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Tuesday, November 30, 2010

New Proposals -new issue out (Vol.4, #1)

New Proposals: Journal of Marxism and Interdisciplinary Inquiry has just
published its latest issue at
http://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/newproposals. We invite you to review
the Table of Contents here and then visit our web site to review articles
and items of interest.

We encourage you to consider submitting an article, comment, photo essay for
consideration. The types of engaged progressive research that we publish
extends across the many disciplines of social science and humanities
research. Upcoming issues include an anthropological analysis of
neo-liberal social movements, a reassessment of the relationship between
feminism and marxism, and the publication of a new revised edition of a
great introductory anthropology collection, Anthropology for a Small Planet.

Thanks for the continuing interest in our work,
Charles R. Menzies
University of British Columbia
cmenzies@interchange.ubc.ca

New Proposals: Journal of Marxism and Interdisciplinary Inquiry
Vol 4, No 1 (2010)
Table of Contents
http://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/newproposals/issue/view/96

Introduction
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Retrospection and Hope in a Democratic Socialist Alternative (5-6)
Charles R. Menzies


Feature Article
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Social Movements and Counter-Hegemony: Lessons from the Field (7-22)
William K. Carroll, R. S. Ratner


Comments and Arguments
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Base, Superstructure, Aesthetic Level: notes on a theory (23-28)
Gary Tedman


Articles
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Learning a lesson: An anarchist's defence of Marxism based socialism
(29-34)
Arpad Kovacs

Sports Commentators and Late Monopoly Capitalist Indoctrination in the
United States (35-47)
Kirk Packwood

Lohas and The Indigo Dollar: Growing The Spiritual Economy (48-60)
Joseph Gelfer


Complete Printable Version
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Complete Printable Version (1-60)
NP Editorial Collective


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New Proposals: Journal of Marxism and Interdisciplinary Inquiry
http://ojs.library.ubc.ca/index.php/newproposals

Promoting your titles at Library of Social Science's 2011 book exhibits

Dear Colleague,

Library of Social Science is the premier company organizing and managing
book exhibits for scholarly conferences. Please see:

http://www.libraryofsocialscience.com/index.html

and

http://www.libraryofsocialscience.com/gallery.html

We are currently organizing book exhibits for five upcoming 2011
conferences that focus on themes such as multiculturalism, ethnicity,
race, class, gender, politics and economics, education and psychology.

You may have authored books that we would like to exhibit and promote at
these conferences.

Please review the write-ups on the conferences below, and then reply to
BookExhibitSuggestions@libraryofsocialscience.com using the following
abbreviations to tell us at which conferences you would like us to
promote your books:

NAAAS: National Association of African American Studies
NAES: National Association for Ethnic Studies
NMCS: National Multicultural Conference & Summit
PSA: Pacific Sociological Association
TCWR: Teachers College Winter Roundtable

Please provide the title and publisher of each of your books, as well as
your primary contact’s name, email address and telephone number at
each pressâ€"and we’ll take it from there.

We look forward to bringing your books to the attention of the prominent
scholars and researchers who attend these meetings.

Best regards,
Mei Ha Chan
Associate Director
Tel: 718.393.1075 x 1

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January 27-28 Seattle, WA

National Multicultural Conference & Summit (NMCS) 2011: “Unification
through Diversity: Bridging Psychological Science & Practice in the
Public Interest”

NMCS convenes scientists, practitioners and educators in psychology and
related fields to inform and inspire multicultural theory, research and
practice. This major biennial meetingâ€"with over 1,000 expected to
attendâ€"addresses pressing social issues and fosters collaboration
among researchers, psychiatrists and counselors to promote the
well-being of historically-marginalized people.

February 14-19 Baton Rouge, LA

National Conference of the National Association of African American
Studies & Affiliates (NAAAS)

NAAAS was founded in 1992 to promote African and African-American
Studies and to train young scholars in these fields. Since then, NAAAS
has been joined by the National Association of Hispanic & Latino
Studies, the National Association of Native American Studies and the
International Association of Asian Studies to become one of the leading
multicultural and ethnic studies societies. At their 2011 conference,
speakers will cover topics ranging from education and social issues,
health and sports, and religion to economics, military studies, history
and literature, science, and special panels on Islamic Studies.

February 25-26 Teachers College, Columbia U.

28th Annual Winter Roundtable on Cultural Psychology and Education
(TCWR): “Privileging Indigenous Voices: Hearing the Wisdom of
Generations”

The Winter Roundtableâ€"sponsored by Teachers Collegeâ€"is the
longest-running professional education program devoted to studying the
psychological and educational implications of race, ethnicity, class,
gender, sexual orientation and religious affiliation.

March 10-13 Seattle, WA

82nd Annual Meeting of the Pacific Sociological Association (PSA):
“Sociologists as Claims Makers: Turning Theory into Action”

The annual PSA meeting is one of the largest and most popular
sociological conferences, with well over 1,000 people expected to
attend. These prominent scholars are avid book buyers looking for titles
on the full range of Sociology topics.

April 7-9 Claremont Graduate U., Claremont, CA

39th Annual Conference of the National Association for Ethnic Studies
(NAES): “The New Racism: Illusions of Equality and the Assault on
Ethnic Studies”

NAES provides an interdisciplinary forum for scholars and activists
concerned with national and international dimensions of ethnicity, race,
intergroup relations and the cultural life of minorities. This lively
conference will explore how race and ethnicity are characterized in
popular media, education and politics. Among the topics examined:
racialized legislation; racism, gender and sexuality; Obama nation;
profiling; affirmative action; hate groups, race and sports; medicine,
public health and social welfare policy; and post-racial ideology.


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LIBRARY OF SOCIAL SCIENCE BOOK EXHIBITS
http://www.libraryofsocialscience.com/

Richard Koenigsberg, Ph.D., Director: 718-393-1081
Mei Ha Chan, Associate Director: 718-393-1075
Orion Anderson, Communication Director: 718-393-1104
Hugh Galford, Marketing Manager: 718-393-1104
Richard Klein, On Site Exhibit Manager: 718-393-1075
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Sunday, November 28, 2010

CASCA: Jobs/Emplois: Course Instructor: Trent

Please click for more information:

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=161%3Ajob-course-instructor-latin-american-politics&catid=37&Itemid=88&lang=en

CFP, Announcement of Panel at CASCA conference: Panel Title: Indigenous Ecumenes: "Known Inhabited Worlds" as an Approach to the Study of Social Reproduction and Long-Term Change

Please see the CASCA 2011 conference panel page:

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=b%3Elog&id=41&Itemid=90&lang=en

CASCA: Jobs/Emplois

Assistant Professor (Anthropology) Canadian Defence and Foreign Affairs
Institute (CDFAI) Chair in Civil-Military Relations
University: University of Calgary

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=146%3A
job-cdfai-ucalgary&catid=37&Itemid=88&lang=en


Four Year Doctoral Fellowship
University: UBC
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=150%3A
fellowship-ubc&catid=35&Itemid=88&lang=en


Canadian Museum of Civilization Fellowship Program
University: Open
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=151%3A
fellowship-cmc&catid=35&Itemid=88&lang=en


United Nations University Office Fellowship
University: UNU-ONY

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=152%3A
fellowship-unu&catid=35&Itemid=88&lang=en


Museum Director
Museum: Woodland Cultural Centre

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=153%3A
job-woodland-cultural-centure&catid=38&Itemid=88&lang=en


Design Anthropologist, Industrial Design
Job Posting: RIM
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=147%3A
job-rim&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Medical Anthropology (Edmonton)
Job Posting: Placement Group
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=149%3A
job-medical-anthropology&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Aboriginal Affairs ­ Traditional Studies Specialist
Job Posting: Golder Associates Ltd.
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=148%3A
job-golder&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Research Co-Ordinator
Job Posting: Assets Coming Together for Youth Project (York University)
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=157%3A
job-research-coordinator&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Program Officer
Job Posting: Canadian Health Services Research Foundation
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=155%3A
job-program-officer&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Program Director
Job Posting: EQUITAS
http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=156%3A
job-equitas&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Senior Evaluation Analyst
Job Posting: Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse (CCSA)

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=154%3A
job-ccsa&catid=39&Itemid=88&lang=en


Stephen Jarislowsky Chair in Culture Change in Rapidly Developing Modern
Societies: Assistant Professor (Tenure-track)
University: Memorial

http://cas-sca.ca/casca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=158%3A
job-stephen-jarislowsky-chair&catid=37&Itemid=88&lang=en

Saturday, November 27, 2010

Job Posting - Human Rights/Droits Humains, Montreal

EQUITAS
Equitas - Centre international d'éducation aux droits humains/
International Centre
for Human Rights
Equitas - Centre international d'éducation aux droits humains/
International Centre
for Human Rights

Directeur/Directrice des programmes
Equitas is seeking a Director of Programs to provide strategic leadership
to ensure
the continued success of its international programs during this
challenging period
for global human rights work. Equitas is a Montreal-based non-profit
organization
that has been advancing equality, social justice and respect for human
dignity
through innovative education programs in Canada and around the world for
over 40
years. Equitas programs equip frontline human rights defenders and educators,
government institutions and children and youth with knowledge and skills to
transform attitudes and practices that help build a global culture of
human rights.
Equitas has a network of over 3,200 alumni of its training programs
worldwide.
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Director of Programs will
collaborate with
an experienced program team to ensure Equitas seizes program development
opportunities in a challenging funding environment. The Director of
Programs is a
central and active member of the Management Team and is responsible for
initiating
and managing strategic development, fundraising, and implementation of
Equitas
international program initiatives. He/she works closely with the Director of
Education, the Controller in fulfilling his/her functions.
The core job responsibilities of the position include:
Strategic Leadership of Equitas Programs

Develop overall strategy and provide clear direction for Equitas' program
activities
in response to global trends and the strategic direction adopted by the
Board of
Directors.
Conduct ongoing analysis of program impacts and promote Equitas successes
to various
stakeholders.
Provide leadership and support to Program Unit staff with respect to
multiyear
program/project fundraising, including developing strategic relationships
with
current and potential funders.
Initiate and oversee the annual program planning process.

Program Management

Provide leadership, coaching, and supervision to Program Unit staff
working on
international programs.
Monitor and assess progress of international programs and projects
(including their
financial standing) and take action when required.

Required skills and qualifications:

A minimum of 10 years project management in the NGO or social sector.
A successful track-record in securing multi-year project funding and
significant
experience in initiating and managing relationships with donor agencies.
Solid experience, knowledge, and understanding of human rights and human
rights
education within the international context.
Proven leadership skills and experience in motivating and managing diverse
teams and
leading/supervising/coaching staff.
Personal creativity, strategic judgment, innovation and vision.
A high level of personal and professional integrity, tact and discretion.
An ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple projects and
deadlines at the
same time.
Experience working in a cross-cultural setting and with overseas partners.
Ability to communicate orally, and read and understand documents, in both of
Canada's official languages (English and French); and excellent writing
skills in at
least one of these.
Applicants must have the right to work in Canada.

Other Considerations

Commitment to Equitas' mission and values
Ability to travel 3 to 4 times a year for an average of 2 weeks at a time
Ability to work well in a team and to contribute to the collaborative
management of
Equitas

Equitas supports employment practices that promote diversity and respect
human
rights and offers a competitive salary and benefits for this type of
position in the
NGO sector. Please submit your letter of application, resume, and salary
expectations by e-mail no later than Monday, November 29, 2010 to:
Pego Brennan, Executive Assistant: pbrennan@equitas.org
Tel: (514) 954-0382 ext. 240
Equitas thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only applicants
under
consideration will be contacted.
Approximate Starting date: February 1, 2011
More information on Equitas is available at www.equitas.org .


Equitas est à la recherche d'une directrice ou d'un directeur des
programmes capable
d'exercer un leadership stratégique afin d'assurer la réussite de ses
programmes à
l'échelon international dans une période où le travail en matière de
droits humains
fait face à de nombreux défis. Equitas est une organisation non
gouvernementale à
but non lucratif basée à Montréal. Depuis plus de 40 ans, nous œuvrons en
faveur de
l'égalité, la justice sociale et le respect de la dignité humaine au
Canada et
partout dans le monde grâce à nos programmes d'éducation aux droits humains
novateurs. Ces derniers permettent aux militants et éducateurs des droits
humains,
institutions gouvernementales, jeunes et enfants d'acquérir les
connaissances,
habiletés et valeurs nécessaires à l'édification d'une culture mondiale
des droits
humains.
Se rapportant au directeur général et en collaboration avec une équipe
expérimentée,
la directrice ou le directeur des programmes devra s'assurer qu'Equitas
profite des
occasions de développement de programmes qui se présentent dans un milieu
où le
financement est de plus en plus difficile. La directrice ou le directeur des
programmes est membre actif et fondamental de l'équipe de gestion. Elle ou
il est
responsable d'initier et de gérer le développement stratégique, la
recherche de
fonds et la mise en œuvre d'initiatives liées aux programmes internationaux
d'Equitas. Elle ou il travaille étroitement avec la directrice de
l'éducation et la
contrôleuse.
Principales responsabilités liées à ce poste :
Le leadership stratégique des programmes d'Equitas

Développer la stratégie globale et fournir une direction claire quant aux
programmes
d'Equitas en réponse aux tendances mondiales et à l'orientation
stratégique adoptée
par le conseil d'administration
Mener une analyse continue des impacts des programmes et promouvoir les
succès
d'Equitas auprès des parties prenantes
Gérer et appuyer l'équipe de l'unité des programmes quant au financement des
programmes/projets, et favoriser des liens stratégiques avec les bailleurs
de fonds
actuels et potentiels
Amorcer et suivre le processus de la planification annelle

Gestion des programmes

Exercer un rôle de leader, de « coach » et de superviseur auprès du
personnel de
l'unité des programmes affecté aux programmes internationaux
Suivre de près et évaluer le progrès des programmes et projets
internationaux (y
compris leur performance financière) et agir en conséquence, au besoin.

Compétences

Minimum de 10 ans d'expérience en gestion et développement de projets dans le
secteur social ou des ONG
Aptitude à diriger du personnel et expérience dans la motivation et la
gestion
d'équipes ainsi que dans la supervision/accompagnement du personnel
Connaissance, compréhension et expérience dans la mise en oeuvre de
programmes en
droits de la personne et de l'éducation aux droits de la personne
Excellents antécédents à consolider le financement pluriannuel de projets
et solide
expérience à initier et entretenir des liens avec les organismes donateurs.
Expérience étendue, connaissances et compréhension en matière de droits
humains et
d'éducation aux droits humains dans un contexte international.
Expérience et habiletés de leadership pertinentes pour motiver et gérer
différentes
équipes et pour diriger, superviser et « coacher » le personnel
Faire preuve de créativité, d'innovation, de vision et penser de façon
stratégique
Haut niveau d'intégrité sur les plans professionnel et personnel, tact, et
Habileté
à organiser prioriser et gérer simultanément plusieurs§discrétion projets et
échéanciers
Expérience de travail dans un milieu multiculturel et avec des partenaires à
l'étranger
Habileté à communiquer oralement, à lire et à comprendre des documents
produits dans
les deux langues officielles au Canada (anglais et français); excellente
habileté de
rédaction dans au moins l'une de ces deux langues
Les candidates et les candidats doivent avoir le droit de travailler au
Canada

Autres

Engagement envers la mission et les valeurs d'Equitas
Disponibilité pour effectuer des voyages à l'étranger 3 à 4 fois par
année, pour une
période minimale de 2 semaines chaque fois
Capacité de travailler en équipe et de contribuer à la gestion conviviale
d'Equitas

Equitas souscrit aux pratiques d'embauche qui promeuvent la diversité et
le respect
des droits humains et offre un salaire et des avantages sociaux fondés sur
les
traitements habituels en vigueur dans les ONG.
Veuillez soumettre votre lettre de candidature, votre C.V. ainsi que vos
attentes
salariales au plus tard le 29 novembre 2010 à :
Pego Brennan, Adjointe à la direction
pbrennan@equitas.org
Tél. : 514.954.0382, poste 240
Equitas tient à remercier toutes les candidates et tous les candidats pour
leur
intérêt; cependant, seules les personnes retenues pour une entrevue de
sélection
seront contactées.
Date d'entrée en poste (approximative) : 1er février 2011
Pour en savoir plus, consultez notre site Web à www.equitas.org

panel on Prostitution and the Criminal Code/un panel sur La Prostitution et le Code criminel

Le français suit.

The Joint Chair in Women's Studies,
for Carleton University and the University of Ottawa
invites you to a panel on

Prostitution and the Criminal Code

When: Monday, November 29, 2010
Time: 1:30-4:00 pm
Where: Porter Hall, 2nd floor, University Centre,
Carleton University

We are pleased to hold a panel discussion about the recent Superior
Court decision that struck down three key sections of the Criminal
Code on prostitution.
This panel will include:
Valerie Scott, Executive Director of SPOC (Sex Professionals of
Canada), one of the three women who brought forward this legal challenge
Émilie Laliberté, Director General of Stella, (a Montreal organization
providing support to sex workers)
Krysta Williams, Lead Youth Advocate, Native Youth Sexual Health Network
Alan N. Young, Professor, Osgoode Law School, York University, the
lawyer who argued this case
Chris Bruckert, Associate Professor of Criminology, University of
Ottawa – and Member of POWER (Prostitutes of Ottawa-Gatineau Work,
Educate and Resist)
A question and answer period will follow.
The event will be bilingual with simultaneous translation.

Free admission. First come, first served.
INFO : Pamela Walker, 613-520-2600 X 1729 or Hélène Boudreault, 613-520-6644

♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀ ♀


La Chaire conjointe en études des femmes,
pour l'Université d'Ottawa et Carleton University
vous invite à assister à un panel sur

La Prostitution et le Code criminel

Quand: Lundi, le 29 novembre 2010
Heure: 13 h 30-16 h 00
Où: Porter Hall, 2e étage, University Centre,
Carleton University

Nous avons le plaisir de vous offrir un panel permettant une
discussion sur le récent jugement de la Cour supérieure invalidant
trois articles clés du Code criminel portant sur la prostitution.
Ce panel comprend:
Valerie Scott, directrice exécutive du SPOC (Sex Professionals of
Canada), l'une des trois femmes ayant intenté ce recours
Émilie Laliberté, directrice générale de Stella, (un organisme par et
pour les travailleuses et travailleurs du sexe à Montréal)
Krysta Williams, intervenante jeunesse principale, Native Youth Sexual
Health Network
Alan N. Young, Professeur, Osgoode Law School, Université York,
l'avocat ayant plaidé la cause au nom des trois femmes
Chris Bruckert, professeure de criminologie, Université d'Ottawa – et
membre de POWER (Prostitutes of Ottawa-Gatineau Work, Educate and
Resist)
Une période de questions et réponses suivra.
Il s'agit d'un événement bilingue, offrant la traduction simultanée.

Entrée libre. Premiers arrivés, premiers servis
INFO : Pamela Walker, 613-520-2600 X 1729 ou Hélène Boudreault, 613-520-6644

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