Culture and Contracts: The Historical Legacy of Forced Labour

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arthur Blouin

Abstract Can divide-and-rule colonial policy be responsible for contemporary ethnic tension? This paper empirically investigates the role of a divisive and extractive colonial policy on Hutu-Tutsi discord in Rwanda and Burundi. It shows that Hutu with a family history of subjugation to forced labour by Tutsi chiefs are less trusting of Tutsi today and less willing to partner with Tutsi for a cooperative task. This may have implications for agriculture insurance agreements since Hutu are more agrarian and Tutsi are more pastoral. Indeed, Hutu with a forced labour family history make fewer inter-household insurance agreements and are more likely to experience default.

2001 ◽  
Vol 120 (5) ◽  
pp. A442-A442
Author(s):  
P TSIBOURIS ◽  
M HENDRICKSE ◽  
P ISAACS

2020 ◽  
Vol 210 ◽  
pp. 107955
Author(s):  
Alexander S. Weigard ◽  
Jillian E. Hardee ◽  
Robert A. Zucker ◽  
Mary M. Heitzeg ◽  
Adriene M. Beltz

Author(s):  
Marta Bodecka-Zych ◽  
Anna Zajenkowska ◽  
Mary Bower Russa

Little research has explored the role of aggression, anger, and family history of incarceration as they relate to female offenders. The current study aimed to address this gap in the literature by investigating these possible risk factors for incarceration among both men and women. The survey involved 123 (61 female and 62 male) prisoners convicted for violent crimes and a comparison group of 118 (60 female and 58 male) adults from the community. We found that women (convicted and non-convicted) were more sensitive to provocation than men, while community adults showed higher levels of trait anger than prisoners. Detainees were more likely than community adults to have a relative in prison. Although male and female inmates were equally likely to have a relative in prison, they differed in their relation to the imprisoned relative. Male and female prisoners showed increased risk for incarceration of same sex, first degree relatives (father and brothers for men, and mothers for women). These results may contribute to improved understanding of incarcerated populations. As such, this represents a critical first step in creating recovery programs that are more gender appropriate.


1996 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 94-97
Author(s):  
Thomas J. Starc ◽  
Richard J. Deckelbaum

For many adults, the risk of atherosclerosis can be reduced by intervention and treatment of known risk factors. Direct proof that similar intervention will be effective in children is not available. However, evidence suggests that prevention beginning in childhood will lead to a decrease in incidence of heart disease later in life. The majority of families are eager to take steps to prevent heart disease in their children, especially if there is a family history of early heart disease. It is the role of the pediatrician to identify those children at risk for early heart disease and to initiate advice on reducing risk factors.


Author(s):  
J. Andrew Dearman

This chapter explores plot and theme in the book of Ruth as an example of narrative analysis. The book is identified as a short story with a dilemma facing the family of Elimelech from the town of Bethlehem and the tribe of Judah. The family history of Elimelech and the role of the Moabite Ruth in it are examined first as a self-contained narrative and then in the context of Israel’s national history. The family dilemma is resolved with the birth of an heir for the family of Elimelech and the contribution of the family to the tribe of Judah to Israel’s national storyline is further revealed in the kingship of David, a descendant of Elimelech and Ruth.


2011 ◽  
Vol 65 (Suppl 1) ◽  
pp. A223-A223
Author(s):  
T. N. Toporcov ◽  
J. L. F. Antunes ◽  
M. B. de Carvalho ◽  
D. L. Figueiredo ◽  
J. F. Gois-Filho ◽  
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2013 ◽  
Vol 31 (15_suppl) ◽  
pp. e15165-e15165
Author(s):  
Alexey Kashintsev

e15165 Background: Pancreatic cancer (PC) is known to be associated with BRCA2 mutations, while the role of BRCA1 in the increase of PC risk is less evident. BRCA1/2-driven tumors, including pancreatic cancer, are sensitive to platinating agents and PARP inhibitors. Epidemiology of BRCA1 mutations in Russia is characterized by a pronounced founder effect, with the allele BRCA1 5382insC being detected in 70-90% of all BRCA1 mutation carriers. Methods: 237 patients with consecutive patients with pancreatic cancer were by questionnaires, and 149 have provided their normal DNA to the study and underwent genotyping for BRCA 1 5382insC mutations. Results: Among all the patients in 105/237 (44.3%) patients reported first-degree relatives with various types of cancer, including 11/237 (4.6%) cases of pancreatic cancer. 2/149 genotyped patients carried BRCA1 5382insC allele. Both mutation carriers had first-degree family history of breast cancer. Conclusions: Given the simplicity of founder mutation detection, BRCA1 5382insC allele deserves to be tested in Slavic pancreatic cancer, especially in those reporting family history of BRCA1-associated tumors.


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