Este artículo presenta los resultados de una investigación orientada a describir las experiencias acerca de la vida universitaria, configuradas por los estudiantes admitidos por plan de ingreso: comunidad indígena, negra, San Andrés, Providencia y Santa Catalina y Sur-sur, modalidad presencial en la Universidad de Cartagena. Esta forma de admisión es reconocida por la comunidad universitaria como "cupos especiales"; en este caso, los estudiantes que se inscriben, lo realizan certificando su lugar de procedencia o pertenencia étnico-racial. La propuesta se inscribió en el enfoque cualitativo bajo el paradigma del interaccionismo simbólico y el método estudio de caso etnográfico. Supuso reconocer la forma como es representada y significada la experiencia universitaria por los estudiantes.Los resultados dan cuenta a rutinas, avatares, anécdotas y trayectoria formativa con relación a las estrategias empleadas para mantenerse y/o adaptarse a la vida universitaria. Reconocen la importancia de los cupos especiales para la población que ve limitado el ingreso a la universidad pública; pero cuestionan la instrumentalización de éste, reflejada en la obtención de una certificación de procedencia o pertenencia étnico–racial y el discurso sobre equidad y enfoque diferencial para acceder a la educación superior, cuando aún presenta limitaciones que no han sido superadas.
El propósito de la investigación consistió en indagar sobre las representaciones sociales, culturales y étnicas de la población negra, afrocolombiana y palenquera en la ciudad de Cartagena, intentando analizar los espacios de construcción identitaria, que fomentan los colectivos de defensa de esta población y los ejes discursivos desde los cuales demandan una ciudadanía diferenciada étnica-racial negra. En este sentido, el presente informe da cuenta de las acepciones asociadas a la ciudadanía y a la ciudadanía diferenciada y de las convergencias y divergencias de apreciaciones sobre la intervención y el acceso a derechos diferenciados como colectividad étnica-racial negra. Develar estas concepciones implicó la comprensión de las narraciones, considerando la forma particular en que es significada y representada la realidad social, económica, política y cultural de esta población negra, por parte de las personas entrevistadas. Estas apreciaciones por parte de las personas entrevistadas, permitieron a su vez, interpretar como de manera discursiva centran sus reclamaciones en el orden del reconocimiento cultural de esta población étnica-racial negra y el mejoramiento de las condiciones de vida de esta población, garantizando el acceso a los servicios sociales del Estado, acudiendo en ocasiones, al principio de igualdad sin la generación de tratos diferenciados y en otras narraciones centrando la reflexión en la diferencia cultural para la implementación de mecanismos sustentados en la Discriminación Positiva que permitan reparar las situaciones de exclusión social, racismo, discriminación racial y desigualdades sociales que de manera histórica han afectado a esta población. / The purpose of the research was to investigate the social, cultural and ethnic representations of the black, Afro-Colombian and palenquera populations in the city of Cartagena, and to analyze spaces of identity construction that promote the collective defense of these populations, and the discursive axes from which they demand a differentiated citizenship based on a black ethno-racial identity. In this sense, this report reveals the meanings associated with citizenship and differentiated citizenship, as well as the convergences and divergences in views about policies regarding and access to differentiated rights based on a collective black ethno-racial identity. Uncovering these conceptions required an interpretation of narratives, considering the particular ways in which the social, economic, political and cultural reality of the black population is signified and represented by those interviewed for this research. The perspectives of interviewees allowed, in turn, for the interpretation of the discursive manner in which they focused their claims in matters of cultural recognition of the black population, the improvement of the quality of life of this population, and ensuring access to social services provided by the state. At times, interviewees made claims to the principle of equality without the generation of differentiated treatment, while other narratives centered reflection on cultural differences that suggested the implementation of mechanisms based on a principle of Positive Discrimination, which could redress the situations of social exclusion, racism, racial discrimination and social inequalities that have historically affected this population. ; Maestría
What does it mean to be human? The Brontë novels and poetry are fascinated by what lies at the core - and limits - of the human. The Brontës and the Idea of the Human presents a significant re-evaluation of how Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë each responded to scientific, legal, political, theological, literary, and cultural concerns in ways that redraw the boundaries of the human for the nineteenth century. Proposing innovative modes of approach for the twenty-first century, leading scholars shed light on the relationship between the role of the imagination and new definitions of the human subject. This important interdisciplinary study scrutinises the notion of the embodied human and moves beyond it to explore the force and potential of the mental and imaginative powers for constructions of selfhood, community, spirituality, degradation, cruelty, and ethical behaviour in the nineteenth century and its fictional worlds.
Offering an introduction to clanism and tribalism in the Gulf of Aden area, Dr Lewis uses these concepts to analyse security in Yemen, Somalia, Somaliland and the broader region. This historical overview of conflict in each country, and the resulting threats of piracy and terrorism, will benefit both the casual reader and student of development.
This article examines the different forms of criminal violence that affect fragile states, with special reference to Yemen. The article is particularly interested in analysing the relationship between violent offending with no clear political motive, underdevelopment and conflict. It does so by conducting an in-depth evaluation of conflict and crime in Yemen, using publically accessible data to suggest new ways of understanding violent criminal behaviour in Yemen and elsewhere. This article is written in response to a prioritisation of political violence, insurgency and terrorism in international development and stabilisation strategies, which has emerged alongside the broad securitisation of international aid. Common forms of criminal violence have been overlooked in a number of fragile contexts, as they have been in Yemen. In light of rising levels of insecurity, resulting from poor relationships between the state and its citizens, there is a need to re-evaluate this unstated omission if the new Yemeni Government is to gain increased legitimacy by being seen to prioritise the protection of its citizens.
AbstractThis paper examines the connections between identity politics and European Union (EU) aid effectiveness in peacebuilding education in Somalia. It engages with a severe educational challenge, which is that a lack of capacity in rigorous educational design and/or implementation across Somali Ministries in the South Central Zone, Somaliland and Puntland has led to the importation of multiple foreign curricula into the country simultaneously that do not address Somali history and contemporary conflict drivers and that frequently clash with local values as well as with each other. We critique this from a 'new barbarism' perspective, arguing that Somali voices and educational priorities have not been provided a sufficient space for expression in the EU debate on the global and therefore also the national development agenda.
Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to describe the experience of a southern English young offenders institution in developing and implementing standards to improve awareness and care of prisoners with autistic spectrum disorders (ASD).
Design/methodology/approach – Some contextual factors driving the project are discussed, the multi-agency process involved in the development and implementation of the standards is described and recommendations are made regarding implementation of the standards in other settings.
Findings – It is expected that successful implementation of the standards will reduce the level of distress and difficulty experienced by people with ASD who find themselves in custody, it will also improve the prison's ability to meet the needs of prisoners with ASD and thereby improve rehabilitation and reduce any adverse impact on everyday operational processes. Demonstrating success in meeting the standards will enable the prison to achieve accreditation by the National Autistic Society. In March 2015 the prisons minister encouraged all prisons to follow this approach and this will have practice and resource implications.
Originality/value – This paper describes a clear framework which prisons can use to work systematically towards achieving good practice in addressing the needs of prisoners with ASD. It will enable prisons to meet the duties imposed on them by the Autism Act, 2009 and the Equalities Act, 2010.
Background: despite evidence-based national guidelines for ADHD in the United Kingdom (UK), ADHD is under-identified, under-diagnosed, and under-treated. Many seeking help for ADHD face prejudice, long waiting lists, and patchy or unavailable services, and are turning to service-user support groups and/or private healthcare for help. Methods: a group of UK experts representing clinical and healthcare providers from public and private healthcare, academia, ADHD patient groups, educational, and occupational specialists, met to discuss shortfalls in ADHD service provision in the UK. Discussions explored causes of under-diagnosis, examined biases operating across referral, diagnosis and treatment, together with recommendations for resolving these matters. Results: cultural and structural barriers operate at all levels of the healthcare system, resulting in a de-prioritization of ADHD. Services for ADHD are insufficient in many regions, and problems with service provision have intensified as a result of the response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Research has established a range of adverse outcomes of untreated ADHD, and associated long-term personal, social, health and economic costs are high. The consensus group called for training of professionals who come into contact with people with ADHD, increased funding, commissioning and monitoring to improve service provision, and streamlined communication between health services to support better outcomes for people with ADHD. Conclusions: evidence-based national clinical guidelines for ADHD are not being met. People with ADHD should have access to healthcare free from discrimination, and in line with their legal rights. UK Governments and clinical and regulatory bodies must act urgently on this important public health issue.
