Summary of Orientalism Orientalism is a book published in 1978 by author Edward Said, a Columbia University professor of literature and decolonial thinker. In the book, Said critiques “orientalism,” which he defines as the academic study of the Eastern world (or the “Orient,” as Said phrases it) by the west. […]
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Gender inequality occurs when someone is treated or perceived differently because of their gender. For example, many women face added barriers in the workplace due to their gender. These barriers include anything from subtle acts of sexism to discrimination. For example, women will be more likely to be spoken over […]
Individual change versus system change refers to two different but related ways of addressing inequity. Those who believe in individual change view problems as the result of individual actions, and change their habits in order to influence larger change. This might mean that an individual examines their biases and racist beliefs […]
We continue outlining our “Moment of the Week,” in which we share an interesting coding discussion. This week our Coding Moment of the Week addresses issues of Equity vs Equality. Please take a few moments to read Luna’s article before reading about this coding moment: Equity vs Equality. For more information […]
Equity and equality are two terms that are used frequently in justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity work. Both of these terms revolve around individual and population needs and the resources that meet those needs. Although they may sound similar there are some key differences that are important to keep in […]
Last year, the Noise Project conducted a survey that asked questions about noise pollution and equity. We received hundreds of responses to the survey from participants across the world. We were unable to qualitatively code the majority of these survey questions, as most were multiple choice questions or asked for […]
For the past few months, members of the NOISE Project have been coding responses from interviews that were conducted over the summer. During the coding process, we scan interview answers for their main ideas, and then assign them words or phrases that capture these main themes. These words and phrases […]
By Maggy Alarcon and Alexia Maceda Written content here Ella Nora Phillips Stewart was one of the first African-American female pharmacists in the United States. Ella Nora was born on March 6, 1893 in Stringtown, West Virginia. When she was younger, she wished to attend the University of Pittsburgh but […]
By Cecilia Caro Berta Cáceres was a Lenca woman, Honduran environmental activist and indigenous leader. Growing up during an era of violence across Central America in the 1980s would inspire Berta to co-found the National Council of Popular and Indigenous Organizations of Honduras (COPINH) in 1983. In the following years, […]
Trees can help block noise pollution and can be used to dampen the negative effects of noise from traffic in urban areas. They are less expensive and more attractive than solid barriers like mounds of earth or fences. Trees create a visible barrier between the hearer and the noise source, […]