Alphia Possamai‐inesedy
Biographic Data
| ID | 4588652 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Alphia Possamai‐inesedy |
| GIVEN NAMES | Alphia |
| FAMILY NAME | Possamai‐inesedy |
| SIGNATURE | INESEDY A P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Western Sydney University |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-3612-9781 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 16 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 43 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 16 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2006 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2024 |
| H-INDEX | 4 |
Got sick of surveys or lack of social capital? An investigation on the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on institutional surveying
The diffused religious choice when applying for a university degree in Sydney
While the preference for university by school leavers has been researched extensively, this article seeks to explore if religious influence might also come to play when selecting a university, with particular reference to Australia, a country whose higher education environment is largely made up of public, secular universities. The data used is the first preference that students in High Schools in NSW make for an urban and public university in Sy…
Freedom of Religion in post-secular Australia
Habermas coined the term post-secularism to reflect a time period in which religions are given a more central part in social and political life. Even if there is more openness to religion, many religious groups would claim that Western societies are nevertheless still dominated by secularism and want to ensure that freedom of religion and belief remain protected and promoted. This article explores the recent Australian Religious Freedom Review as…
Fundamentalism
An overview of the concept of fundamentalism is presented. Originating in the United States in the early twentieth century, fundamentalism has since developed into a sociological category that can now be applied outside Abrahamic faiths and even encompass a political dimension. Fundamentalism is presented as a response to the societal changes that occurred during early modernity, including the pluralization and privatization of religion. Fundamen…
Sociology in the 21st century: Challenges old and new
A place to stand: Digital sociology and the Archimedean effect
With the advent of the internet, particularly Web 2.0, sociologists have been called to take up the challenges and the promises of the web. In the face of this, sociologists are caught up in debates and practices concerned with how to ethically approach and develop appropriate methods/methodologies for the field. While these are important endeavours, more robust debate needs to take place on the unintended consequences of the promises of the inte…
Prophet of a new modernity: Ulrich Beck's legacy for sociology
Ulrich Beck was one of the most influential sociologists of recent decades. Concepts he developed - including risk society, individualization, cosmopolitanization, subpolitics and the democratization of science - are among the most cited, used and contested in contemporary sociology. In the wake of Beck's recent death, this review article revisits his key contributions and legacy. He proposed that a momentous shift to a new modernity has begun an…
Cultural Framing of Risk and Religion within Science Fiction Narratives
This article explores some case studies of science fiction narratives concerning human-made worldwide catastrophes (i.e. The Day the Earth Stood Still, I Am Legend, Dawn of the Dead) that have been made and re-made since World War II. It analyses how the notion of risk has changed over this period of time, the degree of human responsibility for these post-World War II catastrophes and how religion, which has not been their root cause, is now bein…
The Consequences of Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Analysis of Impacts on Practice
The call for increased integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with biomedicine implies an acceptance and compatibility of the theories, practices and research of these medicines, as well as recognition of consumer demand. CAMs slow integration into hospital systems, medical practices and research institutes can be argued to provide greater choice and autonomy to the medical consumer. As this mainstreaming of CAM continues it …
Reinforcing substantive religious inequality: A critical analysis of submissions to the Review of Freedom of Religion and Belief in Australia Inquiry
The parties contributing to the Freedom of Religion and Belief in Australia Inquiry had a strong interest in the role of religion in society. Those making submissions were parochial about the status and importance of their own faith, less positive about religious diversity, more likely to be culturally supremacist, and more likely to independently express anti‐Islamic sentiment than the general population. A large proportion of submissions (40 pe…
The Silence of Spirituality within Sociology of Childbirth: Epistemological and Methodological Considerations
A slow-pace spiritual revolution is occurring ‘right under our noses’. There is an increasing realization that the belief in an authentic spiritual reality, often outside of the Church, is growing among the mainstream population. This growth of a spiritual reality is reflected among various academic disciplines—psychology, religious studies, midwifery and anthropology are but a few examples. However, it appears largely absent within sociology of …
Religion, Spirituality and Birthing
Kitzinger (1987) argues, in any society, the way a woman gives birth and the kind of care given to her and the baby points as sharply as an arrowhead to the key values of the culture.Throughout the twentieth century we have witnessed a shift in pregnancy and childbirth practices, from the social and physical event attended by women to the medically defined event increasingly managed by technical experts-predominately men.The hegemony of this tech…
Special Issue: New methods in social justice research for the 21st century
The intention of this Special Issue of the International Journal of Social Research Methodology is to introduce new and emerging social research methodologies which incorporate engagement, creativi
Methodologies à la carte: An examination of emerging qualitative methodologies in social research
The growth and employment of non‐traditional research methods have increased dramatically over the last few decades, especially within the USA and the UK. With the increase of globalisation of research these new methodologies are gaining use and credibility within the human disciplines in Australia. The following paper examines the new methodologies movement from an historical context, funding perspective and as part of the wider, morally oriente…
The Baha'i faith and Caodaism: Migration, change and de-secularization(s) in Australia
In Australia, new immigrant and ethnic communities constitute the largest segment of the phenomenon of increasing religious diversity and change. These groups celebrate and maintain a way of life and a religious culture from elsewhere, but they are also working in Australian society: not just resisting pressures for assimilation, but helping members to translate the norms and values of their land of origin into the new Australian context. In this…
Confining risk: Choice and responsibility in childbirth in a risk society
The language of risk in relation to pregnancy practices is available to and invoked by not only women who are contemplating pregnancy, the currently pregnant, and mothers, but also the never to be pregnant. Beyond the dozens of leaflets and posters which warn about all kinds of hazards that women face during their pregnancy and impending birth, there is a multitude of messages within the media where women are told about the inherent faultiness of…
Methodologies à la carte: An examination of emerging qualitative methodologies in social research
The growth and employment of non‐traditional research methods have increased dramatically over the last few decades, especially within the USA and the UK. With the increase of globalisation of research these new methodologies are gaining use and credibility within the human disciplines in Australia. The following paper examines the new methodologies movement from an historical context, funding perspective and as part of the wider, morally oriente…
Prophet of a new modernity: Ulrich Beck's legacy for sociology
Ulrich Beck was one of the most influential sociologists of recent decades. Concepts he developed - including risk society, individualization, cosmopolitanization, subpolitics and the democratization of science - are among the most cited, used and contested in contemporary sociology. In the wake of Beck's recent death, this review article revisits his key contributions and legacy. He proposed that a momentous shift to a new modernity has begun an…
Reinforcing substantive religious inequality: A critical analysis of submissions to the Review of Freedom of Religion and Belief in Australia Inquiry
The parties contributing to the Freedom of Religion and Belief in Australia Inquiry had a strong interest in the role of religion in society. Those making submissions were parochial about the status and importance of their own faith, less positive about religious diversity, more likely to be culturally supremacist, and more likely to independently express anti‐Islamic sentiment than the general population. A large proportion of submissions (40 pe…
Confining risk: Choice and responsibility in childbirth in a risk society
The language of risk in relation to pregnancy practices is available to and invoked by not only women who are contemplating pregnancy, the currently pregnant, and mothers, but also the never to be pregnant. Beyond the dozens of leaflets and posters which warn about all kinds of hazards that women face during their pregnancy and impending birth, there is a multitude of messages within the media where women are told about the inherent faultiness of…
Freedom of Religion in post-secular Australia
Habermas coined the term post-secularism to reflect a time period in which religions are given a more central part in social and political life. Even if there is more openness to religion, many religious groups would claim that Western societies are nevertheless still dominated by secularism and want to ensure that freedom of religion and belief remain protected and promoted. This article explores the recent Australian Religious Freedom Review as…
The Consequences of Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Analysis of Impacts on Practice
The call for increased integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with biomedicine implies an acceptance and compatibility of the theories, practices and research of these medicines, as well as recognition of consumer demand. CAMs slow integration into hospital systems, medical practices and research institutes can be argued to provide greater choice and autonomy to the medical consumer. As this mainstreaming of CAM continues it …
Special Issue: New methods in social justice research for the 21st century
The intention of this Special Issue of the International Journal of Social Research Methodology is to introduce new and emerging social research methodologies which incorporate engagement, creativi
The Baha'i faith and Caodaism: Migration, change and de-secularization(s) in Australia
In Australia, new immigrant and ethnic communities constitute the largest segment of the phenomenon of increasing religious diversity and change. These groups celebrate and maintain a way of life and a religious culture from elsewhere, but they are also working in Australian society: not just resisting pressures for assimilation, but helping members to translate the norms and values of their land of origin into the new Australian context. In this…
Confining risk: Choice and responsibility in childbirth in a risk society
The language of risk in relation to pregnancy practices is available to and invoked by not only women who are contemplating pregnancy, the currently pregnant, and mothers, but also the never to be pregnant. Beyond the dozens of leaflets and posters which warn about all kinds of hazards that women face during their pregnancy and impending birth, there is a multitude of messages within the media where women are told about the inherent faultiness of…
The Baha'i faith and Caodaism: Migration, change and de-secularization(s) in Australia
In Australia, new immigrant and ethnic communities constitute the largest segment of the phenomenon of increasing religious diversity and change. These groups celebrate and maintain a way of life and a religious culture from elsewhere, but they are also working in Australian society: not just resisting pressures for assimilation, but helping members to translate the norms and values of their land of origin into the new Australian context. In this…
The Silence of Spirituality within Sociology of Childbirth: Epistemological and Methodological Considerations
A slow-pace spiritual revolution is occurring ‘right under our noses’. There is an increasing realization that the belief in an authentic spiritual reality, often outside of the Church, is growing among the mainstream population. This growth of a spiritual reality is reflected among various academic disciplines—psychology, religious studies, midwifery and anthropology are but a few examples. However, it appears largely absent within sociology of …
Religion, Spirituality and Birthing
Kitzinger (1987) argues, in any society, the way a woman gives birth and the kind of care given to her and the baby points as sharply as an arrowhead to the key values of the culture.Throughout the twentieth century we have witnessed a shift in pregnancy and childbirth practices, from the social and physical event attended by women to the medically defined event increasingly managed by technical experts-predominately men.The hegemony of this tech…
Special Issue: New methods in social justice research for the 21st century
The intention of this Special Issue of the International Journal of Social Research Methodology is to introduce new and emerging social research methodologies which incorporate engagement, creativi
Methodologies à la carte: An examination of emerging qualitative methodologies in social research
The growth and employment of non‐traditional research methods have increased dramatically over the last few decades, especially within the USA and the UK. With the increase of globalisation of research these new methodologies are gaining use and credibility within the human disciplines in Australia. The following paper examines the new methodologies movement from an historical context, funding perspective and as part of the wider, morally oriente…
Reinforcing substantive religious inequality: A critical analysis of submissions to the Review of Freedom of Religion and Belief in Australia Inquiry
The parties contributing to the Freedom of Religion and Belief in Australia Inquiry had a strong interest in the role of religion in society. Those making submissions were parochial about the status and importance of their own faith, less positive about religious diversity, more likely to be culturally supremacist, and more likely to independently express anti‐Islamic sentiment than the general population. A large proportion of submissions (40 pe…
The Consequences of Integrating Complementary and Alternative Medicine: An Analysis of Impacts on Practice
The call for increased integration of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) with biomedicine implies an acceptance and compatibility of the theories, practices and research of these medicines, as well as recognition of consumer demand. CAMs slow integration into hospital systems, medical practices and research institutes can be argued to provide greater choice and autonomy to the medical consumer. As this mainstreaming of CAM continues it …
Cultural Framing of Risk and Religion within Science Fiction Narratives
This article explores some case studies of science fiction narratives concerning human-made worldwide catastrophes (i.e. The Day the Earth Stood Still, I Am Legend, Dawn of the Dead) that have been made and re-made since World War II. It analyses how the notion of risk has changed over this period of time, the degree of human responsibility for these post-World War II catastrophes and how religion, which has not been their root cause, is now bein…
Prophet of a new modernity: Ulrich Beck's legacy for sociology
Ulrich Beck was one of the most influential sociologists of recent decades. Concepts he developed - including risk society, individualization, cosmopolitanization, subpolitics and the democratization of science - are among the most cited, used and contested in contemporary sociology. In the wake of Beck's recent death, this review article revisits his key contributions and legacy. He proposed that a momentous shift to a new modernity has begun an…
Fundamentalism
An overview of the concept of fundamentalism is presented. Originating in the United States in the early twentieth century, fundamentalism has since developed into a sociological category that can now be applied outside Abrahamic faiths and even encompass a political dimension. Fundamentalism is presented as a response to the societal changes that occurred during early modernity, including the pluralization and privatization of religion. Fundamen…
Sociology in the 21st century: Challenges old and new
A place to stand: Digital sociology and the Archimedean effect
With the advent of the internet, particularly Web 2.0, sociologists have been called to take up the challenges and the promises of the web. In the face of this, sociologists are caught up in debates and practices concerned with how to ethically approach and develop appropriate methods/methodologies for the field. While these are important endeavours, more robust debate needs to take place on the unintended consequences of the promises of the inte…
Freedom of Religion in post-secular Australia
Habermas coined the term post-secularism to reflect a time period in which religions are given a more central part in social and political life. Even if there is more openness to religion, many religious groups would claim that Western societies are nevertheless still dominated by secularism and want to ensure that freedom of religion and belief remain protected and promoted. This article explores the recent Australian Religious Freedom Review as…
The diffused religious choice when applying for a university degree in Sydney
While the preference for university by school leavers has been researched extensively, this article seeks to explore if religious influence might also come to play when selecting a university, with particular reference to Australia, a country whose higher education environment is largely made up of public, secular universities. The data used is the first preference that students in High Schools in NSW make for an urban and public university in Sy…
Got sick of surveys or lack of social capital? An investigation on the effects of the Covid-19 lockdown on institutional surveying
Sociology (16 works) · Law (11 works) · Political science (11 works) · Social science (11 works) · Epistemology (7 works) · Law (5 works) · Philosophy (5 works) · Politics (5 works) · Religion and Society Interactions (5 works) · Psychology (4 works)