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Prompt 2018b from the Cellblock Scorch: given by the super talented, very amazing, and incredibly intelligent Octo! She's an incredible comedy writer and always gives you lots to think about with her eldritch horror.

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Unit 7 Blog Post

If there is one thing I have definitely learned from nature, it's that it always has something to say, even if we don't always notice it at first. I've always been drawn to the sounds of the world, from birds chirping in the early morning to the rustles of leaves. The music in nature is in the patterns and tempos that fill the world around us, from the flowing rivers to the hum of the wind. Growing up, I didn't realize how musical these everyday sounds really were, but now, I can't help but see how much nature and music are intertwined and as an aspiring nature interpreter, I've started thinking about how to help other's make that connection too.

The textbook reading this week reminded me of the innovative ways technology has been used to bring people closer to nature. For instance, the "bear cams" at Katmai National Park allow people to experience the natural world remotely, and it's fascinating how viewers have created "online communities and chat rooms focused on bear management and conservation" (Beck et al., 2018b). I also recently visited the Arcadia Earth Exhibit in Toronto, which is a multi-sensory experience using creative art pieces and technology. There was also a virtual reality experience that allowed people to view natural habitats of animals and immerse yourself in their world.

As an interpreter, this makes me realize the potential we have to use media to reach a much wider audience, even those who can't physically visit these natural spaces. Similarly, music has the power to transport us to a place, to evoke the feeling of being with nature. Nature is in the melodies and harmonies that echo the sounds and emotions of the environment. The sound of rain is particularly one of my favourites. A single note can remind us of a raindrop. Interpreters are constantly learning how to use media to expand their audience, just like musicians often look to nature for inspiration. This connection, whether it's facilitated through webcams, social media, an exhibit, or music, can inspire a deeper appreciation and commitment to conservation.

For me, music has always been an escape and sometimes a bridge to nature. Two songs that instantly take me back to a natural landscape is "Landslide" by Fleetwood Mac and "Canyon Moon" by Harry Styles. Every time I hear these, I picture quiet hikes through the woods in the fall, with leaves crunching and the crisp, cool air that just wakes you up. Specifically I think of a time in my backyard in autumn. I was with my dog playing in the raked leaves with him, with gentle wind and my family's laughs and I remember these songs in the background. Both pieces are calming, reflective songs that mirror nature's rhythm itself, with all of its changes and adaptation. Nature never rushes, and that's a lesson I take with me in my work as a nature interpreter, everything unfolds in its own time.

Nature is woven in the melodies that help us feel connected to the world around us. Whether an interpreter or just an observer, I find that music and nature are bonded.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018a). Interpreting cultural and natural heritage : for a better world. Sagamore Venture.

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What is the most likely diagnosis? John is believed to be suffering from gigantism or acromegaly. Symptoms of acromegaly The term 'acromegaly' has its roots in the Greek terms for "enlargement" and "extremities"; these terms reflect one among the ailment's most commonly occurring signs of abnormally expanding feet and hands (Marieb & Hoehn, 2018a; 2018b). Swollen feet and hands typically manifest as an initial sign. Those suffering from the acromegaly notice changes in their shoe or ring sizes, especially shoe width. Slowly, changes in the bone begin to transform their facial features, with their lower jaw and brow protruding, spacing out of the teeth, and enlargement of their nasal bone (Colao et al., 2019). Abnormal cartilage and bone growth frequently results in arthritis. Tissue thickening can trap nerves and result in the development of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) that in turn produces weakening and numbness of hands. Enlargement may also occur in the heart and other body organs. Acromegaly patients also display the following symptoms (Colao et al., 2019); · Joint aches · Skin tags · Thick, oily, and rough skin · Enlarged nose, tongue and lips · Tiredness and frailty · A deeper voice because of vocal cords and sinus enlargement · Vision impairment · Headache · Lower sex drive · Sleep apnea- airway obstruction resulting in broken breathing when asleep · Excessive skin odor and sweating · Erectile dysfunction among men · Occasional breast discharge and abnormal menstrual cycle among women The likely diagnosis for John the hormonal disorder - acromegaly, commonly manifesting as enlargement of feet and hands. Those diagnosed with the condition find that their shoes and rings cease to fit like they used to. Acromegaly can lead to progressive facial transformations as well, including transformation in face shape, wider tooth spacing, protruding brow and lower jaw, thicker lips, and nose enlargement (Colao et al., 2019; Marieb & Hoehn, 2018a; 2018b). In John's case, the following signs were observed: continuous enlargement of hands, feet, cranium, lower jaw and nose. The disorder normally impacts middle-aged persons (Colao et al., 2019), although it may be developed at all ages. John is 26 years of age, the most vulnerable age-group for the ailment. Among growing children, the presence of excess growth hormone may lead to gigantism, with patients displaying abnormal height increases and excessive bone growth. Why? Pituitary gland adenomas are generally believed to be responsible for acromegaly. The cause for adenomas is long-term growth hormone (GH) overproduction by a patient's pituitary gland, which produces numerous key hormones in charge of controlling bodily functions like development and growth, metabolism, and reproduction. However, hormones apparently never act in a straightforward manner but, rather, flow or "cascade" sequentially, impacting one another's production or secretion (Marieb & Hoehn, 2018a; 2018b). Hence, pituitary irradiation therapy has been recommended as a potential treatment for John (Melmed, 2016). GH forms part of the hormonal cascade which controls physical body growth, commencing in the hypothalamus of the human brain. The hypothalamus produces pituitary regulatory hormones, including the GH-releasing hormone that stimulates GH production by the pituitary (Maffezzoni & Formenti, 2018). The GH's release into an individual's bloodstream stimulates liver production of the IGF-I (insulin-like growth factor I) hormone which results in development of tissue throughout the human body. High IGF-I levels successively indicate to the pituitary gland to decrease production of GH. A second hormone - somatostatin - is produced by the hypothalamus for curbing GH production/secretion. Usually, levels of GH, GH-releasing hormone, IGF-I and somatostatin within the human body are controlled closely by one another, as well as through exercise, sleep, diet, blood glucose levels, and stress. If GH is continually produced independent of normal regulatory systems, the IGF-I level in the body continually increases and results in enlarged organs and bone overgrowth (Maffezzoni & Formenti, 2018; Melmed, 2016). Further, elevated IGF-I levels may result in fat (lipid) and sugar (glucose) metabolism changes, and may cause heart ailments, diabetes mellitus, and elevated blood pressure levels. References Colao, A., Grasso, L. F., Giustina, A., Melmed, S., Chanson, P., Pereira, A. M., & Pivonello, R. (2019). Acromegaly. Nature Reviews Disease Primers, 5(1), 20. Maffezzoni, F., & Formenti, A. M. (2018). Acromegaly and bone. Minerva endocrinologica, 43(2), 168-182. Marieb, E. & Hoehn, K. (2018a). Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th ed). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN: 9780134756363 Marieb, E. & Hoehn, K. (2018b). Study Guide: Human Anatomy & Physiology (11th ed). Boston, MA: Pearson. ISBN: 9780134760230 Melmed, S. (2016). New therapeutic agents for acromegaly. Nature Reviews Endocrinology, 12(2), 90 https://www.paperdue.com/customer/paper/enlarged-growth-and-pituitary-2174858#:~:text=Logout-,EnlargedGrowthandPituitary,-Length2pages. Read the full article

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Read in March 2025.

Reading about madhehebu, Islam in the African diaspora, stuff I’m teaching, everyday Islam, religion in Africa, na kadhalika

Bayile, Muhammad Bin Ismail. 1998. Majibu kwa wasiokubali. Dar es Salaam: Sheikh Muhammad Bin Ismail Bayile.

———. 2000. Njia sahihi ya kila Muislam kufuata. Dar es Salaam: Sheikh Muhammad Bin Ismail Bayile.

Deeb, Lara. 2015. “Thinking Piety and the Everyday Together: A Response to Fadil and Fernando.” HAU: Journal of Ethnographic Theory 5 (2): 93–96. https://doi.org/10.14318/hau5.2.007.

Diouf, Sylviane A. 2013a. “African Muslims, Christian Europeans, and the Transatlantic Slave Trade.” In Servants of Allah: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas, 20–70. New York: NYU Press.

———. 2013b. “Introduction.” In Servants of Allah: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas, 1–19. New York: NYU Press.

———. 2013c. “Literacy: A Distinction and a Danger.” In Servants of Allah: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas, 159–209. New York: NYU Press.

———. 2013d. “The Muslim Community.” In Servants of Allah: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas. New York: NYU Press.

———. 2013e. “Upholding the Five Pillars of Islam in a Hostile World.” In Servants of Allah: African Muslims Enslaved in the Americas, 71–98. New York: NYU Press.

Fadil, Nadia, and Mayanthi Fernando. 2015a. “Rediscovering the ‘Everyday’ Muslim: Notes on an Anthropological Divide.” HAU: Journal of Ethnographic Theory 5 (2): 59–88. https://doi.org/10.14318/hau5.2.005.

———. 2015b. “What Is Anthropology’s Object of Study?: A Counterresponse to Schielke and Deeb.” HAU: Journal of Ethnographic Theory 5 (2): 97–100. https://doi.org/10.14318/hau5.2.008.

Fauvelle, François-Xavier. 2018a. “In the Belly of the Sperm Whale: East Africa, Beginning of the Tenth Century.” In The Golden Rhinoceros: Histories of the African Middle Ages, translated by Troy Tice, 22–27. Princeton University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc77kzq.6.

———. 2018b. “The Land of Sofala: Coasts of Present-Day Tanzania and Mozambique, End of the Thirteenth to the Beginning of the Fourteenth Century.” In The Golden Rhinoceros: Histories of the African Middle Ages, translated by Troy Tice, 131–34. Princeton University Press. https://doi.org/10.2307/j.ctvc77kzq.23.

———. 2018c. “The Stratigraphy of Kilwa, or How Cities Are Born: Coast of Present-Day Tanzania, from the Tenth to the Fifteenth Century.” In The Golden Rhinoceros: Histories of the African Middle Ages, translated by Troy Tice, 143–48. Princeton University Press.

Groves, Dylan W. 2023. “Essays on Media and Accountability.” ProQuest Dissertations and Theses. Ph.D., Columbia University.

Lauzière, Henri. 2015a. “Being Salafi in the Early Twentieth Century.” In The Making of Salafism: Islamic Reform in the Twentieth Century, 27–59. New York: Columbia University Press.

———. 2015b. “Introduction.” In The Making of Salafism: Islamic Reform in the Twentieth Century, 1–26. New York: Columbia University Press.

———. 2015c. “Rashid Rida’s Rehabilitation of the Wahhabis and Its Consequences.” In The Making of Salafism: Islamic Reform in the Twentieth Century, 60–94. New York: Columbia University Press.

Lewin, Ellen. 2018a. “Invocation: The Anthropology Ministry.” In Filled with the Spirit: Sexuality, Gender, and Radical Inclusivity in a Black Pentecostal Church Coalition, 1–26. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

———. 2018b. ““I’ve Been ’Buked”: The Double Consciousness of Being LGBT and Black.” In Filled with the Spirit: Sexuality, Gender, and Radical Inclusivity in a Black Pentecostal Church Coalition, 27–52. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

———. 2018c. “‘Just as I Am’: Revealing Authentic Selves.” In Filled with the Spirit: Sexuality, Gender, and Radical Inclusivity in a Black Pentecostal Church Coalition, 89–114. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

———. 2018d. “‘Lead Me, Guide Me’: The Charisma of Bishop Flunder.” In Filled with the Spirit: Sexuality, Gender, and Radical Inclusivity in a Black Pentecostal Church Coalition, 53–88. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.

McCutcheon, Russell T. 1997. “Introduction: The Manufacture of ‘Religion.’” In Manufacturing Religion: The Discourse on Sui Generis Religion and the Politics of Nostalgia. New York: Oxford University Press.

Mouftah, Nermeen. 2024a. “Religious Reading in an Unlettered Nation.” In Read in the Name of Your Lord: Islamic Literacy Development in Revolutionary Egypt, 38–63. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

———. 2024b. “Scripturalism among Nonliterate Women.” In Read in the Name of Your Lord: Islamic Literacy Development in Revolutionary Egypt, 94–120. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

———. 2024c. “The Quran and Bible as Method.” In Read in the Name of Your Lord: Islamic Literacy Development in Revolutionary Egypt, 38–63. Bloomington: Indiana University Press.

Riz̤vī, Sayyid Saʻīd Ak̲h̲tar. 1980. Madhehebu za kishia. Translated by Mallam Dhikiri U.M. Kiondo. Toleo la 1. Swahili language materials. Dar es Salaam, Tanzania: Bilal Muslim Mission.

Schielke, Samuli. 2015. “Living with Unresolved Differences: A Reply to Fadil and Fernando.” HAU: Journal of Ethnographic Theory 5 (2): 89–92. https://doi.org/10.14318/hau5.2.006.

Schlee, Günther. 2012. “Introduction.” In Islam & Ethnicity in Northern Kenya & Southern Ethiopia, 1–17. Suffolk: Boydell & Brewer.

Shomali, Mohammad Ali. 2005. Yajue madhehebu ya shia. Edited by M. S. Kanju. Translated by Salman Shou. Toleo la 1. Dar-es-Salaam: Al-Itrah Foundation.

Westerlund, David. 1985. African Religion in African Scholarship: A Preliminary Study of the Religious and Political Background. Studies Published by the Institute of Comparative Religion at the University of Stockholm 7. Stockholm, Sweden: Almqvist & Wiksell International.

Wilcox, Melissa M. 2021. “Politics and Power.” In Queer Religiosities: An Introduction to Queer and Transgender Studies in Religion, 171–98. Lanham, Maryland: Rowman & Littlefield.

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[Week 10] The Internet: A Place for Memes… and Misogyny? Welcome to the Dark Side of Social Media

Social media – a magical place where you can watch endless cat videos, argue with strangers about Hawaii pizza, and share your life through perfectly filtered brunch photos. Sounds wholesome, right? But don’t be fooled. Beneath the surface lies something far darker. Welcome to online harassment: toxic, ugly, and way too real when a single post can turn you into a target for hundreds of attacking comments.

What is Online Harassment?

Online harassment is the digital version of someone being awful—threats, creepy comments, and offensive behavior aimed at others through the internet (Jones et al., 2013, p. 54).

Online harassment comes in all kinds of nasty forms. Here are some of the most common ones:

Trolling: Dropping nasty comments for the lolz.

Doxxing: Leaking your private info, like your home address.

Cyberstalking: The “Why are you in my inbox at 3 a.m. for the 7th time?” vibe.

Image-based abuse: Think revenge porn and non-consensual photo leaks.

Online harassment is not something that just popped up recently. It has been way back in the ‘90s with early chatrooms and forums (Citron, 2014, p. 3). Today, it is everywhere. A recent study found that 31% of Americans have experienced some form of online abuse, and out of those people, 75% said it happened on social media (Vogels, 2021).

So, instead of being the fun, friendly space it was meant to be, social media has unfortunately become a place where harassment often thrives.

Online Harassment is even gendered???

Of course, online harassment is bad for everyone, but it does not play fair. It hits differently depending on your gender, and (spoiler alert) women often get the worst of it.

Men typically face harassment based on their opinions. Maybe they got into a heated political debate or posted a controversial meme. Since men tend to share their opinions more publicly, it makes sense that harassment targets their attitudes and arguments (Vogels, 2021).

But for women? It is a whole different story. Women are harassed for simply existing online. Post a selfie? Someone might criticize your looks. Share an opinion? You could be called “emotional” or worse. Wear something even slightly revealing? Cue the flood of creepy comments and they are often hypersexualized (Nadim & Fladmoe, 2021).

Significantly, it is even worse for women of color and queer women, who face higher levels of abuse (Marwick & Caplan, 2018a).

So why?

The internet did not invent misogyny, it just gave it Wi-Fi. Traditional social norms and structures have been telling women to stay quiet, look pretty, and not take up space for centuries (Haslop et al., 2021). Now, instead of locking women out of boardrooms, they are trying to shove them off Twitter – a digital reflection of the same old power dynamics.

The #MeToo Effect: Empowering Women… and Empowering Trolls?

This is where things get complicated. When women started pushing back, demanding respect, challenging sexism, and calling out harassment – change began to stir. One of the biggest game-changers is #MeToo. It was a straight-up digital revolution, flipping the script on silence. Women finally had the mic to say “Enough!”, shining a giant spotlight on sexual harassment and collectively empowering survivors to share their stories (Moitra et al., 2021)

I remember scrolling through those posts, feeling hyped—like, finally, we’re loud!

However, that’s only half the story! #MeToo did not just spark empowerment, it also triggered fierce polarization in how men reacted. Some men saw the movement as a feminist tool designed to turn them into victims of false accusations (Maricourt & Burrell, 2022).

In response, they created online spaces that amplified anti-feminist backlash, better known as the “manosphere”—a toxic echo chamber filled with anger, misogyny, and rising waves of harassment aimed at silencing women (Marwick & Caplan, 2018b).

Another case is when an Indian artist sued an Instagram account after being named in #MeToo, turning her into the target of an online troll-fest (Moitra et al., 2021, p. 10). Though influenced by India’s cultural context, it reflected a broader pattern: #MeToo’s rise fueled male backlash, escalating online harassment and hostility toward women’s voices.

How government and the platform itself react?

Governments and social media platforms have rolled out policies (banning hate speech, adding reporting tools) to curb online harassment. On paper, it sounds promising. In practice? Not so much. Specifically, research has spotted Twitter’s inconsistent application of its policies when it fails to protect women from violence and abuse, leaving them to fend for themselves (International, 2018).

Look at Chrissy Teigen – she quit Twitter in 2021 after relentless trolling, saying it ‘no longer serves me as positively’ (ABC News, 2021). Even with Twitter reaching out, she was still drowning. That is the gap: rules exist, but they do not save you.

So, what is the solution? Real change will require a combination of stronger enforcement and grassroots action. That means holding platforms accountable, but also stepping up as digital citizens—calling out toxic behavior, amplifying positive voices, and supporting those targeted by hate. Fileborn & Loney-Howes (2019)argue that collective action can reshape online norms and spark broader social transformation.

✨ Together, we can flip the script, making a safer online world for everyone.

References

ABC News. (2021). Chrissy Teigen on why she deleted her Twitter account: “This no longer serves me as positively as it serves me negatively.” ABC News. https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/chrissy-teigen-deleted-twitter-account-longer-serves-positively/story?id=76674746

Citron, D. K. (2014). Hate crimes in cyberspace. Harvard Univ. Press.

Fileborn, B., & Loney-Howes, R. (Eds.). (2019). #MeToo and the Politics of Social Change. Springer International Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-15213-0

Haslop, C., O’Rourke, F., & Southern, R. (2021). #NoSnowflakes: The toleration of harassment and an emergent gender-related digital divide, in a UK student online culture. Convergence: The International Journal of Research into New Media Technologies, 27(5), 1418–1438. https://doi.org/10.1177/1354856521989270

International, A. (2018). Toxic Twitter: Violence and abuse against women online.

Jones, L. M., Mitchell, K. J., & Finkelhor, D. (2013). Online harassment in context: Trends from three youth internet safety surveys (2000, 2005, 2010). Psychology of Violence, 3(1), 53.

Maricourt, C. D., & Burrell, S. R. (2022). #MeToo or #MenToo? Expressions of Backlash and Masculinity Politics in the #MeToo Era. The Journal of Men’s Studies, 30(1), 49–69. https://doi.org/10.1177/10608265211035794

Marwick, A. E., & Caplan, R. (2018a). Drinking male tears: Language, the manosphere, and networked harassment. Feminist Media Studies, 18(4), 543–559. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2018.1450568

Marwick, A. E., & Caplan, R. (2018b). Drinking male tears: Language, the manosphere, and networked harassment. Feminist Media Studies, 18(4), 543–559. https://doi.org/10.1080/14680777.2018.1450568

Moitra, A., Ahmed, S. I., & Chandra, P. (2021). Parsing the “Me” in #MeToo: Sexual Harassment, Social Media, and Justice Infrastructures. Proceedings of the ACM on Human-Computer Interaction, 5(CSCW1), 1–34. https://doi.org/10.1145/3449185

Nadim, M., & Fladmoe, A. (2021). Silencing Women? Gender and Online Harassment. Social Science Computer Review, 39(2), 245–258. https://doi.org/10.1177/0894439319865518

Vogels, E. A. (2021, January 13). The State of Online Harassment. Pew Research Center. https://www.pewresearch.org/internet/2021/01/13/the-state-of-online-harassment/

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FRONTERAS DEL MUNDO HISPÁNICO.- MARIA ELVIRA ROCA BAREA "España vive permanentemente en peligro-por el poder imperial musulmán- a sólo 12 kilómetros, APARTE:ESPAÑA DE ÁFRICA"...--DESDE 1974...-SOBERANO,GRATIS,polímata, POLÍGLOTA,ecoturismo Y TURISMO..-sin narcóticos, SIN TERRORISTAS: ECOLÓGICO-CELEBRAMOS LA VIDA, EL TRABAJO Y EL LEGADOA LOS QUE VIVEN-CON EL SUDOR DE SU FRENTE de ella,1. mantienen su arte y ciencia2. a sus esposas, hijos, hijas, nietos,...PARA HABLAR POR:MICRÓFONOS:DÍA DOMINICANO DEL LOCUTOR,Lo celebran: PROFESIONALES de:hablar por los micrófonos...a. Reproducir música. CLÁSICO como:Teo Veras López. 1968-2018b. DISEÑADOR Y FUNDADOR DE CLASICA FM.Emisora cultural y pedagógica DE LA MÚSICA DEL:GRANDES MAESTROSC. Diseñador de 1971-1985,LA 91FM, 91.1. y 91.3.TEO VERAS1. DEMOSTRAR en ciencias de la publicidad,2. QUE LA VOZ ES UNA MERCANCÍA DE:EXPORTARTEO VERAS LAS CIENCIAS CIENTÍFICAS, NTIC:Lo demostré con 3 libros.a.de su sustancia FILOSÓFICA Y EPISTÉMICA:b.SIN PLAGIO, SIN ROBAR IDEAS A NADIE.1. Breve Historia de la Radio, la industriaRadiodifusión DOMINICANA: 1906-2000.2. MANUAL DE DIEXISMO, (para expertos de PLANCHA-EARS):de RADIO DE ONDA CORTA.3. TELECOMUNICACIONES-EN LAS AMÉRICAS Y EN LA REPÚBLICA DOMINICANA-Desde las señales de humo, pasando por el telégrafo,el teléfono…RADIO, TELEVISIÓN, INTERNET.ÚNICO TRATADO DE CIENCIAS SEMIÓTICASO SEMIOLÓGICO, desde la animación sociocultural (ASC)HISTORIA DE LAS CIENCIAS Y TECNOLOGÍAS CONVERGENTES,Ciencias NTIC:elaborado por un DOMINICO, con visión INTEGRATIVA.Primera EDICIÓN: 2009. Santo Domingo de Guzmán.MÁS DE 700 páginas de ciencias pedagógicas,más de 700 fotografías, para HACER ACCESIBLE: multimedia.CONTINENTAL.que los niños y niñas,PUEDEN SONAR EN LIBERTAD, sean:animadores o disc jockeys.CUANDO EMPEcé A VER A LOCUTORAS,gerentes y directores o fundadores de escuelas de oratoria….TUVE EL HONOR -EN SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS-ser estudiante de:Yolanda Badía Montes de Ocadirector ESCUELA DE ARTES ESCÉNICAS,en el centro histórico, en los 12 años de Balaguer: al final, 1976-1980,profesor MI MAESTRO de:1. DICCIÓN EN LENGUA ESPAÑOLA,2. Impostación de la Voz,3. Respiración del Actor o Actriz.Su esposa en la época de DON RENE…Y SOCIO COMERCIAL, DEL PRIMERO:ESCUELA DE DISCURSO.-DESDE LOS PEPINES, SANTIAGO DE LOS CABALLEROS-UBICADO EN LA CALLE SÁNCHEZ,MUY CERCA DE LA ESTACIÓN DE RADIO:RADIOLANDIA.—TUVE AFORTUNADA, -EL HONOR- DE CONOCER AL MAESTRO:BUENO TORRES en Santo Domingo. Pero no soy tan viejo.como BUENO TORRES. Lo conocí a través de un locutor de Mocana:ARIDIA TAVERAS,Mientras trabajamos en su programa“A TIEMPO” como guionista y director.PERO TENÍA UN HIJO:YURy Bueno Gautreaux.COLEGA EDITOR.

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Enhancing Lettuce Growth: Vermicompost and Microorganism Effects

Abstract

The importance of this research is to increase public awareness about local resources that can be utilized for healthier and more sustainable agriculture. This research can be a recommendation to reduce soil damage due to synthetic chemical fertilizers as well as an alternative when farmers have trouble about rare fertilizers in Indonesia. This research used an experimental method with experiments in the greenhouse of the Faculty of Agriculture, University of 45 Mataram. The design used was a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with a factorial experiment. The first factor is vermicompost with 5 levels, and second factor is Local Liquid Microorganisms (M) which consists of 5 levels. The results showed that the treatment with the addition vermicompost could significantly increase the growth and yield of lettuce. The best wet weight yield was 14.53 grams per plant, obtained with the addition 7kgs of vermicompost, while the yield of 5.67 grams per plant was obtained without the addition vermicompost so that the increase in yield was 156.26%. Liquid water hyacinth local microorganisms have not been able to give a significant effect on the growth and yield of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L). The yield of wet weight of 14.17 grams per plant was obtained with the addition of liquid water hyacinth local microorganisms 8 cc/liter of water while the yield of 11.50 grams per plant was obtained without the addition local liquid microorganisms of water hyacinth. The interaction between vermicompost and local liquid microorganism’s water hyacinth has not had a significant effect.

Introduction

Lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.) belongs to the worldfamous group of leaf vegetables. This type of vegetable contains nutrients, especially vitamins and minerals that are complete to meet the nutritional needs of the community (Suryati, 2009). Therefore, the demand for this plant continues to increase in accordance with population growth, so there is a need for technological development efforts in the cultivation of lettuce that are not only effective but can also support sustainable agriculture. The technology that can be used as an alternative is local vermicompost resources with a stimulator Trichoderma sp. and Local Liquid microorganisms of hyacinth.

Vermicompost is an organic fertilizer that is formed through composting involving macro and microorganisms such as earthworms, bacteria and fungi. This composting can be accelerated by using the microorganism Trichoderma sp. which can produce cellulose enzymes (Apzani, 2015) so that the release of nutrients becomes faster and available to plants. The vermicompost has the ability to hold great water so that the vermicompost can increase water storage in the soil. Vermicompost contains 0.63% nitrogen, 0.35% phosphorus, 0.20% potassium, 0.23% calcium, 0.26% magnesium, 0.07% sodium, 17.58% copper, 0.007% zinc, 0.003 manganese.%, iron 0.790%, boron 0.2221%, molybdenum 14.48%, CEC 35.80 me/100 g, water storage capacity 41.23% and humic acid 13.88% (Mulat, 2003). In addition to vermicompost, a source of nutrition for plants can come from local liquid microorganisms (LLM) made from water hyacinth. In addition to containing beneficial microorganisms for plants, LLM also contains various nutrients that are available to plants. The results of the analysis of the nutritional content of water hyacinth LLM are as follows. pH = 4.77 (acidic), C-organic = 0.32%, N-Total = 0.15% C/N Ratio = 2.13 P-Available = 0.10%, K = 0.41%, Ca 2540,32 ppm, Mg = 3256,23 ppm, Na 863,55 ppm.

In a previous research by Apzani and Wardhana (2018a), it was shown that local liquid microorganisms of hyacinth were able to increase the growth of shallot plants. Later in the same year, a subsequent research by Apzani and Wardhana (2018b) showed that the local liquid water hyacinth microorganism combined with coffee leaf bioactivator could increase the production of shallots. This is the motivation for the authors to investigate further about the effectiveness of Local Liquid microorganisms from water hyacinth when combined with vermicompost stimulator Trichoderma sp. and used on lettuce so this research needs to be done. This study aims to determine the effectiveness of local resources of water hyacinth, vermicompost and Trichoderma sp. which can be developed as a technology in lettuce cultivation so that it can increase public awareness to prioritize healthy and sustainable organic agriculture. This research also aims to increase public knowledge about the many local resources that can be used as an alternative to synthetic chemical fertilizers in lettuce cultivation in Indonesia..

Source :  Enhancing Lettuce Growth: Vermicompost and Microorganism Effects | InformativeBD

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My Development as a Nature Interpreter

Hello Everyone!

This will be my final blog post unfortunately, but, it will be exciting! This blog will touch on everything we have learned through our course ENVS*3000 this semester, including my ethics, beliefs, responsibilities, and approaches as a nature interpreter. Thank you everyone for coming along on this journey of nature interpretation, and I have appreciated everyone's insightful posts and responses.

The cornerstone of my ethic as I have developed as a nature interpreter has been inclusivity. By this, I mean ensuring that all potential audiences I may have, have equal opportunity to participate in my program. Nature interpretation is a beautiful art form, and more than just one group of people deserves to be able to partake. Many underserved communities and minorities face several barriers when attempting to participate in nature interpretation programs, including; economic barriers, cultural barriers, communication barriers, lack of knowledge, and fear. As nature interpreters, we can reduce the economic barriers by providing transportation or scheduling programs in urban areas where public transportation is available, to reduce monetary pressure. We can reduce the fear of future audiences as well by increasing staff diversity, this can help with easing minority groups into the program, as well as making the space feel more welcoming (Beck et al., 2018b). The first big step in alleviating these barriers and encouraging inclusivity is by recognizing my privilege, or my “invisible knapsack”, and how this may affect my future audiences. What I mean by “invisible knapsack”, is the privileges that I carry around that I did not earn, but were instead given to me just by being born. Some examples of this are my being white, from a middle-class family, my ability to pursue university, and to speak English. It is important to recognize my privileges because they allow me to view the world differently. I won’t fully understand others if I don’t truly understand how other people may struggle because they weren’t born with these same privileges. I believe that nature interpretation is at its best when there is a more diverse audience to connect with the program, because many different connections are being made, all with people who may have very different backgrounds (McIntosh, P., 1989). 

It is not only my responsibility and belief that inclusivity should always be ensured in nature interpretation, but it is also important that I understand who my audience is, and how they best learn. This is a particularly important responsibility because it allows audiences to build stronger connections to the material if it is presented in ways they understand best. An example of how this practice may be used is through an adult audience versus a youth audience. An adult audience may not connect as meaningfully to a program that involves sensory and motor activities, but children aged zero to two will. The same goes for a youthful audience may not connect as well with a program centred around solving problems systematically and creating hypotheses, but an adult audience will (Beck et al., 2018a). Another key responsibility of a nature interpreter is weighing the risks and rewards of your program to your audience. Not every risk exposed to an audience will prove trouble, but it is important to make this assumption based on the capabilities of your audience. For example, if your program were to be centred around climbing a steep hill or mountain, the risk of this may pose stronger to some than others. As a nature interpreter, it is important to collect all relevant data on your audience, and the risk itself to eliminate potential dangerous situations. If there is still a risk being posed, precautionary principles may aid in further eliminating the magnitude of this risk (Hooykaas, 2024a).

I think the best approach for me as a nature interpreter would involve interpretation through science and history. The reason for this is that they are two areas that I am passionate about, and I think that when I feel more connected to a topic, I can better explain things. An example of how I might use these approaches is by creating a guided tour about rehabilitating areas into terrestrial ecosystems that were previously used as pasture or agricultural land. The driving question around this guided program is how although agriculture is important, facilitating natural ecosystems to prosper is important for both ecosystem services and biodiversity (Hooykaas, 2024b). The historical aspect of this tour may look like explaining in detail how the land was previously used in agriculture, how it affected the people who owned this land, and how its previous use affects the future ecosystem wishing to be established. I have added a photo below of a picture I took at a protected area close to my home town, which happens to be right next to many acres of agricultural land. I think it would be interesting to show others how this land was developed from agricultural land, into now a protected area, and the processes that had to take place for this to happen!

Thank you everyone for participating in these blog posts throughout the semester, and I hope this gave a clear vision as to what being a nature interpreter means to me!

Sandra :)

References 

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018a). Chapter 6: How People Learn. In Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage For a Better World (pp. 107–08). Sagamore-Venture Publishing LLC.  

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018b). Chapter 7: Serving Diverse Audiences. In Interpreting Cultural and Natural Heritage For a Better World (pp. 132–135). Sagamore-Venture Publishing LLC.

Hooykaas, A. (2024a). Unit 3: Risk versus Reward in Interpretation. University of Guelph.

Hooykaas, A. (2024b). Unit 5: Nature Interpretation through Science. University of Guelph.

McIntosh, P. (1989). "White Privilege: Unpacking the Invisible Knapsack" first appeared in Peace and Freedom Magazine, July/August, pp. 10-12, a publication of the Women’s International League for Peace and Freedom, Philadelphia, PA. https://nationalseedproject.org/key-seed-texts/white-privilege-unpacking-the-invisible-knapsack

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Blog 9: Last blog :(

Throughout this course, I've experienced significant growth in my personal ethics, as I have connected with my inner nature interpreter. Engaging with lessons, textbook materials, and insightful blog posts from you guys provided avenues for exploring concepts I wouldn't have considered to explore on my own. Reflecting on this transformative learning experience, I find myself equipped with a heightened sense of awareness and a more refined compass for navigating ethical dilemmas. These learnings will continue to shape my development as a furniture nature interpreter, offering insights into my beliefs, responsibilities, and approaches in this field. Newfound perspectives and principles will undoubtedly serve as guiding stars in my journey forward, shaping not only my professional endeavors but also my personal growth.

For me personally, nature has always been my safe place, a spot where I find peace and calmness amidst life's ups and downs. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved going on walks in the woods with my parents. The trees, the colors, and all the critters I'd see fascinated me. Nature became my go-to whenever life got too crazy or stressful. Nature has always been my safe haven, a place where I find peace and calmness amidst life's ups and downs. Ever since I was a kid, I've loved going on walks in the woods with my parents. The trees, the colors, and all the critters I'd see fascinated me. Nature became my go-to whenever life got too crazy or stressful. As I've grown up, this connection to nature has only gotten stronger and it's become a big part of who I am. Being out in nature helps me feel centered and reminds me of what really matters. Nature is my sense of place with its amazing way of making me feel balanced and resilient, no matter what life throws my way (Beck et al., 2018c).

When it comes to nature interpretation, I hold several core beliefs close to my heart. Firstly, I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to cultivate a meaningful relationship with nature, regardless of their background, age or how removed they are from nature. As a nature interpreter it is my belief to relay this message and to help facilitate and nurture this connection for others. Another fundamental belief of mine is the imperative to protect and conserve nature. Being immersed in the rich tapestry of biodiversity serves as a constant reminder of the profound importance of safeguarding our natural world. I not only uphold this belief for myself but also recognize its important to advocate for its significance to those who may not fully grasp its crucial role. Moreover, as a nature interpreter, my goal extends beyond mere recitation of facts. I aspire to share my knowledge with genuine passion and authenticity, aiming to leave a lasting impact by instilling in others a deep appreciation for the wonders of the natural world. It's essential to me that my words resonate authentically, reflecting my genuine love for the environment rather than feeling scripted (Beck et al., 2018b).

Being a nature interpreter entails a range of responsibilities aimed at fostering an engaging and inclusive learning environment. Thriving in this role requires a diverse skill set, beginning with a comprehensive understanding of flora and fauna and the ability to distinguish various species. This knowledge is my responsibility not only for my personal competence but also to form the foundation for effectively educating others. Equally crucial are effective communication skills, as nature interpreters often engage with groups of varying sizes and individuals from diverse backgrounds (Beck et al., 2018d). Moreover, simplicity in learning is as important. Recognizing the diverse educational backgrounds of participants, it's my responsibility to present information in a manner that is easily comprehensible to all. Understanding that access to education may not be uniform, it becomes essential for me to adapt teaching methods to accommodate varying levels of proficiency (Gallavan, 2005). In essence, the role of a nature interpreter demands adaptability, empathy, and a dedication to inclusive education. By fostering an environment where everyone feels welcomed and empowered to learn, we can ensure that the beauty and importance of the natural world are accessible to all, regardless of background or experience. It's a privilege and a responsibility to share the wonders of nature with others, and by embracing these principles, we can inspire a lifelong appreciation for the environment in everyone we encounter.

When I was younger, I used to think I wasn't cut out for school because the class lessons never came easy to me. It always felt like I had to go over things multiple times to understand it. It wasn't until later in life that I recognized the issue lay not in my ability to comprehend, but in the method through which I attempted to absorb information. While listening to lectures or reading from textbooks left me struggling to grasp concepts, I discovered that hands-on experiences and visual aids, such as photos and videos, was more effective in aiding my understanding and retention. This realization led me to acknowledge the unique approaches that resonate most profoundly with my individual learning style. When I can tangibly visualize concepts, they become etched more deeply in my memory than mere auditory or textual explanations ever could. Recognizing the diversity of learning styles among individuals, I've come to understand the importance of accommodating varied approaches to education. Just as I found my stride through visual and interactive methods, others may thrive through different means (Beck et al., 2018a). Embracing this diversity enriches not only my own learning experience but also ensures inclusivity and effectiveness in conveying knowledge to others.

In conclusion, this course has significantly enhanced my personal ethics and strengthened my bond with nature. Exploring diverse materials expanded my understanding, refining my ethical compass. These insights will shape my role as a nature interpreter, guiding my beliefs and approaches. Embracing inclusivity and adapting to diverse learning styles are key priorities. This journey underscores the importance of making nature accessible to all, regardless of background. I'm grateful for the enriching discourse and look forward to applying these insights as I evolve in my role as a furniture nature interpreter.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018a). How People Learn. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. (pp. 110). Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018b). Parsonal Interpretation. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. (pp. 193). Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018c). What is Interpretation. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. (pp. 10). Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

Beck, L., Cable, T. T., & Knudson, D. M. (2018d). Who Offers Interpretation. Interpreting cultural and natural heritage: For A Better World. (pp. 37). Sagamore-Venture Publishing.

Gallavan, N. P. (2005). Helping teachers unpack their "invisible knapsacks". Multicultural Education, 13(1), 36. https://link-gale-com.subzero.lib.uoguelph.ca/apps/doc/A137921591/AONE?u=guel77241&sid=bookmark-AONE&xid=9fe2f151

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Domestic Violence Representation in YouTube True Crime

News media often use problematic frames for cases of domestic violence that have ended in femicide (Gillespie et al., 2013). Gender based violence, in media generally, is portrayed as a type of masculinity, an active violent masculinity against a passive victimized femininity (Gillespie, et al., 2013). Real cases of domestic violence are often framed in harmful ways as well (Gillespie et al., 2013), typical of news producers working to maintain a conservative ideology (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018a). Cases are often presented in a way that contributes to the maintenance of patriarchy (Gillespie et al., 2013), and given that news producers often present cases and cover topics useful for diverting audience attention away from social issues (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018a), this is hardly surprising. Lee and Wong (2020) argue that these harmful representations can affect public opinion, and in turn affect public policy. A Marxist view would support this perspective, as the interests of the ruling class are subtly reinforced through representations within cultural institutions, including media (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018b). However, an alternative viewpoint using a reception analysis perspective would argue that consumers are not passive, and select media outputs that align with their own values, interpret media offerings according to their own views, and generally utilize media rather than be passive viewers affected by media (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018b). Indeed, there is evidence that a frame of domestic violence as a social issue is growing, as Gillespie et al. (2013) found that 25% of the news articles analyzed used this frame, compared to only 10% found in a study done prior. On the other hand, support for conservative politicians such as Trump has been won from a public fearful of what the media has presented as dangerous (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018b). How do true crime YouTubers frame domestic violence?

I analyzed eight videos from four true crime YouTubers (Zara V, Danelle Hallan, Kendall Rae, and Stephanie Harlowe). All of the videos involved domestic violence and femicide. I analyzed each of the videos for frames around domestic violence, and focused on common frames found in the videos.

A frame that arose in four videos was the victim blaming frame. This frame emphasizes the actions of the victim, implying that they should have done something else to protect themselves and ultimately placing blame on them (Gillespie et al., 2013). In “His Wife Is Missing But He Is Smiling | Lynsey Quy”, Zara talks about the first instance of domestic violence experienced by the victim. She then goes on to talk about how she chose to marry him anyway and repeatedly discusses how she married after knowing him for five weeks, going on to say that this is not enough time to know someone. Zara talks about this as a poor decision on the victim’s part. Some blame is therefore placed on the victim; for marrying him, for having the wedding too soon, for not knowing him well enough. Later in the video, Zara talks about the victim getting back together with the offender, and says “taking Mitchell back would be the worst mistake that Lynsey would ever make.” She talks about how upset her friends and family were to see her take him back, and therefore frames the decision as leaving the victim partially to blame. In “He Couldn’t Have Her, So No One Else Could | Alice Ruggles”, Zara talks about how the victim chose not to have the offender arrested prior to her murder because she was likely afraid of being dramatic, framing this as an understandable but poor decision. In “Coffee and Crime Time: Wife Dies at Hands of Husband Before He Flees Into The Wilderness”, Harlowe documents the victim’s and perpetrator’s social media posts and speculates on what she believes their marriage was like, implying that this was the outcome of a toxic relationship by an abusive partner. She talks about how she feels she could never be in that situation, because she would either leave it or would not engage in toxicity. These comments imply that there was something the victim could have done differently in order to not be in the relationship and therefore not be murdered. In “Suzanne Morphew’s Remains FOUND: Is Her Husband Guilty??”, Rae talks about how the victim, who was being abused and wished to divorce her husband, was having an affair, and says that this could have motivated her husband to kill her.

The commonplace frame was found in three of the videos. This frame is used by discussing a history of domestic abuse leading up to the femicide, without the context of domestic violence within society; discussing the incident as another of many domestic violence incidents, without discussing the social implications; or discussing a defendant’s criminal record of charges unrelated to domestic violence (Gillespie et al., 2013). Zara talks about the history of abuse the victim experienced in “His Wife Is Missing But He Is Smiling | Lynsey Quy”. Zara does not address domestic violence as a social issue, instead detailing the abuse that the victim experienced alone. Momentarily, Zara seems to approach a broader picture, saying “guys, this is a cycle, this is what these type of men do.” But Zara immediately goes back to discussing the victim’s experiences in isolation from any broader discussion of domestic violence within society. Rae talks about the history of abuse the victim experienced before her murder in “Suzanne Morphew’s Remains FOUND: Is Her Husband Guilty??”, but does not talk about abuse as a social problem and does not bring up how people can get help if they are in an abusive situation. In “The heartbreaking case of Melissa Platt”, Hallan talks about the perpetrator’s criminal record and history of violence with previous partners and female relatives, in addition to the abuse of the victim.

A frame blaming the criminal legal system was found in three videos. This frame focuses on the failures of the criminal legal system to protect the victim of the case, often criticizing judges and protective orders (Gillespie et al., 2013). In “He Couldn’t Have Her, So No One Else Could | Alice Ruggles”, Zara criticizes the police response, explaining that they gave her a PIN notice but did not properly explain to her what this is, and how weak of a protection this actually was for her against her abusive ex boyfriend. Later in the video Zara criticizes how the police in the case asked the victim if she wanted the offender arrested, rather than making that decision themselves. In “The heartbreaking case of Melissa Platt”, Hallan describes how police would not assist a woman in the offender’s first relationship with her experiences of domestic abuse, how a judge gave the offender a light sentence for a domestic abuse charge in his second relationship, and how the police failed to charge him with homicide of the woman he had his third relationship with. She says about the failure of the criminal legal system to incarcerate him: “it’s a freaking nightmare to know that someone like this can just walk around.” Hallan in  “The Brutal Murder of Laura Ackerson | They tried to FEED her to Alligators” talks about how the victim disclosed to authorities the abuse she faced and how afraid she was of the perpetrator, but says not enough was done to help her.

One video used a moral breakdown frame. This frame emphasizes a crisis experienced by the perpetrator prior to the femicide, whether it is a mental health issue, economic issue, or another type of situation experienced by the perpetrator (Gillespie et al., 2013). In Harlowe’s video “Coffee and Crime Time: Wife Dies at Hands of Husband Before He Flees Into The Wilderness”, Harlowe spends time talking about the trouble the perpetrator had prior to the murder. She describes how he had left the army and also a job recently, and said that he was mentally unwell. What is interesting is that Gillespie et al. (2013) discuss this as a frame for femicides that do not mention domestic violence as a factor, indicating that this frame is not typically used in domestic violence cases. But in Harlowe’s video, it was a feature.

Three videos utilized an isolated incident frame. This frame portrays the incident as a surprise, and emphasized narratives, often from friends or neighbors, about how normal the couple seemed prior to the incident (Gillespie et al., 2013). The frame is also used when the media source indicates that there were no prior incidents recorded with authorities (Gillespie et al., 2013). Harlowe describes in “Coffee and Crime Time: Gabby Petito” that a fellow van life influencer said he was surprised to hear about the case because both of them seemed “cool”. In “Suzanne Morphew’s Remains FOUND: Is Her Husband Guilty??”, Rae says “like I said, on the outside, it really looked like they had it all, but that could not be further from the truth.” Rae describes how the couple seemed perfect from the outside, even though the perpetrator was abusive to the victim. In  “The Brutal Murder of Laura Ackerson | They tried to FEED her to Alligators”, Hallan talks about how shocking it was to find out that the perpetrator had murdered the victim because he had seemed like such a nice guy to her and all of her coworkers when he came in to perform his music at her workplace.

The domestic violence as a social issue frame was used in five videos. This frame is used by media sources that include resources for people in domestic violence situations, include steps people can take if they are in a domestic violence situation, use domestic violence advocates as sources, or discuss a case in the context of domestic violence as a widespread issue (Gillespie et al., 2013). Zara says in “He Couldn’t Have Her, So No One Else Could | Alice Ruggles” that “sadly though Alice’s story is not a one-off. There is a page called Alice Ruggles Trust that brings awareness to this topic and hopes to put an end to stalking.” In the same video, Zara gives advice to the audience to take even small signs of abuse and stalking seriously, and not avoid seeking help. In “Coffee and Crime Time: Wife Dies at Hands of Husband Before He Flees Into The Wilderness”, Harlowe spends time talking about the issue of domestic abuse within the LDS church, explaining how the patriarchal structure and culture of the religion leads to situations where victims are prevented from seeking help and perpetrators are able to continue abuse. In “Emma Walker: Tragically Murdered By Stalker Ex”, Rae at the end of the video lists signs that friends and family can look out for if they believe a loved one is in a domestic violence relationship. In  “The heartbreaking case of Melissa Platt”, Hallan says she included resources in the video description, explains how they help victims of domestic abuse, and explains how they can help people hide that they have contacted them from their abuser if they are scared to reach out. Hallan also spends time talking about the effects of manipulation and how difficult it is for people in domestic violence situations to leave. In  “The Brutal Murder of Laura Ackerson | They tried to FEED her to Alligators”, Hallan talks about how she has left links and hotlines in the video description for women in domestic violence situations and spends time talking about how hard it is to get out of domestic violence situations but that it is possible with help. The domestic violence as a social issue frame was used the most frequently. The videos often, however, framed things in a way that put the onus on victims of domestic abuse to seek out individual help (Stone, 2024).

Two of the videos featured conservative ideology. This news value highlights the connection between conservative politicians and policy and mass media (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018a). Crime news focuses on extreme crimes often committed by those without power, calling for more punitive criminal legal policies as a response and diverting attention away from broader social issues (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018a). The mutual relationship between media calling for harsher and harsher punishments and politicians pushing more and more conservative policies has been termed “populist punitiveness” (Jewkes & Linnemann, 2018a, p. 97). In “His Wife Is Missing But He Is Smiling | Lynsey Quy”, Zara talks about how a sentence an offender received was too light, saying “less than ten years for dismembering a body?... That doesn’t make any sense to me how he got seven years.” She later says about the other offender in the case:

“to me it’s wild that Mitchell was even considered for parole. Like why is he in life in prison with parole? He should have no parole. And that he can continue to even apply for it. Like he isn’t even a model prisoner, he does not show remorse for his actions, he’s not trying to make his life better in prison.”

Further on in the video she says “he should never even be able to apply, he shouldn’t even come close to that piece of paper that allows an application for parole. Like, don’t even have it near him, because, obviously, people make mistakes in parole and release the wrong type of people.” In “Coffee and Crime Time: Gabby Petito”, Harlowe criticizes calls for police reform, saying that the police in the Petito case did not take more action because they were afraid of being criticized. These calls for a more punitive criminal legal system showcase the conservative ideology inherent in media.

Many of the videos used multiple frames. For example, “The Brutal Murder of Laura Ackerson | They tried to FEED her to Alligators” uses the domestic violence as a social issue frame, isolated incident frame, and blaming the criminal legal system frame. “He Couldn’t Have Her, So No One Else Could | Alice Ruggles” uses the victim blaming frame, blaming the criminal legal system frame, and domestic violence as a social issue frame.

Overall, problematic frames were found in the videos. The commonplace frame, moral breakdown frame, and isolated incident frame put many of the cases out of the context of domestic violence as an issue within society. Failures of the criminal legal system framing often focused on what authorities did or did not do in one particular case, and this is problematic with the calls for conservative policy found in some videos. Though many of the videos used a domestic violence as a social issue frame, it often only encouraged individual victims to reach out for help, rather than analyzing the issue as a widespread problem endemic to our culture. YouTube true crime videos could do better in presenting domestic violence as an issue. The long format, which sees videos often an hour or longer, presents this opportunity, as there is the space and audience for it. This, ultimately, could better serve past victims of femicide, as reducing domestic violence in society could start with better media representations of it.

References

Carter, C., Steiner, L., McLaughlin, L., & Cuklanz, L. (Eds.). (2014). Mass media representation of gendered violence. In The Routledge companion to media and gender. Routledge.

Gillespie, L. K., Richards, T. N., Givens, E. M., & Smith, M. D. (2013). Framing Deadly Domestic Violence: Why the Media’s Spin Matters in Newspaper Coverage of Femicide. Violence Against Women, 19(2), 222–245. DOI: 10.1177/1077801213476457

Jewkes, Y., & Linnemann, T. (2018a). The Construction of Crime News. In Media and crime in the U.S (pp. 63–99). SAGE

Jewkes, Y., & Linnemann, T. (2018b). Theorizing Media and Crime. In Media and crime in the U.S (pp. 26–62). SAGE.

Lee, C., & Wong, J. S. (2020). 99 Reasons and He Ain’t One: A Content Analysis of Domestic Homicide News Coverage. Violence against Women, 26(2), 213–232. https://doi-org.ezproxysuf.flo.org/10.1177/1077801219832325

Stone, R. (2024, Feb. 22). Class lecture. Suffolk University, Boston MA.

Channels Analyzed:

“The Brutal Murder of Laura Ackerson | They tried to FEED her to Alligators”

“The heartbreaking case of Melissa Platt”

“Emma Walker: Tragically Murdered By Stalker Ex”

“Suzanne Morphew’s Remains FOUND: Is Her Husband Guilty??”

“Coffee and Crime Time: Gabby Petito”

“Coffee and Crime Time: Wife Dies at Hands of Husband Before He Flees Into The Wilderness”

“He Couldn’t Have Her, So No One Else Could | Alice Ruggles”

“His Wife Is Missing But He Is Smiling | Lynsey Quy”

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F l o w e r

C r o w n s

The history

Ancient Greeks wore flower crowns in ceremonies and when honouring the gods. The god Apollo is often depicted wearing a crown of branches as a token of his love and devotion to the goddess Daphne. In Ukrainian and Chinese societies have long traditions of wearing flower crowns at weddings, the flower crown as a symbol of fertility, love, and celebration through history and across the globe. As history moved into the medieval period women wearing flower crowns in appreciation of the earth were persecuted as witches or pagans limiting the freedom of women to safely commune with flowers. As “witch trials” lost their significance, industrial society and patriarchy took precedence, and the tradition of crowning and connecting with flowers and plants has been mostly forgotten.

Earth Within Flowers (2018b) Feminine & flowers. https://earthwithin.com/feminine-and-flowers/#:~:text=Flowers%20and%20women%20mirror%20feminine%20biology%20and%20the,anew.%20Flowers%20represent%20life%2C%20much%20like%20women%20do.

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NRS311 – Life Stage Considerations: Child, Adolescent & Family Health Assessment Task Two: Child Protection Case Study Introduction Young people and children are the most vulnerable groups in society. As a Registered nurse in NSW, I can identify, consult others, and respond to situations where a young person or a child is at risk of harm. Some of the common reasons that predispose young people and children to risk include family and domestic violence, sexual, emotional, and physical neglect. In Fiona's case, the important risk of harm is neglect (NSW Government, 2018b). Fiona burnt part of her feet on the heater three days ago. Susanna, on noticing, cleaned the wound using tap water. She applied papaw ointment and covered it with an adhesive bandage. In this case, the most significant risk is neglect. Under the circumstances, a question suffices to ask where the mother was when Fiona, a three-year-old, got burnt. Summary of MRG Answers The Main Concern: Clothing /hygiene. You are a healthcare expert. A child or young person has been diagnosed and found to have sustained a serious condition caused by poor hygiene and clothing. The parent of the case is not willing or simply unable to provide a solution to the problem. Currently, it is the mother who takes care of Fiona. Fiona's father is serving a jail term. Susanna's mother-in-law could have helped, but all her time is tied up with work. The worry I have is the excellent care that Fiona needs may not be forthcoming. Susanna, Fiona's mother, cannot provide such care because she has two other children to take care of, apart from the daily house chores to attend to. Therefore, the central concern is supervision. Child Protection Discussion The law states that children and young people have the right to be kept safe in the homes and families they live in. These homes and families should be devoid of violence and abuse. While it is a crime to abuse a child, it is still an issue of concern in Australia (WHO, 2002). Neglect is defined as a situation where the caregiver cannot provide the child with the primary things to enable such a child to grow in a state of well being. A child needs to be provided with food, shelter, healthcare, including dental care, proper supervision, and parental love. In the definition given by WHO (2006, 10), neglect constitutes a pattern of failing to care and provide a child with the necessary material and psychological needs for their proper growth and development and wellbeing; when the parent can provide the same such as: · Health · Emotional development · Shelter and secure living environment · Education · Nutrition In Australia, neglect warrants protection by the state (CFCA, 2016). Such cases present challenges to child-protection officials. They are difficult to process through court, especially when the impact is low but frequent. It is a different situation when it is of high impact and not done frequently. The challenge is in demonstrating that there is a relationship between parental behavior and the outcomes of the child. Similarly, courts find it unjust to declare a parent as neglectful when they are poor but struggle to meet ends. Indeed, the NSW expressly declares that the courts cannot declare that a child's basic needs have not been met or likely not to be met as a result of the parents' economic situation or other disability. In a situation where the parent is not able to provide because of circumstances, the state has the responsibility to chip in. The parents also have the responsibility to get in touch with state officials and make use of such support (CFCA, 2016). It is an offense in many jurisdictions in Australia for parents to fail to provide primary care, including food, shelter, clothing, healthcare, and education to their children. The laws are also written differently in various jurisdictions. In the Northern Territory, for instance, the laws only relate to children below the age of 2. In NSW and Queensland, the law applies to children below 7(ALRC, 2010) Presently, neglect of children is apparent via several occurrences. Firstly, Fiona sustained the foot burn three years ago. Susanna cleared the wound and treated it with pawpaw ointment. Despite these interventions at home by the mother, Fiona has been reporting pain as a result of the burn. The problem has become worse in the recent past. The area around the wound became inflamed two days ago. Fiona woke up with a high fever. The situation smacks of neglect because Susanna was not anywhere near the child when she got burnt. Furthermore, the location of the heater, on the level of the feet, is a clear demonstration of just how the parent is careless. Worse still, there was no medical care provided for Fiona for a whole three days. The bandage was not changed either. There is a sign of poverty in the home because it is only Susanna's mother-in-law who seems to be engaged in some gainful employment. Additionally, it is reported that the family walked to the hospital all the way. This shows that they do not own a vehicle or similar means of transport. Whether the courts will consider this an outcome of poverty, it is for them to decide. Discussion of the Obligations of the RN The protection Act 1998, for Children and Young Persons, outlines the legal responsibilities for healthcare staff in NSW as follows · To work with interagency and NGO's to enhance children and young person's safety and wellbeing · To report cases of neglect among the said groups · To report cases where the unborn may be brought to suffer when and after their mothers deliver · To proceed with providing care to young people and children and their families even after the cases have been reported to the helpline for Child Protection or to the wellbeing unit of NSW (New South Wales Government. 1998) Apart from the legal obligations outlined above, there was an amendment of the Crimes Act 1900 in 2018 to take care of instances of concealment of abuse offenses (section 316A). The amendment details punishments for failure to report an offense of this nature and even failure remove the possibility of a child being subjected to such neglect and abuse in the future (section 43B). The changes are not expected to alter the operations and reporting systems of the current NSW health workers. If interested in finding details of the changes, you can refer to the New Child Abuse and Related Offences- Failure to Report and Protect. All NSW healthcare personnel must promote the wellbeing of children and young people and protect them from abuse and neglect of any form. The NSW continuum across the levels, i.e., primary, secondary, and tertiary care settings, provides a lot of openings to identify young people and children at the risk of neglect and to help parents who are vulnerable to access the state support (NSW Government, 2018a). Health workers have a rare privilege to spot and react to risk factors for abuse and neglect of children. They have a similar opening to improve the wellbeing of such groups. Health workers with NSW must respond to any case of a child or young person at the risk of being harmed. Responsibilities for the RN in child protection include; Identify: · Signs of likely child abuse, violence in the family and prenatal harm · Any adult health concerns that may prevent them from offering proper care Consult: · The manager and or colleagues · Mandatory Reporter Guide to help with making decisions · CWU for further guidance on Mondays to Fridays from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm or drop messages if after official hours. Respond by: · Proceed with providing health services even where there are reported concerns · Share information with other healthcare workers by Section 6 of the PD2013_007, Child Wellbeing and Protection Policies and Procedures for NSW. There is also my online learning module for the same. · Report suspected critical risk to the official helpline 132111 ( 24/7) or use online MRG · Consulting with the Child Wellbeing Unit of the NSW regarding the options for referrals and interventions. A message should be left if the report comes after the official working hours or report via email to the CWU through the MRG. RNs are expected to do the following about the Care and Protection Act 1998(NSW Government, 2018a); Collaborate with NGO and interagency partners and embrace the information exchange guidelines for the safety, wellbeing and overall welfare of children and young people · Meet the required provisions for mandatory reporting · Report cases where the unborn are likely to be at risk of neglect and abuse · Continue with healthcare provision as the cases are processed · Report to community services and the children's court where there are requests for health services · Respond to calls from the police and community service personnel to carry out medical examinations · Help out in proceedings of the children's courts when called upon to do so. Conclusion Young people have a right to be kept safe in their homes and around the community. They should be raised in an environment free from violence and abuse. It is criminal to neglect children and abuse them, but the practice goes on in Australia. The present case might be a candidate for child neglect. There is a lot of evidence pointing at neglect, including the fact that there was no compliance with provisions of healthcare, failure to seek medical help, deprivation of food, and the child's apparent inability to thrive physically. Other points of worry include exposure of such children and young people to drugs and insufficient protection from environmental hazards. Furthermore, inadequate supervision, abandonment, poor hygiene, and lack of providing education have been viewed as evidence of neglect. It is thus incumbent upon the RN to take the necessary steps as provided by the law and the MRG. The RN complied, in this instance, through the identification of possible signs of abuse, violence, neglect, and prenatal harm. They consulted with the NSW Reporter Guide to help in the first decision-making and reported the suspected risk of harm to the Child Protection Helpline. The case under review incorporated both neglect and circumstantial factors that precipitate the incidences of neglect. Fiona was burnt as a result of both negligence and factors that overstretched the ability of the mother to constantly supervise her child. She hails from a poor background since it is only her mother-in-law in gainful employment. Her husband is under incarceration. Thus, it is for the courts to decide the way forward for Fiona and Susanna. References Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC). (2010). Family violence: A national legal response. Canberra: ALRC. Child Family Community Australia (CFCA). (2016). Australian legal definitions: When is a child in need of protection? (CFCA Resource Sheet). Melbourne: Australian Institute of Family Studies. New South Wales Government. (1998). Children and Young Persons (Care and Protection) Act 1998. NSW Government, (2018a). Child wellbeing and child protection fact sheet for NSW Health workers. Retrieved from https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/childprotect/Pages/child-wellbeing.aspx NSW Government, (2018b). About child protection and wellbeing. Retrieved from https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/parvan/childprotect/Pages/default.aspx WHO (2002). "Chapter 3: Child abuse and neglect by parents and other caregivers." World report on violence and health. Retrieved from https://www.who.int/violence_injury_prevention/violence/global_campaign/en/chap3.pdf World Health Organization. (2006). Preventing child maltreatment: a guide to taking action and generating evidence. Geneva, WHO. Appendix 1: MRG Results Page | 4 Read the full article

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Written evidence submitted by Professor Rosa Freedman, Professor Kathleen Stock and Professor, Alice Sullivan [GRA2021]: Evidence and Data on Trans Women’s Offending Rates

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1. Swedish Study: ‘male-to-females . . . retained a male pattern regarding criminality. The same was true regarding violent crime.’ MtF transitioners were over 6 times more likely to be convicted of an offence than female comparators and 18 times more likely to be convicted of a violent offence. The group had no statistically significant differences from other natal males, for convictions in general or for violent offending. The group examined were those who committed to surgery, and so were more tightly defined than a population based solely on self-declaration.

2. The question of whether transwomen match male or female patterns of criminality is specifically addressed by the 2020 FOI referenced by Fair Play For Women (who have submitted evidence to the Committee). This is first time there has been official data to compare the rate of sex offending in 3 different groups. Men vs women vs transwomen. The hyperlinks below link to the FOI spreadsheet. Comparisons of official MOJ statistics from March / April 2019 (most recent official count of transgender prisoners): 76 sex offenders out of 129 transwomen = 58.9% 125 sex offenders out of 3812 women in prison = 3.3% 13234 sex offenders out of 78781 men in prison = 16.8%

3. Michael Biggs, ‘The Transition from Sex to Gender in English Prisons: Human Rights and Queer Theory’, SocArXiv, 17 May 20204: On pages 10 and 11 Biggs reference the MOJ and Fair Play for Women statistics. On pager 11 he states: ‘Of the 125 transgender prisoners counted by the prison service in 2017, 60 had been convicted of sexual offenses, including 27 convicted of rape (BBC News 2018). In the overall prison population, by comparison, 19% of males had been convicted of sexual crimes and only 4% of females (Ministry of Justice 2018b).’ On page 10 Biggs provides a breakdown of what is known of most recent numbers regarding transgender prisoners in England and Wales. These do not include those who have GRC (including Karen White) because the prison service does not collect this data, which can be found in the middle paragraph of that page.

There's also just this study, generally. There is an association with non-binary and transgender identity and bullying other people: