SociologyA Critical Analysis of the Biopsychosocial Risks Associated with Postpartum Depression in Indian MothersDia A. Kapoor - Motherhood is an essential yet challenging feat that requires constant emotional, social, and physical support. Postpartum depression (PPD) is a devastating illness that has detrimental effects on both the mother and her child. PPD is a growing problem in developing... Keep Reading »
Commodifying Nature: Reflections of Hegemony in EcotourismAmna Abudyak - This paper will attempt to link fundamental ideas and terms of environmental sociology in the context of ecotourism relating to human society and conceptions of nature. Furthermore, connections to neo-Marxist and neo-Gramscian theories will be made. As humans&rsquo... Keep Reading »
Cultural Competencies for Healthcare Providers Working with Rural Finnish AmericansAbigail K. Carlson - The number of Americans aged 65-years-and-older is projected to increase significantly by 2050. As rural older adults age-in-place, it is imperative to examine the links between cultural competencies, ethnic minority status, and access to care. Rural providers from... Keep Reading »
One Person, Two Names: A Study of Naming Practices in Hong Kong and the Use of English and Chinese NamesWibke Eickmann - The practice of using an English name is widespread among native Chinese speakers. Especially in Hong Kong many use an English name in their everyday life. Using qualitative interviews, this study examines the thoughts and feelings about this practice among students... Keep Reading »
Exploring the Role of Skin Tone Among Low-Income Black College StudentsChelsea G. Gardner - Colorism or skin tone bias is a form of discrimination based on skin tone that typically awards advantages to light-skinned people while penalizing dark-skinned people within an ethnic group. There is very little research on colorism in higher education, so this study... Keep Reading »
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