Remodeling the Closet: The Individual and Organizational Correlates of Workplace Sexual Identity Management

The strategies by which sexual minority employees manage their sexual identities in the workplace have long been a subject of inquiry. Extant research has long recognized that these employees potentially engage in several different strategies for workplace sexual identity management (e.g., actively concealing their identity vs. disclosing their identity), models of sexual identity management tend to focus only on factors that influence disclosure decisions. The current series of two survey studies explored the broader organizational correlates of three workplace sexual identity management strategies: general outness, concealment, and disclosure, as well as whether differences existed based on gender and sexual identity (i.e., gay- and lesbian-identified vs. bisexual-identified employees). Study 1 used a broad-based survey sample to explore these correlates, and Study 2 used data from a targeted survey that included active-duty LGB service members as respondents. Results from these two studies suggest that there may be differences in the sexual identity strategies that sexual minority employees engage in at their places of work. In addition, sexual identity management strategies associated with workplace characteristics included perceived support for sexual minority employees, supportive policies for sexual minorities, and organizational embeddedness. Perceived workplace support also moderated the relationship between concealing one’s sexual identity and organizational embeddedness, such that those who concealed less also tended to report feeling less embedded within their organizations, but this was only true for those who reported low perceived support for sexual minorities in their workplaces. These findings have implications for models of sexual identity management, future research directions, and organizational practice to support sexual minority employees

Angry deities, prayer and the Court of Law : assuming responsibility in Greece and the Near East

This dissertation examines cultural parallels as found in the literature of Greece, Mesopotamia and Anatolia. Of specific interest is the question of cultural influence exerted by these ancient civilizations on each other. One of the geographic points of intersection common to these cultures was located at Ugarit allowing it to act as a conduit into which Mesopotamian and Anatolian tradition poured, continuing on to Cyprus from where the assimilated material flowed into the rest of Greece and into Greek culture. Myths involving divine anger and punishment are examined for parallels in an effort to establish Anatolian and Ugaritic cultural influence on Greek literature. The themes of the angry goddess and the abandoning deity in Anatolia, Ugarit and Greece are examined both for the devastating consequences of their anger on mortals and mortal reaction to this punishment. The parallel paths followed by Hittite prayer and Greek literature are similarly examined for their treatment of mortal reaction to divine anger and punishment. The historical testimony of Hittite suppliants in prayer is compared with dramatized accounts of the Greek tragedians. The wresting of control by mortals from the gods in terms of their right to determine the consequences of blood guilt appears to have been the culmination of generations of resentment and perplexity over conceptions of divine punishment in both societies and is reflected in the historical Telepinu Edict and in Greek literature involving the mythic past of the Greeks

The Etruscan Aphrodite

Most of the Etruscan heroes and deities depicted in Etruscan visual arts were borrowed from the Greek mythological corpus complete with divine attributes and iconography: Heracles wields his club, Athena, her aegis, and Perseus pursues Medusa. These are all standard images with few changes apparent in the myths and their representations. An exception, however, is Aphrodite (referred to as Turan by the Etruscans), who shows considerable Etruscanization in her donning of Etruscan clothing and adoption of Etruscan attributes. These indicate Etruscan mythological and artistic traditions and reflect Etruscan culture, especially the world of Etruscan women. In Etruscan vase painting, images of Turan are found in scenes of the Judgement of Paris and Aphrodite and Adonis as well as in depictions with the greater Greek pantheon but represent only one segment of a diverse array of mythological themes. An examination of mythological depictions on objects belonging to women shows Turan appearing on a large number in a variety of contexts: specifically Etruscan, Greek mythological; and alone. Various media are used to depict these Greek and Etruscan mythological themes, but the majority appear on vases, wall paintings and mirrors. Bronze mirrors represent the best examples of the mixture of Greek myths and Etruscan religious and ritual customs within the context of these female-owned objects. The appearance of Turan and/or her attendants on such female paraphernalia can be reconciled with the romantic cycle of a mature Etruscan woman: passion, love, marriage and childbirth

Bridging Nations: Quantifying the Role of Multilinguals in Communication on Social Media

Social media enables the rapid spread of many kinds of information, from memes to social movements. However, little is known about how information crosses linguistic boundaries. We apply causal inference techniques on the European Twitter network to quantify multilingual users' structural role and communication influence in cross-lingual information exchange. Overall, multilinguals play an essential role; posting in multiple languages increases betweenness centrality by 13%, and having a multilingual network neighbor increases monolinguals' odds of sharing domains and hashtags from another language 16-fold and 4-fold, respectively. We further show that multilinguals have a greater impact on diffusing information less accessible to their monolingual compatriots, such as information from far-away countries and content about regional politics, nascent social movements, and job opportunities. By highlighting information exchange across borders, this work sheds light on a crucial component of how information and ideas spread around the world.Comment: ICWSM 2023 (please cite accordingly); see https://github.com/juliamendelsohn/bridging-nations for data, models, and cod

Inclusive Leadership: Exploration of Individual and Situational Antecedents

In today’s increasingly diverse workforce, inclusive leadership has become an important focus for organizations. Inclusive leadership is the extent to which leaders foster a sense of belonging among group members and show that their uniqueness is valued. Researchers have shown that inclusive leadership positively affects subordinate outcomes, such as psychological safety, work engagement, and innovation. However, there is little research on the individual and situational characteristics that predict leaders acting in an inclusive manner. The current research analyzes the extent to which inclusive leadership is predicted by individual characteristics (e.g., personality, diversity beliefs), developmental experiences (e.g., leader training, mentorship), and organizational factors (e.g., organizational inclusive climate, senior leadership behavior). Findings revealed two personality traits to be significantly associated with inclusive leadership: Extraversion and Openness. Specifically, Extraversion was positively related to inclusive leadership, while Openness was negatively related to inclusive leadership. Furthermore, the current research demonstrated that inclusive leadership was positively related to subordinate affective organizational commitment, and negatively related to subordinate intention to quit. This research helps advance theory on inclusive leadership and suggests how organizations may increase inclusive leadership among their ranks. Implications for theory and practice, limitations, and directions for future research are discussed

Antiretroviral therapy for refugees and internally displaced persons: a call for equity.

Available evidence suggests that refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in stable settings can sustain high levels of adherence and viral suppression. Moral, legal, and public health principles and recent evidence strongly suggest that refugees and IDPs should have equitable access to HIV treatment and support. Exclusion of refugees and IDPs from HIV National Strategic Plans suggests that they may not be included in future national funding proposals to major donors. Levels of viral suppression among refugees and nationals documented in a stable refugee camp suggest that some settings require more intensive support for all population groups. Detailed recommendations are provided for refugees and IDPs accessing antiretroviral therapy in stable settings

The Grizzly, March 15, 2018

Ursinus Evacuates Main Street Houses as Winter Storm Cuts Collegeville Power • Blomberg Hires New Special Assistant • Student Government Holds Elections This Week • SASA to Host Philly Lion Dancers • Clybourne Park Comes to Ursinus • Opinions: Diversity Monologues Reflect Lack of Racial Diversity; Students Should Use Art as a Form of Political Protest • Softball Wins Seven Straight in Florida • Champions: Women\u27s Swimming 5-peatshttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/grizzlynews/1640/thumbnail.jp

The Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) of the University of Cape Town: A review of the past 69 years

The Students’ Health and Welfare Centres Organisation (SHAWCO) is a student-run non-profit community development organisation based at the University of Cape Town (UCT). In 2012, SHAWCO celebrates its 69th anniversary, making it the oldest active student-run free clinic in South Africa. Over the past 7 decades, SHAWCO has become an integral part of the UCT Faculty of Health Sciences. This article reviews its history, current activities, and plans for the future