Browsing by Subject "Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology"

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    Comparative Study on Elder Care in Fredrikstad, Duluth, and Sefrou: Reality for Elders Living in Three Small Urban Cultural Contexts
    (2021-04-29) Myrah, Stine
    As the world population ages, the need for elder care continues to increase. Current systems are struggling to keep up with the demand, and those providing care to the elderly are often overworked and overstressed. In different cultures there are a variety of ways that elderly are cared for. Through cross-cultural comparison of Fredrikstad (Norway), Sefrou (Morocco), and Duluth (Minnesota, United States) this study highlights useful perspectives regarding the holistic needs of the elderly and those who care for them. By interviewing both caregivers and receivers, this project, by emphasizing first-hand experiences, highlights pros and cons of the current models of care in each cultural setting. Surveys also revealed broader societal realities surrounding both personal thoughts on elder care as well as the reality of elder roles within society. Due to the extensive needs of the elderly it was highlighted cross-culturally that greater support systems, both for family and institutional care facilities, are needed. Along with this, a greater emphasis needs to be placed on the mental well-being of the elderly, specifically targeting the issue of loneliness. Community amongst peers of similar cultural identity is key in facilitating the flourishing of elder emotional health. It is also imperative that elder care systems expand to account for the care of those who do not fit into the traditional systems in place. Among other recommendations I will present in my conclusions, these three are most significant: 1) A future study could be on how capitalism has affected our sense of humanity, specifically by engaging with elderly who live in capitalist based societies versus those who live in Indigenous communities; 2) Study immigrant workers in nursing homes and other care centers to understand how cultural differences affect those receiving care; 3) Further studies should be done surrounding the broader implications of elder care, specifically the opportunities integrating elderly into communities has for society as a whole.
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    The Complex Iconography and Symbolism of Kali (2019-11-11)
    (2019) Malhotra, Meenakshi; University of Minnesota Duluth. Department of Women, Gender and Sexuality Studies
    Join us in welcoming Dr. Meenakshi Malhotra, associate professor at Hansraj College, University of Delhi. Dr. Malhotra examines the embodiment and conceptualization of Kali and what it says about oru understanding of good and evil, gender, motherhood, the maternal, and feminism.
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    From Racist Student to Student of Race (2021-04-13)
    (2021) Black, Derek; University of Minnesota Duluth. Department of Anthropology, Sociology and Criminology
    The godson of KKK Grand Wizard David Duke and son of the founder of the first and world’s biggest white power community website, Stormfront, Derek Black embraced his place as the rising star of the white nationalist movement. Until he went to college and was forever changed by its campus community. Having denounced his family’s ideology, he is now a doctoral student studying the historical origins of racist hierarchies and ideologies with an eye towards anti-racism, he is the subject of the book by Eli Saslow, Rising Out of Hatred: The Awakening of a Former White Nationalist (2018)
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    A Quantitative Analysis of an Orphaned Set of Chipped Stone Tools in an Archaeology Teaching Collection
    (2019-12-03) Jones, Jennifer E; Atkinson, Keara M; Conklin, Josh; Dixon, Eliot; Gross, Denaya; Gulan, Slade; Ippolite, Dominick D; Lochen, Michaela; Lockhart, Grace; Majkrzak, Hannah N; Mayo, Sofia; Resnikoff, Christopher; Schoettle, Jonathan; Trahan, Katherine; Warneke, Kaci; Weiss, Antonia; Yordy, Elizabeth
    This report is the result of a semester-long project in Archaeological Method and Theory (ANTH 4620) at the University of Minnesota Duluth (UMD). Carried out in the Fall of 2019 as the laboratory component of a class with mostly junior and senior level anthropology or history majors, the intent of the project was to teach students data collection, analysis, and dissemination through hands-on work.
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    Reimaging Police: Reform, Defend, or Abolish (2021-04-26)
    (2021) University of Minnesota Duluth. Department of Studies in Justice, Culture, and Social Change; University of Minnesota Duluth. African and African American Studies Program
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    Restorative Justice & Peacemaking: Glimmers of Hope in the Global Community (2019-10-01)
    (2019) Umbreit, Mark; University of Minnesota Duluth
    Mark Umbreit, founder of the Center for Restorative Justice and Peacemaking at the University of Minnesota, will share stories of restorative justice around the world.
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    Revitalizing and Sustaining The Land Lab at the The University of Minnesota Duluth
    (2019-05-30) Minder, Alyssa; Grotting, Cole; Pine, Adam; Syring, David
    The Land Lab needs a stable structural framework and a dependable funding model with goals embedded in UMD's educational mission. This report recenters the Land Lab's contribution to the educational mission of UMD. Our research suggests important actions for accomplishing this goal. We propose: ? creating a steering committee to provide colleges across the campus with seats at the table to guide how this space is used, and to ensure long-term sustainability; ? continuing departmental support by Geography and Philosophy through appointing a Faculty Farm Director to teach related courses and seek grants; ? funding a Farm Operations Manager as a staff position (similar to the garden manager at Glensheen); ? supporting a Faculty Educator Liaison to facilitate academic involvement and course engagement; ? solidifying CLA support by providing consistent funding each year, as well as supporting strategic planning and student engagement; ? leveraging UMN system-wide resources related to sustainable agriculture and education (i.e. MISA, Extension, Master Gardener Program); ? incorporating the Land Lab into campus planning around liberal education. Our vision will grow through engaging UMD faculty and students in courses and research projects based at the Land Lab, hosting field days for local youth, and facilitating use of Land Lab resources by more programs across the entire university. In this report we articulate the value of the UMD Land Lab, take an honest look at its shortcomings, and outline a new structure of operations and funding which we believe will enable the Land Lab to better serve the university's educational mission. We have conducted interviews with the Land Lab's many stakeholders in an attempt to evaluate pathways toward a sustainable model for this program. The Land Lab is a creative resource rooted in liberal education, research, creative activity, and public engagement. The Land Lab directly addresses multiple core values and strategic goals outlined by UMD. We know that with sufficient support, the Land Lab can build on previous success to become a keynote program that highlights UMD's commitment to creative education, sustainability, social justice, and community relations.