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Harmony Or Mere Toleration? Examining Inter-Religious Relations In Amertasari, Keller Hawkins
Harmony Or Mere Toleration? Examining Inter-Religious Relations In Amertasari, Keller Hawkins
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
When I was first told about a small village in North Bali where Hindus and Muslims live in harmony with one another, I was immediately intrigued. A month and a half later, our group was driving on the windy roads that take one from the southern part of Bali through the mountains into North Bali. We arrived in the village of Pegayaman and listened to some of the more distinguished village members tell us about life in Pegayaman. Because the village is known for being an example of religious harmony between Hindus and Muslims, this was the main topic of …
Perspectives Of Print Media In Samoa: Considering Varying Viewpoints On Its Role In Society, Grace Elkus
Perspectives Of Print Media In Samoa: Considering Varying Viewpoints On Its Role In Society, Grace Elkus
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This research investigates the role of the print media in Samoa by identifying several elements that affect peoples’ perception of the industry. The paper examines how the changes in Samoa’s society have influenced the industry, evaluates the impact of culture and considers the issue of press freedom. It looks into the need for stronger investigative reporting and the lack of enthusiasm in young people to pursue journalism as a profession. It concludes by providing insight into the future of print media in Samoa. The research draws upon personal interviews as well as print and online secondary sources. Surveys were also …
Comunicación Entre Personal Médico Y Pacientes Indígenas Un Estudio De La Medicina Intercultural En Huancarani, Cusco, Peru, Jordan Cahn
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
Esta investigación describe la relación entre personal médico y el paciente en un contexto intercultural. La ubicación del estudio es un centro de salud en la comunidad rural de Huancarani, Cusco, Perú. El personal médico viene de un perspectivo occidental y mayormente hablan castellano mientras que los pacientes son de orígenes indígenas y hablan quechua. El objetivo de la investigación es para observar la interacción intercultural entre el personal médico y los pacientes para determinar si las barreras culturales y preferencias para biomedicina o medicina tradicional infringen la calidad de servicios médicos. El personal médico prefiere la biomedicina y ve …
Sectarianism In Northern Ireland: Youth Work And The Art Of Having The Difficult Conversation, Dan Knishkowy
Sectarianism In Northern Ireland: Youth Work And The Art Of Having The Difficult Conversation, Dan Knishkowy
Independent Study Project (ISP) Collection
This report is the outcome of a month-long exploratory study on youth work in Northern Ireland regarding sectarian issues. It is an investigation of how sectarianism transfers from generation to generation, and how this often results in cycles of violence. The goal of this exploration was to find out what efforts are being made to combat this cycle at a youth level, and gain a more nuanced understanding of how these efforts can be effective. Data was obtained through literature, structured interviews, and participation and observation in a youth workshop. It is concluded that cross-community contact at a youth level …