anti-colonial revolutions. The idea is to determine what shared social conditions in these revolutions contributed to their success. The thesis includes an extensive review of the literature on revolutions, as well as a section devoted to defining the term ‘revolution’ as it will be used. A detailed method of analysis for the cases is offered and an application of the process is presented following a section devoted to the relevant history of each selected case. The broad themes, for analysis are then presented and analyzed in depth to determine whether or …

A Feminist/Interactionist Approach To Disability, Michael E. Grossman

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

People with disabilities are the most oppressed social group in the world. According to some estimates, 500 million people are victims of disability oppression. People with disabilities, as well as society, have undergone radical changes over the last 30 years. Activists, legislators, academics, and families of people with disabilities, have been largely responsible in pointing out the social realities of the disability experience. People with disabilities continue to experience a tremendous amount of discrimination however, and the stigma of being a person with a disability is slow to fade. The current thesis surveys the literature on disability, demonstrating the manner …

A Teacher's Guide To Genocide In California History, Thomas William Hunnicutt

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

It is the purpose of this teacher’s guide to provide educators with a conceptual and historical framework for interpreting a specific aspect of Indian/white relationships in Northern California during the years of 1840 to 1880. During this period of time the Indians of California suffered a dramatic reduction in their population as a result of disease, mass killings, kidnappings, relocations, and the destruction of the material resources necessary for cultural continuance. It is the conclusion of historians such as Jack Norton (1997), Rupert and Jeannette Costo (1995), Lynwood Carranco and Estle Beard (1981), Russel Thornton (1987), and others that California …

Intergenerational Support And Family Cohesion, Rajulton Fernando, Zenaida R. Ravanera

PSC Discussion Papers Series

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The Sociology Of Risk And Social Demographic Change, David Hall

PSC Discussion Papers Series

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Social Influence On Paranormal Beliefs, Barry N. Markovsky, Shane R. Thye

Faculty Publications

In spite of strong public expressions of skepticism from the scientific community, polls show that more than nine out of ten American adults profess belief in paranormal phenomena. Some scientists view this as a social problem, directing much blame (but little research) at a variety of sources including lack of critical thinking skills, fads, need for transcendent experiences, failure of the educational system, and cultural cycles. Social impact theory provides an alternative focus: it views paranormal beliefs as a natural consequence of social influence processes in interpersonal settings. In this study, subjects in a laboratory experiment were informed that some …

Introduction: The New Arab Family, Nicholas S. Hopkins

Faculty Book Chapters

This volume represents revised versions of a collection of papers presented at Cairo Papers Ninth Annual Symposium on ''The New Arab Family,'' held in May 2000. Marriage, divorce, and related topics were center stage, particularly in the demographic papers. Another focus was to combine two very different approaches to the study of the family -- on the one hand demographic, and on the other broadly sociological or anthropological, or as some would say, psychodynamic, that is to say focusing on dyadic or multi-member networks of relationships within the family. Some of these papers in turn focused on ''agency,'' the ways …

Black Women At The Intersection Of Race, Gender, And Class: How These Issues Affect Our Lives And How We Deal With Them, Lael E. Washington

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

A number of prominent black feminist writers including bell hooks (1990), Audre Lorde (1984), Angela Davis (1998), and Deborah King (1995) discuss “multiplicity” or “intersectionality.” These terms describe the concept that black women in the United States do not simply experience the effects of race plus gender plus class; rather, black women deal with racism multiplied by sexism multiplied by classism. Similarly, black women are socially located at the intersection of race, class, and gender. In this study, I focus on how racism and sexism impact black women’s lives. In an open-ended survey, I asked 14 black women about their …

Designing A Parent-Teen Mediation Program For The Eureka, Arcata, Mckinleyville Area, Robyn Lee Schroeder

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

Interpersonal conflict appears throughout one's life and experience however, the conflict felt most intensely and most difficult to avoid is that between parent and child - often accentuated during the adolescent years. While therapy remains a viable option for dealing with parent-child conflict, there exists a segment of the population whose family conflict may be alleviated with less intensive intervention. In Humboldt County, as elsewhere, there exists a need for swift, effective assistance in family problem-solving with a focus on building working agreements and teaching parents and their adolescent children to deal constructively with conflict. This project will work to …

Out Of The Ordinary: Law, Power, Culture, And The Commonplace, Naomi Mezey

Georgetown Law Faculty Publications and Other Works

Review of The Common Place of Law: Stories From Everyday Life by Patricia Ewick & Susan S. Silbey (1998).

Sometimes a work's intellectual influences reveal both its strengths and its shortcomings. This is certainly the case with Patricia Ewick and Susan Silbey's The Common Place of Law: Stories From Everyday Life, and its indebtedness to the thinking of Michel Foucault and Michel de Certeau. Taken together, Foucault and de Certeau's work suggests that investigations of law's power are most fruitful not at the level of legal institutions and the state but at the level of lived experience, where we …

Surf Like A Girl: Women, Identity, And Representation In Surf Culture, Elizabeth Anne Bennett

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

As an institution, gender is one of the most influential forces that determines the ways people relate to each other and the manner in which they organize their lives. Over the past decades, a body of work has arisen to address gender as it relates to sport and overtly feminist analysis of sport continues to grow. This thesis explores women's status in the subculture of surfing and seeks to determine the degree to which these women experience marginalization, as well as the various forms that this marginalization takes. I conduct a content analysis of Surfer and Wahine magazines to illustrate …

Emotion And Group Cohesion In Productive Exchange, Edward J. Lawler, Shane R. Thye, Jeongkoo Yoon

Faculty Publications

This study refines and experimentally tests a theory of relational cohesion that explains how and when actors become committed to one another in the context of multiactor exchange. The theory asserts that frequent social exchange results in (1) positive emotions that solidify and strengthen the person-to-group bond and (2) uncertainty reduction that renders the focal group more salient in relation to others. These two mechanisms produce a sense of psychological group formation and ultimately increase observable acts of commitment. In a “productive exchange” setting, three actors negotiate a joint venture that requires the assent of all members. The exchanges featured …

Human Agency And The Process Of Social Change In The Religious Structure Of A Traditional Society, Jonathan Mermis-Cava

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This thesis is an examination of human agency within the process of social change as it has been displayed by the members of a traditional society. It is based on participant observation data that was collected between 1995-97 when the author served as a Peace Corps Volunteer living amongst a tribe of maroons, known as Saramakans, deep in the rainforest of South America. Exploring the assumption that changes in traditional societies have been forced upon them, this thesis examines the transformations that have occurred in the religious structure of the Saramakan tribe. From a social constructionist theoretical viewpoint, data suggests …

The Internet As A Source Of Informal Social Control: Social Support In Pedophile Online Culture, Teelynn T. Mauney

Cal Poly Humboldt theses and projects

This thesis is an examination of pedophile use of the World Wide Web as a source of social support. I conduct a content analysis of pedophile Web sites that advocate sexual contact between men and boys. The themes on these sites are examined and compared to the themes found in stage one of my research program, which analyzed four of the eleven sites in the pedophile Web site sampling frame. This monograph draws on Mirkin’s (1999) theoretical framework that states that pedophiles are in stage one of a battle to legitimize their sexual orientation. This study finds that pedophile sites …