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Creator:: Kirwan, Christina E. M.
Abstract:: Through a desk-top analysis, this research shows that South African women have gained and utilize specialized skills, behaviors, and adaptations through their daily activities which are useful when applied to water resource management. Further, South African women are shown to build and draw on social capital as a way to...
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: . Mehra Shirazi, and Dr. Stacy Rosenburg. Not only have they provided support for my capstone, but

Creator:: Llamas, Bianca
Abstract:: The child welfare system was established in the 1935 Social Security Act to help families and their children. Children have been the inspiration for protection and assistance among families especially those living in poverty. Previous research aims to analyze the associations between a child’s living arrangements and several child outcomes....
Resource Type:: Capstone Project
Full Text:: Johnston, Committee Member Mehra Shirazi, Committee Member Bianca Llamas, Author

Creator:: Saeed, Faran
Abstract:: The dominant narrative of U.S. Muslims in higher education is associated with violent rhetoric, anti-American values, and terrorism. After terrorist attacks took place on September 11th, 2001, this narrative expanded to include a depiction of U.S. Muslims as being oppressed and submissive. Hate crimes, discrimination, and Islamophobic attacks towards Muslims...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my dissertation committee, Dr. Paul Eaton, Dr. Mehra Shirazi, and Dr. Ron Mize, I am forever

Creator:: Buzo Tipton, Carina M.
Abstract:: This dissertation develops a framework for Curandera feminism, informed by familial healing practices, women of color feminisms, and institutional critique. My research centers my family’s generational Curandera practices. As I honor the call to be critical of the master’s tools, I seek possibilities for institutional change through Curandera feminism. Institutions...
Resource Type:: Dissertation
Full Text:: my entire committee: Dr. Qwo-Li Driskill, Dr. Ron Mize, and Dr. Ana Ribero, and Dr. Mehra Shirazi

Creator:: Caldwell-Kan, Sara M.
Abstract:: The dominant narrative of Asian Americans in higher education is one of high achievement, success, and wellness. Dominant voices of white supremacy have primarily constructed this narrative. Asian Americans are regarded as the model minority or the dichotomous “model” while simultaneously maintaining “minority” status. This study centers on seven Asian...
Resource Type:: Dissertation

Creator:: Oladejo, Odunola D.
Abstract:: The cultural and social constructions of gender and sexuality play a major role in shaping an individual’s reproductive agency within the Yoruba society. This thesis suggests the need to apply a reproductive justice framework and transnational feminist theory as alternatives to individual-driven ‘choice’ and reproductive and sexual human rights. In...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ______________________________________________________ Mehra Shirazi The cultural and social constructions of gender and sexuality play a

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