Behavioural and Social Aspects of Dance: Experience of Pleasure and Expression of Sexuality from the Perspective of Dancers and Non-dancers
Maja Stevan Vukadinović,
Biljana Ratković Njegovan
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2022
Pages:
84-89
Received:
24 May 2022
Accepted:
14 June 2022
Published:
18 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajap.20221103.11
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Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the differences between non-dancers and dancers regarding their experience of pleasure and expression of sexuality related with dance. There were 185 participants divided into two groups. The first group (N = 87, M = 19.44, SD = 1.273, 86.7% women) included people who never took dance classes. The second group included 98 dancers (M = 34.71, SD = 11.21; 86.7% women). All participants evaluated two statements on a five-point Likert scale: for me dance is pleasure and dance is a way to express my sexuality. Comparing with non-dancers, dancers evaluate pleasure (t(183) = -8.219, p < .001), and dance as a way of expressing their sexuality (t(183) = -8.906, p < .001) with significantly higher ratings. Moreover, results have shown that within the group of professional dancers there is no significant difference regarding solo vs. partner dance forms in experiencing pleasure and understanding dance as a way of expression of their sexuality. However, concerning the group of those who practice dance for recreation, dancers who practice solo dances differ from those who practice partner dances. Partner dances bring significantly more pleasure (t = -1.012, df = 66; p < .002) and they are evaluated significantly higher as a medium of expression of dancers’ sexuality (t = -.703, df = 66; p < .024). The concepts of pleasure and sexuality as motivators of human dance are discussed, as well as biological effects that dancing has on a person. Discussing the differences within the group of dancers, it has been concluded that partner dances, when practiced for recreation, give the dancers more space for pleasure and for expressing their sexuality in comparison with solo dance.
Abstract: The present study aims to investigate the differences between non-dancers and dancers regarding their experience of pleasure and expression of sexuality related with dance. There were 185 participants divided into two groups. The first group (N = 87, M = 19.44, SD = 1.273, 86.7% women) included people who never took dance classes. The second group ...
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The Working Conditions and Challenges of Afghan Female Journalists
Mohammad Yousaf Saddiqi,
Elif Kucuk Durur
Issue:
Volume 11, Issue 3, May 2022
Pages:
90-100
Received:
28 May 2022
Accepted:
16 June 2022
Published:
22 July 2022
DOI:
10.11648/j.ajap.20221103.12
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Abstract: Journalism is a demanding profession in Afghanistan, where females are less encouraged to become journalists. Even recently, the people of Afghanistan still do not encourage females to work outside. But still, a significant number of females are engaged in journalism. It contributes to society for economic prosperity and changes the attitude toward the concept and process of development. A noticeable change is occurring in the social attitude symbolized by the advancement of females in the journalism sector. These contributions also pave the way for women's and human freedom. Afghan female journalists have made significant gains since the fall of the Taliban regime in 2001. 1741 working Afghan female journalists are a symbol for other Afghan females, who are living in their homes and are not permitted to work outside. These female journalists report on violence against women every day and publish and transmit them through their media and acquaint them with their Islamic and cultural rights. Even their (people) views towards females, who are working in the media are not very positive, but still, the Afghan female journalists continue to do their jobs. Besides the security issues that female journalists are facing daily, they are facing discrimination in and outside of the office and are also concerned about the future. So in this context, the main reason for this study is to reveal the working conditions and main challenges of Afghan female journalists.
Abstract: Journalism is a demanding profession in Afghanistan, where females are less encouraged to become journalists. Even recently, the people of Afghanistan still do not encourage females to work outside. But still, a significant number of females are engaged in journalism. It contributes to society for economic prosperity and changes the attitude toward...
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