Mainstream society’s characterization of activities and subgroups as abnormal can result in a long history of being shamed and pathologized, leading to discrimination and stigmatization. BDSM (bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, and sadomasochism) is an alternative…
This thesis explores volunteering at three heritage railways in Gwynedd, North Wales, during the period of 2016-2017. The decision to focus on heritage railways in Wales was taken as it offers an insight into a specific type of volunteering, in a unique setting which is often ov…
Discrimination and negative attitudes towards homosexual individuals have been widespread among different societies across the years. Religion plays a fundamental role in the development of an individual’s attitude towards homosexuality. One’s religious identity informs the valu…
After a physical crime occurs, an important action typically takes place: the reporting of the crime to the police. However, this action becomes more complex for a victim to properly execute when a cybercrime is experienced, which can be partly explained by a lack of knowledge a…
The rationale for this study lies in the assumption that people transact with the perceived environment through co-construction of environmental perceptions, attitudes and attachment to place in a spatially heterogeneous manner. Environmental perceptions, attitudes and place att…
Throughout history, Black men have been subjected to numerous minority stressors, social injustices, racism, police brutality, discrimination, and other traumatic incidents. Though research has examined young Black men’s mental health and sexual behavior, no study has looked spe…
This study seeks to understand the practices and perceptions of presidents of Christian higher education regarding spiritual disciplines in strategic planning. The literature analysis provided no evidence or scholarly discussion on the use of spiritual disciplines in strategic p…
Commercial sexual exploitation of children (CSEC) and child sex trafficking involve the sexual abuse, exploitation, and the trafficking of minors for financial benefits or in exchange for something valuable, which may include monetary or nonmonetary benefits that are given or re…
How do militaries attempt to gain control over forbidding landscapes? How do advanced technologies designed to tame hostile environments shape military understandings of the battlefield? This dissertation examines the efforts of counterinsurgent forces to master the geographical…
Sexual assault is relatively unique compared to other crimes in that victims are often blamed for their assaults more than victims of other crimes are blamed (Bieneck & Krahé, 2011). Though there are likely numerous contributing influences accounting for this disparity, one fact…
This project examines the influence of the Institutions of Higher Learning in the monuments dedicated to the Lost and Won Cause present on Mississippi’s public college campuses. Monuments and memorials stand as representations of public history, and the IHL’s interpretations of …
While substantial research on anti-atheist prejudice has considered the role of theists’ traits and beliefs, there has been little focus on the potential impact of theists’ perceptions of atheists’ beliefs. Specifically, perhaps perceptions of atheists’ reasons for accepting ath…
Feminism has a long history of critiquing misogyny and sexism in popular culture. Although studies scrutinized women's engagement with sexist contents before, the experiences of feminist women, who promote gender equality while identifying as fans of such contents, are neglected…
Land is material, acquiring meaning and facilitating transcendence. In the technical terminology provided by Material Religion, land is ascribed agency and people animate land with meaning.
Maintaining and enhancing landscapes' beneficial contributions to a good quality of life is a major challenge of our time. Landscapes have been and are being changed by processes such as urbanization, economic development and ecological restorations which may sharply change the …