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Tribal and Non-tribal Agencies

open access: yesJournal of Comparative Social Work, 2014
As definitions of “family” have evolved in the US over the past several decades, so too has child welfare agencies’ need to provide appropriate and meaningful services. This article discusses the findings and conclusions drawn from a case study involving two different types of social work agencies: Native American child welfare and not- for-profit ...
Marissa O’Neill, Debbie L Gonzalez
openaire   +1 more source

Tribal Origin and Gender: Identity Work in Women's Entrepreneurial Journey in Saudi Arabia

open access: yesGender, Work &Organization, Volume 33, Issue 1, Page 41-58, January 2026.
ABSTRACT Women entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia face significant challenges: legal, regulatory, social, and others related to the traditional family norms. Despite these constraints, many women succeed. Using a social constructionist feminist lens, we analyze the experiences of 27 women entrepreneurs in Saudi Arabia, focusing on their ethnic/tribal origin
Eidah Alzahrani   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Navigating Tribal Politics in Zambia: Biblical-Theological Principles for Electing National Leaders

open access: yesNsukka Journal of Religion and Cultural Studies
Ethnic politics remains a persistent problem in Zambia, subverting objective political engagement and national cohesion. This research aims to explore how biblical-theological principles of leadership can guide Zambians in navigating ethnic politics ...
Lawrence Mpeta
doaj   +1 more source

LNG as a Geopolitical Tool: Qatar’s Role in a Transforming Global Market [PDF]

open access: yesMeđunarodni Problemi
This paper examines Qatar’s strategic international role, emphasising its use of liquefied natural gas (LNG) as both an economic driver and a geopolitical tool.
Stefano Valente
doaj   +1 more source

Who belongs in South Africa? ‘Tapestry nationalism’ in the African National Congress

open access: yesNations and Nationalism, Volume 32, Issue 1, Page 148-166, January 2026.
Abstract Perhaps more than any other organisation, the African National Congress (ANC) has defined who belongs in South Africa. Yet, how does the organisation imagine national belonging, and how has this developed? We explore these questions through a discourse analysis of the organisation's annual ‘January 8’ statements.
David Jeffery‐Schwikkard   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

New Tribalism in Europe

open access: yesPerspective Politice, 2014
Our paper is dedicated to tendencies of tribalism which appear in contemporary Europe. We can see them also in post-communist societies, e.g. in Poland, Czech Republic and Lithuania.
Jakub POTULSKI, Arkadiusz MODRZEJEWSKI
doaj  

Social Identity and Voting Behavior in a Deeply Divided Society: The Case of Israel

open access: yesSocieties
This paper examines what best explains political behavior in a deeply divided society. Despite the democratic nature of the Israeli political system, we suggest that Israel’s society is characterized by social affiliations mainly defined by social ...
Rami Zeedan
doaj   +1 more source

Ethnicity, Language, and Identity in Kenya

open access: yesModern Africa, 2019
This article unravels the manipulation of language and nonlinguistic communication strategies in political and sports discourses to negotiate various identities in Kenya.
Nathan Oyori Ogechi
doaj   +1 more source

Nations as Natural Families: From Kin Selection to Multilevel Selection

open access: yesNations and Nationalism, Volume 32, Issue 1, Page 91-102, January 2026.
ABSTRACT In nationalism studies, nations are often viewed as artificial constructs. By contrast, many sociobiologists see nations as natural families or kin groups. They explain altruism and shared ancestry among co‐nationals through kin selection theory, which accounts for altruism towards close genetic relatives. In this article, we refine and deepen
Filipe Nobre Faria, Sandra Dzenis
wiley   +1 more source

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