Cries Of Injustice,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
Cries Of Injustice, Isabella Madrid
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
The injustices that occur in Costa Rica, the life that Costa Rica is filled with. Testimonies and tragedies that inspire and stick with you.
Costa Rican Culture Of Love,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
Costa Rican Culture Of Love, Melissa Johnson
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
This collection of photographs explores how the collectivist and vibrant culture of Costa Rica manifests as a profound sense of love, shared among humans, animals, and the land. This project celebrates the spirit of Costa Rica as a whole, where human connection, respect for the environment, and a genuine sense of community intertwine.
A Story To Tell: My Unforgettable Experience,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
A Story To Tell: My Unforgettable Experience, Isabela Jimenez
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
A personal reflection about an unforgettable, eye-opening experience in Costa Rica. Meeting locals in different destinations, learning new lessons.
Global Parallels: A Reflection On Civil Rights And Ethical Consumerism In Costa Rica,
2024
Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School
Global Parallels: A Reflection On Civil Rights And Ethical Consumerism In Costa Rica, Anonymous
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
This reflection on the First to Go trip to Costa Rica examines the civil rights issues faced in the country. In particular, it highlights the significant parallels with the United States, especially concerning immigrant communities. During our time there we specifically talked about the exploitation of immigrant labor on pineapple plantations by corporations like Del Monte. This trip underscored my understanding of ethical consumerism and a new approach to mindful purchasing.
What Is A "Pure Life"?,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
What Is A "Pure Life"?, Ailani Anglin
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
A personal reflection about encountering new experiences in Costa Rica. The comparision between living in Costa Rica and the U.S, how fortunate we are to have many opportunities in this country.
Costa Rica, Costa Rica,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
Costa Rica, Costa Rica, Natalia Zevallos
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
Short poem about the unique experiences while in Costa Rica.
Esa Mariposa,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
Esa Mariposa, Carolina Hernandez
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
This free-write poem was written with a purpose of making meaning of the Blue Morpho butterfly I continuously saw abroad in Costa Rica. Being able to have captivating conversations with locals all while being comforted by the country’s blanket of communal love was an unforgettable experience. As a metaphor for change, growth, and transformation, I found this remarkable butterfly to be a highlight of my time in Costa Rica. As a symbol of my late father, it called for reflection and sitting with suppressed emotions. For that reason, I wanted to depict how its reappearing presence became a hopeful reminder …
Radical Love: Embracing Connection And Dismantleing Shame,
2024
Loyola Marymount University
Radical Love: Embracing Connection And Dismantleing Shame, Lisette Gonzalez
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
It is essential to maintain love, care, and connection in the face of oppressive systems. There needs to be a call for bravery to get through the challenges that many face, Costa Rica being one of them.
Introduction,
2024
Loyola Marymount University and Loyola Law School
Introduction
First-Gen Voices: Creative and Critical Narratives on the First-Generation College Experience
Inside the introduction of "Pure Vida: Reflections from Costa Rica", readers will find an illustration by Leyna Tran, “Meet the Team” section and a detailed table of contents, guiding readers through this edition.
Green Buddhism And W. S. Merwin’S Eco-Poetry,
2024
East China Normal University
Green Buddhism And W. S. Merwin’S Eco-Poetry, Jiyong Geng, Jie Zhang
Kritika Kultura
This article explores the profound influence of Buddhist environmental thought on the poetry of W.S. Merwin. It discusses how Merwin integrates Buddhist philosophies such as interdependent arising (pratītya-samutpāda), emptiness (śūnyatā), non-self (anātman), compassion (karunā), and the concept of Buddha nature into his poetic work, highlighting themes such as ecological interconnectedness, the rejection of anthropocentrism, and the intrinsic value of nature. The article examines how Merwin’s use of these themes not only enriches his poetic expression but also contributes to the broader discourse on green Buddhism, bridging the gap between human experience and ecological consciousness.
Code^Shift Newsletter Fall 2024,
2024
Syracuse University
Code^Shift Newsletter Fall 2024, Srividya Ramasubramanian, Manaswini Pillai, Nicole Cheah
CODE^SHIFT Research
No abstract provided.
Emotional Display Rules Of Deaf Culture,
2024
The Chicago School
Emotional Display Rules Of Deaf Culture, Nicholas M. Gala, Lawrence Pick
JADARA
Emotional display rules refer to the expression of culturally prescribed and socially acceptable emotions across different people and situations (Wu & Schulz, 2020). The display rules among hearing adults across several cultures are well defined and depend on the type of emotion, the individuals involved in the exchange, and the situation. Regarding Deaf culture in the United States, this minoritized group may follow unique display rules (Hosie et al., 2000), but there has been almost no research conducted with this population and the existing studies have focused on youth. The present study explores perceived emotional expressions among a sample of …
Practicing Feminist Disability Pedagogy: Building Interdependence Through A Classroom Participation Menu,
2024
San Jose State University
Practicing Feminist Disability Pedagogy: Building Interdependence Through A Classroom Participation Menu, Kristen L. Cole
Feminist Pedagogy
Following the lead of Parsloe & Smith (2022), this article explains and advocates possible modes of participation that consider the disabled, chronically ill, and systemically vulnerable students and faculty who are fighting to succeed in higher education. The way participation is measured in college classes is often ableist in nature; thus, it is important to unpack the ableist assumptions that undergird how we arrange and assess participation. Utilizing Knoll’s (2009) explication of interdependency as a practice of feminist disability pedagogy, this article offers a semester long activity called a participation menu, which provides a framework for distributing the responsibility of …
An Opportunity For Growth: Co-Constructing The Liberatory Classroom,
2024
Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
An Opportunity For Growth: Co-Constructing The Liberatory Classroom, Lakesha Anderson Ph.D.
Feminist Pedagogy
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly disrupted education, necessitating a reevaluation of teaching methodologies and priorities. This critical commentary offers feminist pedagogy as a framework for honoring students' pandemic educational experiences and creating liberatory learning environments. Feminist pedagogy, rooted in the vision of an inclusive and liberatory classroom, challenges normative ways of viewing the world and encourages engaged teaching and learning. My experience as the parent of a high school student with ADHD during the pandemic influenced my teaching practice as a college professor. Through this experience, I learned to treat students more equitably, incorporating new teaching strategies, embracing flexibility, and shifting …
Teaching Disability (Self-)Advocacy As We “Return To Normal”: Addressing Ableism In Higher Education,
2024
Rollins College
Teaching Disability (Self-)Advocacy As We “Return To Normal”: Addressing Ableism In Higher Education, Sarah M. Parsloe
Feminist Pedagogy
No abstract provided.
Group Dynamics, Gender, And Field : An Ethnographic Study Of The Yo-Yoing Sport Subculture In Hong Kong,
2024
Lingnan University
Group Dynamics, Gender, And Field : An Ethnographic Study Of The Yo-Yoing Sport Subculture In Hong Kong, Ho Wang Kwong
Lingnan Theses (MPhil & PhD)
This research explores the yo-yoing sport subculture in Hong Kong, tracing its evolution from a popular pastime to a recognized sport with a global competition structure led by the International Yo-Yo Federation. By situating yo-yoing within lifestyle sports literature, this study offers a sociological understanding of yo-yo players’ experiences and challenges in Hong Kong. Yo-yoing is an interesting case to study because of its prevailing label as a toy hobby, thus players are generally positive to mainstreaming which differs from many lifestyle sports participants’ reluctant attitude. The central question of this study is: How does a subculture gain legitimation as …
Myth And Monument In Old Town Albuquerque: Southwest Pietà And The War Of Presiding Histories,
2024
Alamo Colleges District
Myth And Monument In Old Town Albuquerque: Southwest Pietà And The War Of Presiding Histories, Eric Castillo
Regeneración: A Xicanacimiento Studies Journal
Luis Jiménez’s Southwest Pietà (1984) intended to combat cultural amnesia that obscured Native Americans’ and Mexicans’ contributions to the state. Jiménez’s Pietà sought to counter the iconography that shaped New Mexico’s colonialist heritage. But Old Town Albuquerque shrouds Native American and Mexican contributions to the region. Albuquerque’s public art has often been deployed as a wedge to write and rewrite narratives about land inhabitants, but the city’s public art tells a powerful story about race and place in New Mexico. This essay explores the socio-historical battle of land memorialization in Old Town Albuquerque and provides a geo-racial perspective about the …
Burn The Sympathy,
2024
University of New Mexico
Burn The Sympathy, Gabino Noriega Iii
Regeneración: A Xicanacimiento Studies Journal
Poem
Fatphobia In Ballet: The Impact Of Organizational Practices On Body Size And Mental Health In American Ballet Companies,
2024
New York University
Fatphobia In Ballet: The Impact Of Organizational Practices On Body Size And Mental Health In American Ballet Companies, Ashley Chenery
Proceedings of the New York State Communication Association
In American ballet companies, female dancers’ weights factor into decisions regarding hiring, casting, and promotions. However, female dancers are now using social media to speak out against fatphobic organizational practices. This paper analyzes personal accounts of size discrimination posted to Instagram and YouTube by high-profile veteran ballerinas of New York City Ballet. It also includes interviews with professional Gen Z ballerinas (in companies spanning the US), who discuss current fatphobic practices in companies and schools. Utilizing qualitative coding, this paper seeks to disarticulate thinness from artistry and to urge mental health as a priority in American ballet.
Curanderismo,
2024
University of New Mexico
