context – Asian American / Asian Research Institute

Feminist Text, Patriarchal Context: Feminine Principle in the Sikh Vision

September 11, 2018April 23, 2010 By Nikky-Guninder Kaur Singh

For her talk, Nikky Singh will address the disjunct between the feminist Sikh sacred text and its patriarchal social context. The scripture is the core of Sikh religion: it is the basis of their philosophy, centre of their rituals and ceremonies, and the grounding of their personal life. And this scripture has great significance for … Read more

Transforming China’s Post-Secondary Education in the Context of Rapid Economic and Social Changes

October 3, 2018December 7, 2007 By Don Watkins

The recent convergence of several economic and social changes has led to widespread transformation of China’s post-secondary education to meet changing labor market and social needs and simultaneously to develop a corps of world-class universities assumed to be needed for China’s growing importance as a major leader in world affairs. The presentation will consider some … Read more