The Long-term Historical Development of Racist Tendencies within the Political and Social Context of Belgium

2006 ◽  
Vol 47 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 313-334 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eric Mielants
Keyword(s):  
Social Context ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Historical Development ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Far Right ◽  
The Public ◽  
Depth Analysis

In this article the author provides a brief overview of the immigrant population in Belgium as well as an in-depth analysis of political developments in that country. This background forms the context for interpreting the electoral successes of the xenophobic far-right, as well as the public policies and mainstream social science research relating to the ‘integration’ of minorities. Based on an analysis of both Dutch and French sources, examples of everyday racism are provided and critical questions are raised regarding the different policies in the northern and southern parts of the country.

scholarly journals Social Science Research in Southeast Asia: the Challenges of Studying Parliamentary Institutions

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 147
Author(s):  
Ratih Adiputri
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Political Culture ◽  
Plenary Session ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Political Institution ◽  
The Political ◽  
National Parliaments ◽  
Parliamentary Procedure

This paper introduces the challenges of studying parliamentary institutions in Southeast Asia. My focus of research is in three countries’ institutions: national parliaments of Indonesia, Malaysia and Singapore. While in Southeast Asia, it is widely known that studying issues of politics and institutions face challenges – compared to studying culture, for example, this view is arguably no longer valid, however with certainqualification.The comparison of parliamentary tradition between three countries – based on observation of the plenary session - reveals that the effectiveness of parliamentary works is related to parliamentary procedure, and even to the culture of work in the countries. Parliamentary structure, procedure and their political culture matters. Therefore, acknowledging these factors will give rise to more research opportunities, if a researcher plans to study the political institution in other countries in Southeast Asia.

scholarly journals Engaged Citizen Social Science or the public participation in social science research

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (06) ◽  
pp. A06
Author(s):  
Rita Campos ◽  
José Monteiro ◽  
Cláudia Carvalho
Keyword(s):  
Social Sciences ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Citizen Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Limited Participation ◽  
The Public ◽  
Social Sciences And Humanities ◽  
Research Institution ◽  
Future Project

Acknowledging the consolidation of citizen science, this paper aims to foster a collective debate on two visible gaps of the field. First, how to overcome the limited participation of social sciences and humanities in the broader field of citizen science, still dominated by natural sciences. Second, how to develop a citizen social science that allows for an active participation of citizens and for a critical engagement with contemporary societies. The authors coordinate a state-sponsored program of scientific dissemination within a Portuguese research institution and this paper intends to lay the groundwork for a future project of Citizen Social Science based on a new concept of “engaged citizen social science”.

scholarly journals Luxury in Germany: Sick Cars and Healthy Bodies

Society ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brigitte Biehl
Keyword(s):  
Popular Culture ◽  
Social Context ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Cultural Heritage ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
West Germany ◽  
Limited Resources ◽  
Media Discourse ◽  
The Media

AbstractThe car is one of the few luxury items that historically is widely accepted in Germany, the land of “discreet consumption.” This contribution draws on social science research, includes writings on popular culture, and presents examples from people and their cars in the media that give evidence of how luxury is increasingly emotionally charged, enriched, and negotiated. Cars were status symbols in Germany as a divided nation, with people in West Germany driving a Mercedes and people in the East driving a Trabant. Today, German rappers praise their “sick” cars, and paradox 'Bio-Germans' shield their luxury body in an expensive SUV. These examples illustrate luxury consumption that aesthetically and narratively links identities to cultural heritage. The media discourse reflects the symbolic and also the increasingly affective nature of luxury, while healthy “luxury” bodies remain in a competition for limited resources in a social context.

Research and Other Forms of Rhetoric in Media Coverage of Student Achievement

2020 ◽  
Vol 122 (9) ◽  
pp. 1-32
Author(s):  
Cristina L. Lash ◽  
Amanda Frye ◽  
Prudence L. Carter
Keyword(s):  
Student Achievement ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Teacher Quality ◽  
Media Coverage ◽  
Research Evidence ◽  
Standardized Test ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Education Reforms ◽  
The Public

Background Media play an important role in shaping public perceptions of education policies, yet few studies have explored how research evidence is included in media coverage of education reforms. Purpose In this study, we investigate how research appears in the public discourse of student achievement in the context of the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (2011-2013). Specifically, we analyze the school reforms and strategies discussed by mainstream media outlets across a range of political perspectives and the extent that journalists used research evidence in their coverage of these issues. Research Design We conducted a content analysis of nearly 300 documents from ten mass media outlets to determine the extent of research use in coverage of student achievement between 2011 and 2013. We then conducted a discourse analysis of three focal publications— Townhall, The Washington Post, and The New York Times —to analyze the different rhetorical strategies journalists used to incorporate research and characterize key educational actors (teachers, politicians, and students). Findings The most prominent media discussions emphasized teacher quality for the improvement of student achievement, where “student achievement” was defined synonymously with “standardized test scores.” However, reporting on teacher quality incorporated little education research, while less-discussed reforms (such as increasing student learning time and IB programs) received significantly more evidentiary support. Conclusions/Recommendations We conclude that media and social science research operate within “social fields” or institutional settings with different values and norms. Thus, media coverage of student achievement uses emotional forms of rhetoric to present mainstream education reforms (such as changes to teacher evaluations) and uses social science research to report on less familiar initiatives. Our recommendations include several ways that journalists and education scholars can collaborate and exchange knowledge to more effectively inform the public of the evidence basis of education reforms.

scholarly journals Co-radicalisation of Islamist and Nativist Extremists in Europe

2021 ◽  
pp. 1-34
Author(s):  
Ayhan Kaya ◽  
Jais Adam-Troian
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
The Political ◽  
Structural Factors ◽  
Right Wing ◽  
Threat Model ◽  
Structural Drivers ◽  
Regulation Approach

Abstract A vast amount of social science research has been dedicated to the study of Islamist extremism – in particular, to uncover its psychological and structural drivers. However, the recent revival of extreme-right extremism points to the need to investigate this re-emerging phenomenon. This article highlights some of the characteristics of the extremisation of Islamism in Europe in parallel with the rise of the extremisation of right-wing extremist groups. In doing so, we explore similarities between Islamist and right-wing extremist individuals and groups. The main premise of the article is that a threat-regulation approach fails to understand the role of contextual and structural factors in the political and religious extremisation of individuals. Instead, the article claims that a reciprocal-threat model can better explain extremist violence since it is based on the idea that nativist and Islamist extremist individuals/groups are mutually threatening each other.

scholarly journals Reproducible research in linguistics: A position statement on data citation and attribution in our field

Linguistics ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-18 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea L. Berez-Kroeker ◽  
Lauren Gawne ◽  
Susan Smythe Kung ◽  
Barbara F. Kelly ◽  
Tyler Heston ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Science ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Position Statement ◽  
Reproducible Research ◽  
Linguistic Data ◽  
Linguistic Research ◽  
Data Citation

Abstract This paper is a position statement on reproducible research in linguistics, including data citation and attribution, that represents the collective views of some 41 colleagues. Reproducibility can play a key role in increasing verification and accountability in linguistic research, and is a hallmark of social science research that is currently under-represented in our field. We believe that we need to take time as a discipline to clearly articulate our expectations for how linguistic data are managed, cited, and maintained for long-term access.

scholarly journals Difficult Research Conversations: Sharing Socially Sensitive Research in the Public Domain

2016 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hurriyet Babacan ◽  
Alperhan Babacan
Keyword(s):  
Civil Society ◽  
Social Science ◽  
Lived Experiences ◽  
Social Science Research ◽  
Science Research ◽  
Research Process ◽  
Public Domain ◽  
Community Groups ◽  
The Public

Social science research is complex and involves inquiry into the lived experiences of different groups of people in society. It often requires a consideration of complex issues, data and perspectives that may impact on the feelings, views, attitudes and values held by people involved in the research process. In many cases the research may be socially sensitive<br />and has potential consequences or implications or threats to individuals, community groups, civil society, government, industry or other stakeholders.

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