Egalitarian Research Articles

Closing the gender gap in ICT higher education: exploring women’s motivations in pursuing ICT education

Rapid development of digital technologies has stemmed profound changes in the society, positioning the ICT sector as a key driver and contributor. This sector, including education, is however characterized by a gender gap, which is problematic in the light of the increasing demand for digital competence and the ability to move toward a sustainable egalitarian society. In this study, we argue for a need to explore the concept of ICT in higher education. This involves assessing the success of educational programs in attracting women and exploring the perceptions of female students regarding their academic environment. With a specific focus on Sweden, through a survey involving 82 respondents, we provide evidence on motivations and perceptions of women regarding leading choices on pursuing ICT higher education. We propose a holistic approach to studying gender representation and inclusion in ICT higher education, with a focus on women’s perceptions, experiences, and suggestions.

Egalitarian governance and the green energy transition: an empirical test of 46 industrial economies, 1990–2020

AbstractHow well are the world´s major economies responding to the challenge of climate change? We address this question by assessing democratic governance styles, contrasted as more egalitarian from ones that are more liberal, on the green energy transition. We propose that egalitarian societies have a greater demand for balancing production, consumption, and rent-seeking demands with environmental ones, leading to more compromised solutions. We assess the effects of democratic style and measures of societal inequity on renewable energy production share, public environmentally related R&D expenditures, and CO2 emission intensity in 46 major industrialized economies in the period 1990 to 2020. Random and fixed effects regressions consistently show that while egalitarian and liberal democracies associate with greener policy measures, such as higher spending on environmental R&D budgets, egalitarian governance consistently associates with higher CO2 emissions. Contrary to the expectations of broad arguments highlighting the virtues of egalitarianism for mitigating climate change, the actual effects of greater egalitarian governance undermine the cause of climate gains. These results do not support the view that high consensus societies due to greater equity are transitioning to a greener economy faster than others even if they placate climate interests with higher investment in renewable energy. Future analyses need to focus more keenly on what measures enter green policies as mere “window dressing” while others make the hard choices for reducing overall emissions, which is ultimately how environmental gains should be measured.

Financial Empowerment of Tribal Women: An Inquiry into Sustainable Economic Justice Initiatives and Pathways towards Inclusive Development

The current discussion on development emphasises the importance of empowering marginalised people in order to alleviate socioeconomic inequities and promote inclusive growth. This study aims to explore the financial empowerment of indigenous women, evaluating the complex relationship between economic justice programmes and sustainable approaches to achieve inclusive development. In this context, the research aims to explore the many aspects of financial empowerment programmes specifically designed for tribal women. Its goal is to contribute to the continuing discussion on promoting economic equality and long-term social change. This inquiry aims to examine the complex processes of financial inclusion and highlight the possibility for enabling indigenous women to achieve economic justice. By doing so, it envisions a future that is more egalitarian and resilient for these communities. In the backdrop of India's developmental discourse, this study delves into the imperative realm of financial empowerment for tribal women. Focused on unravelling the intricate relationship between economic justice initiatives and sustainable pathways toward inclusive development, our research aims to shed light on the challenges hindering the financial autonomy of indigenous women. Our investigation centers on the nuanced landscape of financial empowerment programs tailored specifically for tribal women, seeking to contribute substantively to the ongoing dialogue on economic equality and enduring societal transformation. By navigating the complexities of financial inclusion processes, our inquiry envisions a future where indigenous women not only achieve economic justice but also actively participate in reshaping a more equitable and resilient society. It is identified that to demolish patriarchal systems, there are need to expand educational possibilities, close income gaps, promote financial literacy, and combat prejudiced cultural viewpoints. Further, targeted interventions include microfinance programs, village savings and loans, direct cash transfers, and government schemes. Collective efforts from governmental, non-governmental, and community stakeholders are needed to create a more egalitarian society that empowers tribal women economically, socially, psychologically, and politically

Political Party and Election in Indian Democracy: A study of Acharya Vinoba Bhave’s critical view

Acharya Vinoba Bhave was a non-violence activist, freedom activist, social reformer, and spiritual teacher. An avid follower of Mahatma Gandhi, Vinoba Bhave upheld his concepts of Sarvodaya and tried to make a new social order on love, peace, and ahimsa in India. He dedicated his life to serving the poor and the downtrodden and stood up for their rights. For most of his adult life, he led an ascetic style of existence centered on spiritual beliefs of right and wrong. He is best known for his 'Bhoodan Movement' (Gift of the Land). Vinoba once said, "All revolutions are spiritual at the source. All my activities have the sole purpose of achieving a union of hearts.”He strongly raised his voice against dominant party politics, corruption in electoral procedure, and parliamentary democracy in India. He gave his critical views on Indian democracy to establish a caste-less, classless, and egalitarian society in India. As a Gandhian follower, he never compromised with truth, justice, and people’s rights and justice.

Ethos of Revisionist History in Krishna Sen Ichchhuk’s Poems

This study attempts to explore and analyze how Ichchhuk revisits the official history of Nepal and rewrites it from the perspective of marginalized group in his poems “Haata Lagyo Sunya” (Achieved Zero in Hand), “Machha-Machha Bhyaguto” (Fish-Fish Frog) and “Euta Gauleko Diary” (One Villager’s Diary). It also projects how the poet blurs the boundary between fact and fiction in the light of new-historicist perspective that gives equal value to both history and literature. This research seeks to find out how the poet brings forth the history from the below and problematizes the history from the top model that has been characterized with the deceptive discourse of freedom, equality, democracy and human rights. The paper displays what contributing factors are responsible to dismantle the mainstream history and write history of the people. It also depicts the poet’s appeal to people with optimistic feeling and revolutionary spirit to create unity among the people of the margin and fight back against the powerful rulers to bring new sunshine in human life being liberated from the oppressive clutch of the feudal and fascist leaders who always deceive the people with illusive fish history. This article demonstrates Ichchhuk’s courage, will power and life force to valorize the common people’s history and to defy the official history. To justify how history should be rewritten, the researcher uses the new-historicist ideas of Michel Foucault, Stephen Greenblatt and Catherine Gallagher. This research work shows how poets like Ichchhuk raise consciousness in marginalized people of the world and raise voice in order to establish an egalitarian human society dismantling the official history and writing the inclusive history of the people.

Importance of popular participation in the legislative process according to constitutional principles

Social participation plays a fundamental role in consolidating democratic principles and guaranteeing citizens' rights in the Brazilian context. In addition to periodic suffrage, the Federal Constitution recognizes the relevance of the contribution of individuals in the process of formulating and implementing public policies. Sectoral councils, for example, are established as mechanisms for dialogue and cooperation between the government and civil society. Social participation has a positive impact by expanding representativeness, strengthening transparency and fostering social control over government actions. In this sense, it is imperative to create appropriate spaces and promote strategies that value and strengthen social participation, with the aim of building a more just and democratic society. Within the scope of the legislative process, mechanisms such as public hearings and popular initiative bills play an important role in providing citizens with the opportunity to express their opinions and influence decisions. Furthermore, social participation is not restricted to the stage of drafting laws, but also encompasses their implementation and monitoring. The active engagement of citizens, through monitoring the activities of parliamentarians, contributes to the promotion of transparency and accountability and strengthens democratic principles. Active participation in the legislative process is a determining factor for more inclusive and responsive governance, thus seeking to build a just and egalitarian society.

A LITERATURE REVIEW ON THE INCLUSION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES IN THE 1990S AND 2000S IN MANAUS

This article aims to analyze the social inclusion of disabled students in basic education in Manaus. Faced with historical and deterministic facts, disabled individuals were deprived of inclusion and lived on the margins of society, considered cursed and victims of cruel acts throughout history. These events contributed to social exclusion in contemporary times. According to these facts, education with social inclusion of people with disabilities would result in a fairer and more egalitarian society. However, this inclusion is still a challenge for the present day. This social research, theoretically grounded by the studies of various authors such as BARBIER (1998), CORDEIRO (2016), DINIZ (2007), FRANCO (2012), MARQUES (2010), MINAYO (2010), ORRÚ (2014), and SANTOS (2011), used the qualitative dialectical method. Procedures consisted of bibliographic and documentary research for data collection. The significant increase in the number of students with disabilities in schools and the challenge of social inclusion, as envisioned since the 1988 constitution and more recently by Law 13.146/2015, is noteworthy. The research analyzed the process of social inclusion from the 1990s to the present day, considering the implementation of laws and the school reality. When analyzing the school social reality, it is observed that Manaus has the highest number of disabled students outside school, as indicated by the 2nd cycle of Monitoring the goals of the National Education Plan (PNE) in 2018. School exclusion is a present and determining factor in the lives of these students in the Amazonian capital, potentially leading to both school and social exclusion in many cases. Despite national laws mandating the inclusion of these students, there are gaps in public schools in Manaus, such as the lack of suitable infrastructure and qualified teachers, along with a segregative view contributing to social exclusion. Therefore, it becomes necessary to promote new discussions on the subject and debates about the social inclusion of these students in Manaus.

Home learning environments and children's language and literacy skills: A meta-analytic review of studies conducted in low- and middle-income countries.

A robust finding from research in high-income countries is that children living in resource-poor homes are vulnerable to difficulties with language and literacy but less is known about this association in low- and middle-income (LMI) countries. We present a meta-analysis of 6,678 correlations from studies in 43 LMI countries. Overall, the results indicate a small but significant association (r = .08) between home language and literacy environment and children's language and literacy skills. After examining a range of moderators, adult literacy practices and books-at-home had a significantly larger association with children's language and literacy skills than did home tutoring. Studies using customized measures demonstrated a more marked association between home attributes and children's outcomes (r = .14) than studies using a common measure across multiple sites (r = .06). Published studies showed significantly larger associations than unpublished studies, and countries with greater income inequality showed a larger association than relatively egalitarian societies. We conclude that the small overall association should not be taken as support for the absence of, or a vanishingly small relationship between the home learning environment and children's language and literacy skills in LMI countries. Rather, an important factor in detecting this relationship is that assessments must better reflect the nature of homes in different cultures to capture true variation in the population. Such contextually situated measurement would lead to an inclusive conceptualization of home learning environments and can better inform intervention programs to enhance children's educational success, a critical target for many LMI countries. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2024 APA, all rights reserved).

The Role of the Federal Constitution in Guaranteeing Social Rights

The Federal Constitution is an essential instrument in guaranteeing social rights. It establishes the legal bases for the protection of these rights, being responsible forcreating the necessary mechanisms for their eff ectiveness. Based on the Constitution, public policies and social programs are created that seek to guarantee access to social rights, such as health, education, housing, decent work, among others. In addition, the Constitution also provides for the responsibility of the State in the promotion of social rights, establishing that it must act eff ectively in the protection of these rights and guarantee their universalization. Despite the challenges in implementing social rights, the Federal constitutionisan important instrument for building amore just and egalitarian society, as itensures the protection of these fundamental rights and promotes social inclusion and human dignity.

THE CHALLENGES OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION IN REMOTE EDUCATION

The objective of this work is to highlight the challenges faced by Physical Education in remote teaching. This discipline is fundamental for the formation of critical individuals, capable of developing their motor and psychomotor skills, and inter acting with the world a round them. However, in the context of remote teaching, Physical Education faces new obstacles that hinder its eff ectiveness. To emphasize the importance of Physical Education in the teaching-learning process in times of remote teaching, qualitative bibliographical research was carried out that highlighted the benefi ts of this discipline of teaching. In this sense, the importance of Physical Education and the inclusion of cross-cutting themes for building a society based on mutual respect, without any kind of distinction or discrimination, is highlighted. In view of this, it is necessary for society to strive to minimize and solve the challenges imposed by Physical Education in remote teaching, in order to guarantee that this discipline continues to contribute to the formation of critical and refl ective individuals, capable of developing the motor skills and psychomotor skills, even in virtual contexts. In short, this work points out the challenges faced by Physical Education in remote teaching and highlights the importance of including cross-cutting themes for the construction of amorous and egalitarian society.

Solidarism and the Struggle Against Environmental Racism

Margaret Kohn has argued that fin-de-siècle French Solidarists such as Alfred Fouillée developed a “third way” between capitalism and socialism which still provides a powerful justification for “welfare state” institutions and public-goods provision. But how does Solidarism respond to the demands for environmental justice, and against environmental racism, which have emerged in the past 50 years, mostly in Women of Color-led social movements. Distinguishing three elements of environmental justice, and also pinpointing the logic of expendability at the core of environmental racism, the current article shows that Solidarism has more resources than liberal egalitarianism to challenge environmental injustice, but that, in the white supremacist state, environmental racism in particular poses an especially difficult challenge. After discussing the Solidarists’ divergent responses to feminism and Social Darwinism, the paper shows that, provided Solidarists are also in solidarity with social movements of the oppressed, their doctrine can aid the struggle for equal status.

Individual Dignity as the Foundation of an Inclusive Society

In Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President & Fellows of Harvard College, the Supreme Court considered voluminous evidence that Harvard discriminated against Asian Americans to keep the racial composition of its student body similar year after year. The Court held that Harvard engaged in unlawful discrimination, providing clarity to an area of the law that was filled with ambiguities and self-contradictions. The Court’s decision made clear that discrimination in favor of some racial groups necessarily inflicts discriminatory, race-based harms on others. This Article explores how Fair Admissions sheds light on the failure of identity politics to create a genuinely inclusive, egalitarian society. Practitioners of identity politics, whom this Article refers to as identitarians, argue that all “people of color” in the United States have a common political interest in uniting against the hegemony of the White majority. In reality, racial minorities experience both positive and negative interactions with members of the White majority and other racial minorities. Fair Admissions revealed how, in some circumstances, members of the White majority may unite with some racial minorities to perpetrate discrimination against other minorities. Identitarianism provides no account of how society should weigh the competing interests of different minorities in a manner that best serves the common good. Nor does it offer a vision for how the White majority and racial minorities can and should strive to live together in harmony and cooperation. This Article argues for an alternative theoretical framework for civil rights advocacy rooted in individual dignity. It argues that society should banish arbitrary racial categories from public life, enforce bans on discrimination against both overt and covert discrimination when justified by the evidence, foster talent-based institutions that are inclusive of all people, and promote honest discourse about race. Only a society that values and respects the dignity of the individual can be genuinely inclusive and egalitarian.

Electrocatalysis of Oxygen Evolution Reaction by Iron Oxide Nanomaterials Synthesized with Camellia sinensis Extract

The generation of clean, zero-carbon, and renewable energy is a challenge for the development of a sustainable and egalitarian society. Hydrogen gas can be produced by water electrolysis and has been claimed as the most promising option to replace fossil fuels. The oxygen evolution reaction (OER) is the most energetically demanding step of the water splitting and requires the use of electrocatalysts to overcome the kinetic barrier. Iron oxide nanomaterials have been emerging as a low-cost and Earth-abundant OER electrocatalysts. The synthesis of iron oxide assisted by plant extract is an eco-friendly approach to obtain nanomaterials with unique properties. Herein, we investigated iron oxide synthesized with the assistance of Camellia sinensis extract, under different experimental conditions towards oxygen evolution reaction electrocatalysis. Pure phases of iron oxide were obtained, ferrihydrite and maghemite showed overpotentials of 460 and 480 mV at a current density of 10 mA cm−2 , respectively. After calcination, hematite was formed and the overpotential was raised to 610 and 810 mV, respectively. The lower overpotential of the amorphous materials could be related to the lower electron transfer resistance and faster reaction rate. On the other hand, the calcinated materials presented higher specific activity, stability and higher Faradaic efficiency.

Evolution of Human Races and the advent of Aryans in South Asia

This study investigates the Aryan race's origins, migration into India, and their transformative impact on South Asian civilization. Utilizing a qualitative approach, the research synthesizes secondary sources, including historical texts, scholarly articles, and archaeological findings, to provide a detailed account of Aryan influence. The findings reveal that Aryans migrated into India between 500 and 2500 BC, interacting with various indigenous groups like the Austric and Darwin races. Their arrival marked a significant shift from simpler, egalitarian societies based on agriculture and animal husbandry to a more complex social structure with hierarchical class systems and centralized governance. The Aryans introduced new administrative practices and social norms, laying the groundwork for a more structured society. Furthermore, the Aryans played a crucial role in the establishment and promotion of Hinduism, incorporating ethical principles from religious texts into their governance and cultural practices. This integration fostered the development of enduring Hindu festivals, rituals, and traditions that continue to be celebrated today. The research underscores the Aryans' pivotal role in shaping India's cultural and societal landscape. It provides valuable insights for historians and scholars of South Asian studies, enhancing the understanding of early human migration, cultural integration, and the formation of ancient civilizations in the Indian subcontinent.

Political Gender Violence Against Women in Brazil

Political gender violence against women is a specific form of violence that occurs in the political context, characterized by the use of gender stereotypes and prejudices to limit women’s access to spaces of political power. This form of violence has serious consequences for democracy, security, and economic and social development. To tackle political gender-based violence against women, it is necessary to adopt effective measures to prevent and punish it, as well as to promote gender equality and the full participation of women in politics and public life. Promoting education and awareness about gender equality and creating support networks for women involved in politics are some of the actions that can be adopted to combat this form of violence and build a more just and egalitarian society. This article aims to discuss political gender violence against women in Brazil. The type of research to be carried out in this work was a Literature Review, in which books, dissertations and scientific articles were consulted.

한국 신석기시대 복합수렵채집사회론 검토

The present essay critically reviews the recent attempt to conceptualize the Neolithic society in Korea as complex hunter-gatherers. While large scale settlements with 20 to 30, and even 60 subterranean houses are well recognized in the Neolithic Korea, many archaeologists still consider that the occupants were mainly hunters and gatherers. The concept of complex hunter-gatherers were originally proposed to denote large village societies with prominent social hierarchies relying on abundant marine resources, and some archaeologists extended its use to prehistory. Aside from the archaeological applicability of the concept itself, the Korean Neolithic archaeological record lacks critical elements of the complex hunter-gatherers. While the discussion and application of the concept in the context of Korean Neolithic have opened the new theoretical landscape, it is true that many burials and associated goods, let alone habitations sites, do not suggest the development of social hierarchies. The characteristics of burial goods are consistent with sexual differences which is widely observable with most hunter-gatherers societies. Furthermore, many Korean Neolithic sites yielded evidence of broomcorn and foxtail millet domestication, which most archaeologists try to explain in the context of complementary subsistence activities still dominated by hunting and gathering. The existence of material evidence of plant domestication strongly suggests that the Neolithic people were not ‘typical’ hunter-gatherers, which begs further discussions of the role of domestication in the Neolithic and its implications to the development of settled village lives. While the concept of the complex hunter-gatherers was coined to embrace cases that do not fit into the traditional hunter-gatherer society, it has become another stereotype that does not allow wide range of variability in prehistoric societies. Rather, we need to pay more attention to the role of mixed economy or horticulture and dynamics of orderly egalitarian societies in the Neolithic Korea.

Civil Society, Governance and Justice: A Critique in Global Context

The paper attempts to examine civil society, governance, justice in the current globalized context. In doing so, it makes a critical survey of the key works starting from Plato to the theorists in the present. Based on the qualitative and interpretive inquiry, this paper scrutinizes the secondary sources and discusses the interfaces between /among these works. Civil society, as a concept and reality, has traversed a complex trajectory across historical phases, shaping and being shaped by political, social, and cultural forces. This research paper explores the evolution of civil society on a global scale, tracing its origins from ancient philosophical foundations to its multifaceted roles in contemporary society. The study delves into key historical periods and the ideologies that have shaped civil society’s development, analyzing how its functions, scope, and impact have evolved over time. By examining the interplay between civil society and various socio-political contexts, this paper offers insights into the dynamic relationship between citizen participation, governance, and societal progress. The paper finally concludes that creating an egalitarian society through civil society organizations is a noble goal, but it is one that has not been fully realized in practice. it is important to be realistic about the challenges involved. It will take a sustained effort from civil society organizations (CSO), governments, and individuals to create a more just and equitable world.

Mother nature: Applicability to contemporary attachment styles.

Explore humanity's shifting attachment to the natural world using established attachment theories as a framework. Investigate the analogy between human-nature connection and caregiver-child attachment styles. Draw on indigenous case studies, sociology and anthropology to highlight contemporary repercussions of this 'detachment'. Factors such as rapid population growth and urbanisation have disrupted the secure attachment with nature, which is evidenced in ancient egalitarian societies. These factors can be mapped onto contemporary attachment domains. There is an urgent need to re-establish a secure attachment to nature. This may be a pivotal strategy in addressing both mental health and environmental challenges, particularly in the context of the escalating climate crisis.

The Persistence of the University Dream: Class and Social Mobility as Projected by Students at a Chilean University

Higher education is considered an important dimension for building more egalitarian societies. However, despite the social value assigned to it, international evidence indicates that the social status of students’ families continues to prevent significant mobility in the social structure. In Chile, despite policies to increase access to higher education, the university system continues to reproduce inequalities of origin through selection, separating elite students from low-income students. In this context, little is known about the perception that university students have of the role that these institutions play in social mobility, especially for those of more disadvantaged social origins. This article explores and describes the persistence of the university dream among Chilean’s students at the Catholic University of Temuco, the Chilean educational institution with the highest percentage of poor students in the country, analyzing it on the understanding that aspirations represent idealist targets of the desired social class, while expectations represent realistic goals regarding the expected social class. Based on a statistical analysis of survey data from 209 students, results show that students’ family origin does not prevent them from projecting themselves as part of a higher class, with the university acting as an agent that dynamizes positions to favor greater homogeneity in the future social structure. In addition, postgraduate degrees are defined as a catalyst for future social mobility. Finally, the future tensions between the still-hegemonic meritocratic discourse and the reality of the social space that these students will occupy are discussed.

Networks in Auxology – proceedings of the 31st Aschauer Soiree, held at Aschau, Germany, June 17th 2023

Twenty-seven scientists met for the annual Auxological conference held at Aschau, Germany, to particularly discuss the interaction between social factors and human growth, and to highlight several topics of general interest to the regulation of human growth. Humans are social mammals. Humans show and share personal interests and needs, and are able to strategically adjust size according to social position, with love and hope being prime factors in the regulation of growth. In contrast to Western societies, where body size has been shown to be an important predictor of socioeconomic status, egalitarian societies without formalized hierarchy and material wealth-dependent social status do not appear to similarly integrate body size and social network. Social network structures can be modeled by Monte Carlo simulation. Modeling dominance hierarchies suggests that winner-loser effects play a pivotal role in robust self-organization that transcends the specifics of the individual. Further improvements of the St. Nicolas House analysis using re-sampling/bootstrap techniques yielded encouraging results for exploring dense networks of interacting variables. Customized pediatric growth references, and approaches towards a Digital Rare Disease Growth Chart Library were presented. First attempts with a mobile phone application were presented to investigate the associations between maternal pre-pregnancy overweight, gestational weight gain, and the child’s future motor development. Clinical contributions included growth patterns of individuals with Silver-Russell syndrome, and treatment burden in children with growth hormone deficiency. Contributions on sports highlighted the fallacy inherent in disregarding the biological maturation status when interpreting physical performance outcomes. The meeting explored the complex influence of nutrition and lifestyle on menarcheal age of Lithuanian girls and emphasized regional trends in height of Austrian recruits. Examples of the psychosocial stress caused by the forced migration of modern Kyrgyz children and Polish children after World War II were presented, as well as the effects of nutritional stress during and after World War I. The session concluded with a discussion of recent trends in gun violence affecting children and adolescents in the United States, and aspects of life history theory using the example of "Borderline Personality Disorder." The features of this disorder are consistent with the notion that it reflects a "fast" life history strategy, with higher levels of allostatic load, higher levels of aggression, and greater exposure to both childhood adversity and chronic stress. The results were discussed in light of evolutionary guided research. In all contributions presented here, written informed consent was obtained from all participants in accordance with institutional Human investigation committee guidelines in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki amended October 2013, after information about the procedures used.