Femicidio y feminicidio: un análisis de las aportaciones en clave iberoamericana

La violencia contra las mujeres es una lacra de nuestra sociedad que no se consigue erradicar. En su versión extrema e irreversible terminar con la muerte de la víctima. Desde mediados de la década de los años 70, del siglo pasado y de la mano de Diane Russell se visibilizaron los femicidios como el asesinato de una mujer por el hecho de ser mujer. Posteriormente, en los años 90, Marcela Lagarde crea el neologismo feminicidio al traducir la obra de Rusell al español. Desde entonces ambos términos han creado un espacio de conocimiento, de investigación y de acción política. El propósito de este trabajo es averiguar cómo se ha abordado el femicidio / feminicidio en las ciencias sociales en el contexto iberoamericano. Para ello se ha optado por una revisión de la literatura especializada en español y en portugués, analizando el tratamiento que reciben así como el alcance de los términos.

The Influence of Space Layout, Technology and Teaching Approach on Student Learning: An Architectural Technology Perspective

Some would argue that there is a need for the traditional lecture format to be rethought in favour of a more active approach. However, this must form part of a bipartite strategy, considered in conjunction with the layout of any new space to facilitate alternative learning and teaching methods. With this in mind, this paper begins to examine the impact of the learning environment on the student learning experience, specifically focusing on students studying on the Architectural Technology and Management programme at Ulster University. The aim of this study is two-fold: to increase understanding of the impact of learning space layout, by taking a student centered approach; and to gain an appreciation of how technology can impact upon the learning space. The study forms part of a wider project being undertaken at Ulster University known as the Learning Landscape Transition Project, exploring the relationship between learning, teaching and space layout. Data collection was both qualitative and quantitative, with use of a case study supported by a questionnaire based on attitudinal scaling. A focus group was also used to further analyse the key trends resulting from the questionnaire. The initial results suggest that the learning environment, and the technology within it, can not only play an important part in the overall learning experience of the student, but also assist with preparation for the working environment to be experienced in professional life.