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This thesis assesses Latine voter's political attitudes and civic engagement. Specifically, probing the association between news consumption and views related to elections and the state of American democracy and civic engagement. Using the 2022 Univision Survey of Arizona Registered Voters conducted by Arizona Universities. Using RStudio, a novel measure of news information diet across multiple sources and created visuals that illustrate where Latinos are getting their political education, while also acknowledging the dangers of being exposed to misinformation based on the frequency of consumption. To complement analyses of mass attitudes, internal testimonies from community organizers in nonprofit organizations to understand how campaign investments aim to increase Latino civic engagement in Arizona. The combination of public opinion data and community leader perspectives offers a more complete set of insights regarding the place and role of Latinos in broader debates about the stability of American democracy.
ContributorsGalvez, Nathalya (Author) / Pedraza, Francisco (Thesis director) / Ripley, Charles (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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The 19th century marked a period of transformative global change where various movements sought to shape society in radical ways. One such movement was eugenics, which fostered perceptions of disability that led to the widespread acceptance of involuntary and coerced sterilizations of disabled females in the United States. In the 20th century, politicians employed eugenics to its end, demonstrating the greatest horrors it could hold. This thesis will investigate the rationale behind sterilizations, the evolution of societal attitudes towards disability, and the contemporary role of guardianships in medical decision-making processes through the theoretical lenses of critical disability studies, the models of disability, and the moral principles of bioethics – justice, autonomy, and nonmaleficence. Findings indicate that individuals with disabilities may need additional support in the medical decision-making process, and while historically guardianships have been used to achieve this, they should be a last resort if the individual has the competence necessary to partake in collaborative decision-making with the support of a third-party, particularly in instances that involve the irreversible procedure of sterilization.
ContributorsLemke, Ava (Author) / Mara, Miriam (Thesis director) / Schuster, Nanette (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Public Affairs (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Humanities, Arts, and Cultural Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis, which is largely comprised of a video essay along with a paper and presentation, makes the argument that narrative film should be considered and can be used as a tool to help mend the disconnect between humanity and nature. Humanity, during the last century, has been seeing a rapid rise in its reliance on technology, which has also witnessed a quick rise. In our increased usage of technology and the man-made, we've gradually lost our place within nature — seeing ourselves as outsiders rather than the very products of it. Perhaps the most grave result of this disconnect comes in the form of our damage towards the planet and the environments in which we reside. There are many proposed solutions that have been offered and even heeded to heal this divide, but I believe that film hasn't had its moment in the sun amongst these proposals; narrative film, in particular. In my thesis, I constructed a video essay — a format that relies on many of the conventions one would see in narrative film — to make a meaningful argument in favor of narrative film's role in the relationship between mankind and its home.
ContributorsHarris, Aiden (Author) / Barca, Lisa (Thesis director) / Meloy, Elizabeth (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / The Sidney Poitier New American Film School (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Understanding major historical events often provides novel insights into current conflicts. More specifically, analyzing international disputes through the lens of identity, memory, and narrative systems creates a basis for comprehending the power of collective thought in large political systems. The Bosnian and Ukrainian Wars are unique case studies that show the interrelated nature of memory and identity politics. This thesis seeks to identify disinformation systems within these conflicts that contribute to a pan-Slavic identity. Additionally, it will show the connection between the Bosnian and Ukrainian Wars in its programming, narrative-building techniques, and use of identity as a basis for strength. Understanding how identity is formed under certain political atmospheres is essential because it strengthens our ideas of individual thought within community identities. Throughout this thesis a literature review will show the array of identity, memory, and misinformation studies, thus pointing to future research areas.
ContributorsWofford, Ella (Author) / Langille, Timothy (Thesis director) / Kefeli, Agnes (Committee member) / Filipović, Ljubomir (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis investigates the complex issue of sexual violence within Greek Life, aiming to shed light on its prevalence and explore potential prevention strategies. Sexual violence remains a pervasive problem on college campuses, and Greek organizations have garnered significant attention due to their social prominence and hierarchical structures. Through a comprehensive literature review and employing qualitative and quantitative research methods, this study delves into the intricate facets of sexual violence within Greek Life.
This research examines patterns and trends of sexual violence at Arizona State University by surveying students within Greek organizations. Additionally, we explore the perceptions and attitudes of three interviewees who have a connection with the university. Furthermore, this thesis delves into the occurrence of sexual violence on campus and evaluates the effectiveness of existing prevention initiatives within Greek Life. It considers educational initiatives, policy changes, and community partnerships as potential avenues for reducing sexual assault and fostering a safer environment within Greek organizations at Arizona State University. Ultimately, our project seeks to shed light on the prevalence of sexual violence within Greek organizations and the broader college community.
ContributorsCrosby, Samantha (Author) / Geis, Hannah (Co-author) / Lane, McKenna (Co-author) / DeCarolis, Claudine (Thesis director) / Loftus, Rebecca (Committee member) / Ballinger, Gary (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Civic & Economic Thought and Leadership (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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As the landscape of higher education in Arizona continues to grow, so does the need to focus on crime prevention and resolution strategies. The purpose of this paper is to identify how Arizona State University can improve the quality of life within its communities while maintaining its values as a campus that is open to the public. Specifically, this paper will tackle the question: Does Fūsus Real-Time Crime Center in the Cloud Technology (“Fūsus”) implemented by Arizona State University’s Police Department reduce crime on ASU’s Campuses? This question will be answered by analyzing crime statistics from Arizona State University in comparison to other institutions like Grand Canyon University and the University of Arizona, a deep-dive into the capabilities of artificial intelligence surveillance technology like Fūsus, and ultimately identifying if available evidence supports the conclusion that this technology can reduce crime.
ContributorsKelly, Morgann (Author) / Sheriff, Glenn (Thesis director) / Cardineau, Guy (Committee member) / Campbell, Troy L. (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This thesis presents a comparative analysis of gun control policies in Australia and the United States following significant events in the late 20th century, specifically the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre in Australia and the 1989 Stockton Schoolyard shooting in the U.S.. This study employs a review of literature, legal documents, and statistical data to explore the historical, political, and cultural factors influencing each nation's approach to gun control.
This thesis details the effectiveness of Australia's measures in reducing mass shootings, highlighting the National Firearms Agreement. Comparatively, this thesis also covers the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban in the U.S. and its limited effectiveness. The divergent outcomes of these policies underscore the role of cultural and historical identity, constitutional provisions, and political lobbying in molding gun control legislation in each nation.
ContributorsDruken, Alexis (Author) / Young, Alex (Thesis director) / Voorhees, Matthew (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Department of Management and Entrepreneurship (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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Objective: This study examined time trends in associations of cannabis- and alcohol-related hospital visits with psychosis-related hospital visits in Arizona from 2016 to 2022.
Methods: Data were emergency department and inpatient hospital visits from all hospitals licensed and regulated by the Arizona Department of Health Services from January 2016 to December 2022 (n=21,921,214 visits). For each visit, data included patient demographics and International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-10-CM) codes in up to 25 diagnostic fields. Exposures were cannabis and alcohol-related diagnoses (use, abuse, dependence), and the outcome was psychosis diagnoses.
Results: In any given year from 2016 to 2022, emergency department and inpatient hospital visits involving a cannabis-related diagnosis were 6-7 times more likely also to receive a psychosis diagnosis when compared with visits that did not include a cannabis-related diagnosis. By comparison, emergency department and inpatient hospital visits involving an alcohol-related diagnosis were only three times more likely also to receive a psychosis diagnosis.
ContributorsColby, Alana (Author) / Meier, Madeline (Thesis director) / Su, Jinni (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of International Letters and Cultures (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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This paper furthers the examination of the complex relationship between discrimination, identity, and voting habits. This analysis uses data from the Arizona Youth Identity Project conducted in October and September of 2020 to uncover the salient correlations amongst different identities with experiences of discrimination, American Identity, and presidential candidate preference in the 2020 election among the youth voting population in Arizona. The research shows that for this demographic of voters, identities including race, gender, social class, and age are crucial when uncovering patterns of levels of discrimination, American Identity, and candidate preference The study also went further to highlight relationships among intersections of both race and gender with the same measured outcomes.
ContributorsErnaut, Isabella (Author) / Martin, Nathan (Thesis director) / Neuner, Fabian (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor) / School of Social Transformation (Contributor)
Created2024-05
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In the European Union, the challenges surrounding migration are increasingly becoming more hostile towards both migrants and the organizations that help them. For years, the EU has worked to balance supranational and intergovernmental policies specifically in the realm of migration, due to states having varying priorities contingent on location, GDP and governments. One of the realms of governance that has fallen short is in the Mediterranean, with large numbers of migrant fatalities during boat crossings taking place. In response, NGOs operating sea rescue initiatives in the Mediterranean, have increased the volume of their operations to address a high number of deaths. As a result of the influx of migration into the EU, the union, as well as individual states, have enacted strict policies of management. The increase in migrants has changed both the governance of migration as well as the role the judiciary plays in migration, which highlights the shortcoming of states when it comes to compliance with UN and EU protocols. The EU has also worked hard to build relationships with their border security force, Frontex, and neighboring states, to minimize migrants entering the union. The emphasis on this type of governance led to a shift towards securitization policies in the EU and its states. The shift resulted in an increase in pressure on state judicial systems, who are experiencing an uptake in migration related cases in their regional and lower courts. The EU and NGOs are both running simultaneous operations in the Mediterranean with the goal of saving lives, with the EU also trying to minimize migration by enacting securitization policies. One of the most evident results of the securitization shift is the Italian government's targeting of NGOs. This is the outcome of NGOs refusing to participate in Italy's investigations into migrant smuggling operations. The investigations into the NGOs frame the organizations in the courts and media as smugglers with the intention of causing harm within the community. Instead of properly litigating, Italy is manipulating the court system to keep humanitarian aid cases in lower, more regional courts with less resources and less supranational oversight. The judicial section of the paper focuses on the complexity of compliance with UN, EU and state legal protocols and ratifications, which all play an important role in the analysis.
The criminalization of humanitarian aid is the center of this thesis and can be best understood by investigating both the governance sector and the judicial implications of the court cases analyzed, the cases of the Iuventa and the Sea Watch 3, both sea rescue organizations investigated for facilitating smuggling into Italy. The attempt to use the judicial system to manage migrant governance is the start of a concerning trend and the thesis presents evidence of state action to dissuade and limit humanitarian aid operations. The erosion of migrant governance in the UN and its member states has put immense pressure on the judicial system, which in turn has impacted the basic functions of democracy in Italy.
ContributorsLindeman, Flannery (Author) / Sivak, Henry (Thesis director) / Peskin, Victor (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / Historical, Philosophical & Religious Studies, Sch (Contributor) / School of Politics and Global Studies (Contributor)
Created2024-05