International Journal of Sociology of Education

Defying Predatory Capital: Embracing Beauty, Resisting Ugliness, and Striving for Freedom

Elisabeth Torras-Gómez — 2024-06-25

Research has explored the role of capitalist markets in the configuration of society and as social determinants. However, some niche markets have been taken by a form of capital, conceptualized as “predatory”, that has sought maximum benefit without caring for the social consequences of their activity on beauty, ugliness, freedom, and the overcoming of gender violence. This study addresses this gap by examining how “predatory capital” exploits various aspects of human life, including relationships, art, and music, by promoting ugliness over beauty. Through historical examples such as the tobacco industry's manipulation of women's liberation to promote smoking, this article reveals the detrimental tactics employed by predatory capital. It explores how the nightlife industry coerces youth into harmful behaviors through coercive dominant discourse, perpetuating toxic relationship dynamics and limiting individual freedom. Additionally, the study presents how the music industry reinforces harmful stereotypes and behaviors. Finally, it exposes how pseudo-theories, like those promoted by Foucault, are utilized to justify and perpetuate sexual violence, hindering progress towards freedom, gender equality, and social justice. This interdisciplinary analysis sheds light on the negative impact of predatory capital on human relationships, culture, and society, emphasizing the importance of critical awareness and resistance against its exploitative practices.

Survey of Sexual Harassment to Students at Indonesia University

Bella Yugi Fazny — 2024-06-25

The government's task force for preventing and handling sexual violence (PPKS Task Force) is not evenly available in all Indonesian universities. This research used convenience sampling techniques; the sample comprised 1026 students from 157 universities in 28 provinces in Indonesia. An exploratory study was conducted from 2022–2023. Quantitative survey data was analyzed using descriptive statistics with an ex post facto approach. In more detail, the research will examine the impact and conflicting gaps of victims and bystanders in dealing with sexual harassment behavior in Indonesian universities based on gender and culture, including Gap Contradiction. This is considered important as a coping strategy for the need to handle sexual harassment among students in Indonesia. The data from this research can be a consideration for universities in Indonesia in the urgency of realizing the availability of a PPKS task force, developing an advocacy system for handling and empowerment services and regulations, and providing student assistance facilities.

Teachers' Self-efficacy and Job Pressure in Response to general requirements in the new educational curriculum in Vietnam

Diep Ngoc Le — 2024-06-25

Teachers' self-efficacy perception has played an important role in supporting them in adapting well to new changes at work. One hundred fifty-eight high school Vietnamese teachers voluntarily participated in this study. Teachers' self-efficacy scale was used in this study. The scale was translated into Vietnamese, and quantitative data was collected via online questionnaires. Qualitative data was gathered during open-ended questions about teachers' specific pressure from changes in the general education curriculum in Vietnam integrated into the survey. Factor analysis confirmed the appropriateness of the teacher's self-efficacy scale in the context of Vietnamese teachers. The pressure decreased when teachers had confidence in the effectiveness of the strategies used in teaching. In addition, three other specific items were found that caused pressure on teachers regarding the changing of the new curriculum. The conclusions have contributed practical significance to studies of teachers' self-efficacy in the multicultural context. These have also made a theoretical contribution to the studies on teachers' self-efficacy in the new requirements that need to be met in changes in educational programs.

Case Study Of The Impact Of The Learning Communities Project On Increasing The Employability Of The Roma Population In Situations Of Social Inequality

Carolina Grau Del Valle — 2024-06-25

Scientific literature shows the impact of the educational project of 'Schools of Learning Communities' (SLC) in developing socio-personal competencies and a better and longer academic career in vulnerable groups belonging to the Roma people. A wide field of literature points out the correlation of these factors with increased employability. However, more research needs to be done to analyze the results of the SLC in increasing the employability of participating Roma people. Through a single case study, this research identifies the impact of a CoA, where 88% of its members belong to the Roma community in a situation of social inequality, on increasing their employability. A communicative approach methodology was used to carry out this analysis. The research techniques applied were 6 communicative stories to 3 women and 3 men belonging to the Roma community at risk of exclusion and 2 dialogic discussion groups to 5 school professionals. Taking employability indicators collected in the scientific literature as a reference, the data show to what extent the project is improving the employability of these 6 Roma people and what actions significantly impact said impact.