Cultural Ethos Research Articles

Post-Colonial Discourse in Achebe's Things Fall Apart

This study aims at revealing Igbo society and the decline of its cultural identity as a result of British colonialism and the hegemony imposed through judicial, medical, educational, and church-missionary institutions. When the protagonist's son betrays his father and the brothers ridicule the concept of brotherhood by becoming Christians, the peaceful Igbo community gets turned into anarchy. The harmony of the Igbo community was destroyed by the effects of colonialism and the supremacy of European culture. Consequently, the rich cultural heritage collapses and crumbles despite constant resistance and sacrifice of a sincere lover of native culture. Post-colonial social narrative, a narration of society, postulates the issues of presentation, expression and evocation of a community which is preliminarily structured by a number of cultural ethos, now it has been contaminated by colonial power. The community experiences a significant transformation while the true followers original culture struggle with the shifting dynamics of relationships. European civilization interferes and challenges the traditional way of life of the Igbo people. Identity of the indigenous people gets reshaped as they fight against the changes imposed by the colonists.

Non-heroic DIY in the (new) no future: Reflections from the Basque Country

The present article explores the changes and continuities in the Do It Yourself (DIY) ethos and practices in the Basque Country from the 1960s to the 2020s. In this context, music has had an outsized importance, linked especially to social and cultural movements. We base our analysis in previous works, cultural analysis, and in debates and round tables that we have organised with several young musical bands. The four decades from 1960s are characterised, therefore, by a heroic DIY ethos and practices, inspired by counterculture and nationalism. In the present day, we can talk about a different line on DIY, which paints it as non-heroic, something less idealistic and more conformist/conventional usage of DIY, driven by the new no-future ethos of trap music and online culture.

The National Idea as a Driving Force behind Ideospheric Transformation in Uzbekistan: Exploring its Implications and Impact

The spiritual and educational reforms implemented as part of the Third Renaissance have significantly transformed the societal consciousness and worldview in our country. Central to this transformation is the life-affirming concept of “from national revival to national development,” which has emerged as a key guiding principle in shaping contemporary national identity and aspirations. This article offers an in-depth examination of these transformative reforms, focusing on their role in fostering a renewed sense of national purpose and cultural development. Furthermore, the article investigates the broader implications of these reforms on the collective psyche and cultural ethos of the nation. It delves into how the integration of national ideals into educational curricula and spiritual practices is intended to cultivate a sense of unity, purpose, and moral integrity among citizens. The article also addresses the challenges and successes encountered in this process, providing a comprehensive overview of how these efforts are shaping the future trajectory of the nation. In essence, this article provides a thorough analysis of the role of spiritual and educational reforms in advancing the nation’s collective aspirations, with a particular focus on the impact of nurturing national idea in guiding the youth and reinforcing the core values of society.

Navigating knowledge management systems in Indonesian Financial Institutions: a systematic literature

Financial institutions employ sophisticated knowledge management systems to disseminate company information, aligning with their organizational objectives, vision, and mission. The present research seeks to elucidate the archetype of the knowledge management system deployed, its consequential impacts, and the potential impediments encountered during its operational phase. The empirical data was sourced from many scholarly articles centered on knowledge management systems within financial institutions. A systematic literature review (SLR) approach underpins the methodology of this study. The survey data were descriptively analyzed using population, comparison, outcomes, and context (PICOC) parameters. An analysis of seven pertinent articles identified five distinct knowledge management system archetypes, their respective influences on the organizations, and five principal challenges that obstructed seamless implementation. Based on the findings, the meticulous review of scholarly articles centered on adopting knowledge management systems within financial services enterprises has illuminated the existence of five distinct knowledge management system paradigms. Each model is intricately woven into the institutions’ organizational structure and cultural ethos.

The MORAL PANIC AND POLITICS OF MORAL – THE ROLE OF AUTHORITIES AND MIDDLE-CLASS IN THE GROWTH OF ISLAMIC POPULISM IN WEST SUMATRA

This study delves into the nuanced intersection between morality and populism in West Sumatra, specifically examining the emergence of Islamic populism post-Reform. In contrast to prevailing studies that predominantly scrutinize economic inequality and immigration within populist discourse, this research delves into the lesser-explored realm of moral and religious dimensions. Through the analysis of three pivotal factors influencing moral and populist politics, the study underscores the influence of local culture in reinforcing Islamic populism, the social bonds tethered to the cultural and religious identity of the Minangkabau ethnic group, and the synchronization of governmental political strategies with societal religious and cultural ethos. This study using a qualitative approach. The data obtained by interviews, observations, and documentations. Findings illuminate the impact of social connections on individual behavior, societal norms, and institutional frameworks, particularly in guiding and shaping moral behavior. Conformity, entrenched in tradition and religion, holds substantial sway in societal evaluations and restraints. The communal societal perspective, prevailing over individualistic notions, serves as a regulatory force in tandem with community values

Dis(abling) conceptions of disability sport: An analysis of institutional change in the Paralympic movement through the lens of boundary and practice work

Using unique archival evidence on the evolution of the Paralympic movement from the mid-1940s to 1989, this paper advances our understanding of how new organisational forms emerge. Our historical narrative identifies a shift from the Games born out of a medically based and rehabilitative cultural ethos to a sport-performance centred, corporate model embodied in the establishment of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) in 1989. We show how the interactions between boundary and practice work enabled and, at times, ‘dis-abled’ the creation of the IPC. Heeding calls to refocus on how institutional change affects, or is affected by, power and inequality, we contribute to business history mainly by unveiling the collective struggle that led to the demise of a normative system of disability sport built upon the legitimacy of medical values and knowledge, and how evolving norms underpinning the way disabled people are viewed within society have influenced this process of change.

Cultural Influence on Indian Startup Ecosystem

The Indian startup ecosystem is distinctly shaped by the country's rich cultural fabric, which plays a pivotal role in its functioning and growth. At its core, the influence of family and community is paramount, often serving as the first source of funding and support for new ventures. This deep-rooted community network not only fosters trust but also aids in market penetration. Furthermore, India's cultural diversity demands that startups cater to a wide range of market needs, often leading to the creation of products and services tailored to specific cultural nuances. The concept of 'Jugaad', or frugal innovation, is ingrained in Indian culture, prompting startups to employ creativity in utilizing limited resources. The ecosystem is also energized by India's young, tech-savvy population that is open to new, innovative ideas. Many Indian startups, reflecting the cultural ethos of social responsibility, focus on addressing societal challenges such as education, healthcare, and sustainability. Moreover, Indian startups adeptly blend global technological trends with local cultural elements, making them relevant both domestically and internationally. Additionally, the Indian government's initiatives, influenced by the cultural support for entrepreneurship, further bolster the startup environment. This unique amalgamation of familial support, innovative frugality, social consciousness, and a youthful, tech-embracing demographic, underpinned by supportive government policies, makes the Indian startup ecosystem a vibrant and dynamic domain, distinctively shaped by its cultural context.

“Writing Orality”: Preserving Oral Tradition and Cultural Identity in the Select Writings of Easterine Kire

Deconstructing the binary between orality/orature and literacy/literature, this essay discusses how Easterine Kire as an indigenous writer makes symbiosis of orality and writing, and uses the impression of orality, oral tradition, and orature in her select novels to transmit and preserve the cultural ethos of Naga people. Through oral tradition, the Angami Naga people acquire indigenous knowledge, get connected with their animistic world, and resurrect the primeval and symbolic realities latent in their culture. Orality is strongly connected to their land as oral traditions evolve out of their land and revolve around it to preserve their indigenous identity. Implementing the technique of “writing orality” and using orality and storytelling as tropes, this essay further discusses, by using the colonial master’s linguistic codes, how Kire projects the specificity of the Angami oral culture in her novels without being theoretically recolonized.

Perceptions and attitudes of kidney supportive care among elderly patients with advanced chronic kidney disease and dialysis healthcare professionals in China: a qualitative study

PurposeKidney supportive care (KSC) represents a novel approach wherein a multidisciplinary team of nephrology experts offers active symptom management, advance care planning, shared decision-making, conservative treatment, and end-of-life care. This study is aimed at providing comprehensive insights and evaluations regarding the understanding and perspectives of Chinese healthcare professionals, including nephrologists and dialysis nurses, as well as elderly individuals aged 60 and above who are afflicted with chronic kidney disease. The primary goal is to furnish substantial information support for a better comprehension of KSC within the Chinese context, with the ultimate aim of facilitating its effective implementation in this region.MethodsEmploying a phenomenological framework, this qualitative research generated data using semi-structured interviews with 18 elderly patients diagnosed with advanced chronic kidney disease and 10 healthcare professionals across two Class III Grade A medical institutions. The Colaizzi’s analytical method was utilized for coding and analyzing the interview data.ResultsDistinct interviews were executed with patients and healthcare professionals to delineate specific themes for each group. For elderly dialysis patients, the following themes were formed: (1) Lack of understanding of KSC; (2) Concerns of how KSC is perceived; and (3) Perceived benefits of KSC. Within the healthcare professionals cohort, two salient themes emerged: (1) Prospective clinical merits of KSC ; and (2) Mltiple difficulties encountered.ConclusionsThis study goes some way in furnishing a holistic understanding of perceptions surrounding KSC among elderly patients undergoing dialysis and healthcare professionals in China. The overarching Chinese cultural ethos poses substantial challenges to the widespread assimilation of KSC. While healthcare professionals advocate for KSC, there remains a limit in the patients’ comprehension of this therapeutic paradigm. There is a compelling imperative to cultivate this strategy, grounded in the prevailing medical landscape.

Potential of Gram Panchayat in the Transformation of Rural India: A Socio-Legal Analysis

Villages are the fundamental entity of a country which is a true reflection of a country’s social and cultural ethos. Democratic decentralization is based on the notion that greater participation of the public will improve the quality of services provided by the government and the gram panchayats are at the fulcrum of local selfgovernment which has a responsibility of serving as the engine of socio-economic development in the villages. The 73 rd Constitutional amendment has created a formal structure of local governance that aims for inclusive governance. Gram panchayats are the institutions that can transform rural India through holistic development. The research paper aims to analyze the role of gram panchayats as an instrument that can impart development in various sectors such as health, economy, and technology and will also try to point out areas where special attention is needed, this paper will deal with the role of gram panchayat in realizing the right to education (Art 21A) concerning the rural population. People of villages are unaware of their legal rights and due to this, they refuse to take the path of formal justice, this article shall also discuss the relevance of gram panchayats in access to justice which is an important part of Article 21 and Article 14 of the Indian constitution. In the coming years, a greater degree of responsibility will be there, with the increase in focus on implementing welfare schemes in rural areas, there is a need to increase the quantum of financial devolution (Art. 243 I) and the gram panchayats has to be given more financial autonomy (Art. 243 H) which will help the panchayats in functioning effectively. This paper shall also attempt to recommend measures toward making gram panchayats a robust institution of local governance.

Nudges, emojis, and memes: Mapping interpassivity theory onto digital civic culture

ABSTRACT Once lauded for liberating audiences from their passive state by granting voice, the digital public sphere today increasingly resembles a cacophony of disjointed voices datafied for the gain of giant tech firms. Instead of bemoaning the co-optation of users’ activity, we might find it timely to reconsider the possibility that users’ passivity might be at stake, the key assumption of interpassivity theory implying a delegation of one’s affective subject position under seeming interactive practices. This article reviews burgeoning research on interpassivity and brings it to bear on pervasive phenomena in digital interactive environments: nudges, emojis, and memes. Tracing the artificial canned laughter of the broadcast era to the famous internet adage, Poe’s law, I argue that strategic ambivalence, vitriolic joking, and irony weaponized by far-right online subcultures exploit the interactive nudge logic of social media affordances. The means of expressing authentic feelings afforded by digital media entail a fissure that trades in illusions which users disavow. This explains how surprising phenomena beyond belief, such as “meme magic,” gain symbolic power. The theoretical takeaway upends the key premise of cultural participation theory suggesting that rather than serving as a precondition, relentless interactivity might paradoxically undermine the democratic ethos of participatory culture.

A Case for Systems Change in Special Education

With this position paper, we advance the case for reformation of U.S. special education law and praxis. These have undergone mostly incremental changes over the five decades since their inception despite a substantial body of evidence amassed over this period, which points to a major gap between extant policy and praxis, and contemporary cultural ethos and mindset of stakeholders engaged in the mission of special education. We review evidence supporting the need for change, with a particular focus on the continuing practice of segregating students with complex educational support needs. We examine this practice’s contributions to ongoing racial segregation within special education, including intersectionality. We consider the inclusion movement and reasons for its failure to rectify problems with implementing the least restrictive environment mandate in current law. Furthermore, we discuss the importance of mindset and nomenclature as they pertain to students with support needs in considering reformation. Finally, we review relevant theories of systems change and their potential contributions to the process of reformation. We conclude with a suggestion that alternatives to the next reauthorization of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) be considered in the public policy arena, including a possible conversion of policy and funding to a Title program as one option.

The fear of cultural appropriation is the beginning of wokeness in learning? reflections from teaching in Canada

ABSTRACT The current heightened sensitivity around history, colonisation and the aftermath of the socio-political and cultural ethos of the world can create in many people the fear of cultural appropriation and misrepresentation. This fear can affect the ability to imagine and play in certain learning settings, especially in devising performances, socially engaged theatre, and other arts-based explorations. However, what happens when participants choose not to engage due to the abovementioned fears? This paper considers the differing ways in which fear of cultural appropriation and misrepresentation deterred students from learning while teaching in Canada.

Culture training for strategic marketing : Case study of a Juneteenth block party

Juneteenth, the annual cultural celebration also known in the African American community as Emancipation Day, was made a national holiday in 2021. Today, the holiday that commemorates 19th June, 1865, the date when news of emancipation and the end of slavery finally reached enslaved peoples in the farthest reaches of America’s south-western states, is challenging companies and organisations to figure out how best to honour this shiny new and momentous holiday. And while many organisations struggle to get smart about this ‘new’ holiday, organisations that seek to understand the cultural ethos of the celebration — and their part in it — have demonstrated success. To better understand a successful campaign, this case study will examine how an event and training model with a block party theme succeeded in ‘getting Juneteenth right’ to create an informative, engaging and inspiring workplace initiative. The brand and shopper marketing agency extended the implementation of its agency-wide diversity, equity and inclusion reorientation strategy to include its Juneteenth celebration. Taking this cultureforward approach, the agency sought to educate, inform and enlist its own employees in a uniquely authentic way to build cross-cultural knowledge to strategy, creative, media and retail marketing for its list of Fortune 500 clients, including EJ Gallo, Procter & Gamble and White Castle.

DISCOVERING THE BEAUTY AND FORTITUDE OF KASHMIRI CULTURE AND CUSTOMS

Abstract
 The cultural tapestry and customs of Kashmir form a diverse and intricate montage shaped over the course of centuries. Situated in the northernmost reaches of India, Kashmir's evolution has been molded by a multitude of cultures and faiths, resulting in a distinctive fusion of rituals and ways of life. The inhabitants of Kashmir are renowned for their gracious reception, intricate craftsmanship, delectable gastronomy, and melodic expressions of music and dance, all emblematic of their ancestral lineage. Notwithstanding its allure and opulence, Kashmir's cultural ethos has encountered adversities such as conflict, displacement, and environmental degradation. Despite these trials, the resilience of Kashmiri culture and its traditions has endured, forging ahead with vigor. Through an exploration of the distinctive customs and rituals of the Kashmiri populace, this exposition seeks to underscore the splendor and opulence inherent in their cultural legacy, emphasizing the imperative of safeguarding it for generations yet to come

AFRO-INDIAN CROSS-CULTURAL IDENTITY IN HALF OF A YELLOW SUN

Cross-cultural associations provide important insights which become the basis of common cultural ties and universal peace. The narrative of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie’s Half of a Yellow Sun presents cross-cultural commonalities with Indian cultural ethos. The narrative reveals several cultural parallels between Indian and African traditions, culture and history. This research paper attempts to study the cross-cultural ties between Indian and African cultural heritage as revealed in the narrative of The Half of a Yellow Sun.

Disrupting nature? A critical analysis of the genderless toilet drive represented in South African newspapers

Global cultures and imperialist Western ways of being and doing pervasively penetrate and influence societies and individuals, overarching the nations at the bottom of development. This globality operates unidirectionally, biased toward the Western gravity of power, excluding, disenfranchising, erasing, and debasing the values of the global South’s peripheries. Consequently, the theory of globalization has focused on how localized groups in subaltern developing countries respond to the weighty forces of globalism. This paper presents a critical analysis that explores the omnipotent ideologicalhegemonic power of the media to cultivate, enculturate, and superimpose values normative to the ethos of global culture. We employ critical discourse analysis to analyze seven selected newspapers that reported on a draft proposal by the Department of Basic Education that envisions the eradication of gender labels through the imposition of genderless toilets in South African schools. Critical reading of the newspaper articles demonstrated clear Afrocentric pushbacks; other counternarratives displayed the societal incongruity of such a vision. The media frames corresponded to audience frames that vehemently rejected the unisex toilet proposition. The frames continue to invite readers to question the redefinition of gender identities and performances that promote global cultural values that supposedly disrupt nature.

THE INFLUENCE OF LAL DED'S POETRY ON KASHMIRI CULTURE AND LITERATURE

This research article delves into the profound influence of Lal Ded's poetry on Kashmiri culture and literature. Lal Ded, a renowned 14th-century Kashmiri poet and mystic, holds a significant place in the literary and spiritual traditions of the region. Her verses, known as vatsun, have not only enriched the Kashmiri literary landscape but also left an indelible mark on the cultural ethos of the Kashmiri people. This study aims to explore the multifaceted impact of Lal Ded's poetry by analyzing its role in shaping Kashmiri language, spirituality, social dynamics, and artistic expression. Drawing upon a range of scholarly works, literary analysis, and historical context, this article sheds light on the transformative power of Lal Ded's poetry and its enduring legacy in Kashmiri culture

THE PSYCHOLOGICAL IMPACTS OF DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY THROUGH SCHULMAN’S THIS BEAUTIFUL LIFE VIEWED FROM POSTMODERN INSIGHTS

This study aims to examine the psychological effects of digital technology on individuals through the characters Jake and Daisy in This Beautiful Life. It also focuses on how the postmodern trend of imbibing the ethos and spirit of late capitalist consumer culture and the commodification of subjectivity put extreme pressure on individuals, leading to their disintegration and degeneration.. This research is a qualitative analysis of the novel by using a postmodern theoretical framework to analyze the characters of Jake and Daisy and their actions and choices in the novel. The study concludes that the postmodern trend have a detrimental effect on individuals’ psychological well-being.

The adverse psychological impacts of digital technology: critiquing Schulman’s this beautiful life from postmodern insights

This study aims to examine the psychological effects of digital technology on individuals by analyzing the characters of Jake and Daisy in This Beautiful Life. It also focuses on how the postmodern trend of imbibing the ethos and spirit of late capitalist consumer culture and the commodification of subjectivity put extreme pressure on individuals, leading to their disintegration and degeneration. The study uses the theoretical ideas and insights of leading postmodern theorists, such as Arthur Kroke and David Kroke, to analyze the harmful effects of the postmodern trend of simulating double identity in excess. It explores the causes of the psychic deviations and disintegration of Jake and Daisy within the postmodern context. This research is a qualitative analysis of the novel by using a postmodern theoretical framework to analyze the characters of Jake and Daisy and their actions and choices in the novel. The study finds that the harsh psychological effects of digital technology are evident in the characters of Jake and Daisy. Their unrestrained involvement in the postmodern trend of imbibing the ethos and spirit of late capitalist consumer culture leads to the degeneration and decadence of their psychic integrity. Meanwhile, Daisy's mundane and monotonous life leads her to construct fantasies in her mind, leading her to embark on a sporadic spree of murdering her close friends. The study concludes that the postmodern trend of imbibing the ethos and spirit of late capitalist consumer culture and the commodification of subjectivity have a detrimental effect on individuals' psychological well-being. The lack of postmodern trend to erase the boundary between the normal and the abnormal exacerbates the situation, leading individuals to become cruel and violent.