A Report on Policies and Practices of the U.S. Navy for Naming the Vessels of the Navy

2012 ◽  
Author(s):  
DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY WASHINGTON DC
Keyword(s):  
The U.S ◽  
Policies And Practices

scholarly journals Languages and the U.S. Federal Congress: Attitudes, Policies and Practices between 1789 and 1815

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 ◽  
pp. 91-107
Author(s):  
Sándor Czeglédi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Cultural Identity ◽  
Language Policy ◽  
Policy Development ◽  
The United States ◽  
War Of Independence ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Policies And Practices

The present paper examines the link between language and cultural identity by exploring the language-related attitudes, policies and ideologies as reflected in the written records of the U.S. Federal Congress from 1789 until roughly the end of the “Second War of Independence” in 1815. The results are compared and contrasted with the findings of a previous study which examined the founding documents of the United States from a similar perspective. The most salient language policy development of the post-1789 period is the overall shift from the symbolic, general language-related remarks towards the formulation of more substantive and general policies.

Storytelling, Leadership, and the Law: Using Amicus Briefs to Understand the Impact of School District Policies and Practices Related to Transgender Student Inclusion

2019 ◽  
Vol 56 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-88 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria M. Lewis ◽  
Suzanne E. Eckes
Keyword(s):  
Research Policy ◽  
Historical Record ◽  
Leadership Communication ◽  
Legal Research ◽  
Policy And Practice ◽  
Shared Experiences ◽  
Personal Stories ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Policies And Practices

Purpose: In 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a highly publicized case brought by a transgender student, G.G., who was denied access to the bathroom that corresponds with his gender identity. Ultimately, the Court never heard this case, but the documents submitted to the Court remain a part of the historical record, worthy of examination beyond their legal value. In this study, we analyze the first person accounts presented in the “friend of the court” (amicus) briefs to better understand the human impact of policies and practices related to transgender student inclusion. Method: This research utilizes legal research methods to bound the study design. We draw from legal storytelling, which originates in law, and narrative inquiry, which can be found in educational research. In doing so, we provide a synthesis of all amicus briefs submitted in the G.G. case that include personal, firsthand accounts, stories, and experiences. Findings: Overall, the personal stories highlight the implications of inclusive and noninclusive policies and practices. Where noninclusive policies were in place, individuals shared experiences of bullying, academic harm, medical concerns, and inconsistencies in implementation. On the other hand, inclusive policies were associated with confidence building and academic engagement, and a benefit to all students. Stories also reveal that common fears such as safety or privacy did not materialize in the experiences of individuals represented in the briefs. Implications: Informed by these stories, we present implications for research, policy, and practice. Stories reveal the importance of leadership, communication, and professional development.

Punishment, Race, and the Organization of U.S. Immigration Exclusion

2016 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 640-654 ◽  
Author(s):  
Inés Valdez
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
The United States ◽  
Immigration Enforcement ◽  
The U.S ◽  
The Way ◽  
Policies And Practices

Although the punitive character of the U.S. immigration enforcement regime has been noted, less research has inquired into the productivity of punishment beyond detention and deportation, the particular rationale of punishment, and the way in which punitive enforcement shapes (rather than targets) race. By analyzing antimigrant rhetoric and the practices of immigration enforcement, I argue that punishment is best understood as a violent material reassertion of the narrative of the United States as a nation of laws. My biopolitical approach to immigration innovates by (1) conceptualizing the process through which race becomes a biopolitical divide, (2) noting that the construction of race also shapes the meaning of whiteness, and (3) showing the particular ways in which sovereignty, discipline, and biopower are combined in the U.S. immigration enforcement regime. I illustrate these claims by examining policies and practices that characterize contemporary immigration enforcement and find that punishment fulfills functions of regeneration, discipline, or moralization, among others, and treats different subpopulations of migrants differently. Even inclusionary interventions involve processes of subjectification among the beneficiaries. I conclude by examining the implications of this framework for understanding the current political stalemate.

A Woman's Place

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Joana Cook
Keyword(s):  
Department Of Defense ◽  
Primary Source ◽  
Al Qaeda ◽  
Department Of State ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Policies And Practices

The 9/11 attacks fundamentally transformed how the U.S. approached terrorism, and led to the unprecedented expansion of counterterrorism strategies, policies, and practices. While the analysis of these developments is rich and vast, there remains a significant void. The diverse actors contributing to counterterrorism increasingly consider, engage and impact women as agents, partners, and targets of their work. Yet, flawed assumptions and stereotypes remain prevalent, and it remains undocumented and unclear how and why counterterrorism efforts evolved as they did in relation to women. This book examines how, where and why women have become visible in the discourses and practices related to counterterrorism through the lens of US efforts since 2001. Drawing on extensive primary source interviews and documents, A Woman's Place traces the evolution of women's place in U.S. counterterrorism efforts through the administrations of Presidents Bush, Obama, and Trump, examining key agencies like the U.S. Department of Defense, the Department of State, and USAID. In their own words, Joana Cook investigates how and why women have developed the roles they have, and interrogates U.S. counterterrorism practices in key countries like Iraq, Afghanistan, and Yemen. Analysing conceptions of and responses to terrorists, she also considers how the roles of women in Al-Qaeda and ISIS have evolved and impacted on U.S. counterterrorism considerations. It argues that it is imperative to meaningfully engage and consider women in every aspect of counterterrorism as actors, partners and targets of this work.

Effective School Crime Prevention

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Aaron Kupchik
Keyword(s):  
Crime Prevention ◽  
School Safety ◽  
School Crime ◽  
Effective School ◽  
Safety Practices ◽  
The Subject ◽  
The U.S ◽  
Policies And Practices

This chapter summarizes the existing evidence on the subject of school safety practices. It argues that students need firm and clearly communicated rules, but that schools across the U.S. have gone too far in this direction, resulting in harmful over-policing and punishment of students. After describing how excessive punishment harms students, it then discusses the evidence about policing in schools. The chapter concludes by describing policies and practices supported by evidence as more promising strategies for promoting school safety.

Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document