A Concept Analysis of Otherness

Ryan, Jane Greene

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“…Such manoeuvres produce a triumphant discourse through which medicine, with the support of law, control all but those who are capable of the individual suicide of the self [1]. 13 In considering, therefore, how the artful death needs to change in order to be relevant within the self-centric, individualistic societies of contemporary Western cultures, we have to look at how such values sit in relation to the dominant power of medical practitioners. Moreover, we have to consider what it is that is wanted in the twenty-first century that was less visible in previous eras, and that refers to the autonomy of choice over the demise of the self [1].…”

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“…'Other' or 'otherness' refers to the social identities of those individuals who sit outside the cultural boundaries of what is perceived as being 'normal' practices[13,14].…”

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“…Pathways refer to specific practices through which medicine and law facilitate the 'pathway' to death; for example, the Liverpool Care Pathway, which has now been withdrawn from use in the UK[1] 13. Both medicine and law reside within the construct and constraint of such governing bodies, through which mutually convenient collaboration occurs to ensure the compliance of the general population with the wishes of these institutions[1].…”

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The Socio-Political Debate of Dying Today in the United Kingdom and New Zealand: ‘Letting Go’ of the Biomedical Model of Care in Order to Develop a Contemporary Ars Moriendi

2018

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Death is a reality of life. Despite this inevitability, death today remains unwelcome and has been sequestered into the enclaves of medical practice as a means of quelling the rising tide of fear it provokes. Medical practice currently maintains power over the dying individual, actualised through the selective collaboration between medicine and law as a means of subverting the individual who attempts to disrupt the contemporary accepted norms of dying. There is, however, a shift on the horizon as to whether we can make the notion of a true choice become a reality in New Zealand. This serves to offer a compelling movement towards individuals seeking control of their dying trajectory to actualise the notion of individual choice. With this shifting landscape there is an opportunity to be grasped to change how we manage our dying trajectory away from the biomedical patterns of behaviour when dying, in order to balance life decisions. To achieve this prospect, we need to engage with a framework upon which to pin the changes. This paper offers a re-framing and re-presenting approach, using illustrative examples that draw upon British and New Zealand literature, together with over 50 years of professional nursing, and the Ars Moriendi to reflect upon the self-centricity of the contemporary Western individual to access a ‘good death’ of choice.

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“…'Other' or 'otherness' refers to the social identities of those individuals who sit outside the cultural boundaries of what is perceived as being 'normal' practices[13,14].…”

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2018

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“…We were watching athletes who saw themselves first and foremost as athletes (Gambescia, Knowles, & Pollak, 2012). During this weeklong and intense observation with these students, the concept of “otherness” (Ryan, 2012), as it relates to these athletes, began to dissipate from our minds.…”

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Gambescia

2016

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“…Othering is historically situated, socially institutionalised, and materially embodied. It takes shape in social institutions through the combined effect of social agents, legal and social practices, and organisational structures that, together, define the status of the Other (Godbey, 2012;Mudimbe, 2010;Richardson, 2010;Stevenson, 2011;Said, 1978;Ryan, 2012;Lawless, 2014). Discourses of Othering that differentiate people are embedded within social imperatives and wider cultural and political themes, most particularly ideas about race, religion, ethnicity, nationality, language, class, gender, and sexuality (Ajzenstadt & Shapira, 2012;Masocha, 2015;Said, 1978).…”

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Encountering the Other

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It has been a long journey to finish this dissertation. The idea for this project is partly based on my personal experiences of being the Other. Many of the stories presented in this thesis are, one way or another, similar to my own Othering experiences within everyday life, academia, and beyond. Finishing up this PhD trajectory, however, means that I came to peace with being the Other. I could transfer my anger into hope. As my favourite poet, Sohrab Sepehri, says "I have stayed long enough in the darkness to speak of the light." This dissertation is an important stage in my life to move forward, emotionally, personally, and professionally.Writing this book would have been impossible without the support and encouragement my supervisors. Bettina and Sander, I learned a lot from you. Your comments and suggestions on research ideas improved the quality of the arguments. You supported me throughout my journey. I very much appreciate all the opportunities that you generously offered me, including teaching activities, links with co-authors, call for papers, fellowship in Tallinn, and attendance to courses and conferences. I appreciate, admire, and cherish your dedication to my work.Many thanks to my paranymphs, Erik and Donya. Erik, bruh, I had the pleasure of sharing that legendary office with you. We had indeed great times discussing ethnography and the fleshiness whilst playing dart competing over high or low score with the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly in background. Thanks for being a great friend. Donya, you are the contemporary embodiment of Khayyam, the appreciation of the passing moment, joy, laughter, light in the deep darkness. You never let me feel alone. For your friendship, and for many other things, thank you.Thanks to all my colleagues at the Faculty of Spatial Sciences those with whom I could share my thoughts, feelings, teaching, and fun including Dimitris,

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A Concept Analysis of Otherness

Abstract: Otherness is an important concept in understanding the health provider-patient relationship and in creating insights into how to be more present with patients and families. This is an analysis of the concept of Otherness that leads to a definition of the construct.

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The Socio-Political Debate of Dying Today in the United Kingdom and New Zealand: ‘Letting Go’ of the Biomedical Model of Care in Order to Develop a Contemporary Ars Moriendi

The Socio-Political Debate of Dying Today in the United Kingdom and New Zealand: ‘Letting Go’ of the Biomedical Model of Care in Order to Develop a Contemporary Ars Moriendi

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