Ethnicity, Politics, and the Marginalization of Women and Children in J. P. Clark＇s The Wives Revolt and Ahmed Yerima＇s Little Drops

Ethnic sentiments are usually dictated by political and socio-economic factors and they derive from manipulation of minority interests and groups who are in the face of discrimination and marginalization jostle for attention and relevance within a geopolitical setting in a society. Most often, such political situation which promotes domination by one group and socio-economic subordination of another, usually results in ethnic crisis which arises from, and also leads to serious suspicion, anger, civil unrest, and sometimes war. It is not in doubt, that in times of ethno-political crisis and war, women and children are the main victims as they account for an estimated 80% of refugees and displaced persons worldwide. It is in view of this that this paper examines the politics of ethnic conflicts and discusses some of its painful outcomes, such as marginalization and dehumanization of women and children. The essay uses J. P. Clark＇s The Wives Revolt （1991） and Ahmed Yerima＇s Little Drops （2009） for illustration to point out the importance of democratic principles and increased representation of woman in governance and advocating against discriminatory policies in respect of women and children.

Civilians, Police Officer Killed in Xinjiang Unrest

Violence in Urumqi, capital of northwest China＇s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has left at least three civilians and an armed police officer dead on Sunday （July 5）, sources with the regional government said early Monday.

Bayesian network on labour dissonance:a social sector development challenge to India

India’s unorganized labour force contributes about one third of the total labour sector.The scenario is even worse in the Indian automotive industry which employs a little over 7%on a permanent basis.Problems get exaggerated due to the outdated labour laws,ironically established to support and protect workers.The disappointing areas in the labour contract act and labour laws have led to unfair wage practices and a hostile work environment,giving way to labour discord.This research paper discusses the key issues of labour dissonance in the Indian automobile industry using a Bayesian network analysis.Real-life casestudy examples from the Indian automobile industry were considered to identify the rationale behind labour unrest.Bayesian analysis of a set of 250 responses helped us to understand the associations among key attributes of labour dissatisfaction.

Order in Transitional China and Its Institutional Logic

The development of order in transitional China is not merely a matter of institutional supply, hut also a matter of defining the state＇s special roles and functions in the transition period. Since reform and opening up, China has sought to realize the twin governance aims of high speed development of the socialist economy and maintenance of stability, which require that the state simultaneously undertake the dual roles of modern government and national capital. The consequent adjustments to the governance structure are expressed in the state＇s devolution of power to the market while reserving government pricing power; devolution of power to local governments while reserving power over central tasks; and affirming social rights while reserving the power to approve social organizations. At the institutional level, the externalities produced by this ＂quasi-decentralized governance structure＂ are marked by the shrinkage of arrangements for collective welfare, the absence of mechanisms for routine security in ordinary life, and the development of mechanisms that allow the government to profit from the market. This may result in the instrumentalization of government functions and the capitalization of public power, producing imbalances in the distribution of social rights, wealth and risk, or in other words, social instability.

Decision support system for the mobile volcano fast response system

A mobile volcano fast response system(VFRS)that can be used for volcano monitoring in case of volcanic unrest anywhere in the world is currently under development in Germany.The main goal of the project called Exupéry is to provide the communication technology for stations in the field and an expert system that collects all data from various sources,assembles them in a database,and allows users to assess the data through one common web GIS interface.The system also includes an integrated automatic alert level including the alert level estimation in order to characterize the activity state of the volcano.The web GIS interface serves as a decision support system to assist scientists and local authorities in deciding how to react in the case of volcanic unrest.

Unrest Mars Stability

Leaders condemn violence and highlight ethnic unity in Xinjiang In a July 7 televised speech, Wang Lequan, Secretary of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Regional Committee of the I Communist Party of China (CPC), urged local residents to avoid ethnic confrontation in the region where the Han ethnic group makes up about 40 percent of the population, while 47 other ethnic groups, including Uygur, Hui, Kazak and Mongolian, form the

The Middle East Unrest and the New Development of Islamic Parties

Islamism forces have risen rapidly after the unrest in the Middle East,and the Islamic parties based on them have initiated political participation one after another.Some moderate Islamic parties,such as the ones in Egypt,Tunisia and Morocco,have become the ruling parties in these countries through parliamentary elections.The Justice and Development Party(AKP),an old Islamic party in Turkey has played an important role in the unrest in the Middle East.Islamic parties have had significant changes in fields of ideology and political practices.Despite their various performances in facing complex situations both internally and externally,Islamic parties all face tough challenges.The Freedom and Justice Party in Egypt’s failure just after its one-year ruling marks the biggest setback of Islamic parties.

The Identity of nds in Ancient Egypt

nds as a civilian group,completed the formation of the group through self-identity and the public recognition was as an external feedback of their self-awareness awakening.The life-or-death moment promoted the nds s group cohesion and inspired their group survival consciousness.Therefore,the study of nds can be a good breakthrough and reference for the study of other commoner groups in ancient Egypt.

The Reasons and Consequences of Political and Social Unrest in Arab Countries

There are many complex internal causes and external reasons for the intense political and social unrest in the Arab world.The United States and other Western powers are actively involved.The unrest will initiate a new historical chapter seeking a fresh path of development for citizens of the Arab world.The current unrest will last for some time and will undoubtedly have comprehensive impact on the entire configuration of the Middle East.The US dominance of Middle Eastern affairs has diminished,but its overall status has not been shaken.

Public Diplomacy: The Choice of a More Humanistic Globalization in the Future

From crisis management to the overall planning,China’s response to the unrest in the Middle East has achieved great success.Today China must understand the influence of the unrest in the Middle East by taking the overall international and domestic situations into consideration,namely,understanding its influence as’’tests in the external environment’’and the changes it causes to the international setting of China;China must review its experiences of coping with the unrest in the Middle East and correct any flaws in its present policies;China must work out scientific,mid-and long-term strategies for the Middle East and corresponding measures.In particular,she should better its understanding of the strategic position of the Middle East and enhance her participation in Middle Eastern affairs while adhering to its traditional diplomatic principles.

On Political Unrest in the Middle East and China’s Diplomacy

From crisis management to the overall planning,China’s response to the unrest in the Middle East has achieved great success.Today China must understand the influence of the unrest in the Middle East by taking the overall international and domestic situations into consideration,namely,understanding its influence as’’tests in the external environment’’and the changes it causes to the international setting of China;China must review its experiences of coping with the unrest in the Middle East and correct any flaws in its present policies;China must work out scientific,mid-and long-term strategies for the Middle East and corresponding measures.In particular,she should better its understanding of the strategic position of the Middle East and enhance her participation in the Middle Eastern affairs while adhering to its traditional diplomatic principles.

Public Ignorance And Social Unrest

Exactly 40 summers ago, the Cultural Revolution kicked off and swiftly went into full swing. That massive movement, the most catastrophic political upheaval in modern China, wound up