Sinkers are quicksand enthusiasts that crave the sensation of being trapped in deep mud while being sucked downward. Although humans have been interested in quicksand over the years (particularly through film), there ...Sinkers are quicksand enthusiasts that crave the sensation of being trapped in deep mud while being sucked downward. Although humans have been interested in quicksand over the years (particularly through film), there remains a void of research into the meaning and value in the lives of those who engage in a recreational pursuit of quicksand, most notably the community of individuals who self-describe as sinkers. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine if sinking can contribute to a participant’s understanding of history and natural resources at state parks. In order to obtain a better understanding of the effects, a qualitative study was conducted in the summer of 2016 at Stephen C. Foster State Park, a state park adjacent to Okefenokee Swamp. The researchers exercised grounded theory techniques and inductive content analysis to analyze interview data and compile coded text into four main categories: learning, enjoyment, traveling, and economic impact. Findings suggest that participants believed their knowledge of park history and natural resources increased through a recreational pursuit of quicksand.展开更多
This article aims at comparing and contrasting the passing experience of Clare in Larsen Nella’s Quicksand and Passing and Birdie in Danzy Senna's Caucasia.These two characters both have light skin and look white...This article aims at comparing and contrasting the passing experience of Clare in Larsen Nella’s Quicksand and Passing and Birdie in Danzy Senna's Caucasia.These two characters both have light skin and look white.They both try to pass to the privileged identity(White for Clare;Black for Birdie)and they suffer and struggle on the edge of the color line.The author believes that these two characters are victims of the society divided by race.For people with biracial identity,their experience of having to adopt the privileged identity and giving up who they really are can be extremely painful.展开更多
文摘Sinkers are quicksand enthusiasts that crave the sensation of being trapped in deep mud while being sucked downward. Although humans have been interested in quicksand over the years (particularly through film), there remains a void of research into the meaning and value in the lives of those who engage in a recreational pursuit of quicksand, most notably the community of individuals who self-describe as sinkers. The purpose of this exploratory study was to examine if sinking can contribute to a participant’s understanding of history and natural resources at state parks. In order to obtain a better understanding of the effects, a qualitative study was conducted in the summer of 2016 at Stephen C. Foster State Park, a state park adjacent to Okefenokee Swamp. The researchers exercised grounded theory techniques and inductive content analysis to analyze interview data and compile coded text into four main categories: learning, enjoyment, traveling, and economic impact. Findings suggest that participants believed their knowledge of park history and natural resources increased through a recreational pursuit of quicksand.
文摘This article aims at comparing and contrasting the passing experience of Clare in Larsen Nella’s Quicksand and Passing and Birdie in Danzy Senna's Caucasia.These two characters both have light skin and look white.They both try to pass to the privileged identity(White for Clare;Black for Birdie)and they suffer and struggle on the edge of the color line.The author believes that these two characters are victims of the society divided by race.For people with biracial identity,their experience of having to adopt the privileged identity and giving up who they really are can be extremely painful.
