INTRODUCTION In the phase of globalization the question of livelihood has captured all the points of discussion. Various people have defined livelihood differently. Chambers and Conway (1992) define “A livelihood comprises the abilities‚ assets (stores‚ resources‚ claims and access) and activities required for a means of living: a livelihood is sustainable which can cope with and recover from stress and shocks‚ maintain or enhance its capabilities and assets‚ and provide sustainable livelihood opportunities
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conversations especially one of their leaders‚ Angelito Aquile‚ and based on my direct observation‚ I learned how they valued their health‚ preserved their indigenous health traditions and practiced health care among themselves. At the beginning‚ I was told that this area including what is now the Subic Freeport Zone had been their ancestral land as the first people who had populated the islands. Through various stages‚ they had been displaced from their land‚ most recently from what is now a commercial-residential
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free and laudatory media stories about the activities of Body Shop. More recently however this image has been bruised. Is the Body Shop social conscience just a sham? Saulo Petean* Body Shop ’s much vaunted `Trade Not Aid ’ policy with indigenous peoples is running into serious problems in the Amazon where it sources Brazil nut oil for one of its best-selling beauty products. Since 1991‚ Body Shop has been buying oil processed by the Mebengokre Indians‚ also called the Kayapo. Brazil nut
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"Rabbit-Proof Fence" Summary: An overview of the ways in which the film "Rabbit-Proof Fence" conveys the importance of home‚ family‚ and country to indigenous peoples. The film "Rabbit-Proof Fence" conveys the importance of home and country to indigenous peoples. The director Phillip Noyce refers to home in different ways. He has symbolised home by repeatedly showing images of the Spirit Bird and the Rabbit Proof Fence‚ since it is a connection to their home. The movie shows Molly’s determination
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create an attachment to our ‘home’. A place which serves as a foundation to our quotidian lifestyle. A place that gives for further continuation. It is a place like this‚ that one must commit to as a whole community. This is exactly what the Kayapó people of Brazil did‚ they stood up to preserve their home. They treated this event just as they would with any other‚ with determination and respect. ! The Kayapós’ tie with nature is not only seen through their lifestyle but also their way of
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Aboriginal means that Black Prison-White Playground has a significant level of credibility and authenticity‚ as it is a film about Aboriginals‚ by an Aboriginal. Thus‚ if it is a film about indigenous people‚ having an indigenous filmmaker would make the film more real than any other external representations of the indigenous community can be. As Abigail Solomon-Godeau (2008) suggests‚ documentaries are based on a presumption of insiderness. Thus‚ truthfulness of a film is greatly affected by the background
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Strait Islander people? The Australian Referendum of 1967‚ called by Prime Minister Harold Holt‚ led to important and influential decisions and legislations; which ultimately bettered the lives of the first Australians. Although the amendments made to the constitution‚ were minimal and overall didn’t immediately amount to much‚ it was significant in the progression of the mentality of Australian society. One of the most obvious reasons as to why the referendum still resonates with the people today is that
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problem has become more complex‚ as the region is inhabited by people belonging to different racial stock‚ speak different languages and have varied socio-cultural tradition. These people are now fighting for the same geographical space to protect and preserve their identity and culture.”5 “Illegal immigration from neighboring countries‚ especially from Bangladesh has aggravated the problem as it has reduced the number of indigenous people to minority in some parts of the region.”6 “Though the Sixth
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in this chapter‚ however‚ have been created and continue due to the direct actions of humans. The very high rate and level of development experienced by most rich countries of the world is another factor which perpetuates many challenges faced by people in developing countries. Historical factors that hinder development Studying the past gives humans an enormous insight into the present. Using historical analysis in development geography helps to explain why many countries face development
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exploration are what allow the populace to create unique thoughts and philosophies. Many believe that to achieve progress‚ homogeneity should be embraced to achieve greater progress. However‚ for society to globally experience the benefit of progress‚ people must be able to freely explore‚ exhibit and build on various worldviews and cultures. The various parts of a person’s cultural identity are what allows them to connect to the rest of the world. These preserved cultural identities are essential
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