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Anti-religious or anti-Islam? The 'obscure clarity' of the French law on religious signs at school
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In March 2004, the French Parliament prohibited 'the wearing of clothes or symbols through which students conspicuously manifest a religious allegiance'. While much has been written about this law, this article focuses on a neglected question: what, exactly, does it prohibit? By relying on the hitherto untranslated parliamentary debates of 2004, this article shows that the target of the law was not religious symbols in general but Islam and the Muslim veil in particular. The article also questions the apparent simplicity of the statute's vocabulary and suggests that while there can be no doubt that the overwhelming majority of French MPs wanted to ban the Muslim veil, they were also keen on authorising what they saw as more 'acceptable' religious signs (such as Christian crosses). Their aim was to pass a law that was narrow enough to target Islam and the Muslim veil, yet broad enough to appear generally applicable.
Anti-religious or anti-Islam? The 'obscure clarity' of the French law on religious signs at school
Herman T. Salton
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 1 - 24
In March 2004, the French Parliament prohibited 'the wearing of clothes or symbols through which students conspicuously manifest a religious allegiance'. While much has been written about this law, this article focuses on a neglected question: what, exactly, does it prohibit? By relying on the hitherto untranslated parliamentary debates of 2004, this article shows that the target of the law was not religious symbols in general but Islam and the Muslim veil in particular. The article also questions the apparent simplicity of the statute's vocabulary and suggests that while there can be no doubt that the overwhelming majority of French MPs wanted to ban the Muslim veil, they were also keen on authorising what they saw as more 'acceptable' religious signs (such as Christian crosses). Their aim was to pass a law that was narrow enough to target Islam and the Muslim veil, yet broad enough to appear generally applicable.]]>
10.1504/IJACMSD.2017.086189
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 1 - 24
Herman T. Salton
Department of International Politics, University of Wales, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth SY23 3FE, UK
France
Statute 228
Laïcité
Islamic headscarf
Conseil d'État
French law
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Expatriates' characteristics and social network performance in Arab markets
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One reason of failure when recruiting expatriates is ignoring the impact of personal and professional characteristic on performance in cross-cultural environment. The social network is crucial for business success in Arab markets. The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of personal and professional characteristics of non-Arab expatriates on their social network performance in Arab markets. The study employs a quantitative, explanatory research approach after collecting data from 175 non-Arab expatriates working in Arab markets. The findings include that, non-Arab expatriates' characteristics have significant influence on their ability to build the social network and relationship with Arab executives, enhance their communication skills with Arab managers, and ability to integrate with Arab business community.
Expatriates' characteristics and social network performance in Arab markets
Rami H.M. Aljbour
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 25 - 40
One reason of failure when recruiting expatriates is ignoring the impact of personal and professional characteristic on performance in cross-cultural environment. The social network is crucial for business success in Arab markets. The purpose of this research study is to investigate the impact of personal and professional characteristics of non-Arab expatriates on their social network performance in Arab markets. The study employs a quantitative, explanatory research approach after collecting data from 175 non-Arab expatriates working in Arab markets. The findings include that, non-Arab expatriates' characteristics have significant influence on their ability to build the social network and relationship with Arab executives, enhance their communication skills with Arab managers, and ability to integrate with Arab business community.]]>
10.1504/IJACMSD.2017.086195
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 25 - 40
Rami H.M. Aljbour
Talal Abu Ghazaleh University College, Manama, Bahrain
social network
wasta
cross-cultural differences
expatiates
international recruitment
Arab markets
personal characteristics
selecting international managers
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The impact of dubbed serials on students in the UAE
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This study aims to identify the motivations for and impact of watching dubbed television serials by university students in the UAE. Mixed qualitative (interview) and quantitative (survey) methods are used to investigate the effect of intensive dubbed-serial consumption on students' attitudes and behaviours toward other cultures, a sample of 507 students was tested. Results showed that single respondents spend more time watching serials compared to married respondents. Respondents who hold two-year diplomas or bachelor's degrees watch more Turkish serials compared with those students holding master's degrees. The study finds a high viewership of violent dubbed series, along with an attached negative impact in dealing with others in society. On the other hand, there are also positive effects of dubbed serial viewing associated with different races and ages beyond young adults. Viewers found sitcoms to be entertaining and a good way to enjoy leisure time.
The impact of dubbed serials on students in the UAE
Badreya Al-Jenaibi
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 41 - 66
This study aims to identify the motivations for and impact of watching dubbed television serials by university students in the UAE. Mixed qualitative (interview) and quantitative (survey) methods are used to investigate the effect of intensive dubbed-serial consumption on students' attitudes and behaviours toward other cultures, a sample of 507 students was tested. Results showed that single respondents spend more time watching serials compared to married respondents. Respondents who hold two-year diplomas or bachelor's degrees watch more Turkish serials compared with those students holding master's degrees. The study finds a high viewership of violent dubbed series, along with an attached negative impact in dealing with others in society. On the other hand, there are also positive effects of dubbed serial viewing associated with different races and ages beyond young adults. Viewers found sitcoms to be entertaining and a good way to enjoy leisure time. ]]>
10.1504/IJACMSD.2017.086197
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 41 - 66
Badreya Al-Jenaibi
Mass Communication Department, College of Humanities and Social Science, United Arab Emirates University (UAEU), Al Ain, P.O. Box 15551, UAE
Middle East
dubbed serials
mixed methods
gratification theory
Arab Media
UAE Media
new media
serials and globalisation
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The development needs of newly appointed senior school leaders in Abu Dhabi, UAE
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For many years the essential role that senior school leaders play in school leadership teams, and the development programmes they follow to ensure effective strategic leadership in schools have been the subject of intense debate. Crucial to this debate has been the focus on context-shaped professional learning and leadership approaches where the importance of appropriate, multifaceted, developmental support initiatives for young newly appointed senior school leaders, namely vice-principals and principals, is highlighted and recommended. This paper shows how new young Emirati senior leaders generally lack role experience and thus rely on their expat vice-principals or head of faculties for much of their daily leading strategically and operational management functions in the school. Reflecting on findings developed in a recent doctoral study, the paper highlights what 20 young newly appointed senior school leaders at the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), United Arab Emirates (as a unique group of young newly appointed leaders) say about their development needs and what specific preparation they require. This paper employed a mixed-method approach to gather data, with the findings relying heavily of a quantitative analysis of questionnaires conducted.
The development needs of newly appointed senior school leaders in Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nelius Jansen Van Vuuren; Yusuf Sayed
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 67 - 80
For many years the essential role that senior school leaders play in school leadership teams, and the development programmes they follow to ensure effective strategic leadership in schools have been the subject of intense debate. Crucial to this debate has been the focus on context-shaped professional learning and leadership approaches where the importance of appropriate, multifaceted, developmental support initiatives for young newly appointed senior school leaders, namely vice-principals and principals, is highlighted and recommended. This paper shows how new young Emirati senior leaders generally lack role experience and thus rely on their expat vice-principals or head of faculties for much of their daily leading strategically and operational management functions in the school. Reflecting on findings developed in a recent doctoral study, the paper highlights what 20 young newly appointed senior school leaders at the Abu Dhabi Education Council (ADEC), United Arab Emirates (as a unique group of young newly appointed leaders) say about their development needs and what specific preparation they require. This paper employed a mixed-method approach to gather data, with the findings relying heavily of a quantitative analysis of questionnaires conducted.]]>
10.1504/IJACMSD.2017.086218
International Journal of Arab Culture, Management and Sustainable Development, Vol. 3, No. 1 (2017) pp. 67 - 80
Nelius Jansen Van Vuuren
Yusuf Sayed
Abu Dhabi Education Council, Abu Dhabi, UAE; Centre for International Teacher Education (CITE), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa ' International Education and Development Policy, School of Education and Social Work, University of Sussex Falmer, Brighton, BN1 9QN, UK; Centre for International Teacher Education (CITE), Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), South Africa
leadership development
development programs
development needs
vice-principal
principal development
UAE
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