In this article, we adopt a socio-anthropological approach to understand how hegemonic international representations are constructed in the politics and theory of relations, specifica...

In this article I trace a history of the most ubiquitous visual symbol madness: staff. First, argue that staff, in its variants (such as pinwheel) and with attachments an inflated bladder), represents madness air. It thus invisible entity must be made visible. Secondly, claim staff – being iconic other ‘unwanted’ categories such vagabonds insane outsiders. Also case, serves purpose making Throu...

This research explores the portrayal of otherness and non-conformity in Western literature proves that modern phenomena such as “cancel culture” are giving contemporary authors a new relevance. Using William Faulkner’s Light August Joseph Conrad’s Heart Darkness my foundation, I intend to demonstrate lessons they provide on race, gender, extremism often ignored by Generation Z, yet applicable d...

One of the major tasks of medical educators is to help maintain and increase trainee empathy for patients. Yet research suggests that during the course of medical training, empathy in medical students and residents decreases. Various exercises and more comprehensive paradigms have been introduced to promote empathy and other humanistic values, but with inadequate success. This paper argues that...

BACKGROUND HIV is an important factor affecting healthcare workforce capacity in high-prevalence countries, such as Swaziland. It contributes to loss of valuable healthcare providers directly through death and absenteeism and indirectly by affecting family members, increasing work volume and decreasing performance. This study explored perceived barriers to accessing HIV/AIDS care and prevention...

Significant advances in HIV treatment has meant that for the majority of patients with HIV they are able to live a normal lifespan. However, HIV remains a highly stigmatizing disease with the potential to significantly impact on ones social identity and sense of self. This paper draws on data from a qualitative study of interviews with five gay men, to explore the experiences of shame in relati...