2020

Contribution of Transcendental Phenomenology to a Person- and Social Justice-Centered Framework in Critical Theoretical Psychology: Understanding Experience of Suffering in Traumatic Loss and Pandemic Crisis Conditions

In this inquiry, the author examines experience of heightened suffering and precarity, in the midst of Anthropocene pandemic crisis conditions, from the perspective of critical theoretical psychol...

From Humiliation to Dignity: For a Future of Global Solidarity. The Coronavirus Pandemic as Opportunity in the Midst of Suffering

Where do we stand, as humankind? We have dug ourselves into a multitude of perilous crises, both despite and because of what we call progress or economic growth. In service of profit, we practice ...

Making the World Safer for Children: Prevention of Sexual Abuse of Minors

Child Sexual Abuse (CSA), though an age-old and widespread problem, has received universal attention in recent decades prompted by #MeToo revelations and clerical sexual abuse. Child abuses are of...

The History of LGBTQ Discourses in Indonesia

There is prevalent perception that the past colonialization and the expansion of Christianity have deeply affected the sexual regulations and norms in the former colonized countries. This perspec...

Personal Narratives of Culture Shock

An Indian social psychologist, fairly well exposed to the Western world owing to her professional visits, academic interest in the field of culture, and willingness to observe and learn about peo...

Festivals as a Part of Jaintia Cultural Identity Formation

Cultural festivals play an important role in the life of every individual. They inform the community members of their traditions and serve as bonds of unity. They are part of intangible cultural ...

Barter Trade Practice in Indo-Tibet Border: A Case Study of Damin, Arunachal Pradesh

The practice of barter trade has been part of the culture of Nyishi tribal community of Damin area in the State of Arunachal Pradesh (India) since very early times. Initially, Nyishis of Damin s...

A Trend in Farming: Fair Trade Practice for Sustainable Livelihood

Fair trade is an innovative trade that supports and strengthens resource poor farmers and creates opportunities for sustainable livelihood. Fair trade, being a global movement, offers significant ...

As a Man Thinketh: 21st Century Edition The Wisdom of James Allen

As a Man Thinketh: 21st Century Edition is a modern version of As a Man Thinketh by James Allen. It is a ground-breaking book originally published in 1903. Keeping in mind the tranquillity and pr...