Captive Audience Research Articles

(Doing) Time Is Money: Confinement, Prison Work and the Reproduction of Carceral Capitalism

This article examines how prison work functions as a site where neoliberal and carceral capitalist logics are reproduced across individual, organisational and societal levels. Drawing on ethnographic research conducted in a private UK prison, we argue that confinement exacerbates prisoners’ obsession with money and predatory entrepreneurialism, reflecting and reinforcing the broader dynamics of carceral capitalism at each level. By analysing these interconnected dynamics, we demonstrate how incarceration perpetuates these logics. Furthermore, we illustrate how prison work perpetuates neoliberal exploitation, surveillance and control, hindering rehabilitation and societal reintegration. Our analysis underscores the need for a comprehensive reassessment of the Prison Industrial Complex. We conclude that rather than viewing prisoners as a captive audience for reproducing carceral capitalism, prisons should be reimagined to prioritise the humanity of those impacted by the criminal justice system and to create alternative models of accountability and social transformation.

Making the most of a captive audience: Do specialist teams in custodial settings offer a way to assist people to access the NDIS?

AbstractWhile the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) has been operating in Australia for 10 years, numerous eligible people with disability have not accessed the scheme, many of whom are in prison. The South Australian Government, in partnership with the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA), implemented a pilot programme to assist people in prison to access the NDIS as having NDIS supports on release may reduce the risk of returning to custody. This qualitative study, drawing on interviews with 20 stakeholders, explores the enablers and barriers of assisting people with disability in prison access the NDIS. Our findings show that while custodial settings provide opportunities to assist people with disability to have their eligibility for the NDIS assessed, prisons are difficult settings in which to undertake subsequent assessment and planning processes to determine the supports available on release. People with disability exiting prison also face significant challenges accessing suitable accommodation and support services, particularly when their needs are complex. Further work is required to ensure planning and assessment processes meet the needs of this group. The findings provide useful insights to both justice and other institutional settings and respond to many of the questions raised by recent public inquiries and reviews.

Deadly Drawing

This article, consisting of 31 illustrations with annotation, presents the result of an artistic research project revolving around the question of how to use one’s power as a creator of humour. The reader/viewer is presented with insight into the life and thinking of cartoonist/artistic researcher Self-reflexive Steve, who engages in self-investigation because he is conscious of the virtues as well as the dangers of humour. In a globalised, diverse, and democratic world, it is important to consider different sensibilities within society. Self-reflexive Steve always regarded humour as a form of connecting communication, because when people are able to laugh together, they understand each other. However, Self-reflexive Steve increasingly wonders whether he has achieved his set targets, as he primarily acts for a captive audience and creates his humorous drawings from a safe stand-off in his ivory tower. His publications are always endorsed by the editorials of the magazines he is working for and this within a society where humour makers are protected and esteemed. However, in today’s society humour is frequently used to divide. As a cartoonist/researcher, Self-reflexive Steve explores the limits of his medium, deliberately going off the rails at times. As a humour maker he seeks to reclaim the right to use fantasy, lies, distortions, exaggerations and wild associations from those in power who deploy these qualities of humour to divide and rule.

Captive Subjects, Captive Audiences

Captive Subjects, Captive Audiences

From Folklore to Film: The Politics of Storytelling and Ecological Agency in the film Kantara

In 2022, the Kannada film “Kantara” captivated audiences with its unique blend of folklore, environmentalism, and political commentary. This paper argues that “Kantara” transcends conventional cinema to become a powerful agent of ecological discourse and empowerment. Set against India’s backdrop of complex human-nature interactions, “Kantara” weaves a narrative that resonates with contemporary concerns. Drawing upon postcolonial ecocriticism, indigenous studies, and film theory, this analysis delves into the film’s layered meanings. We examine how “Kantara” intertwines the legend of a forest deity with the struggles of a tribal community facing displacement. The film celebrates indigenous knowledge and critiques exploitative development through its portrayal of traditional rituals and beliefs. “Kantara” goes beyond storytelling; it immerses viewers in a sensory experience. Breathtaking visuals and a powerful musical score paint a vivid picture of the sacred forest and its inhabitants, creating a deep emotional connection. Ultimately, “Kantara” compels viewers to become active participants in the dialogue surrounding ecology and social justice. By analyzing the film’s subversive potential and its celebration of community resilience, we argue that it acts as a catalyst for ecological agency, inspiring viewers to advocate for sustainable practices and fight for cultural preservation. This paper contributes to the growing scholarship on folklore, film, and environmental activism in India. By offering a detailed analysis of “Kantara,” we aim to enrich the discourse on cinema’s role in fostering critical engagement with ecological and social issues. Examining the film’s nuanced portrayal of folklore, its powerful environmental message, and its subversive political commentary, we hope to shed light on the transformative potential of storytelling in shaping a more just and sustainable future.

Hip hop entrepreneurship: the poetics of the Hip Hop Mogul

ABSTRACT Scholars of entrepreneurship, business, and economics have been reluctant to consider Hip Hop as a viable means for research and theory-building. Oddly enough, through the 1970s – a period that was generally characterized by stagnation and high unemployment – Hip Hop captivated audiences around the globe, creating innovative and diverse market opportunities for a host of different communities. The term ‘Hip Hop Mogul’ emerged to describe artists whose commercial viability appealed to varied sensibilities and disparate public spheres. Who are these Hip Hop Moguls? What are the interests of these Hip Hop Moguls? Drawing on lyrical content from a sample of Hip Hop Moguls (n = 15), we examine the discursive frameworks that make-up Moguldom, its politics, and its ways of being. Ultimately, our findings shed light on the different ways that marginalized communities negotiate antagonistic economic relations and disrupt traditional business paradigms.

Discourses that undermine union movements: a multimodal analysis of union-busting videos

ABSTRACT Labor unions in the United States have experienced decades of decline, but recent years have seen a rebirth of union campaigns and successes. Because unions are once again becoming a threat to large companies, it is reasonable to assume that efforts to discourage organizing efforts will increase and become even more robust in the near future. Although traditionally, companies have worked to suspend union organizing through captive audience meetings in which unions were discussed via verbal or written modes, more recent means of reaching workers with anti-union messages incorporate a variety of communication strategies to get the message across. As such, this paper examines union-busting videos from six major US companies in order to assess how employers are harnessing the new communication possibilities afforded through film. Findings show three main discourses found in the videos: Unions are a Business, Unions are Restrictive, and Unions are a Threat. The paper undertakes a multimodal analysis to examine the ways new affordances are utilized to communicate these themes and to enhance an affective response in employees. Findings reveal messaging that drew most heavily on the affect of fear, which was used primarily to push employees to dread and ultimately reject a unionized workplace.

Captive Audience Speeches: Heads I Win, Tails You Lose

For decades, captive audience speeches have been a staple in the union‐avoidance toolbox. An employer can require employees on paid time to attend a meeting and listen to messaging that it chooses to deliver. The tactic has become a staple for a reason: It can be highly effective.

Konsistensi Desain sebagai Identitas Lembaga Amil Zakat Dompet Amanah Umat

Design is the process of planning, conceptualizing, and creating an object or system with a specific purpose. It can encompass various fields, including graphic design, product design, interior design, and many more. Design involves decision-making related to structure, function, aesthetics, and user experience to achieve specific goals. Design plays a crucial role in shaping the visual identity of an entity, whether it be a company, organization, or institution. Visual identity includes elements such as logos, colors, typography, and other design elements that become distinctive and easily recognizable. Consistency in design, using these elements, forms a strong visual identity. Therefore, this article explores how design consistency in LAZDAU has successfully created instant identification, captivated audiences, and effectively conveyed the messages intended by the institution. The results of this article can provide a deeper understanding of the essential role of design in shaping the visual identity of a zakat amil institution.

The Days of Captive Audience Meetings May Be Numbered. But Does It Matter?

Four states, including Minnesota, Connecticut, Maine, and New York, have recently passed legislation that limits or prohibits the use of captive audience speeches with employees. Other states, such as California and Vermont, are expected to follow suit shortly. These state‐level efforts mirror the enforcement priorities of the NLRB's General Counsel, Jennifer Abruzzo, which plainly articulate a desire to find a test case to challenge the continued lawfulness of captive audience meetings under federal law.

Exploring students experiences of secondary school Physical Education in England

ABSTRACT Background: There are many diverging views regarding the role and purpose of Physical Education (PE) in secondary schools within the UK. However, very few studies have explored PE processes through the eyes of young people. Adolescence represents a critical time period when physical activity (PA) behaviour patterns are often established. Student disengagement in PE is therefore a concern, as PE has the potential to play an important role in influencing adolescents to develop lifelong PA habits. Secondary school PE is compulsory in the UK until the age of 16, therefore PE teachers have a captive audience who they can influence positively or negatively. Understanding of students’ experiences and perceptions of PE could help inform future PE provision. Purpose: The purpose of this study was to explore students’ perceptions of PE throughout secondary school (age 11–16) in England, UK. This study aims to explore students’ views concerning changes and continuities from Key Stage (KS3) (age 11–14) to KS4 (age 14–16). We are also interested in the meanings that students attach to their PE experiences, identifying the social structures and processes that shape these meanings. Methods: Using a social constructionist framework, semi-structured interviews were conducted at eight secondary schools across Yorkshire, England. A convenience sample of eligible schools was used to recruit the study participants. Two participants aged 15–16 (Year 11, KS4) were interviewed at each school (N = 16). Inductive and deductive thematic analysis informed by self-determination theory guided the analysis. Thematic analysis comprised three second-order themes which were generated by ten first-order themes drawing students’ experiences of PE. Results: Perceptions of PE throughout KS3 (age 11–14) were perceived as unfavourable, owing to too much structure and social comparisons. However, perceptions of KS4 (age 14–16) PE lessons were positive, with students enjoying increased choice, less structure, and an opportunity to relieve the stress and pressure of school life. Students identified the role of the teacher to be significant in enhancing student experience throughout secondary school. However, students acknowledged that the student–teacher relationship changed across secondary school, suggesting a need for numerous pedagogical approaches to be adopted through secondary school PE. In addition, PE is recognised by some students as an opportunity to improve their wellbeing, advocating the need for PE teachers to consider employing more holistic outcomes within PE lessons. Conclusions: The findings of this study suggest that there is a noticeable difference between students’ experiences of PE at KS3 (age 11–14) compared to KS4 (age 14–16), questioning if the KS3 curriculum is conducive to support student engagement in PE. The results also indicate that PE teachers could widen the learning of PE beyond the physical domain and incorporate a more holistic approach when planning and delivering PE lessons. The long-term implications of engaging more students in PE is that we may inspire more adolescents to remain physically active into adulthood, and to live healthier, more active lives.

MARec: A multi-attention aware paper recommendation method

The paper recommender system has provided great convenience for people to obtain knowledge of what they are interested in. Existing recommendation works mainly rely on learning entities’ feature representations (network embedding) from the Heterogeneous Information Networks (HINs) through meta-paths. Most of them suffer from the difficulty of designing and selecting meta-paths in HIN. Moreover, changes in papers’ captive audiences and users’ reading favor in the recent trends are always covered up by long-term trends. To this end, we introduce a multi-attention aware recommendation method, named MARec. Specifically, to efficiently design and select meta-paths, we propose an auxiliary node-driven HIN construction method and combine it with the graph attention network (GAT) to learn the entities’ feature representations. To endow the recommendation results with timeliness, we design an attention-aware Bi-directional LSTM (Bi-LSTM) and a compensation mechanism to incorporate the recent trend changes. Furthermore, to take advantage of the importance of different papers/users, we utilize an attention mechanism to capture their importance by adaptively fusing the interactive historical data of those paper/user entities. We use extensive experiments on three real-world datasets to show that our proposed MARec outperforms current representative baselines by 11.49%, 11.40%, and 13.37% on average on three main metrics.

WE ALL BECOME THE OFFERING: RATAN THIYAM’S CHAKRAVYUHA AND CONTEMPORARY MANIPUR

This paper delves into the subtext of the chakravyuha episode in the Mahabharata and examines how Ratan Thiyam transforms it into a play that mirrors the socio-political landscape of Manipur across time. Thiyam’s Chakravyuha undeniably offers a political commentary on Manipur, metaphorically portraying the struggles faced by Manipuri youths, akin to the fate of the helpless Abhimanyu. He illustrates how these young individuals are ensnared by powerful forces, forced into violence not as conquerors or victims, but as sacrificial pawns. In this light, the play serves as a poignant reflection on the entrapment of youth in cycles of conflict, providing a powerful critique of contemporary realities which have become notorious in recent times. The depiction of violence on the Manipuri stage is not a recent phenomenon. Political dramas have long captivated Manipuri audiences, resonating deeply with their experiences. This paper examines the factors that made this politically charged play significant in the 1980s, and why it remains even more relevant today. Furthermore, it delves into the interconnected themes of violence, human suffering, sectarianism, ethnic divisions, and other critical issues that are pivotal in shaping Manipur's future.

Here We Go Again: PRO Act

Congress has, again, introduced legislation to significantly ease organizing. The current bill, titled the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, seeks to assist organizing efforts by, among other things, weakening right‐to‐work state laws and banning captive audience meetings. The bill is named in honor of the former president of the AFL‐CIO, who passed away in 2021. Given the currently divided U.S. Senate and Republican‐controlled House of Representatives, there is no expectation that the PRO Act will become law in the next two years.

Captive Audience Meetings One Step Closer to Unlawful Conduct

Few people would argue that the current NLRB General Counsel is undertaking several initiatives designed to increase the power of unions and union organizers. Among the most controversial, and likely to see court challenges, is the effort to make captive audience meetings unlawful. At its core, the General Counsel is seeking to negate the ability of employers to, on paid time, require employees to attend meetings that address unionization. The effort seems directly contrary to Section 8I of the National Labor Relations Act, which states, “The expressing of any views, argument, or opinion, or the dissemination thereof, whether in written, printed, graphic, or visual form, shall not constitute or be evidence of an unfair labor practice under any of the provisions of this Act [subchapter], if such expression contains no threat of reprisal or force or promise of benefit.” While captive audience meetings have been historically limited within 24 hours of the start of an election under the “Peerless Plywood” rule, they have never been prohibited as a general practice.

Messianic Expectations in the Seventeenth-Century 1 Mediterranean World: Jakob Wassermann’s Portrayal of Sabbatai Zewi

Abstract: Jakob Wassermann was a significant German-Jewish author of the 20th century, whose works captivated audiences with their psychological depth and literary brilliance. In the Prologue: Sabbatai Zewi to the novel The Dark Pilgrimage (1897) by Jakob Wassermann, the narrative delves into the enigmatic life and spiritual journey of the titular 17th-century Jewish mystic and false Messiah. This article aims to analyse the forms and functions of Sabbatianism and Sabbatai Zewi motif in Wassermann’s work. This should demonstrate Wassermann’s use of Jewish history, mysticism, and culture. Grounded in historical context, this study aims to examine the representation of historical realities, emphasising the conditions for messianism, depicting the birth of the Messiah within the novel, and elucidating Wassermann’s portrayal of Zewi and Messianism in his work. As a secondary objective, if needed, the fictional character in the prologue will be utilised and analysed with the support of historical facts. This is undertaken since the intention is to draw parallels with the historical figure of Sabbatai Zewi.

적법한 집회･시위에 대한 경찰권 행사에 관한 연구

This article stems from the question of who should be exercised when police authority is to be put in place due to certain reasons, such as assault and intimidation, after multiple assemblies and demonstrations have all been legally held. In particular, in the case where multiple assemblies are held and the assembly of one side causes the assembly of the other side to be illegal, the constitutional basis for determining whether the police power should be exercised against the group that caused the violence or intimidation or the group that committed the violence or intimidation are interested in Traditionally, it can be said that discussions on the freedom of expression have been discussed on the content or scope of protection from the viewpoint that the intervention of the ‘state’ should be minimal, centering on the speaker, the subject of expression. This is explained by the fact that all kinds of expression that contribute to the discovery of truth must be guaranteed in principle according to the theory of the ‘free market of ideas’, and even though it differs from the majority opinion, the right to express itself cannot be denied. On the other hand, today's speaker's right to express begins with extreme ‘hate speech’, ‘false information’ (fake news), and furthermore, in the realm of advertisements seen on buses and subways (in the case of the so-called ‘The Captive Audience Doctrine’). The need to consider the rights of ‘listeners’ is also being raised. In particular, when a counter-assembly is a problem, there is a relatively high possibility that the harm to expression cannot be resolved by waiting enough time, so there is room for a modified interpretation of the right to plural assembly. Regarding this background, this article briefly introduces the results of previous studies on the German case, followed by the ‘Heckler's right to veto’ theory is being considered. While raising the epistemology that protection of listeners who have different positions from those of the speaker is also necessary, ‘Heckler's right to veto’, which means ‘the right to refuse to receive the speaker's expression’, has been established in the United States. I would like to look at how it is being discussed in the area of assembly and demonstration, and pay attention to the fact that this theory can be an opportunity to bring about a change in the legal theory centered on the rights of speakers.

INCREASING THE PERCENTAGE OF PATIENTS THAT RECEIVE THE INFLUENZA VACCINE IN ALLERGY SHOT CLINICS

<h3>Introduction</h3> Vaccinations are a critical component of routine healthcare, and studies reveal that patients are more likely to receive vaccinations when they are recommended by a medical provider. In the US, annual influenza vaccine rates were 48.4% during the 2019-20 influenza season and 50.2% during the 2020-21 influenza season. The US Healthy People 2030 target goal is 70%. <h3>Methods</h3> As part of a quality improvement program during the COVID-19 pandemic, subcutaneous immunotherapy (SCIT) patients were screened at every injection visit for administration of the 2021-22 influenza vaccine. A sticker was placed in the injection room to remind staff to assess status. Vaccine currency was documented on the patients' injection record. The vaccination rate for the 2020-21 flu season was compared to the vaccination rate for the 2021-22 flu season. <h3>Results</h3> 175 patients (172 SCIT and 3 biologic) were given injections and screened for the influenza vaccine during the period of September 1, 2021 to May 24, 2022. Of the 175 patients, 87.4% of patients received the influenza vaccination (153 vaccinated and 22 declined). The 2020-21 vaccination rate in the clinic was 91.7%. <h3>Conclusion</h3> Allergy clinics have a captive audience in their injection rooms with SCIT patients to screen for the influenza vaccine. Our simple screening program resulted in an unprecedented influenza vaccination rate of 87.4% during the 2021-22 influenza season and 91.7% during the 2020-21 influenza season. Each year, our program produced an influenza vaccination rate nearly double the national average. Allergists should consider implementing a similar injection room system for influenza vaccine screening.

Expanding the role of the future zoo: Wellbeing should become the fifth aim for modern zoos.

Zoos and aquariums have an enormous global reach and hence an ability to craft meaningful conservation action for threatened species, implement educational strategies to encourage human engagement, development and behavior change, and conduct scientific research to enhance the husbandry, roles and impacts of the living collection. The recreational role of the zoo is also vast- people enjoy visiting the zoo and this is often a shared experience amongst family and friends. Evaluating how the zoo influences this "captive audience" and extending its reach to include a compassionate approach to animals and people can further enhance the mission, value, and relevance of their work. The modern zoo's current aims-Conservation, Education, Research and Recreation-provide useful foundations for the activities that zoos conduct at a local and national level. However, to improve sustainability of their actions and outcomes, we feel that Wellbeing should become the fifth aim of the modern zoo for the future- both from an animal perspective (ensuring that populations are managed according to prevailing behavioral needs) and from a human perspective (enhancing access to nature, promoting planetary friendly behavior changes and ways of living, and advancing the wellbeing of the zoo's workforce). This paper provides discussion and review of how Wellbeing is already a substantial part of what zoos work on as well as posing the idea of altering the Recreation aim of the zoo to one of Engagement, which potentially is more measurable and therefore can allow zoo researchers and managers further options for the collection of evidence on the local and global reach of their zoo's aims. Education, Engagement, Conservation, Research and Wellbeing provide a more complete picture of the roles of the modern zoo for the animals (both in situ and ex situ), human visitors and workforce, and to society more widely.

Reparative Public Musicology: Empowering and Centering Community Knowledge Production through Counter-Storytelling Practice

Reparative Public Musicology: Empowering and Centering Community Knowledge Production through Counter-Storytelling Practice