scholarly journals Decoloniality, Language, Identity and Communication: The Case Study of Cameroonian Pidgin

2021 ◽  
pp. 13-24
Author(s):  
Magdalene Mbong Mai ◽  
Nyasha Mboti
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Home Country ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Language And Identity ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Language Identity ◽  
The Relationship

In this paper, the intersection between decoloniality, language, identity and communication is discussed in how they come together in the use or refusal to use Cameroon Pidgin (CamP). The paper draws on the concepts of coloniality and decoloniality and relates them to language as used by Cameroonians in South Africa. The argument is that it is surprising that many Cameroonian Pidgin speaking immigrants are choosing not to communicate in Pidgin, especially since usage of the language from the home country could become a locus of solidarity and reproduction of one aspect of the everydayness of home in a new country. This article relies on a qualitative framework comprised of openended interviews, focus group discussions and participant observation to explore the role of language, identity and decoloniality in communication. The idea is to explore how these issues and themes intersect, and what the intersections themselves tell us, firstly, about the nature of identity and, secondly, about the relationship between language and identity.

scholarly journals Children’s rights, participatory research and the co-construction of national belonging

2018 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 25-45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Marta Bivand Erdal ◽  
Mette Strømsø
Keyword(s):  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
National Belonging ◽  
Policy Documents ◽  
Diverse Classrooms ◽  
Upper Secondary ◽  
Pedagogical Interventions ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Upper Secondary Schools

This article contributes to the debate on human rights education in diverse societies. It is concerned with the relationship between participation and the co-construction of national belonging. Our data consists of 289 pupil texts and 33 focus group discussions in 6 upper secondary schools in Norway. The role of the school in nation-building is well-known, often emphasizing policy documents or curricula. However, it is in the interaction between pupils and their teachers that the production and re-production of the nation occurs. Participatory exercises in our focus groups functioned as pedagogical interventions, helping pupils to reflect on how they understand, discuss and co-construct national belonging. We find that the potential for co-construction of national belonging, through pedagogical interventions, depends on who is acknowledged as a legitimate participant. Notwithstanding power hierarchies, it can be argued that group discussions are concrete ways to help young people in diverse classrooms co-construct national belonging.

scholarly journals Spaces for Transdisciplinary Dialogues on the Relationship between Local Communities and Their Environment

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (2) ◽  
pp. 27-34
Author(s):  
Marta Crivos ◽  
María Rosa Martínez ◽  
Laura Teves ◽  
Carolina Remorini
Keyword(s):  
Rural Community ◽  
Routine Activities ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Ethnographic Research ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Medical Practices ◽  
Subsistence Activities ◽  
The Relationship

AbstractOur ethnographic research focuses on the perception and use of components of the natural environment in terms of routine activities carried out by the residents of a rural community in the Calchaqui Valley (Salta, Argentina). Life in this community is characterised by the presence of traditional subsistence activities – agriculture, cattle farming, textile manufacturing and ancestral medical practices – coexisting with business ventures focused on mono-culture and export, tourism centred on landscape intervention and promotion of native products, and the growing key role of public policies in the areas of health and human development. In this context, a joint reflection on viability and sustainability of local and global practices and resources must be undertaken. Implementing intersectoral forums and focus-group discussions, governmental and non-governmental actors, researchers and local people must work conjointly to achieve a fresh patrimonial awareness of livelihood strategies based on their long interaction with a specific environment.

scholarly journals Human Capabilities for Fair Development: Case Study of Women Prawn Farmers in Dipasena, Lampung

2017 ◽  
Vol 22 (4) ◽  
pp. 359
Author(s):  
Gadis Arivia
Keyword(s):  
Women Workers ◽  
National Development ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Women And Work ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Human Capabilities ◽  
Meaningful Existence ◽  
Women's Role

This study examines the role of women prawn farmers in Dipasena, East Rawajitu District, Tulang Bawang, Lampung and what it means for human development in Indonesia. Several focus group discussions and indepth interviews with women prawn farmers and fishermen community were conducted to collect data and understand comprehensively the issues that women prawn farmers face in a patriarchal culture where they are not acknowledged as women workers. This paper uses a feminist perspective on women and work and Martha Nussbaum’s capability categories. This paper concludes that women’s roles and contribution in fishery and in national development is not recognized and not accommodated in national and local policies. Women’s role in fishery industry is considered non-existent in this society and therefore restrict their potential and meaningful existence and respect on equal human dignity.

scholarly journals POTENSI KELEMBAGAAN LOKALDALAM PENGELOLAAN DAERAH ALIRAN SUNGAI (Studi Kasus di Desa Cemplang

2018 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 113 ◽  
Author(s):  
Messalina L Salampessy ◽  
Ina Lidiawati
Keyword(s):  
Watershed Management ◽  
Participant Observation ◽  
Surrounding Area ◽  
Shared Resources ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Local Institution ◽  
Framework Approach ◽  
Water Catchment

Watershed Management becomes an important aspect in supporting the conservation of the surrounding area. Upstream area functions as a water catchment area must be kept by maintaining the utilization of the area to avoid the carrying capacity beyond the environment. The role of people in the surrounding area becomes an important effort to maintain the continuity of the function of the Watershed. This study aims to analyze the potency of local institutional support in watershed management. The research method is a case study in which data are collected through in-depth interviews, focus group discussions and participant observation. The data analysis is conducted by using situation framework approach - structure - behavior - performance. The results show that the utilization of watershednaturalresource is considered as a free open source access where everyone is free to exploit the natural resources in it. This is related to existing conditions which indicate the existence of interdependence between government, private sector and communities being involved in the utilization of shared resources. The behavior of the parties related to the utilization of the Watershed greatly affects the condition of the existing Watershed Areas; where the performance of sub management of Cisadane Upstream watershed has not provided maximum results because the management is still going on sectorally.Keywords: Local Institution; Watershed Managemen; sub management of Cisadane Upstream watershedPengelolaan DAS menjadi aspek penting dalam menunjang pelestarian kawasan sekitarnya. Fungsi daerah hulu sebagai daerah tangkapan air harus dijaga dengan menjaga agar pemanfaatan kawasan agar terhindar dari daya dukung yang melebihi lingkungan. Peran masyarakat di daerah sekitarnya menjadi upaya penting untuk menjaga kelangsungan fungsi DAS. Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk menganalisis potensi dukungan kelembagaan lokal dalam pengelolaan DAS. Metode penelitian adalah studi kasus dimana data dikumpulkan melalui wawancara mendalam, diskusi kelompok terarah dan observasi partisipan. Analisis data dilakukan dengan menggunakan metode pendekatan kerangka kerja Situasi - Struktur - perilaku - kinerja. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa pemanfaatan SDA DAS dianggap sebagai sumber akses terbuka gratis dimana setiap orang bebas mengeksploitasi sumber daya alam di dalamnya. Hal ini terkait dengan kondisi yang ada yang menunjukkan adanya saling ketergantungan antara pemerintah, sektor swasta dan masyarakat yang terlibat dalam pemanfaatan sumber daya bersama. Perilaku para pihak terkait pemanfaatan DAS sangat mempengaruhi kondisi DAS yang ada; Dimana kinerja pengelolaan sub DAS Cisadane hulu belum memberikan hasil yang maksimal karena pengelolaannya masih berlangsung secara sektoral.Kata kunci: Kelembagaan Lokal; Pengelolaan Daerah Aliran Sungai; Sub DAS Ciaten Cisadane Hulu.

scholarly journals The Management of Parental Involvement in Multicultural Schools in South Africa: A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 57-82
Author(s):  
Sathiapama Michael ◽  
Charl C. Wolhuter ◽  
Noleen Van Wyk
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
Parental Involvement ◽  
Intercultural Sensitivity ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Qualitative Research Design ◽  
Low Expectations ◽  
Multicultural Schools ◽  
Parental Involvement In Schools

The aim of this study was to investigate the management of parental involvement in three multicultural schools in the Umlazi District in Durban, South Africa. A literature survey resulting in a theoretical framework on parental involvement in schools, multicultural schools, and themanaging of parental involvement in schools has been done. The contextual background of schools in contemporary South Africa is depicted. A qualitative research design has been used. Focus group discussions have been conducted, with a total of thirty-three principals, teachersand parents. It has found that there is a low level of meaningful contact between school and parents. Apathy exists on the side of parents, low expectations on the side of principals and teachers, and an organisational structure facilitating parent-school interaction is lacking. In managing parental involvement in multicultural schools, school managers displaya lack of intercultural sensitivity. 

scholarly journals Language and Identity in Online Gamer Community

2017 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 617-622
Author(s):  
Syabro Malisi ◽  
Suharsono Suharsono ◽  
Slamet Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Participant Observation ◽  
Language And Identity ◽  
Respective Group ◽  
Mobile Games ◽  
Language Identity ◽  
Similar Expression ◽  
The Difference ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to explain the relationship between language, identity, and community within online gamer community. This study specifically aims to explain 1) the difference in choice of words between groups, and 2) the implication of types of post in each group. The data were gathered through participant observation and interview. The groups chosen for this study were 4 Facebook groups from 3 online Japanese mobile games entitled Monster Strike, Puzzle and Dragon, and Brave Frontier due to their similarity. The analysis was done by comparing similar expression such as question and request. It was found that even though the game system is similar, each group has different ways to refers to the same thing, this at the same time also serves as group marker. Another finding is that each group has different perception towards particular element within their respective group and this can be analyzed from how they interact within their own group.

Nomadic Migration and Rural Violence in Nigeria

2020 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 64-95
Author(s):  
Nsemba Edward Lenshie ◽  
Patience Kondu Jacob
Keyword(s):  
State Government ◽  
Migration Pattern ◽  
Land Resources ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Security Governance ◽  
North East ◽  
Descriptive Approach ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Depth Interviews

The relationship between Fulani herdsmen and farmers has in recent years become hot-tempered motivated by competitive control of land resources, particularly in central and north-east Nigeria. In Taraba State, the ongoing nomadic migration pattern from the Sahel in quest of pastures has led to violent confrontation between Fulani herdsmen and farming indigenous natives. Using a descriptive approach consisting of documented evidence, in-depth interviews, and focus group discussions, the analysis revealed that conflicts between Fulani herdsmen and indigenous native farmers have culminated in population displacement and destruction of life and property in numerous rural enclaves in Taraba State. Despite the consequences of the conflicts, the Taraba State government was unable to act proactively because of the centralization of command over Nigerian security agencies. Accordingly, the study suggests decentralization of security agencies in Nigeria, especially the police, as the way forward for effective security governance in Nigeria.

When Culturally Significant Songs are Decontextualised: The Initiation Song Somagwaza, A Case Study

2018 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
T Dowling ◽  
Somikazi Deyi ◽  
Anele Gobodwana
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Research ◽  
Comparative Method ◽  
Popular Song ◽  
Focus Group Discussions ◽  
Group Discussions ◽  
Ritual Music ◽  
Constant Comparative Method ◽  
Small Focus ◽  
Over Time

While there have been a number of studies on the decontextualisation and secularisation of traditional ritual music in America, Taiwan and other parts of the globe, very little has been written on the processes and transformations that South Africa’s indigenous ceremonial songs go through over time. This study was prompted by the authors’ interest in, and engagement with the Xhosa initiation song Somagwaza, which has been re-imagined as a popular song, but has also purportedly found its way into other religious spaces. In this article, we attempted to investigate the extent to which the song Somagwaza is still associated with the Xhosa initiation ritual and to analyse evidence of it being decontextualised and secularised in contemporary South Africa. Our methodology included an examination of the various academic treatments of the song, an analysis of the lyrics of a popular song, bearing the same name, holding small focus group discussions, and distributing questionnaires to speakers of isiXhosa on the topic of the song. The data gathered were analysed using the constant comparative method of analysing qualitative research.

An Analytical Approach to Cruise Tourism As an Option For Development: a Case Study of the Sultanate of Oman

2020 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 95-109
Author(s):  
Heba Aziz ◽  
Osman El-Said ◽  
Marike Bontenbal
Keyword(s):  
Capital City ◽  
Sultanate Of Oman ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Cruise Tourism ◽  
The Impact ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Average Expenditure ◽  
Return Intention

The objective of this study was to measure the level of cruise tourists' satisfaction as well as the relationship between satisfaction, recommendation, return intention, and expenditure. Also, the impact of factors such as nationality, length of the visit, and age on the level of expenditure was measured. An empirical approach for data collection was followed and a total of 152 questionnaires were collected from cruise tourists visiting the capital city of Oman, Muscat, as cruise liners anchor at Sultan Qaboos Port. Results of the regression analysis supported the existence of a causal relationship between satisfaction with destination attributes, overall satisfaction, recommendation, return intention, and expenditure. It was found that the average expenditure varies according to age and length of the visit. Recommendations for policy makers were suggested on how to increase the role of cruise tourism in strengthening the economy.

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