A study of gender roles in Donizetti and Bizet "Mad Scenes"

The purpose of this study is to compare the gender roles evident in 19th-century opera “mad scenes” and ascertain if those roles differ in relation to gender. This study was conducted by examining a soprano “mad scene” from Gaetano Donizetti’s Lucia di Lammermoor, and a tenor “mad scene” from Georges Bizet’s Carmen. It was proposed that the political, social, and medical climate surrounding this period influenced the differences in composing for the female and male voice and this is evident in their classification, character, and compositional techniques. To ascertain these differences, an examination of central plot points, musical analysis, and character traits were included with each opera. After examination, the data collected from each opera was juxtaposed with the other. Between the two operas, many plot devices, compositional techniques, and character arcs were similar between the soprano and tenor “mad scenes” but the classification of the “mad scene” was not given to the tenor. This evidence collected suggests that although many similarities were made between both operas, because of the “hysterical” nature of a female “mad scene,” the male “mad scene” does not warrant the classification. The male “mad scene” is described as a display of overwhelming jealousy rather than a man succumbing to insanity because the object of his obsession does not conform to his desires. The researcher suggests that further analysis be done with other male “mad scenes” of the “bel canto” period to determine if outdated gender biases are evident in the classification of a “mad scene” within the operatic repertoire.Thesis (M.M.

The Perceived Differences in Employee Engagement Through Multiple Generations in the Workplace: An HR Perspective

Generational differences in the workplace are a perceived challenge that can present hidden opportunities. The workplace currently consists of four generations shaped by the political, social, and economic environments that marked their formative years. These generational differences have resulted in differing workplace values. Employee engagement balances productivity in one’s job with enjoyment in one’s work, optimizing both employee satisfaction and organizational outcomes. The key to engaging employees lies in the meaning each employee finds in the work environment and job functions. This paper aims to address whether or not engagement is affected by generational differences in the workplace and how an employee can tailor the training practices in order to cater to the needs and preferences of each generation

Mongrel Nation

Mongrel Nation surveys the history of the United Kingdom's African, Asian, and Caribbean populations from 1948 to the present, working at the juncture of cultural studies, literary criticism, and postcolonial theory. Ashley Dawson argues that during the past fifty years Asian and black intellectuals from Sam Selvon to Zadie Smith have continually challenged the United Kingdom's exclusionary definitions of citizenship, using innovative forms of cultural expression to reconfigure definitions of belonging in the postcolonial age. By examining popular culture and exploring topics such as the nexus of race and gender, the growth of transnational politics, and the clash between first- and second-generation immigrants, Dawson broadens and enlivens the field of postcolonial studies

Reversal of Gender in Ancient Egyptian Mythology: Discovering the Secrets of Androgyny

Historically, the Egyptian view of life after death has been examined based on its spiritual and religious merit. There are other aspects of Egyptian culture, however, that lead us to believe that gender and sexual androgyny played a massive role in their religious practices. Ancient creation myths, such as the stories of Atum’s phallic creation and the separation of Nut and Geb, hint towards a more sexually ambiguous Egypt, created by gender switching gods. In addition, the astronomy of the time pointed towards the center of the universe as being both a masculine and feminine entity; this is embodied in the constellation Ursa Major, whose shape is that of a bull’s foreleg. Perhaps the most outstanding evidence of Egyptian sexuality, however, is their belief of gender reversal after death. Based on the outside of ancient sarcophagi, the common conviction was that a woman was transfigured into a man just before she entered the world of the dead. Therefore, the reversal of gender was a facet of Egyptian life, the center of their physical universe, and the epitome of death itself

Information Technology Use in West African Agriculture – challenges and opportunities: a panel discussion

Many countries in the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are using Information Communications Technology (ICT) to enhance agriculture development and production. To do this efficiently the John Ogonowski and Doug Bereuter Farmer-to-Farmer Program managed for West Africa by Winrock International has been tasked with providing volunteer assignments to ministries of agriculture. The University of Missouri - Saint Louis (UMSL) has entered a partnership with Winrock International to offer upper-level undergraduate and graduate students the opportunity to provide technical assistance to international government entities. In this panel; we discuss findings and opportunities for improvement in Guinea and Senegal as they relate to ICT discovered through the onsite support provided

Greening the Campus: Contemporary Student Environmental Activism

In November 1992, the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) issued a report entitled World Scientists\u27 Warning to Humanity. Written by UCS Chair Henry Kendall and signed by 1,700 of the worlds leading scientists, including the majority of Nobel laureates in the sciences, the report\u27s admonition was conveyed in the strongest terms

The transition from statutory Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services into third sector voluntary and charitable services: An interpretative phenomenological analysis of young peoples’ experiences

This research thesis qualitatively explores young peoples’ lived experiences of transitioning from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS) provided by the National Health Service (NHS) into voluntary and charitable sector services. Within the current NHS system as is stands today, services for young people in the UK are split between CAMHS and Adult Mental Health Services (AMHS). Despite the national policy, guidance and legislation in place to support the transitional process, many young people fall between the gaps in services. At a time that already poses many challenging and enduring life transitions for young people, they find themselves needing to transition to third sector organisations outside the statutory NHS system.Semi-structured interviews were conducted with six young people aged 16-25 years who had transitioned from CAMHS into third sector charitable organisations in the counties of Bristol and Gloucestershire. Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis was utilised to analyse the data. Three superordinate themes emerged, of Power (the balance of power between young people and health professionals/charity staff, the experiences of autonomy), Rejection (the shock, loss, and emotional pain of the experience of abandonment) and Identity (the challenges of fitting into the adult world and making sense of their mental health), and an overarching theme voicing the need for quality mental health care for young people.The research highlights the importance of acknowledging power imbalances, engaging in shared decision making, and empowering young people to develop independence and to identify and obtain their wellbeing needs. The importance of relationships for young people was also a significant finding, as was the role of attachment in the loss of relationships and stability from services. The research further emphasises the complexities and challenges for young people in understanding the self and their identity as they enter the ‘adult’ world.The research stresses how young people have clear ideas as to how services should be run and in improving the quality of care they receive, especially in relation to their transition experiences. The research therefore has important implications not only for practitioner, but for commissioners and policy makers of mental health service provision pathways for young people