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The place of Pierre Bourdieu's theories in (popular) cultural studies
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016-10)
This article examines the relevance of French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu’s theories to cultural
studies. His key concepts such as cultural capital, habitus, field and symbolic violence are
introduced and explained in ...
Hindu women’s property rights: Bangladesh perspective
(© 2016 Published by BRAC University, 2016-10)
In Bangladesh Hindu women are guaranteed meager property rights in comparison to their male
relative as well as their other religious counterparts. Although Bangladesh is mandated through its
constitution to prohibit all ...
Traditional healing beliefs and practices in Bagnibari and Samair villages: implications for public health in rural Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2012-12)
Introduction: Traditional medicine plays a vital part in the health care systems of many developing countries. Healers’ knowledge and background, commonly treated illnesses, methods, and the factors leading to communities’ ...
Perceptions of occupational health risks, illnesses and coping strategies among workers in a factory in Savar, Bangladesh
(BRAC University, 2012-12)
Introduction: Occupational health risks are emerging topics of interest and concern in Bangladesh. It is important to understand worker perceptions of risks, illnesses and their coping strategies in order to develop ...
Same old, same old: from boring to creative presentation
(BRAC University, 2011)
This study compares attitudes of tertiary-level students in Australia and Bangladesh towards the use
of technology in lectures and seminars. Students were shown audiovisual recordings of two
seminars. The content and ...
Pharmaceutical use for common cough and cold inunder-five children
(BRAC University, 2012-12)
Introduction: There is a burgeoning epidemic of antibiotic resistance in low-income countries, and pharmaceutical use is on the rise even in rural areas. It is important to understand how caregivers and drug sellers use ...