scholarly journals Transnational identity and the Gulf crisis: changing narratives of belonging in Qatar

2021 ◽  
Vol 97 (4) ◽  
pp. 929-944
Author(s):  
Jocelyn Sage Mitchell
Keyword(s):  
Regional Identity ◽  
National Museum ◽  
Transnational Identity ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Ethnographic Interviews ◽  
The People ◽  
Identity Narratives ◽  
Gulf Crisis ◽  
The Impact

Abstract What does the recent Gulf diplomatic crisis of June 2017 to January 2021 mean for the future of the region's signature transnationalism: the khalījī [Gulf] identity? This identity narrative encompasses the shared sociocultural backgrounds of the people of the region, but the unprecedented separations, caused by the regional crisis, may have shifted the discourse of belonging in the Gulf. To investigate the impact of the recent crisis on regional identity narratives, this article explores the new National Museum of Qatar's presentation of Qatar's political history from 1848 to 1868, as well as museum-goers' reactions to this presentation, through original fieldwork and ethnographic interviews with Qatari and expatriate residents. The analysis highlights the museum's purposeful portrayal of parallels between intra-Gulf conflicts of the past and the recent crisis, a presentational choice that stands in sharp contrast to previous regional norms of tactful diplomacy. Further, museum-goers recognized the linguistic and symbolic parallels, provoking both engagement with and rejection of the concept of khalījī identity. In summary, this analysis suggests that the crisis has shifted the norms of discourse in the region in ways that may make social reconciliation difficult, even as political bonds resume. As the region moves forward from crisis, policy-makers should reduce the tension between national and transnational identity narratives by creating space for the renewal of khalījī ties.

scholarly journals Killing Mayberry: The Crisis in Rural American Education

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
James A. Bryant Jr.
Keyword(s):  
Rural Education ◽  
Rural Schools ◽  
American Education ◽  
Rural America ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Small Communities ◽  
The Past ◽  
Social Pressures ◽  
Full Picture ◽  
The Impact

The article provides an overview of the turbulent and challenging times facing teachers and administrators in rural schools. The article examines literature from over the past decade to paint a full picture of the economic and social pressures exerting themselves in rural America and the impact these forces are having in rural schools. This work argues that rural education has been ignored too long by policy makers and even many Americans, and that this crime of omission has had disastrous consequences for many small communities. The article concludes with an examination of some of the tentative but hopeful steps that are being taken to address the crisis in rural education.

Building on Common Desire for Better Tribal–State Governmental Relationships: 2002 Four Corners Institute for Tribal-State Relations

2003 ◽  
Vol 1848 (1) ◽  
pp. 114-117 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jim Kozak ◽  
Mary E. White
Keyword(s):  
Native Americans ◽  
Cultural Sensitivity ◽  
Intergovernmental Relations ◽  
Tribal Sovereignty ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
The Past ◽  
Four Corners ◽  
Tribal Governments ◽  
State Relations ◽  
The Impact

Overcoming 500 years of fractious relations between tribal and nontribal cultures and governments is an endeavor not easily achieved in America, nor is it one that has always been marked by steady progress. Interpretations of tribal sovereignty have been long disputed. In the past 30 years, this often-debated concept has become an issue of great importance to state and federal governments. Differences of opinion still exist over the impact of tribal sovereignty on policies, procedures, or protocol. However, state and federal policy makers have begun to view the tribes as independent entities entitled to due consideration and an appropriate cultural sensitivity. All branches and levels of governments—including tribal ones—struggle to define mutual areas of responsibility, communication, and cooperation. Decision makers from state, federal, and tribal governments have had some opportunities to share experiences and information in the past. But this practice is still a work in progress despite the most sincere wishes for a better outcome by those participating on a policy level. The common desire of these parties is that intergovernmental relations become more symbiotic and less adversarial, as cooperation can facilitate the mutual interests of all. Accomplishing this task in ways that do not threaten tribal sovereignty is difficult. The 2002 Four Corners Institute for Tribal–State Relations concept is covered along with its participants, methodology, results, limitations, and recommendations for further research. New methodology will be discussed including the remote venue, Native Americans as facilitators, participants as fellows, and the method for choosing format and discussion topics.

scholarly journals E-Payment: Buzz Word or Reality

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3S2) ◽  
pp. 397-404 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Indian Government ◽  
Main Mode ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Body Of Knowledge ◽  
Use Of Technology ◽  
The People ◽  
Effort Expectancy ◽  
Convenience Sampling ◽  
Facilitating Conditions ◽  
The Impact

The e-payment system in India is experiencing a massive transformation. Mobile phones and e-commerce are growing rapidly and consumers are showing affinity towards digital technology. Indian government is also stepping up by launching “Digital India” initiative to accelerate the awareness, availability and adoption of digital technologies. Today Indian govt., businessman and people are exploring the possibility to move towards a cashless economy. Still these days’ cash remain main mode of transaction amongst the people. As per KPMG report 2017 and the rate of e-payment adoption is increased by approx. ten percent and expected to further increment. The purpose of the study is to analyze behavioral intentions of Indian consumer about e-payment with an application of the UTAUT2 model (unified theory of acceptance and use of technology). This study has applied UTAUT-2 model as a conceptual framework and has considered performance expectancy, effort expectancy, facilitating conditions, hedonic motivation, and habit. For this, the study has targeted 300 respondents based on non-probability convenience sampling method. The data would be processed and analyzed using SPSS version 20 and hypotheses would be performed by applying multiple regression analysis. The biggest challenge in the growth of e-payment in Indian is skeptical mindset of people and their concern about safety and security. People scare that their device can be hacked or virus can be attacked. These serious issues should be addressed by the govt. Furthermore, India faces the challenge of limited adoption of fixed broadband. The work needs to be done in terms of improving the internet infrastructure in the country. This study is contributing to the existing body of knowledge in area of e-payment where there is a research vacuum especially in context of India. Furthermore, it helps to understand the impact of UTAUT 2 models variates on behavioral intention among Indians about e-payment which is again researched by very few people. The outcomes of this study would be beneficial to govt., policy makers, banks, online transaction facilities providers and software developers in developing strategies about e-payment acceptance and use. As this study is confined to India only, its findings may be generalized to other countries directly.

scholarly journals Lukisan Cadas: Simbolis Orang Maluku

2016 ◽  
Vol 10 (1) ◽  
pp. 47
Author(s):  
Lucas Wattimena
Keyword(s):  
Social System ◽  
System Structure ◽  
Cultural Value ◽  
Human Society ◽  
Survival Strategy ◽  
Archaeological Remains ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People ◽  
Rock Paintings ◽  
The Impact

Rock paintings in Moluccas has a core meaning and symbols in the life cycle of Moluccans in the past, present and future-future. Archaeological remains of rock paintings is a cultural interpretation of the past, where the construction of the values contained therein are an integral part of the social system of human culture the people of Moluccas. The values contained is the value of kinship, religion, grouping, knowledge, survival (survival strategy). Rock paintings in Ohoidertawun, Wamkana and Gulf Saleman have hinted that there are phases of any future development of human society. Research on how the rock paintings as archaeological remains, as the impact of the cultural value system and the structure of the rock painting itself. Performed in order to determine the value of the cultural and social system structure Moluccans rock paintings. The study of literature become the main reference of the study, with emphasis on past and present the data. From the research results prove that the archaeological remains of rock paintings have been contributing to the sociocultural meaning people of Moluccas, including the meaning of identity, culture and plurality or diversity.Lukisan cadas di Maluku memiliki inti makna dan simbol dalam siklus hidup Orang Maluku pada masa lampau, sekarang dan masa-masa yang akan datang. Tinggalan arkeologi lukisan cadas merupakan interprestasi kebudayaan masa lampau, dimana konstruksi nilai yang terkandung didalamnya adalah bagian integral dari sistim sosial budaya manusia masyarakat Maluku. Nilai-nilai yang terkandung adalah nilai kekerabatan, religi, pengelompokkan, pengetahuan, bertahan hidup (survival strategy). Lukisan cadas yang ada di Ohoidertawun, Wamkana dan Teluk Saleman telah memberikan petunjuk bahwa ada fase-fase perkembangan masyarakat manusia setiap masa. Penelitian tentang bagaimana lukisan cadas sebagai tinggalan arkeologis, sebagai dampak sistem nilai budaya dan struktur lukisan cadas itu sendiri. Dilakukan dengan tujuan untuk mengetahui sistem sosial nilai budaya dan struktur lukisan cadas Orang Maluku. Studi literatur menjadi acuan utama penelitian tersebut, dengan mengutamakan data terdahulu dan kini. Dari hasil penelitian membuktikan bahwa tinggalan arkeologis lukisan cadas telah memberikan kontribusi makna bagi sosial budaya Orang Maluku, diantaranya makna identitas, peradaban dan pluralitas atau kemajemukan.

scholarly journals The historical parallels between today's events in the Donbass and the pages of its past of hundred years ago, when this region was in the center of a fierce struggle between different political forces, social strata, and hostile groups are analyzed in this article. The main attention is focused on the investigation of attempts to create an anti-Ukrainian identity in the Donbass based on the use of prepared facts of events related to the history of the creation and short-term existence of the Donetsk-Kryvyi Rih Soviet Republic. It was determined that during almost the entire period of Ukraine’s independence in the Donbas, with the active participation of the Kremlin, Soviet and imperial interpretations of history were spread, ideas of a special regional identity were formed, and the ideological basis of anti-Ukrainian insinuations was created. At the same time, history was used as a kind of propaganda, and manipulation of the past. It was one of the main strategies of anti-Ukrainian forces in the Donbass. Stereotypes were instilled that this region is the territory of the formation of "novoros", "the people of Donbass", who have their own mentality and even traditions of statehood, unrelated to the history of Ukraine. All this became the ideological basis of the bloody events associated with the attempt to create in 2014 the so-called "people’s republics" in the territory of Donbass. Pseudo-referendums were held in this region, pseudo-independent republics headed by puppet governments, fully controlled by the Kremlin, were proclaimed like a hundred years ago, in order to restore imperial domination in Ukraine, according to the experience of the Bolsheviks. On the example of historical parallels of personal destinies of people who are forced one way or another to lead regional separatist movements or become puppets in the hands of external puppeteers by the revolutionary events of both a hundred years ago and today. It is reminded of the inadmissibility of ignoring the laws of historical development.

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 89-95
Author(s):  
Oleh Levin ◽  
Oleh Poplavskiy
Keyword(s):  
Historical Development ◽  
Regional Identity ◽  
Time History ◽  
Soviet Republic ◽  
Main Attention ◽  
Short Term ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People ◽  
Political Forces ◽  
History Of

The historical parallels between today's events in the Donbass and the pages of its past of hundred years ago, when this region was in the center of a fierce struggle between different political forces, social strata, and hostile groups are analyzed in this article. The main attention is focused on the investigation of attempts to create an anti-Ukrainian identity in the Donbass based on the use of prepared facts of events related to the history of the creation and short-term existence of the Donetsk-Kryvyi Rih Soviet Republic. It was determined that during almost the entire period of Ukraine’s independence in the Donbas, with the active participation of the Kremlin, Soviet and imperial interpretations of history were spread, ideas of a special regional identity were formed, and the ideological basis of anti-Ukrainian insinuations was created. At the same time, history was used as a kind of propaganda, and manipulation of the past. It was one of the main strategies of anti-Ukrainian forces in the Donbass. Stereotypes were instilled that this region is the territory of the formation of "novoros", "the people of Donbass", who have their own mentality and even traditions of statehood, unrelated to the history of Ukraine. All this became the ideological basis of the bloody events associated with the attempt to create in 2014 the so-called "people’s republics" in the territory of Donbass. Pseudo-referendums were held in this region, pseudo-independent republics headed by puppet governments, fully controlled by the Kremlin, were proclaimed like a hundred years ago, in order to restore imperial domination in Ukraine, according to the experience of the Bolsheviks. On the example of historical parallels of personal destinies of people who are forced one way or another to lead regional separatist movements or become puppets in the hands of external puppeteers by the revolutionary events of both a hundred years ago and today. It is reminded of the inadmissibility of ignoring the laws of historical development.

scholarly journals THE TERRITORIAL IDENTY OF LATGALE IN THE CROSSROADS OF GLOBALIZATION AND GLOCALIZATION

Via Latgalica ◽  
2013 ◽  
pp. 83
Author(s):  
Inese Runce
Keyword(s):  
Political Development ◽  
Political Process ◽  
National Development ◽  
Regional Identity ◽  
Political Debate ◽  
Territorial Identity ◽  
Political Processes ◽  
The Past ◽  
Regional Authorities ◽  
The Impact

The aim of this paper is to analyze the processes of formation of Latgale’s territorial identity during the age of globalization in the last 20 years. Research was carried out using the latest data of qualitative research of the Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of University of Latvia (the thematic research of Latvian Science Council’s project "Political development of the nation's self-confi dence after restoration of Latvian independence: Trends and Factors," head of project: Inese Runce, 2009-2012) and the latest theoretical insights of territorial identity construction processes under the impact of globalization and glocalization. On the basis of analysis of the socio-political processes and the experience of other countries, it must be emphasised that the placemaking is an important political process, not only at national but also at sub-regional level. Regional authorities should be able to offer a specifi c political vision, not only to the national power authorities, but also to the main bearers of regional identity - the people in regions. As it is shown by the recent studies, during the past 20 years in Latvia, the regional identity manifests itself only in Latgale where it is alive and vibrant, and the care and preservation and making of identity comes directly from the very bearers of this identity. Regional authorities, in collaboration with local NGOs, experts on culture, etc. must also contribute to the internal integration of the region, where each municipality and each form of local identity has its own recognized place and function, creating diverse forms of sustainable regional communities and regional identities. Regional identity is not exclusive and is able to unite different religious, ethnic, linguistic groups in a single whole entity. Over the past twenty years the process of formation of Latgale regional identity can be divided into three stages: 1. 90s of 20th century – the stage of denial of regional identity. In this decade the preservation and construction of Latgale regional identity is carried out only by few individuals or interest groups: writers, researchers, artists, local intellectuals who are mainly based in the circles of local intellectuals at Rezekne University College, as well as indirectly Latgale Research Institute of Daugavpils University; 2. The fi rst decade of 2000s - a gradual increase of awareness of regional identity. During the period this has been a gradual growth of awareness of regional identity and its development process. "Latgale radio”, Latgalian music groups are being launched, also the extensive scientific and political debate on the status of Latgale language started, socio-linguistic research projects initiated and a new non-governmental organizations established, the first portals in Latgalian as well the new initiative of regional municipalities are being launched; 3. 2010 to 2013 - analyzing the last three years of political and intellectual life trends, it can be argued that a qualitatively new stage in the recognition of regional identity and its construction process has been created: current political debate before and after the elections of 11th Saeima and the language referendum, discussions on the role of Latgalian as regional language, the National Development plan (NDP), development of the structural budget plans. However, it is clear that those spring sprouts must be protected, due to the fact that the strong centralizing tendencies in the Latvian political culture still exist.

scholarly journals A proposal for a book of Islamic education project for primary classes the stories Specimen/3

2018 ◽  
Vol 222 (2) ◽  
pp. 357-382
Author(s):  
Assist. T. Bashar Sabbar Odhaib
Keyword(s):  
Theoretical Study ◽  
Positive Role ◽  
Value System ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People ◽  
Islamic Thought ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The One ◽  
The Impact

The depth in Islamic thought process, study and conscious study demonstrates and proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that Islam keep pace with the developments of life and alterations decade, the Koranic story of the most important methods used by Islam - in spite of the developments of life - to feed the minds and refinement of the soul, as well as the desired and purposeful recreation are open bars of inspiration when coexist with the events told by Aziz book, the fact that the Koranic story of the main doors of the Quranic statement, gramophone for standardization and promises and warnings through the virtues and morality, behavior and legislationThe study of Quranic stories in his statement and his proof of what holds the commandments of God  and the stories of the prophets and apostles, cast a shadow over the new young people behavior and work and manners.The goal of the study known as the effect of the dominant story on the conscience of the pupil, which cast a shadow over the realization value system and moral, without difficulty and in a manner interesting and fun, without prejudice to the decisions of the (Remember - talk - dogmas - biography) and the quest for a harmonious content of initial grades main goal is to influence the behavior of the pupil , linking overweight and a reflection of what is moral and religious stories to impart excellence for other lessonsThus Vaelloukov the importance of the study focused on the one hand that the Koranic story of the most modern methods, especially the primary grades because of its profound impact in creating a magnet in the classroom is different from other lessons, as well as the realization of the imagination the student through the perception of events in the past to assume the positive role of everything that goes on and it is played roles in a simple manner without imposing a style and forbidding, but the love of good characters and it wished to be a part in the events that have sought to serve the people and here lies the impact of the story in explaining to the student that the events are repeated, and here we should let actors as they who have gone before us in human entire service. Therefore, we will adopt a descriptive approach (theoretical study) after the statement of the story - what it is - as shown in the proven content _ and then take advantage of the Islamic heritage, especially books that talk about the reasons to get off and on the Commentary on Hadeeth and also wrote the Prophet's biography that talk about the biography of the prophets and the righteous.This study was at the forefront of the three chapters, the first chapter and the second contains three sections and chapter III includes five demands to the research methodology.

scholarly journals The Impact of Home Sharing on Residential Real Estate Markets

2020 ◽  
Vol 13 (8) ◽  
pp. 161
Author(s):  
Helen X. H. Bao ◽  
Saul Shah
Keyword(s):  
Real Estate ◽  
Economic Benefits ◽  
Individual Characteristics ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Real Estate Markets ◽  
The Past ◽  
Neighbourhood Level ◽  
Negative Impacts ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

This paper explores the effects of home-sharing platforms in general and Airbnb in particular on rental rates at a neighbourhood level. Using consumer-facing Airbnb data from ten neighbourhoods located within large metropolitan areas in the U.S. between 2013–2017, as well as rental data from the American online real estate database company, Zillow, this paper examines the relationship between Airbnb penetration and rental rates. The results indicate that the relationship is not as unanimous as once thought. Viewing the relationship at an aggregate level, an approach used by many researchers in the past, hides the complexities of the underlying effects. Instead, Airbnb’s impact on rental rates depends on a neighbourhood’s individual characteristics. This study also urges policy makers to create tailor-made solutions that help curb the negative impacts associated with the platform whilst still harnessing its economic benefits.

Experiencing Community: Continuity and Transformation of Residential Life under the Inka Empire in Huarochirí (Lima, Peru)

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-19
Author(s):  
Carla Hernández Garavito
Keyword(s):  
Life Experience ◽  
Regional Identity ◽  
Domestic Space ◽  
Collective Identities ◽  
Residential Life ◽  
The People ◽  
Local Practices ◽  
Community Continuity ◽  
Inka Empire ◽  
The Impact

Most archaeological research on the impact of Inka imperialism at the domestic level centers on the intrusion of Inka-style buildings into pre-Inka domestic settlements as transforming the experience of domestic life and actively hindering interhousehold interaction. Results from excavations in the site of Ampugasa in Huarochirí (Lurín valley, Lima, Peru) show that pre-Inka residential spaces (patio-groups) were replaced by enclosures with a single access to an internal patio for domestic activities. My analysis shows that pre-Inka houses were ritually closed, directly connected to the site's ritual core, and remained part of the everyday life experience of people in the settlement. I argue that Ampugasa's transformation corresponds to a pattern of Inka imperialism in Huarochirí that enshrined rather than erased the collective ritual practices through which the people of Huarochirí maintained a broad regional identity. I propose that the interplay between Inka transformation of domestic space in Ampugasa and the continuity of ritual and secular practices among the site's inhabitants shows a space of negotiation where Inka imperialism still relied heavily on local practices that fostered the continuity of collective identities.

scholarly journals The Impact of Immigrate Population on the Housing Rental Market in Beijing

2020 ◽  
Vol 5 (3) ◽  
pp. 219
Author(s):  
Wenqiong Hu
Keyword(s):  
Central City ◽  
Housing Prices ◽  
Urban Housing ◽  
Registration System ◽  
Rental Market ◽  
The Past ◽  
The People ◽  
The Government ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship

<p>In recent years, rents of apartments in Beijing have been rising rapidly. A survey shows that Beijing, as a central city, has a large number of population changes due to the concentration of various high-quality resources. Besides, the immigrate population is an important reason for the increase of urban housing demands and the further increase of housing prices. At the same time, the problem of household registration system makes a large number of immigrate population still choose to buy houses in the original place, which further aggravates the spatial mismatch of housing demands in China. To find out the changes law of rent with the immigrate population, further help the government to perfect the policy for rental market, and help the people to get suggestions for rent, this article uses Saiz model for reference to build a theoretical model of the impact of immigrate population on housing prices to studies the relationship between immigrate population and rent changes in Beijing during the past eight years, and makes reasonable suggestions for residents and the government.</p>

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