Glocalism: Journal of Culture, Politics and Innovation

GLOBAL DIGITAL DEATH AND GLOCAL DYING: THEORETICAL CHALLENGES AND POSSIBLE RESEARCH DIRECTIONS

ADELA TOPLEAN — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This paper discusses the possibilities of using theories of glocalisation for understanding national differences in death ways, in times when global digital technologies play a growing role in how individuals and societies respond to severe crises. How people approach death is influenced by personal needs and values, unfolding within a thick framework of significance. Romania is a revealing example: what it is locally relevant is not unproblematically linked to a global pattern. After exploring the literature, we identify and discuss three key-directions of research that may be of help in further debates: 1. glocalisation of lived death practices and meanings; 2. glocalisation of death studies agendas; 3. the theoretical relevance of glocalism for understanding fundamental human experiences (we suggest a social phenomenological approach).

BEYOND BORDERS: UNDERSTANDING THE SOCIETAL AND POLITICAL RAMIFICATIONS OF MIGRATION AND IMMIGRATION IN INDIA

ROUF AHMAD BHAT, ANITA DESHPANDE — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

India has been a significant source of human resources for many countries. However, it has also emerged as a destination for migrants from the African continent and neighboring Asian countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar, seeking education and work opportunities. However, this influx of migrants and immigrants has led to various social problems and political challenges that require urgent policy attention. Within the host country, immigrants often face unfavorable conditions, uncertainty, and instability. The social problems resulting from migration and immigration in India encompass poverty, acculturation, education, housing, employment, social adjustment, and family difficulties. These challenges demand a comprehensive understanding and effective policy measures. In addition to the social issues, immigration and migration have significant political consequences. Questions arise regarding political inclusion, political liberties, effects on political stability, and potential implications for conflicts and wars. It is essential to address these political aspects to ensure a harmonious and sustainable social and political environment. This paper delves into a thorough analysis of the social problems and political challenges arising from immigration and migration within India. It takes into account both international immigration and internal migration, providing a holistic perspective on the issue. To tackle the identified social problems and political challenges, this paper proposes policy statements that prioritize the interests of all stakeholders involved, including the host country, the country of origin, local communities, and the immigrants and migrants themselves. The aim is to foster an inclusive and cooperative approach towards addressing these issues effectively.

INDIAN HIGHER EDUCATION SYSTEM: ASCENDANCY OF HEGEMONIC CULTURE AND INTERNATIONAL MULTICULTURALISM

SNA FAROOQI — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Through this study researcher wants to find relationship between two dependent variables, i.e., hegemonic culture and international multiculturalism with that of independent variable, i.e. Indian higher education system. Since it becomes very important to know what effect multiculturalism and hegemonic culture have on our higher education system so that we can have more culturally responsive classroom practices in place. For this research, data was collected from university level teachers working at various positions like Professors, Associate professors, and Assistant professors. Full-time college faculty members made up the bulk of the data collecting samples. The information was gathered using a survey.

All dependent variables i.e., hegemonic culture (0.010), international multiculturalism (0.02) have significant positive impact on the independent variable i.e., Indian Higher Education system, it was also observed that hegemonic culture (0.010) have the least impact on Indian higher education system.

We see CRT in educational environments as all about leveraging diverse ethnic groups’ culture and experiences to educate more effectively. A culturally responsive classroom must allow children to keep maintaining both their academic success and their cultural identity. This research contributes towards a theoretical framework which is based on CFA Modelling of construct variables. In this we try to find out relationship between dependent variables like hegemonic culture, what is the role of an experienced teacher in facilitating culturally diverse classrooms and international multiculturalism on independent variable i.e., Indian higher education system.

CLIMATE CHANGE AND INDUCED MARGINALIZATION: PERSPECTIVES

DERRY PAUL TM — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The global arena of international relations is placing increasing importance on the subject of climate change. The disruptions in natural weather patterns are giving rise to a wide array of challenges in ecological, sociopolitical, and economic systems. This piece of writing investigates the concept of marginalization brought about by the effects of climate change. The analysis adopts a multi-faceted approach, utilizing the framework of climate justice. The primary focus lies in understanding how climate-induced marginalization impacts a nation’s social structure, especially affecting disadvantaged communities. Following that, the conversation delves into making a comparison among different countries, examining their contributions to climate change and the subsequent difficulties they encounter. The article also underscores the insufficiencies in international frameworks aimed at mitigating climate change, underscoring the lack of accountability during their development. Additionally, the problem of climate-induced marginalization is evaluated in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals, and suggestions are put forth to effectively tackle this issue.

EDITORIAL

GLOCALISM — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

The United Nations Climate Dictionary states that “climate change is the defining issue of our times”. According to this Dictionary, we are facing a global crisis which “refers to the serious problems that are being caused, or are likely to be caused, by changes in the planet’s climate, including weather extremes and natural disasters, ocean acidification and sea-level rise, loss of biodiversity, food and water insecurity, health risks, economic disruption, displacement and even violent conflict”. These changes affect health, ability to grow food, housing, safety and work. In one word: the entirety of life as lived by both humans and non-humans in the world. The global nature of this condition, however, does not mean that every population is affected in the same way or at the same time. Some communities across the world have already been damaged by the consequences of the environmental crisis, while others will likely be affected in the future. Those who are not currently directly affected by these changes will still be affected indirectly. In other words, since the environmental crisis is a global phenomenon, it also produces global consequences, such as increasing migration.

ECOHUMAN IN NEW MATERIALIST HUMANISM: “ENERGY AND CHANGE” BY CLAYTON CROCKETT

ROBERT DRURY KING — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000

This commentary to Clayton Crockett’s Energy and Change: A New Materialist Cosmology details his use of systems concepts as it extends his energy framework to conceive of the ecohuman, a new concept that broadens anthropocentric and humanist traditions’ forms of thinking the human being. A review of Crockett’s book gives way to speculations about what the ecohuman is, and how it might be thought across discourses in posthumanism, new materialism, systems theory, and philosophy.