scholarly journals Patterns in Horse–Human Relationships: The Case of Wales

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (4) ◽  
pp. 333-356
Author(s):  
Helen Sampson

Abstract This paper explores some of the different relationships that horses and humans experience in the case study country of Wales. In doing so, it pays attention to differential patterns of equine care/lack of care and explores these from a sociological perspective considering evidence of the potential impact of cultural practices and socio-economic status in particular. The paper concludes that access to common lands and “fly grazing” may be associated with specific values and norms which may result in equine neglect, while indicators of socio-economic deprivation and patterns of equine neglect do not seem to be related. The paper highlights the variation in equine care across this relatively small national population and suggests some areas where further explanatory work could usefully be undertaken in order for us to better understand the care-relationships between horses and their keepers.

ABSTRACT The study analyses the socio-economic status, degree of income inequality and perceived socio-economic conditions of the fish farmers of the four districts of Sikkim. A total sample size of 200 fish farmers was selected from the four districts depending upon the presence of the number of farmers in each district. Purposive random sampling method was used and the results were analysed from descriptive statistics such as frequency count and percentages. The degree of income inequality was analysed through Gini coefficients. The factors that determined the perceived socio-economic living conditions were analysed with a logistic regression model. The socio-economic status of the people was found to be in good condition and there were not many variations among the fish farmers of different districts. Most of the respondents had pucca houses with the combination of firewood and LPG as a source of cooking fuel and also had access to basic amenities like electricity, drinking water and sanitation facilities in the households. The study also found that income inequality was not so severe amongst the fish farmers of the three districts except for the East district which had the strongest income inequality. The per capita income, housing condition and ratio of above primary education to total members had a significant impact on the perceived living conditions of the fish farmers. Keywords


2018 ◽  
Vol 140 (2) ◽  
pp. 619-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sohyla Reshadat ◽  
Alireza Zangeneh ◽  
Shahram Saeidi ◽  
Neda Izadi ◽  
S. Ramin Ghasemi ◽  
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Author(s):  
Catalina Droppelmann Roepke ◽  
Nicolás Trajtenberg

In the field of criminology social inequality has long been theorized to be associated with crime. This issue has been extensively studied and empirical research has shown that income inequality and low socio-economic status are positively associated with crime perpetration and victimization. Latin America constitutes a particularly interesting case study to analyse the association between crime and inequality. Simultaneously, it is considered to be one of the most unequal and violent regions on the planet. Therefore, it might be tempting to conclude that inequality must play a major role in the explanation of this region’s high levels of crime and violence. While this possibility cannot be rejected, the overall goals of this chapter are to analyse and discuss this complex relationship, focusing not only on how inequality might explain crime and violence, but also on how criminal justice institutions stigmatize, label, and reproduce social inequalities and social exclusion.


PERSPEKTIF ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yovita Sabarina Sitepu Fransiska Desiana Setyaningsih

Focus of this research is to describe how the member of Persija FC’s supporter constructing their identities before and after they become the member of The Jakmania. Case study method is used with multi case-single level analysis design. It is found that, in each of three informants’ self, the changing of identities are really happened. One of the changing identities about for example is their social status after they have joined with The Jakmania. In the beginning, before they join with The Jakmania, people did not pay attention to them. It was because their low socio-economic status. Now, after joined The Jakmania, they have their own ingroup that strengthen their individual identity.


2017 ◽  
Vol II (I) ◽  
pp. 241-252
Author(s):  
Syed Imran Haider ◽  
Burhan Ali Shah ◽  
Noor Jehan

The phenomenon of migration is not new and there are many reasons behind this emigration; achieving higher socio-economic status is one of them. In developing countries like Pakistan, poverty is one of the major root causes of emigration. There are some districts of Punjab from where the masses have the trend to migrate. This study addresses the impacts of international migration on families left behind in Dhamial, District Rawalpindi. In-depth interviews were conducted, however data was quantified around positive and negative socioeconomic impacts on families left behind. The evidence showed both positive and negative impacts of international migration. The flow of remittances influences the life of people in positive way and it assisted in improving the socio-economic status of the families. However, there are many other serious problems faced by the families left behind.


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