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31	Batikhäxan – ett kvinnligt supermonster : En kritisk diskursanalys av tre politiska pamfletter / The Tie-Dye Witch – a female super monster : A critical discourse analysis of three political pamphlets Lahti Davidsson, Elisabeth January 2019 (has links) This thesis shows how misogynous and stereotypical images of women, which historically have been used to transform them into witches and monsters, are now reused in the construction of the term “batikhäxa” (“tie-dye witch”). Feminist and discourse theory form the framework of this study which includes the analysis of three opinion pieces, or political pamphlets, that were published between 2010 – 2018: "Batikhäxorna och makten" by the pseudonym Julia Caesar, "Refugee 'Children" & The Women Who Sexually Exploit Them" by the pseudonym Angry Foreigner and "De ansvariga för Sveriges kaos behöver en intervention för att ställas till svars " by Katerina Janouch. I use critical discourse analysis to study how discursive strategies are applied in these political pamphlets to delegitimate women, making them the scapegoats of society by use of the concept of the tie-dye witch. My thesis argues that the use of the tie-dye witch discourse reproduces patriarchal power relations by denying women the right to have and express their opinions, decide over their own bodies and exercise power in society. The tie-dye witch can therefore also be understood as an anti-feminist counterimage to the feminist witch who was established as a female role model in the 1960s. The study also uncovers the psychological function of the tie-dye witch as a female super monster who demarks the borders of nation, culture, religion, body and gender. In the studied texts, the tie-dye witch is constructed to separate "us" from "the others", and in doing so she also acts as a unifying figure in and of anti-feminist, islamophobic, xenophobic, nationalist and apocalyptic discourses. batikhäxa tie-dye witch witches female monster critical discourse analysis political pamphlets Katerina Janouch discursive strategies feminist theory discourse theory patriarchal power scapegoat misogyny anti-feminist islamophobic xenophobic nationalist apocalyptic. batikhäxa häxa kvinnligt monster kritisk diskursanalys politiska pamfletter Katerina Janouch diskursiva strategier feministisk teori diskursteori patriarkal makt syndabock misogyni anti-feministisk islamofobisk xenofobisk nationalistisk apokalyptisk. General Literature Studies Litteraturvetenskap
32	O sacrifício de Cristo como superação do sacrifício antigo Godoy, Edevilson de 04 December 2009 (has links) Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-29T14:27:29Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Edevilson de Godoy.pdf: 2017172 bytes, checksum: 96fe04fb1ddbe914385d650c9d368340 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2009-12-04 / This study examines the sacrifice of Christ as a conquest of ancient sacrifice, from the paradigm of victimizing mechanism explained by Franco-American anthropologist René Girard. The thesis affront the theme of sacrifice in perspective Girard, highlighting the evolution of his thought: from the mimetic process that culminates in the classic concept of the scapegoat as exorcism of community violence, it reaches a more dialectic, in which maintaining the archaic theory, highlights the Christian message of sacrifice as gift of self for the life of another. The research fits into the context of studies on the role of religion in human relations, that is, the phenomenon of religion in community relations, to, from Girard, focusing on the "sacrifice of Christ as the greatest expression of love of history able to redeem sinful man. The study has a humble ambition to show the extraordinary contribution of theory Girard theology. It presents an overall discussion of the thought of Girard. Keep is the dogmatic biblical field, including the possibility of the compatibility between Catholic theology and thought Girard at a specific point and absolutely qualifying: the word sacrifice can be perfectly applied to the event of Christ's passion / Este estudo analisa o sacrifício de Cristo como superação do sacrifício antigo, a partir do paradigma do mecanismo vitimário explicado pelo antropólogo francoamericano René Girard. A tese afronta o tema do sacrifício na perspectiva girardiana, evidenciando a evolução do seu pensamento: partindo do processo mimético que culmina na concepção clássica do bode expiatório como exorcização da violência comunitária, chega a uma concepção mais dialética, na qual mantendo a teoria arcaica, destaca a novidade cristã do sacrifício, enquanto dom de si mesmo pela vida do outro. A pesquisa insere-se no contexto dos estudos sobre a função da religião nas relações humanas, ou seja, o fenômeno religioso nas relações comunitárias, para, a partir de Girard, enfocar o sacrifício de Cristo como a maior expressão de amor da história, capaz de redimir o homem pecador. O estudo tem a humilde ambição de mostrar a extraordinária contribuição da teoria girardiana à teologia. Não apresenta uma discussão global do pensamento de Girard. Atem-se ao campo bíblico dogmático, verificando a possibilidade de uma compatibilidade entre a teologia católica e o pensamento girardiano em um ponto específico e absolutamente qualificante: o termo sacrifício pode perfeitamente ser aplicado ao evento da paixão de Cristo Sacrifício arcaico Mito Rito Mecanismo vitimário Projeção da violência Sagrado violento Sacrifício de amor Soterologia Jesus Cristo -- Paixao Bode expiatorio Sacrificio Sacrificio -- Cristianismo Archaic sacrifice Myth Ritual Victimizing mechanism Projection of violence Violent holy Kingdom of God Scapegoat Sacrifice, love Soterologia CNPQ::CIENCIAS HUMANAS::TEOLOGIA
33	Nonviolent atonement : a theory -praxis appraisal of the views of J Denny Weaver and S Mark Heim Uitzinger, Karen Dawn 11 1900 (has links) Violence in traditional “satisfaction” atonement theologies is addressed here. An alternative non-violent view follows in discussion with Weaver / Heim. Weaver outlines a nonviolent Jesus narrative focussing on God’s rule made visible in history. Jesus’ saving death stems not from God but Jesus’ opposing evil powers. For viability violent biblical texts are disregarded. Church history interpretation is nonconventional. Early church is nonviolent. The subsequent Constantinian “fall” births the violent satisfaction model. Weaver’s problematical violence definition receives attention. Girard’s scapegoating philosophy and Jesus’ rescuing humankind from this evil undergirds Heim’s approach. Scapegoating establishes communal peace preventing violence. The bible is antisacrificial giving victims a voice. Jesus becomes a scapegoating victim, yet simultaneously exposes and reverses scapegoating, his death stemming from evil powers not God. Nonviolent atonement influences numerous theological concepts with Incarnational theology demonstrating Jesus’ humanness impacting upon atonement. Four ways to live out transformation established by Jesus’ saving work follow. / School of Humanities / M. Th.(Systematic Theology) Nonviolent atonement Christus Victor Narrative Christus Victor J. Denny Weaver S. Mark Heim H. Boersma Feminism Cross Crucifixion and resurrection Salvation Punishment Oppression Suffering Reconciliation Scapegoat Appeasement Justice Revelation 232.3 Jesus Christ -- Crucifixion Jesus Christ -- Resurrection Atonement Reconciliation -- Biblical teaching
34	Moloi ga a na mmala (a witch has no colour) : a socio-religious study of witchcraft accusations in the Northern Province of South Africa Kgatla, Selaelo Thias 11 1900 (has links) Witchcraft discourse in South Africa has increasingly permeated all social structures, thereby becoming a real threat to the process of reconstruction and development. The neglect of witchcraft accusations and their resultant consequences can cause the country to lose all it gained as a result of the liberation struggle. In this study I examine the historical developments of witchcraft accusations around the world in general, and in South Africa in particular as well as the threats they pose to society. I analyse five broad areas: 1) The inborn h tendency to scapegoat; jealousy; and the role religion plays in the escalation of these problems; 2) The African world-view and its consequences on interpersonal relationships; 3) Colonial and missionary attempts to suppress the African world-view; 4) Ways and means of containing the conflicts arising from the witchcraft problem; and 5) Summary of findings. The research was occasioned by the untold suffering victims of witchcraft accusations have to undergo in the three Northern Provinces of South Africa. Because of the cruelty and misery such accusations cause the poor people of these rural provinces urgent attention is needed to contain them, especially since such accusations have not diminished despite all governmental efforts to curtail them. At the centre of witchcraft accusations there are stress, hatred, vindictiveness, and aspirations to become famous. The fear that one may be victimised by either being accused of witchcraft or being bewitched is very real even today. The relevance of the study is apparent when one considers the feelings of helplessness that paralyses the opponent of this carnage, such as government and the churches. A number of resources should thus be employed to counter would be put into it. This threat which is aggravated by the abject poverty prevalent in the rural communities of the three Provinces. The prevailing conditions of abject poverty play a definite role in the creation, promotion and escalation of the scourge. Policy makers should therefore have clear grasp of the extent to which poverty has influence on society in any effort to contain witchcraft accusations. I conclude the study by ~ecommending transformational paths to the Government, NonGovernmental Organisations and other Community Leaders to follow in attending to improve the lot of the poor. This is done by highlighting ten findings that emerged during the study. The findings were the result of analyses of archival records, literature and case studies on witchcraft accusations. Because the subject of witchcraft is so wide and emotive I have employed several sociological and anthropological theories to cover as wide a field as possible. The incorporation of so many theoretical approaches into the study presents on interpretive and analytical explanation of the causes, effects and containment of witchcraft accusations. The overall conclusion is encapsulated by the title of the study Moloi ga a na mmala (A witch has no colour). A witch remains unidentifiable, but witch-hunters and sniffers know how to identify their witches. Although the process remains paradoxical, it is practised on a daily basis. / Religious Studies and Arabic / D.Litt. et Phil. (Religious Studies) Accusations Containment Belief Death Deceases Interpersonal Relationships Power Kinship Jealousy Lightning Northern Province Poverty Religion Religious Studies Social Conflict Scapegoat Self-hatred Stress Terror Evil Witchcraft 299.69825
35	Towards a Consummated Life: Kenneth Burke's Concept of Consummation as Critical Conversation and Catharsis Bacalski, Cherise Marie 14 March 2013 (has links) (PDF) Consummation was the one term about which Kenneth Burke wasn't particularly long-winded - odd considering his claim that it was the apex of his theory of form. Perhaps Burke never explained exactly what consummation was because he himself was never clear on the subject, as he told John Woodcock in an interview toward the end of his career. Burke began conceptualizing his theory of form early on - in his 20s - and published it in his first critical book, Counter-Statement, in 1931. At that time, Burke's theory of form had already taken one evolutionary step - from self-expression, with the focus on the artist, to communication, with the focus on the psychology of the reader. Communication was to Burke an "arousing and fulfilling of desires." However, by the 60s, Burke introduced us to a new term which he only used a handful of times in his entire corpus: consummation. This paper attempts to define consummation by exploring Burke's theory of form and looking to his correspondences with friends and scholars. It offers two answers: first, consummation is the act of a reader responding to a writer in critical conversation; second, consummation is the ultimate cathartic achievement. Both play an important civic role. Using current science regarding the gut in connection with emotional purgation, this paper treats seriously Burke's essay "The Thinking of the Body (Comments on the Imagery of Catharsis in Literature)" and his ideas regarding the "Demonic Trinity": micturition, defecation, and parturition, explaining Burkean catharsis as it differs from, deepens, and extends Aristotelian catharsis. What can we learn from what Burke meant by consummation? That the symbolic world is much more significant to our survival than we may realize. As the world of scientific motion advanced rapidly during Burke's lifetime, he began to lose hope that symbolic action could keep up with it. We can see how important poetry and the symbolic motive was for him; he seemed to think it was a matter of life and death. This paper explores what it meant for Burke to seek a consummated life, and the implications that held for him and for us. In the end, the paper posits the importance of catharsis to society in terms of war and peace. Kenneth Burke consummation catharsis perfection fulfillment entelechy imitation duplication William Carlos Williams Malcolm Cowley William Rueckert (nonsymbolic) motion (symbolic) action second brain gut digestion Demonic Trinity micturition defecation parturition urine excrement childbirth sexual urinal fecal body central nervous system purgation communication critical conversation scapegoat scapegoatism magic imagery imagination copy poetics ritualization potentiality implications " "Ad bellum purificandum " "rotten with perfection " peace love war English Language and Literature

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