scholarly journals Stuck in Slums: A Case Study of Slums in Islamabad, Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Persis Samuel ◽  
Muhammad Shemyal Nisar
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Living Organism ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Reasons For Living ◽  
Religious Perspective ◽  
The People ◽  
Slum Dwellers ◽  
Religious Differences

This paper focuses on finding answers to the reasons why people keep living in the slums and why they cannot get out of their precarious conditions. This paper looks into different reasons for people being stuck in slums from a religious perspective. Reasons for different religious groups being stuck in slums are not explored fully in the literature. The analysis draws on qualitative research with a sample of 53 semi-structured interviews conducted in 8 katchi abadis in Islamabad, Pakistan. The study shows that slums are nonhomogenous entities and are regarded as a living organism that provide safety, security, and a sense of belonging to some of the residents. The results revealed that both Christian and Muslim slum residents had different reasons for living in slums. There were not only inter-religious differences in the choice of living but intra religious differences had also been found. In the process, the paper highlights that most Christians lived in slums by choice due to strong social capital, with an exception of a few. On the other hand, Muslim slum residents lived in poverty which was a major reason most of the slum dwellers are stuck in slums. Policymakers should meet the needs of the people before implementing any policies. This is because relocation policies can bring misery to some of the slum dwellers. Finally, the paper demonstrated that slums play a pivotal role in the lives of the slum dwellers in keeping them.

PERSOALAN KEHIDUPAN KONTEMPORER: MENGGAGAS KAJIAN SACHEDINA TENTANG THEOLOGI PLURALISME

EMPIRISMA ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Limas Dodi
Keyword(s):  
Religious Pluralism ◽  
Main Argument ◽  
Religious Groups ◽  
Common View ◽  
The Public ◽  
The People ◽  
Muslim Majority ◽  
The Common ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Religious Differences

According to Abdulaziz Sachedina, the main argument of religious pluralism in the Qur’an based on the relationship between private belief (personal) and public projection of Islam in society. By regarding to private faith, the Qur’an being noninterventionist (for example, all forms of human authority should not be disturb the inner beliefs of individuals). While the public projection of faith, the Qur’an attitude based on the principle of coexistence. There is the willingness of the dominant race provide the freedom for people of other faiths with their own rules. Rules could shape how to run their affairs and to live side by side with the Muslims. Thus, based on the principle that the people of Indonesia are Muslim majority, it should be a mirror of a societie’s recognizion, respects and execution of religious pluralism. Abdul Aziz Sachedina called for Muslims to rediscover the moral concerns of public Islam in peace. The call for peace seemed to indicate that the existence of increasingly weakened in the religious sense of the Muslims and hence need to be reaffi rmed. Sachedina also like to emphasize that the position of peace in Islam is parallel with a variety of other doctrines, such as: prayer, fasting, pilgrimage and so on. Sachedina also tried to show the argument that the common view among religious groups is only one religion and traditions of other false and worthless. “Antipluralist” argument comes amid the reality of human religious differences. Keywords: Theology, Pluralism, Abdulaziz Sachedina

Do I Belong in the Profession? The Cost of Fitting In as a Preservice Teacher With a Passion for Social Justice

2018 ◽  
Vol 70 (4) ◽  
pp. 360-371
Author(s):  
Loraine McKay ◽  
Heather Manning
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Preservice Teachers ◽  
Inclusive Education ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Data Set ◽  
Emerging Themes ◽  
Fitting In ◽  
The Cost

Preservice teachers enter university with a range of personally held beliefs related to inclusive education and themselves as educators. This article reports on one case study from a larger qualitative research project. The study examined a preservice teacher’s perceptions of herself as an inclusive educator as she approached the final year of her undergraduate degree. Data included a metaphorical representation of being an inclusive educator, and two semi-structured interviews held 6 months apart. The use of collage and a structured written response completed the data set. Evelein and Korthagen’s model of core reflection and Voice-Centred Relational Method were used to analyze the data. Analysis exposed the dissonance between the layers that separate the preservice teacher’s core qualities and the environment. Data are presented using I-poems and discussed using the emerging themes. The consequences for her emerging identity as an inclusive educator and sense of belonging in the profession are discussed.

scholarly journals Different Stakeholder’s Perspectives on Cultural Ecosystem Services: A Case Study of the Anzali Wetland, Iran

2019 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
pp. 75
Author(s):  
Sakineh Ghorbanzadeh ◽  
Kaj Björkqvist
Keyword(s):  
Ecosystem Services ◽  
Cultural Values ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Local Level ◽  
Environmental Conflict ◽  
Cultural Ecosystem Services ◽  
Anzali Wetland ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Northern Iran

The study investigates local level environmental conflict between two groups of stakeholders, by analysing their opinions about the importance and use of the cultural ecosystem services of the Anzali Wetland in northern Iran. Data were analysed statistically on the basis of semi-structured interviews with 193 respondents from (a) administrators within the areas of forestry, agriculture, environment, and harbour, and (b) non-administrators, i.e. local people such as fishermen, hunters, and visitors. The results showed that there was a difference between the two groups of stakeholders regarding use of, and attitudes towards cultural services in the wetland. The sense of belonging to the place, and the importance of the cultural heritage were cited as more important among the non-administrators. They also used the wetland more for activities such as sports, social activities, fishing and hunting, while the administrators appreciated the wetland more for the enjoyment of its beautiful natural scenery. The locals used the wetland practically, while the administrators saw the importance of the wetland in more abstract terms. The study highlights the importance of assessing viewpoints of a variety of stakeholders, and including also cultural values in decision-making about ecosystem services.

An Exploration of Communication between Clients and Professionals in the Design of Home Adaptations

2009 ◽  
Vol 72 (5) ◽  
pp. 197-204 ◽  
Author(s):  
Catharina Nord ◽  
Pamela Eakin ◽  
Phil Astley ◽  
Andrew R Atkinson
Keyword(s):  
Community Of Practice ◽  
Design Process ◽  
Occupational Therapists ◽  
Occupational Therapist ◽  
Adaptation Process ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
London Borough ◽  
Good Communication ◽  
The People

This study explored communications between the people involved in the design of home adaptations, including clients and carers, occupational therapists, surveyors and builders. The aims were to explore (i) what constituted good communication in this context and (ii) how communication occurred. One London borough was selected as a case study. All participants lived or worked within the borough and had been involved in the adaptation process. Nineteen individual semi-structured interviews were conducted with six clients, four occupational therapists, six grant surveyors and three builders. The findings suggest that the professionals constituted a ‘community of practice’ (Wenger 1998) within which communication was good. The professionals used plan drawings to support communication between them. However, the study found that client involvement in the design was limited and that plan drawings were not effective tools in communication with them. The clients relied on the occupational therapist to represent their interests in the design process. Occupational therapists' communication with clients on the design of adaptations may be enhanced by the development and use of more sophisticated visualisation tools to replace the plan drawings. This would enable clients to become more engaged in the adaptations process.

scholarly journals Perceptions of the Impact of Non-contact Boxing on Social and Community Engagement for Individuals with Parkinson’s Disease: A qualitative study

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Casey Humphrey ◽  
Dana Howell ◽  
Melba Custer
Keyword(s):  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Community Engagement ◽  
Subjective Experiences ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Convenience Sample ◽  
The People ◽  
Colaizzi's Method ◽  
The Impact

Purpose: To explore the perceptions of individuals with Parkinson’s disease (PD) on their experiences within a community based, non-contact boxing program. Specifically, this study considered how these individuals perceived non-contact boxing to influence their social and community engagement and factors influencing ongoing participation in this program. Method: This was a phenomenological case study that utilized qualitative methods for data collection including semi-structured interviews and observation. Colaizzi’s method was used for data analysis. A convenience sample obtained from a boxing club that offered PD specific boxing classes was used. The sample included 10 participants (3 female, 7 male) ranging in age from 52 to 84 years. Participants typically attended a 75 minute boxing class two to three times per week. Results: The exhaustive description of the phenomenon was that individuals with PD have a strong desire to maintain the life they had prior to their diagnosis and chose activities, such as non-contact boxing, which supported their ability to sustain that lifestyle. Two themes were identified which included 1) “The people I’ve met here and spent time with will be friends forever” and 2) “I don’t have to be Muhammed Ali. It’s not about that.” Conclusions: This study provided a basic understanding of the subjective experiences of individuals with PD who participated in non-contact boxing. Findings demonstrated that non-contact boxing facilitates the growth of supportive relationship for individuals with PD. The study also found that individuals with PD believe non-contact boxing provided a variety of physical, cognitive, and emotional benefits which facilitated their ability to maintain participation in valued activities.

ECO PUBLIC ART PLACEMAKING FRAMEWORK: A CASE STUDY OF LAMAN SENI SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalilah Zakariya ◽  
Syamim Azhari
Keyword(s):  
Public Art ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
Outdoor Spaces

The implementation of public art in the outdoor spaces has been acknowledged by various designers and researchers to enliven public spaces. The contributions of public art towards social well-being have also gained a growing attention among researchers for the past three decades. Within the recent years, efforts of placemaking have begun to be initiated by local authorities, as a way of reinforcing the sense of belonging among the public towards their public spaces. While the placemaking process is commonly adopted as a method to revive cities and communities, however, there has not yet been any documentation on the use of public art as part of the process, particularly in Malaysia. This study aims to establish the Eco Public Art Placemaking Framework to guide local authorities and built environment professionals adopt public participation in the public art process. This study has examined Laman Seni Shah Alam as a case study, which is a back lane revitalization project that has been transformed through eco public art. Through semi-structured interviews with the local authority, the organizer and the artists, this study has discovered that the framework is collaborative and multidisciplinary, and that there are four main phases in the framework. This study concludes that the framework has potential to be adopted by local authorities in Malaysia, and it can enable a more holistic process between the local government, consultants, artists and the public.

scholarly journals ECO PUBLIC ART PLACEMAKING FRAMEWORK: A CASE STUDY OF LAMAN SENI SHAH ALAM, MALAYSIA

2017 ◽  
Vol 15 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
Khalilah Zakariya ◽  
Syamim Azhari
Keyword(s):  
Public Art ◽  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Public Spaces ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Past ◽  
Outdoor Spaces

The implementation of public art in the outdoor spaces has been acknowledged by various designers and researchers to enliven public spaces. The contributions of public art towards social well-being have also gained a growing attention among researchers for the past three decades. Within the recent years, efforts of placemaking have begun to be initiated by local authorities, as a way of reinforcing the sense of belonging among the public towards their public spaces. While the placemaking process is commonly adopted as a method to revive cities and communities, however, there has not yet been any documentation on the use of public art as part of the process, particularly in Malaysia. This study aims to establish the Eco Public Art Placemaking Framework to guide local authorities and built environment professionals adopt public participation in the public art process. This study has examined Laman Seni Shah Alam as a case study, which is a back lane revitalization project that has been transformed through eco public art. Through semi-structured interviews with the local authority, the organizer and the artists, this study has discovered that the framework is collaborative and multidisciplinary, and that there are four main phases in the framework. This study concludes that the framework has potential to be adopted by local authorities in Malaysia, and it can enable a more holistic process between the local government, consultants, artists and the public.

The TramArt experience: domesticating graffiti in public transport

2016 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 105-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Liliana Arroyo Moliner ◽  
Gemma Galdon Clavell
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Good Practice ◽  
Success Rates ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Transport Operator ◽  
Problem Framing ◽  
One Step ◽  
Combined Strategy

Purpose This paper aims at presenting an example of the good practice of crime prevention through environmental design (CPTED). The initiative has been carried out by a private tram company in Spain to tackle graffiti. Their main goal was to avoid graffiti defacing in their underground stations, and artists were involved in the design and execution. The intervention consisted of a combined strategy of CPTED measures (anti-graffiti coatings and paintings) with a comprehensive use of the space, turning stations from transit points into poetic spaces, generating emotions and a sense of belonging. The features also included an urban graffiti gallery. Design/methodology/approach This case study presents and describes the actions undertaken from the early stages of problem framing to execution and a soft assessment of the results obtained. All the information provided has been gathered through four semi-structured interviews with managers and designers of the experience. Findings The TramArt experience is an example of the shift in the mindset of transport operators regarding graffiti and graffiti artists. All interventions have been designed by the transport operator in cooperation with situational artists. As a result, the tram stations and vehicles are not conceived either as non-lieux or canvas, but spaces with a singular identity, with the possibility of generating a sense of belonging among passengers and users. The first intervention was tested in 2004 in one station and three years later was deployed in three more stops. According to the initiators, its impact has been mainly positive in terms of success rates, cost reduction and general satisfaction and security perception of passengers. However, the urban gallery has been more problematic to maintain. Research limitations/implications This research focuses on the transport operator perspective basically and views expressed by transport users are indirectly assessed. While the change in the angle may be scalable, the specific features depend to a great extent on particular conditions, such as the size of the company, the resources available and the characteristics of the area covered. Originality/value The value of this case relies in the constructive approach towards graffiti, which goes one step further than the broken windows theory and the criminalisation of graffiti by default. It departs from prevention to enhancement of the prosocial aspects of graffiti, as well as providing a new conception of transit spaces.

scholarly journals A formação da confiança: um estudo no pool da UNIBRASPE.

2011 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 375-392
Author(s):  
Sérgio Luiz Pirani ◽  
Cleverson Renan da Cunha
Keyword(s):  
Previous Knowledge ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
The People

The theme of this work is the formation of Trust in the UNIBRASPE's pool. The objective of this assignment was to identify the structure and evolution of interorganisational relationships. The evolution of trust was detected through observation, semi-structured interviews and questionaires characterizing this survey as a descriptive-analitical case study. We can conclude that the structure of the network is a condition for good relationships between its members, permitting formal and informal norms complement to the pool's gestation. It was also noted that the evolution of trust came about through the previous knowledge of the people studied which made it possible for their to be a closer relationship between the organizations.

scholarly journals Investigation of Place Attachment and Sense of Belonging from the Perspective of the Residents - Samanbahçe Social Residences as Case Study

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (32) ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Beren Aygenç ◽  
Çimen Özburak ◽  
Semra Sema Uzunoğlu
Keyword(s):  
Sense Of Belonging ◽  
Place Attachment ◽  
Numerical Data ◽  
Survey Study ◽  
Human Environment ◽  
Spatial Features ◽  
The People ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Spatial Identity

For each individual, the residence he lives in is his domain and expresses the limits of privacy. In other words, the house is the private space where people express themselves and even feel themselves part of it. In this context, the relationship between the human and the residential environment is gaining importance. In the study carried out, the concepts of spatial identity, satisfaction, belonging, and human-space, human-environment relationships were examined. Samanbahçe Houses, the first social housing example built in the Ottoman period in Nicosia, North Cyprus, was selected as the study area. In the study, a questionnaire survey was conducted, including questions about human-space, human-environment relationships, spatial features, and questions about the sense of belonging-place attachment. The numerical data obtained in the survey study were analyzed together with user opinions. In the research and observations made within the scope of this study, which will contribute to future studies on Samanbahçe Houses, many spatial deficiencies and renovation needs were identified in the houses built based on user needs and expectations time they were constructed. On the other hand, the results of the interviews and surveys conducted with the users revealed that the degree of belonging and satisfaction of the people living in this area regarding their home and environment is quite high. Samanbahçe Houses continue to live as a sustainable example of social, cultural, environmental, and indoor features.

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