scholarly journals “If the river comes to an end, the community comes to an end”: pedagogical dimension of environmental racism

2021 ◽  
Vol 12 (28) ◽  
pp. e11075
Author(s):  
André Carneiro Melo ◽  
Marco Antonio Leandro Barzano
Keyword(s):  
Educational Practices ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Environmental Racism ◽  
Community Resistance ◽  
Production Of Knowledge ◽  
Resistance Strategies ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Living Together ◽  
The Right

This article aims to analyze the educational practices that emerge from conflict situations in which ancestry and the right to the quilombola territory are appreciated. From the narratives of the residents of the Barreiros de Itaguaçu community with regard to the conditions of retrenchment of their traditional territory, we wanted to contribute—through the production of knowledge about the environmental racism experienced by the community—with the hope of increasing its visibility in places where the different axes ofcoloniality do not allow it. Living together within the community revealed that the residents create resistance strategies to fight the process of occupation of their territory. This idea of resistance that we describe here is not limited exclusively to the defense of the territory, it also refers to the defense of the ways of survival and to the defense of the community way of life, which evinces the quilombola identity. This context of community resistance is considered as a universe of tensions and diverse problems engendered by the worldwide colonial system, based on the different faces of coloniality, from where the quilombolacommunity-produced knowledges emerge, which query other ways of appropriating nature.

Agree to Disagree: Towards A Peaceful Co-Existence amongst Multi-Religious Community (Setuju untuk Tidak Bersetuju: Kearah Kehidupan Aman Ber-sama Dikalangan Masyarakat Berbilang Agama)

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 248-267
Author(s):  
Maulana Akbar Shah @ U Tun Aung ◽  
Mohammed Farid Ali ◽  
Muhammad Adil Khan Afridi
Keyword(s):  
Hard Work ◽  
Religious Community ◽  
Individual Choice ◽  
Human Race ◽  
Living Together ◽  
Peace And Security ◽  
The Times ◽  
The Right

Abstract Since the number of intricate problems with regard to peace and security faced by mankind on our sphere has been greater than what they can bear, the survival of human race on earth becomes a significant priority to be contemplated. Despite hard work and continued effort rendered by many experts, they face more serious issues and their resolutions are far from reality. It is because, in the author’s mind, rights and responsibilities are not properly observed. Particularly, in the area of religion people have lack of respecting the right of others and most of the times they are irresponsible. Every individual has their own choices according to their culture and belief which may not be acceptable to others. If every individual allows others to enjoy at their own choice while observing his own belief and tradition, we all can live in this world peacefully. This concept of living together with individual choice while respecting other’s choice may be called the concept of “agree to disagree” according to the author’s work. This ideology, which is yet to be well observed in our society, can surely replace violence with peaceful co-existence in the multi-religious and multi-cultural societies.   Keywords: Agree to Disagree, Mankind, Religious Dispute, Multi-Cultural Societies, peaceful Co-Existence. Abstrak Sejak masalah berkaitan dengan keharmonian dan keselamatan yang dialami manusia melebihi yang boleh ditanggung, kehidupan manusia di dunia ini menjadi satu keutamaan  yang perlu dipertimbangkan. Walaupun banyak usaha dan langkah diambil oleh pihak pakar, mereka mengalami masalah lain yang lebih serius dan resolusi mereka adalah jauh dari matlamat. Ini kerana, dalam minda pengarang, hak dan tanggungjawab tidak diperhatikan dengan betul. Terutamanya dalam hal agama, orang kekurangan kehormatan terhadap hak orang lain dan kebanyakkannya adalah tidak bertanggungjawab. Setiap individu mempunyai kepercayaan dan hak masing-masing yang tidak boleh diterima oleh yang lain. Jika setiap individu membenarkan yang lain untuk mempunyai kepercayaan dan hak masing-masing, manusia semua boleh hidup dengan aman. Konsep ini boleh dipanggil sebagai konsep “setuju untuk tidak bersetuju” menurut kajian pengarang. Ideologi ini, yang masih belum diperhatikan dengan sepenuhnya dalam masyarakat kita, pasti boleh menggantikan keganasan dengan kehidupan aman bersama dalam masyarakat berbilang kaum dan budaya. Kata Kunci: Setuju untuk Tidak Bersetuju, Manusia, Pertikaian Agama, Masyarakat Berbilang Agama, Kehidupan Aman Bersama.

Elicüra: The “Feasts of Merit” Shawl of the Chakhesang Naga of Northeast India

2021 ◽  
pp. 0972558X2199079
Author(s):  
Yekha-ü ◽  
Queenbala Marak
Keyword(s):  
Southeast Asia ◽  
Social Rank ◽  
Northeast India ◽  
Symbolic Meaning ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Gift Economy ◽  
The World ◽  
The Right

Feasts of Merit are an important social way of life among different tribes in the world, especially in Southeast Asia. In Northeast India, the different Naga tribes were well-known for this practice before the advent of Christianity. However, among the Chakhesang Nagas, after the advent of Christianity, the practices of giving feasts continue to this day with minor modifications in terms of rituals and taboos while the symbolic meaning and values behind this practice are retained. The Feasts of Merit, among them, are intricately connected to their worldview, whereby the feast-givers distribute their wealth in terms of sacrificing mithun, buffalo, and/or other livestock, in consecutive feasts, and receiving in return a higher social rank and the right to wear a special shawl (“Feasts of Merit” shawl), variously known as hapidasa, elicüra, and thüpikhü and the right to adorn the house with special architecture (mithun and buffalo wood carvings on the wall, and to put up a horn at the pinnacle of the house front). This article discusses the “Feasts of Merit” shawl and how it is connected intrinsically to the ethos of the tribe, and in doing so it states that the Chakhesang feasts can be looked upon as gift economy.

POLA KOMUNIKASI INTERPERSONAL BAGI KELUARGA BEDA AGAMA DI KECAMATAN KOTA RAJA, KOTA KUPANG

Harmoni ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 129-143
Author(s):  
Hendrik A.E Lao ◽  
Ezra Tari ◽  
Merensiana Hale
Keyword(s):  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Interpersonal Relationship ◽  
Field Research ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
Communication Effectiveness ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
The Family ◽  
Problems And Solutions ◽  
The Right ◽  
Family Harmony

This paper focuses on interpersonal communication in interfaith families. Interfaith families are smallunits of society whose members are of different religions. Differences are often a source of conflict between husband and wife, including religion. In the way of life of interfaith couples, different opinions about beliefs cause problems. Differences are still unavoidable in families married to different religions. Religious differences can lead to prolonged conflicts. Although different religions, of course, the family has the right to live in peace and happiness as a family in general. However, it is undeniable that interfaith families cannot last long. Therefore, efforts are needed for families to be able to live with each other accepting differences in terms of different religions. Communication is one of the efforts to maintain family harmony. Lack of communication can cause rifts in the household. The purpose of the study was to describe the effectiveness of interpersonal communication for families of different religions. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative approach. This approach seeks to find problems and solutions in the field. Research results in interpersonal communication are communication between individuals or between groups. Interpersonal communication will be more effective if the atmosphere is equal. That is, there must be a tacit acknowledgement that both parties are equally valuable and valuable. Husbands and wives have something important to contribute. In an interpersonal relationship characterized by equality, disagreement and conflict are seen as an attempt to understand differences. This communication helps in avoiding and reducing various problems and can share knowledge and experiences with family members. There are five general qualities of interpersonal communication effectiveness for interfaith families: 1) Openness, 2) Empathy, 3) Supportive Attitude, 4) Positive Attitude, 5) Equality.

EFFECTIVE STEPS ON THE WAY TO MODERNIZATION OF CIVIL SERVICE IN THE SYSTEM OF JUDICIARY BODIES: INTRODUCTION OF ELEMENTS OF GAME THEORY

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Olena Hladunova ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Game Theory ◽  
Justice System ◽  
Civil Service ◽  
Civil Servants ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Scientific Article ◽  
Basic Principles ◽  
Conflict Situations ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
The Right

In this scientific article the main elements of game theory are analyzed, the achievements of domestic and foreign scientists devoted to the consideration of such theory are investigated. The expediency of involving in the practical activity of the civil service in the system of judicial authorities effective methods used in the field of business and consisting in the use of game technologies, which have proven their effectiveness in terms of providing quality services. It is focused on the fact that game theory can play a key role in the decision-making process, however, it is important to strictly adhere to the limits of its application. Possible conflict situations in the work of civil servants of the justice system are formulated and it is investigated that in conflict conditions each so-called participant of the game makes his course, i.e. chooses his strategy, as a result of which the relevant conflict situation is outlined and a set of strategies of all players. Some examples of the use of elements of game theory are given and the content of certain types of strategies is revealed. In particular, a strategy is described, which is denoted by the term "screening". Taking into account the definition of ways to modernize the civil service, the need to include in standardized training programs for civil servants of the justice system category "B" training course, which will include the basic principles of game theory for their active use in conflict, skills to compromise in relationships with visitors to the court - recipients of court services, selection of the right strategy, consideration of theoretical and game modeling of personnel management tasks, focusing on the ability to obtain and timely provide the necessary information to create a new civil service in the judiciary that meets international standards.

scholarly journals Awal Moral Kristiani

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 98-114
Author(s):  
Edison R.L. Tinambunan
Keyword(s):  
Jesus Christ ◽  
Early Christianity ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Christian Life ◽  
Gregory The Great ◽  
Christian Morality ◽  
The Right ◽  
The Church

The development of Christian morality takes a long journey which was started when the Church was born. There were many typical moral cases faced by the Church at each period of time. From one period to another one, moralists came out to solve the cases by giving the right assessment according to the Church’s way of life. A period which was well-known in the journey of Christian morality is the period of the Fathers of the Church. The principle of Christian morality is love which is based on the Gospel and the commandment of Jesus Christ. This was documented in Didache which was used by the Christians at that time. It was the principal moral document of early Christianity. In the development, it was then added by other principals: freedom and justice which were applied in the Christian life. The three principals (love, freedom and justice) formed Christian attitude in respecting other Christians and all people which is applied perfectly by Augustine. The following development of Christian morality was the development of the practice and the profound of what had been laid down before by the Fathers of the Church, with addition of the figure which is excelling in the life as Job, who had been interpreted by Gregory the Great. This writing is ended at this point, because the research is limited from the beginning up to the first development of Christian morality during the period of the Fathers of the Church.

scholarly journals (O)bekväm (o)vetskap Om bekvämlighetszoner under de guidade visningarna av en moské

2017 ◽  
Vol 23 (3-4) ◽  
Author(s):  
David Gunnarsson
Keyword(s):  
Comfort Zone ◽  
Production Of Knowledge ◽  
What Is Said ◽  
Private Lives ◽  
Social Positioning ◽  
Personal Experiences ◽  
The Right ◽  
Guided Tours

(Un)comfortable (un)knowing. On comfort zones in the guided tours of a mosque is article, proceeding from the study I did for my thesis on the guided tours of the great mosque in Stockholm, discusses the situations that were characterized by a struggle for having the right knowledge and interpretative prerogative. e concept of comfort zone (Ahmed 2008), and how that is related to ideas of societal happiness, is central. It is a concept that opens up for analysis of how the exercise of power depends on the position of the speaker. During the tours there has been a rhetorical struggle to establish a comfort zone. e article explores the interlinking of know- ledge and social positioning, and how positions decide the credibility of what is said. Acknowledging that there are regimes of truth surrounding Muslims in Sweden, the main focus lies on the production of knowledge regarding Muslims in the context of the guided tours of a mosque in Stockholm. Special attention is given to how regimes of truth regarding Muslims inform the conversations during the visits, how they are debated in this particular arena and how that is dependent on positionality. It is a situation in which a Muslim, in the position of the guide, has an opportunity to present alternative storylines, or stories, about who Muslims are and what they do. During the visits there was a tendency for the guests to feel comfortable. In spite of being guests they managed the discomfort by recreating a comfort zone brought about by the alternative sto- rylines. Seemingly objective and established knowledge on Muslims has had such an impact that it made the Muslim guides less trustworthy, even when they talk about personal experiences and their private lives, giving the guides a position of discomfort. 

Whose Epidemiology, Whose Health?

1998 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 241-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
Steve Wing
Keyword(s):  
Natural Resources ◽  
Social History ◽  
Swine Production ◽  
Environmental Racism ◽  
Production Of Knowledge ◽  
External Context ◽  
The Social ◽  
Causes Of Disease ◽  
History Of ◽  
Methodological Approaches

Simplistic claims about the objectivity of science have been challenged from a variety of perspectives. Evaluation of the external context of production of knowledge and the methodological approaches to posing questions and assembling evidence shows that there is no pure “science”; rather, all scientific knowledge is shaped by the social history of its production. Examples are given of how quantitative concepts in modern epidemiology influence the recognition of the causes of disease. The author uses the phenomenon of intensive swine production by vertically integrated agribusiness to illustrate how broad problems such as environmental racism, agricultural determinants of nutrition, loss of natural resources, and conditions conducive to emergence of new diseases are hidden by epidemiological approaches that fit into corporate policy perspectives. It is critically important to ask who produces epidemiological knowledge, and whose health is promoted by that knowledge.

Creating a patchwork of unruliness: The grumpy old woman as affect alien

2021 ◽  
pp. 136787792110413
Author(s):  
Sara De Vuyst
Keyword(s):  
Older Women ◽  
Life Choices ◽  
Resistance Strategies ◽  
Sexual Desires ◽  
The Right

Narratives on ageing are deeply entangled with discourses on happiness. This article draws on Sara Ahmed’s critique on the disciplinary dynamics of the promise of happiness to explore how happiness scripts make certain ‘happy objects’ such as beauty aspirations, sexual desires, and life choices seen as ‘right’ for older women and others as ‘wrong’. My aim is to contribute to new feminist theorisations of women’s ageing by exploring the unhappy archives of older women and looking for ways in which normative happiness scripts are challenged, destabilised and rewritten. Articulations of resistance are found through interpretative engagement with representations of older women who feel alienated by the ‘right’ happy objects, deliberately make ‘wrong’ object choices or turn the ‘right’ happy objects into tools to dismantle ageist, sexist and heteronormative structures. These resistance strategies come together in my theorising of the grumpy old women as affect alien and a patchwork of unruliness.

A Sociological Analysis of the Understanding, Application, and Importance of Shari’a in Everyday Living of Young Muslims in Sydney

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 165-188
Author(s):  
Jan A. Ali
Keyword(s):  
Church And State ◽  
Human Life ◽  
Spiritual Needs ◽  
Way Of Life ◽  
Law System ◽  
Islamic Tradition ◽  
Australian State ◽  
Moral Structure ◽  
The Right ◽  
Everyday Living

Muslims believe that shari’a is God’s law or a divinely revealed law. In Islamic tradition shari’a covers the physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs of human life and comprises a composite of rules of conduct and forms a source of complete guidance towards the right path – siraat al mustaqeem – for the entire humanity. Islam as a complete way of life demands its adherents to follow and carry out the injunctions of the shari’a in all aspects of life. However, Muslims in Australia are a part of a modern secular nation-state which operates under common law system and its constitution demands a separation of church and state. It is in this context this paper sociologically examines the understanding and application of shari’a in Muslim everyday living. It posits that despite the secular nature of Australian state, Muslims are able to implement shari’a in their everyday-living as it is an essential source of guidance for them and forms the basis of being a “good” Muslim. Muslims don’t demand the constitutionalization of shari’a but a wider recognition of it in Australia as it continues to be important and the foundation of their religion, their mode of existence, and ethico-moral structure.

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