Manal Awadah Mahmoud Al-ZahraniUniversity of Sharjah Abstract This study aims to explore the demographic characteristics of female leaders in Saudi Arabia, identify the cultural and social challenges they face, and propose policies and practices that can contribute to enhancing the role of women in leadership positions. This study coincides with the aspirations of the Kingdom’sContinue reading “The Role of Saudi Women in Social Development Post-Vision 2030: From the Perspective of Female Leaders in the Riyadh Labor Market (A Field Study)”
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Population and Urbanization in the Emirate of Sharjah: A Field Study
Mohammed Juma Ali Al KaabiUniversity of Sharjah Abstract The study sought to identify the impact of urbanization on the demographic structure in UAE society from the point of view of the citizens of the Emirate of Sharjah. Therefore, the research followed the descriptive analytical approach by preparing a questionnaire consisting of 23 items distributed overContinue reading “Population and Urbanization in the Emirate of Sharjah: A Field Study”
Political Participation of the Pakistani Diaspora in the UAE
Rabab Faisal KhanAmerican University of Sharjah Abstract This study explores the political participation of the Pakistani diaspora in the UAE, analysing how generational differences, socioeconomic factors, and restrictive UAE laws shape their engagement with homeland politics. Utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research combines survey responses from 86 participants and observations from community events to examineContinue reading “Political Participation of the Pakistani Diaspora in the UAE “
Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Nigeria: Need for Governmental Action
Rawda AlejlaAmerican University of Sharjah Abstract Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a type of Domestic Violence (DV) directed against a woman by her spouse or sexual partner. Today, IPV remains a widespread problem across the world, affecting over 30% of women globally. The present study considers the case of Nigeria, where the prevalence of IPVContinue reading “Intimate Partner Violence Against Women in Nigeria: Need for Governmental Action”
Pillars of the Palace: African Enslavement & Qajar Royalty
Tourang Taghaddossi Abstract Africans were present in Iran for centuries due to trade, but their presence greatly increased during the Qajar era (1798-1925) due to the slave trade. African slaves were imported from Eastern and northeastern Africa to the southern coast of Iran by sea, and by land through Arabia and neighboring Iraq. Slaves wereContinue reading “Pillars of the Palace: African Enslavement & Qajar Royalty”
The Consolidation of Patriarchy in Kerala as a Consequence of British Colonial Influence
This paper examines the impact of British rule on the system of matriliny in Kerala in South India. The paper contends that British influence led to the decline of matriliny through shifting legal, economic, and social systems away from pre-colonial modes of governance, and through popularizing the patriarchal family structures.
By Ashwati Kartha
‘T’ is for ‘Topak’: How the Taliban are Winning the Propaganda War
In Afghanistan, the Taliban have managed a remarkable resurgence since 2001. This paper uses content analysis of Taliban’s propaganda to argue that the insurgency’s increasingly sophisticated propaganda efforts, including the effective exploitation of dominant Pashtun and Islamic principles, have largely contributed to their resurgence.
By Rija Habib
Nagorno-Karabakh: The Hidden Motives Behind Ethnic Conflict
This paper attempts to explain the persistence of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan by using instrumentalist and constructivist theories of ethnic identity. It argues that conflict resolution is impeded by the promotion of ethnic differences by the opposing states and also by international actors, who exploit the region for political and economic gains.
By Dayana Shaybazyan
Curried Appropriation
This paper argues that through cultural appropriation, the British constructed the term “curry,” which led to the creation of their own perception of Indian cuisine. After exploring the origins and the development of the idea of curry, the paper shows how the British reduced Indian cuisine to curry and reshaped Indian identity and culture.
by Nada Nassereddin
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