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Glosses, Gaps and Gender: The Rise of Female Elves in Anglo-Saxon Culture [PDF]
, 2007 It is difficult to detect lexical change within Old English, since most of our texts derive from a relatively short period, but lexical change can afford valuable insights into cultural change.
Hall, Alaric
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Two Problems for the Political Inclusion of Animals
Journal of Applied Philosophy, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In recent years, the field of animal ethics has taken a political turn, with scholars arguing that sentient nonhuman animals should be included in the political sphere. This article explores two key challenges arising from this turn towards the political inclusion of animals: the Conflict Problem and the Numbers Problem.
David Paaske, Angela K. Martin
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Land Degradation &Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Legislative frameworks that support gender equality are crucial for addressing structural inequalities, protecting women's rights, and achieving gender‐equitable land degradation neutrality (LDN) outcomes. This study examines the extent to which national‐level policies and legislation governing LDN and related sectors incorporate gender ...
Cynthia Nneka Olumba +1 more
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Psychology &Marketing, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly reshaping modern marketing practice, yet whether this technology will ultimately advance or hinder diversity, equity, and inclusion in the marketplace remains unknown. On the one hand, AI promises to deliver better, more powerful services and products to a wider customer base. On the other hand, however,
Darius‐Aurel Frank +4 more
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A Viking burial at Balnakeil, Sutherland [PDF]
, 2012 A full discussion of a young Viking male pagan grave with full consideration of its context and broader significance in the context of the Norse in the British ...
Batey, C., Paterson, C.
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, 2023 When describing the transition from Old Norse religion to Christianity in recent studies, the concept of "Christianization" is often applied. To a large extent this historiography focuses on the outcome of the encounter, namely the description of early Medieval Christianity and the new Christian society.
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Remembering Auðr/Unnr djúp(a)uðga Ketilsdóttir: construction of cultural memory and female religious identity [PDF]
, 2013 Medieval Icelandic literature recounts stories of both pagans and Christians settling in Iceland. Most of these stories focus on a male protagonist. However one of these tales centres around a female settler, namely Auðr/Unnr djúp(a)úðga Ketilsdóttir ...
Vanherpen, Sofie
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Sustainable Development, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Tourism is a significant sector on the Svalbard archipelago. The increase in visitors and tourism activities has reshaped the local community of Longyearbyen, brought new economic opportunities, and put greater pressure on the local environment.
Julien Lebel +3 more
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Women Traders of the Viking Age: An Analysis of Grave Goods [PDF]
, 2017 The image of Viking culture that most of us carry in our heads is largely masculine and testosterone-driven. Where are women in the Scandinavian past? Examining grave goods associated with female burials—including items of personal adornment—this article
Mierswa, Emily
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Mythological Names and dróttkvætt Formulae I: When is a Valkyrie Like a Spear? [PDF]
, 2014 This article explores patterns of language use in oral poetry within a variety of semantic formula. Such a formula may vary its surface texture in relation to phonic demands of the metrical environment in which it is realized.
Frog, -
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