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A Selective Review of Social Status Characteristics of Folk Dance Dancers and Their Family Members with Presentation of Gender Specificities
Jasna Popović,
Ružena Popović,
Vladimir Mutavdžić
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
38-49
Received:
9 January 2017
Accepted:
6 February 2017
Published:
15 March 2017
Abstract: In the present paper, using social identity and self-categorization theories as theoretical frameworks, we explore the role that social identity plays in affecting individual well-being of Folk-dance dancers, both Male (M) and Female (F) in Niš (Serbia). The status of manifest stratification variables were estimated on the Total sample of respondents (N=71), members of the Academic Cultural Artistic Ensemble “ORO”, in Niš (M=33; F=37). For the determination of social characteristics, the Questionnaire SSMIN (reduced), after model by [34] Saksida, Petrović, and Momirović (1972) was applied. The Questionnaire includes 5 sub-scales (with 15 items), and offered possibility of choosing alternative statements. The first scale explores the situation of the Folk-dance Dancers own, and their family members formal educational level; the second is relating to the basic residential status; the third scale evaluates the professional status. In line with predictions, social identification was significantly related to, and mediated the relationship between family group factors and individual well-being. The special issues as whole points to the capacity for a social identity approach to enrich academic understanding in these areas and provide a bridge between social-psychological concept, and some demographical and educational domains. On the base of obtained manifest variables data analysis it is possible to collect very important information for further studies with similar issues in the social domain.
Abstract: In the present paper, using social identity and self-categorization theories as theoretical frameworks, we explore the role that social identity plays in affecting individual well-being of Folk-dance dancers, both Male (M) and Female (F) in Niš (Serbia). The status of manifest stratification variables were estimated on the Total sample of responden...
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Assessment of Barriers Hindering Women from Upward Mobility to Leadership Positions and Stereotypes Against Them in District Education Offices of Illu Abba Bora Zone, South Western Ethiopia
Wakgari Megersa Aga,
Gebremedhin Woldemariam
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
50-60
Received:
1 February 2017
Accepted:
20 February 2017
Published:
18 March 2017
Abstract: Regardless of the fact that lots of efforts have been made, numerous legal & regulatory mechanisms have been adopted to empower women, their proportion in managerial position is still negligible because of many challenges. Moreover, the negligible proportions who come to leadership positions often encounter lots of challenges. In education institutions & sector offices, for instance, various stereotypical images are projected on women in leadership positions from the sides of different individuals. Therefore, this study was intended to investigate the major barriers Hindering Women from Upward Mobility to Leadership Positions and Stereotypes against them in District Education Offices of Illu Abba Bora Zone, South Western Ethiopia. The study employed descriptive survey design. So, out of the 24 districts (i.e., 22 districts and 2 administrative towns) 6 districts were randomly selected for this study. There were a total of about 214 workers in these 6 district education offices out of which 79 males & 29 females, totally 108 workers (i.e., 50.5%) were made to fill the questionnaire. In addition, interviews were conducted with 8 women employees of the district education offices. Thus, it was fond out, in this study that majority (74.4%) of the men respondents had some kind of position such as department heads, school unit leaders, school vice directors or directors before joining their current offices, while only few (38%) of the women respondents had some kind of position in their previous school/office. In addition, nearly 36.6% of the men respondents had ever held head (17.7%) and vice head positions (18.9%) once up on a time in their current office, whereas only 6.8% of the women respondents had ever held head (3.4%) and vice head (3.4%) positions in their current offices. The same is true to the respondents situations in relation to their current position in their current offices. For instance, it was observed that majority of the heads and the vice head offices were males. The study findings also showed that there were policies and guidelines though not fully implemented. Generally, it was observed that there were lots of barriers that a woman may encounter; and that may hinder women from upward mobility to leadership positions. For instance, lack of opportunities for promotions, lack of top management supports, absence of recognition of the existence of the challenges, under expectations/evaluations of women’s successes on leadership positions and other stereotypes were addressed. Finally, therefore, utilization of current structure to filter information on the advancement of women from one level to the other, considering women advancement in all levels of decision making, developing program that are meant to empower women, recognition of the existence of the problems, affirmative action and the like were forwarded as recommendations.
Abstract: Regardless of the fact that lots of efforts have been made, numerous legal & regulatory mechanisms have been adopted to empower women, their proportion in managerial position is still negligible because of many challenges. Moreover, the negligible proportions who come to leadership positions often encounter lots of challenges. In education institut...
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Perils of Women Trafficking: A Case Study of Joynagar, Kultali Administrative Blocks, Sundarban, India
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
61-68
Received:
25 February 2017
Accepted:
13 March 2017
Published:
28 March 2017
Abstract: The Indian Sundarban, comprising of 19 community development blocks (6 in North 24 Parganas and 13 in South 24 Parganas) is physiographically a deltaic plain, having an intricate network of creeks and is ravaged by natural hazards like Tropical cyclones. The inhabitants of Sundarban are primarily involved in agriculture (monocropping due to increased salinity), aquaculture and collection of non timber forest products and thus do not enjoy adequate income. An ill effect of globalization, trafficking means the trade of humans for the purpose of sexual slavery, forced labor or commercial sexual exploitation of the victim. It is now dominated by organized traffickers who lure young girls by making fake promises of love, marriage and lucrative job offers. Kultali and Joynagar of Indian Sundarban are highly vulnerable to hazards due to their close proximity to river Matla to the east and Bay of Bengal to the south. For this paper, data of women trafficking was collected from police department. Cartograms based on the data have been produced. Analysis of records over the years 2008 – 2015 shows that mostly young girls of age group of 15 – 18 are trafficked in Kultali and girls of age group 15 – 20 are trafficked more in Joynagar. Radhaballavpur, Sankijahan and Beledurganagar show highest number of cases. No definite trend could be seen for Kultali while Joynagar shows increasing trend. Poverty, illiteracy and disasters play pivotal roles in case of trafficking here. Spread of women education and interplay of Government and NGO is necessary to prevent trafficking.
Abstract: The Indian Sundarban, comprising of 19 community development blocks (6 in North 24 Parganas and 13 in South 24 Parganas) is physiographically a deltaic plain, having an intricate network of creeks and is ravaged by natural hazards like Tropical cyclones. The inhabitants of Sundarban are primarily involved in agriculture (monocropping due to increas...
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Assessment of the Effectiveness of Post Graduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) Programme in Meeting the Job Needs of Teachers in Gboko, Benue State, Nigeria
Emmanuel Okechukwu Chukwu,
Iormough Jonah Tarnongu,
Fiase Terna Mesuur,
Achukwu Chinyere Evangeline,
Chia Terkuma
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
69-75
Received:
23 February 2017
Accepted:
11 March 2017
Published:
28 March 2017
Abstract: This study was designed with an objective to assess the effectiveness of the PGDE programme in meeting the job needs of teachers in secondary schools in Gboko local government area of Benue state. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was used in the study. The instrument used for the data collection is a well-structured questionnaire consisting of 26 questionnaire items. 320 respondents were sampled from sixteen schools in Gboko using the purposive and stratified sampling techniques. The results obtained were analyzed using mean, standard deviation and variance. Findings revealed that secondary school teachers in Gboko were mainly HND holders (39%). The findings also showed that majority of the respondents were aware of the PGDE programme (both holders and non-holders of the PGDE certificate). Furthermore, the study indicated that PGDE holders were more proficient in the utilisation of teaching aids. All four hypotheses were tested and the researcher observed that there was no significant difference in knowledge of the PGDE programme among teachers who were PGDE holders and those without the certificate. The researcher noted a significant difference in the effectiveness of PGDE holders and non-holders in terms of their methodological competencies. The researcher further discovered that there existed a significant difference in the level of utilisation of teaching aids between PGDE holders and non-holders. It also revealed clearly that students understood lessons better when taught by PGDE holders than when taught by those without the certificate. The study then recommended among others that employment of teaching staff should be anchored on technical expertise while teachers without the PGDE certificate should be encouraged to acquire the certificate through sponsorship.
Abstract: This study was designed with an objective to assess the effectiveness of the PGDE programme in meeting the job needs of teachers in secondary schools in Gboko local government area of Benue state. A cross sectional descriptive survey design was used in the study. The instrument used for the data collection is a well-structured questionnaire consist...
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Foresight is Partially Formed from Resilience: The Relationship Between Self-Esteem and Future Time Perspective Among Japanese High School Students
Yukihiro Takagishi,
Tomoko Kuraoka,
Tomohiro Ide
Issue:
Volume 2, Issue 2, April 2017
Pages:
76-82
Received:
27 February 2017
Accepted:
13 March 2017
Published:
28 March 2017
Abstract: Self-esteem is considered as an influential factor that makes foresight positive; however, people experience a variety of adversities over their lifetime that impair their self-esteem. Nevertheless, many people still have positive foresight because of the influence of resilience, which aid one in overcoming specific adversities. We examined the relationship between self-esteem, future time perspective, and resilience. Japanese high school students (N = 1427; boys = 596, girls = 831) completed a questionnaire comprising self-esteem, time perspective, and resilience scales. A series of path analyses demonstrated that self-esteem facilitated future hope and mitigated present feeling of emptiness. Furthermore, resilience mediated the relationship between self-esteem and time perspective. Self-directedness of resilience increased future hope. Additionally, being optimistic could positively influence foresight; however, there were sex differences in its function. Among boys, being optimistic increased future hope; among girls, being optimistic decreased present emptiness. These results suggest that gaining the ability to overcome adversities may affect being positive about one’s future. However, youths should be taught how to relax and think positively, not only to enhance future hope, but also to mitigate emptiness.
Abstract: Self-esteem is considered as an influential factor that makes foresight positive; however, people experience a variety of adversities over their lifetime that impair their self-esteem. Nevertheless, many people still have positive foresight because of the influence of resilience, which aid one in overcoming specific adversities. We examined the rel...
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