IOSR-JHSS   Volume-19 ~ Issue-8 ~ Aug-2014

Abstract: This paper examines how gender relates to disability and empowerment. Throughout the world regardless of culture, disabled people have generally been seen as incapable of taking control of their own lives. There are three broad attitudes towards them among able bodied people, they may be regarded as lesser beings to be rejected, may be seen as objects of charity and they can be viewed with benevolent neutrality .This has led to a crude and overt rejection of disabled people. It is even worse for disabled women who face double discrimination, as women and as disabled women. In institutions of higher learning students with disabilities face challenges in their academic , welfare and financial matters. The argument in this paper is that every person operates more effectively when he/she feels valued and is able to value others. In the effort of society and individuals to empower people there is need to see themselves and the roles of disabled people positively so that disabled people can be given power to do so if other people relate to them positively .The paper puts more emphasis on the interrelationship of the law, gender and disability in all empowerment endeavors by governments and institutions of higher learning. Institutions need to ensure maximum responsiveness to gender and disability for the empowerment of all. The study concludes by recommending a social and political will to change negative attitudes to disability through a comprehensive gender analysis of various disability laws.

Key Words: disability, empowerment, gender, institutions of higher learning, law

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Abstract: According to new World Bank's estimation (2005 data) India has 456 million people about 41.6 percent which is below the new International poverty line of $1.25 (ppp) per day. According to census, 2011 Indian population was 1.21 billion which has been enhance to about 1,270,272,105i (1.27 billion) till March, 2014 and it is the country where majority of people resides in the rural sector. In order to increase the growth of agriculture, the Government has planned several programs (SGSY, RLEGP and MGNREGA etc.) pertaining to rural development in India. The MGNREGA (Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act) provides guarantee employment to the rural households and ensures the livelihood security of the poor by creating durable assets. Through this research paper an attempt has been done to evaluate the development of Scheduled tribes through MGNREGA.

Key Words: MGNREGA, HDI, PRIs, Social Audit, GP, Socio-economic Empowerment, Scheduled Tribes and Vulnerable Group

[1]. Census, 2011, New Delhi.
[2]. Arunachalam, P., Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Programme and Poverty in India, New Delhi: Serial Publication, 2011, pp. 6
[3]. Census, 2011, New Delhi.
[4]. Indian Human Development Report, 2011, Planning Commission
[5]. ibid
[6]. Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, New Delhi,
[7]. Annual Report 2006-07, Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, p. 2
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Abstract: Genet's The Balcony is a sociologically relevant play for contemporary society. The play depicts a world-view troubled by a proletariat revolution against the unjust, self-serving and irresponsible power structures like the judiciary, the defence system and religion. Common men get fascinated by these power structures and want to impersonate the roles of the Bishop, the Judge and the General in Madame Irma's studios. The revolution against these power structures is thwarted by the fascination of the masses for the power vested in these power positions. However, the chief of police and Irma form an alliance to overtake these slow and delinquent power structures and establish a more potent and more abiding power regime called the technocratic society. In this regime, things move fast and there is no time to waste. Simultaneously, there is a sense of sacrilege of values and splintering of meaning itself due to proliferation of images created by the photographers at the behest of the Chief-of-Police. However, the Chief-of-Police, intoxicated with his own power- position mistakes his ascesis as permanent and absolute. It is the court ambassador. The Envoy, who articulates his power positions as sure to be surpassed by another power- structure just as he superseded the traditional power- structures of the Bishop, the Judge and the General. The paper hence undermines the fortification of any one power structure or episteme as ultimate, absolute and final and presents a post-modernist view of inconclusivity, unfinalizability and indefinite recession of meaning.

Keywords: Carnivalesque, Performativity, the Post- Modern Quintessence, Reciprocity of Power Relationships, Technocratic society.

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Abstract: The quality of education would play a crucial role in balancing the socio economic framework of the country like India which is in the transactional phase of knowledge based society. Education should be such that it builds an inner strength of our people. It should bring our ancient heritage to the new generation, it makes available our aesthetic treasures to the young generation. Education permeates every aspect of life. It must be such that it brings the best out of our past, takes the best of the present. As classroom based teaching continues to be the main form of education which require higher demands on physical infrastructure and human resources, our country is not able to impart education to every single child. The aim of making education accessible to all can be accomplished if various modes such as formal and non-formal are effectively deployed to fulfill the existing educational needs of the prospective learners. Thus the needs was felt to establish distance educational system to provide educational to those who for one reason or the other cannot avail the opportunities of formal education.

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Abstract: In the words of Aristotle, Human beings are social by nature. Similarly we can say that conflict is a part of human life. More or less nobody can claim as free from conflict. However, the question is how far we are able to reduce conflict? At that time, the concept of peace should come first to our mind. Peace denotes a situation that makes balance between actors of life process wherein varieties of elements and their deeds have prevailed for respective concerned. We can say that 'Peace' is the highest point of serenity without social tension. One of the tools for achieving peace is Peace Movement that seeks to solve problem of conflicts and other related issues. The paper has tried to highlight the happenings in terms of an overview

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Abstract: Raghupati Sahay was a renowned poet in Urdu literary canon who received critical acclamation in his lifetime. Loneliness and constant search for beauty are repeating themes in his verses that made him a popular poet of Urdu literature in India and abroad. He profoundly felt that he was separated from beauty in reality and this could be a reason for him to take the word, 'Firaq' which means 'separation/quest' as his takhallus or penname. Firaq is a rare poetic personality who could direct his disappointment in life into creative channels. Despite his short temper, a major flaw in his personality, Firaq carved a permanent place for himself in Urdu Literary Canon with his literary efforts. His poetic journey becomes significant in the light of the setbacks in his personal life and his short temper which was his biggest weakness. Firaq Gorakhpuri like his predecessors Mir Taki Mir, Ghalib, Miraji, and contemporary poets Jigar Moradabadi and Majaz Lucknowi achieved significant critical esteem in his quest for beauty. This article briefly studies the path taken by this eminent poetic personality in achieving lifetime recognition in Urdu literary canon.

Keywords: Urdu Literary Canon, search for beauty, Urdu poets, Firaq Gorakhpuri

[1]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firaq_Gorakhpuri, 1st June, 2014.
[2]. http://www.tafreehmella.com/threads/a-collection-of-jigar-moradabadi-poetries.200097/, 9/4/14.
[3]. Kahkashan, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uGUjj1RYzo , 18th June, 2014.
[4]. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghazal, 1st June, 2014.

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Abstract: The variety of ecosystems, species and genes that surround us, is our life insurance, giving us food, fresh water and clean air, shelter and medicine, mitigating natural disasters, pests and diseases and contributes in mitigating effects of climate change. Biodiversity is also our natural capital, delivering ecosystem services that underpin our economy. In this research work the researcher was able to identify some devastating effects due to loss of the natural biodiversity. Research also identifies some measures or strategies used in combating such menace of biodiversity loss. The research work was able to identify some of the significant issues of maintaining the natural biodiversity. Moreover, findings show that; loss of biodiversity may leads to rainfalls shortageand lower the volume of water table, general extinction of forest and animals. It may also cause soil degradation, loss of soil fertility, soil erosion, and desertification as well as food shortage. Finally, the researcher suggested some measures for minimizing the negative impact of biodiversity loss. Such measures can be done through controlling grazing, afforestation program and through use of alternative source of fuel.

Keywords: Biodiversity, Management and Environmental sustainability

[1]. Abbas, I. I.,Muazu, K. M. and Ukoje, J. A. (2010) Mapping Land Use-Land Cover and Change Detection in Kafur Local Government, Katsina, Nigeria (1995-2008). Journal of environment and earth science 2(1): 6-12,2010.
[2]. Adediji, A., Tukur, A. M. and Adepoju, K. A. (2010) Assessment of Revised Universal Soil Loss Equation (RUSLE) in Katsina Area, Katsina State of Nigeria. Using Remote Sensing (RS) and Geographic Information System (GIS).Iranica Journal of Energy and Environment 1(3): 255-264, 2010.
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Abstract: The mass usage of Facebook by the new age public relations (PR) professionals has changed the style of media relations in India. Today, PR professionals use Facebook as a tool for media relations. The study investigates on how PR professionals use Facebook for media relations. The research used survey method to collect information from 60 practising young PR professionals across cadres in Bangalore city and interviewed face-to-face 10 of these PR professionals. The study found that majority of the PR professionals (83%) use Facebook for media relations; they mainly used it to introduce themselves to a journalist, to pitch new story ideas, to chat with journalists, to get journalist's profile details and for relationship building. PR professionals also used Facebook groups, to get journalist's contact information, to get information on journalists swapping jobs, networking with journalists, procuring new media coverage opportunities, to share new story angles and for career opportunities.

Keywords: Facebook, Media Relations, Public Relations, Social media, LinkedIn.

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Abstract: The paper analyses the incidence of indoor air related diseases (IARDs) in selected hospitals in Ogbomoso Nigeria. It employed secondary data from clinically diagnosed indoor air related diseases for the period of six years (2009-2013) and three year (2011-2013) where applicable. The data were analyzed using descriptive chi square to examine the variation between incidence of diseases and socioeconomic characteristic of patients in the study area. The paper reveals that the most predominant indoor air related diseases within the reviewed years were enteritis (78.5%); asthma (5.6%); cough/sneezing (4.7%) and bronchitis (3.8%) and that more females (53.5%) than males (46.4%) were susceptible to IARDs. Some 61.1% of working class age and 14.0% of infants were victims of IARDs within 2008-2013 period and year 2012 had the predominant (31.8%) incidence of IARDs in the city. Incidence of IARDs were higher at medium (13.0%) and high (13.9%) residential density areas but highest (71.9%) among patients whose residential densities were not recorded. However, tests of variations among patients' age, gender, density of residence, incidence and treatment of IARDs were significant with p-values of 0.000. The paper recommends measures to reduce exposure to air pollutants particularly on building designs to allow for more window openings and cross ventilation; behavioural adjustment to make women and children spend little time in service areas; encouraged patronage of medical care, and public-private partnership in providing and maintaining health facilities in communities

Keywords: Indoor Air Related Diseases (IARDs); Indoor Air Pollution (IAP); Behavioural Adjustment

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Abstract: Natural Environment faces tremendous stress due to developmental activities in general and that of infrastructural development in particular. Such infrastructural activities involve clearing of forests, cutting off hill/ mountain sides and encroaching on cultivable or cultural land, and consequent loss of biological diversity. The broadening of the existing National Highway no. 40 and the construction of the Shillong By Pass has resulted in tremendous stress to the fragile environment of the hill state of Meghalaya, India. The article is based on observation and first hand information.

Key words: Development, Environment, Fragile, Meghalaya, Stress

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Abstract:The development strive of support-zone communities is reflective of the level of effectiveness of sustainable conservation of natural resources in the Cross River National Park, Nigeria. To examine the nature and intensity of development and conservation conflict-forces within the Park, purposive sampling is used to examine eight delineated study communities and the National Park management to elicit facts on the factors that account for conflicts in the park. Findings show that development and conservation conflicts exist in the park owing to a number of factors which include park location and objection of the communities to the restrictions imposed on access to natural resources. These indices collectively manifest as threats to the communities and the park objectives. The factors accounting for this are identified to include lack of adequate employment of community members by Park management, lack of compensation by the park management to community, proximity of park boundary to communities and the restrictions of livelihood sources of the communities. The study advocates for community enlightenment, and the adoption of participatory approaches in managing the National Park.
Keywords: Conflicts, conservation, Cross River, development, National Park

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Abstract: To be employable is to have employability Skills. Employability Skills are Soft Skills. Soft skills complement Hard Skills. Embedding the training of soft skills into hard skills courses is an effective and efficient method of achieving both an attractive way of teaching a particular content and an enhancement of soft skills. Soft skills fulfill an important role in shaping an individual's personality. It is therefore important that students acquire skills beyond academic or technical knowledge.

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Abstract: This paper analyses the innovative and quite interesting methods we have in teaching English language. We may have a number of teaching methods in between traditional and modern. Everybody has their own understanding and conclusions on teaching English language. But this paper portrays combining this two types how we can make our teaching very effective. We have been completely bounded with traditional methods of teaching and understanding where the present day learners felt uncomfortable a bit. Learner's mind will never be static it is ever growing and ever changing. Whatever the teaching methodology can be, but teaching must be leaner's centred. However, this paper scrutinizes the difference between traditional and practical teaching and thereafter learning. This treatise practically examines that how learners are being affected by the traditional methods of teaching as well, besides it has portrayed that how learners expect teaching and learning process. There has been a misunderstanding between traditional methods and practical methods always. Somehow teachers and learners should agree eachother in order to fill the gap between the generations of these methods.

Key Words: Renaissance; orthodox; integral; inquisitive; agitated; jeopardizing; immerse; atmosphere; intuitively; evaluated; database; anagrams; hangman; elocutions; tedious; precautions;

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Abstract: The paper addresses the issues of rural development initiatives and the activities of non-government organizations in the promotion and development of individuals and groups in the society today. The effectiveness of the role performance of NGOs measured against their ability to engender the preconditions to the attainment of rural development objectives. NGOs are yet to wholly generate these success ingredients. This failure is due to the paradox of performance at different levels in society. The dynamics of operations of NGOs produce some latent inhibiting consequences which constrain the attainment of anticipated grassroots development. Thus, this paper identifies some of these shortcomings and concludes that concerted global research efforts are needed to understand better these nascent but elusive problems and to offer management strategies. The paper further shows that despite the existence of NGOs across the nation, their activities show their desire to propagate and run their agenda of creating wealth for their organization. It is recommended that most social workers and social development experts should be involved in rendering professional services through NGO activities in order to enhance development in society.

Keywords: Rural, Development, Initiatives, Activities, NGOs, Social Work, Intervention

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