The erosion of democracy in many countries: what should be group work’s response?

ABSTRACT

In this paper we describe democracy and evidence of its erosion globally and in the US. Specific concerns about the erosion of democratic values are discussed, and how this erosion manifests in group behaviors. We call on group work to consider how the global expansion of repressive policies and practices that empower privileged and the elite impact group member participation, especially members of targeted minority groups. Through examples we demonstrate ways group work practice can champion the protection of all member voices, and preserve a structure and mechanisms that model such protections for all its participants.     

"文化全球化"辨析

通过对"文化全球化"的逻辑规定性、"文化全球化"与"文化多元化"或"文化本土化"的关系,以及"文化全球化"发展的阶段性的考察,作者认为,"文化全球化"不是非民族性的,而是民族性的,"文化全球化"不是脱离开各个民族文化发展基地的全球文化;"文化全球化"虽然植根于"经济全球化",但又有其相对独立的发展特点;"文化全球化"是一个动态的过程,它不同于"全球文化".     

文化多样性与云南的多民族和谐社会建设

云南是中国文化多样性最为富集的省份之一。云南各民族文化多样性中蕴涵的和谐文化,直接建构了人与人、人与社会、人与自然和谐相处的关系。多样性促进创造性和多样性促进稳定性,是自然与社会发展的普遍规律。云南的文化多样性对构建和谐云南具有积极作用,应采取切实有效措施保护与发展文化多样性,推动云南的多民族和谐社会建设。     

江泽民关于世界统一性与多样性的哲学思想

江泽民同志创造性地把辩证唯物主义关于世界统一性与多样性的观点 ,运用于指导我国的社会主义现代化建设和处理国际事务中 ,丰富和发展了马克思主义关于世界统一性与多样性地辩证统一关系哲学思想 ,为我们党制定改革开放战略、国际战略和对外政策提供了坚实的理论基础。     

开放 多元 足量 均衡 优质——人力资源开发中高等教育的发展对策

从人力资源开发的国际大视野看 ,我国高等教育发展的宏观对策 ,一是开放 :实现国际化 ,加快市场化 ,突出个性化 ;二是多元 :办学主体多元化 ,资金筹措多元化 ,办学模式多元化 ;三是足量 :推进大众化 ,促进社会化 ,发展多样化 ;四是均衡 :与经济发展均衡 ,与国民需求均衡 ,布局层次均衡 ,学科结构均衡 ;五是优质 :优化管理体制 ,优化资源质量 ,优化运行水平。进而促进学习型社会的建立 ,促进小康目标和现代化目标的实现。     

多元民族文化与国家共同文化

本文论述了民族文化和国家共同文化的内涵,分析了两者的关系,对民族文化如何影响国家、国民认同进行了深刻的分析.     

Toolkits for Equity: An Antiracist Framework for Scholarly Publishing

Abstract

Fueled by a recent groundswell of support, scholarly publishing organizations are formalizing their focus on equity and inclusion, yet there is still a lack of effective programs and solutions actually in place. A cross-organizational working group is developing antiracism toolkits (for organizations, for allies, and for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color) to transform scholarly publishing workplaces and organizational cultures. The resources, which will be hosted at c4disc.org, provide a common framework for analysis, a shared vocabulary, best practices, and training materials to guide individuals and organizations as they address systemic inequities specific to the scholarly publishing community. Originally planned as a presentation at the NC Serials Conference in March 2020, this article introduces the toolkits and explains why an antiracist framework is essential to transforming scholarly publishing.     

A Survey of Specialist Youth Gender Diversity Services in Australia: A Whole‐of‐Family Approach

The number of referrals for children and young people seeking to affirm their gender has risen exponentially in Australia and elsewhere. Whilst the individual mental health needs and treatment outcomes for this group have been the subject of recent research, considerably less emphasis has been placed on exploring and amalgamating individual family member experiences, particularly siblings, using circular questioning. Yet, gender diversity is known to affect everyone in the family, and research clearly demonstrates that youth who feel validated and supported by individual family members in their gender identities benefit from improved mental health and global outcomes. This study aims to explore current clinical practices, professional viewpoints, use of circular questioning, and whole‐of‐family involvement in specialist youth gender diversity services in Australia. Clinical leads and coordinators of publicly funded youth gender diversity services and individual specialists across Australia were invited to complete an online survey, exploring individual protocols and practices in relation to involving the family, and the rationale underpinning this. All six respondents agreed that adopting a systemic understanding, considering general family functioning, and seeking individual family member opinions, was critical. Nevertheless, all family members were infrequently seen, with resourcing issues and time constraints being cited as the main reasons. The value of adopting a systemic and whole‐of‐family line of enquiry was supported by all respondents. Whilst sibling viewpoints were considered valuable by most professionals, siblings were infrequently seen for a variety of reasons. Further attention could therefore be given to involving siblings during specialist assessments. The findings consistently highlighted the value of a systemic line of enquiry and whole‐of‐family approach for gender diversity services and specialists. However, no current assessment guidelines incorporate this as a recommendation. Therefore, future Australian guidelines could formalise a systemic approach.     

Tolerance and Economic Performance in American Metropolitan Areas: An Empirical Investigation1

This article exploits differences in the Gay Index representing diversity and tolerance to estimate the effect of talent on economic performance in U.S. metropolitan areas, and proposes a theory of mechanism of talent distribution and its economic consequences. The index shows there were different degrees of tolerance in early years in different metropolitan areas, with different associated talent. Areas that had high tolerance in early years are more likely tolerant and diverse currently, and can attract more talent. Exploiting differences in the Gay Index as an instrument for current talent, this study estimates a large effect of talent on income per capita. Findings also suggest that other factors, such as high technology and amenities, do not affect regional development directly but do so indirectly by attracting talent.