Gathercoal, Forrest (1997). Judicious Discipline. Revised Fourth Edition. This book is a guide to creating a democratic classroom management style that serves as a real-life model for the same system of rules and responsibilities under which students will live when they leave school. The ideas are based on ethical, educational, and legal perspectives for school rules and decisions based on a democratic form of government. The chapters are: (1) \Introduction to Judicious Discipline\; (2) \Professional Ethics\; (3) \A Constitutional Perspective for School Rules\; (4) \The Democratic School Community\; (5) \Consequences–A Professional Relationship Model\; and (6) \Balancing Rights and Responsibilities.\ Contains a 57-item bibliography of references and resources for further information or additional reading. (SLD)…

Moss, Margaret; Wessler, Stephen (2001). Hate Crimes on Campus: The Problem and Efforts To Confront It. Hate Crimes Series. Bureau of Justice Assistance Monograph. This monograph examines four aspects of the problem of bias, prejudice, and hate crimes on American college and university campuses. First, the monograph examines the prevalence of hate crimes on campuses, considering who is targeted, the kinds of crimes that are committed, and the frequency and impact of bias incidents. The monograph then identifies common problems college communities have experienced in responding to hate crimes and provides recommendations for prompt, effective, and appropriate responses. It also describes several promising efforts to respond to campus hate crimes and implement prevention programs. Finally, the monograph explains the difference between hate crimes and bias incidents and discusses the factors police consider to determine whether a hate crime has been committed. For various reasons, reliable statistics on hate crimes on campuses are elusive, but the Federal Bureau of Investigation in its 1998 report, based on data from 450 colleges and… [PDF]

(1999). European Union and Racial Discrimination. The European Community (EC) has the power to pass laws based on the Community Treaty. Since 1989, the EC's Commission for Racial Equality has called for an amendment to the European Treaty that would provide basic protection against racial discrimination throughout the EC and legal remedies for those who suffer discrimination. Tracing the history of the foundation of the EC shows that there has been a tradition of opposition to discrimination, although provisions against racial discrimination have not been explicit. Advocates of formal provisions argue that the single market cannot function properly if people from minority ethnic groups are deterred from moving between countries because protection is weaker in one country than another. The Treaty of Amsterdam, which was accepted by member countries in June 1997, contains amendments that commit the EC to respect for human rights generally and to opposition to sex, racial, or ethnic discrimination. Before the treaty goes into effect,… [PDF]

O'Neil, Robert M. (1973). Justice in America: Fact or Fiction?. Social Education, 37, 7, 636, Nov 73. This article points out some of the imperfections of the judicial system in America and the need to understand better the nature of the system and what can be done to preserve and improve it. (Author/KM)…

Reidy, John P. (1973). Classroom Strategies: A Lesson in Minority Rights. Law in American Society, 2, 4, 34-37, Dec 73. An introductory lesson on minority rights utilizes simple case studies based on decision-making experiences common to junior and senior high school students. (KM)…

Heath, Kathryn G. (1974). Legislation and Its Implications for Elimination of Sex Bias. Journal of the NAWDAC, 37, 2, 58-66, W 74. The author presents a chronology of Federal legislation dealing with women's rights beginning with the opening of the U.S. Office of Education in 1867 and ending with the State and Local Fiscal Assistance Act of 1972. Their effects and implications are discussed. (RP)…

Hudgins, H. C., Jr. (1974). The Law and Teacher Dismissals. Nation's Schools, 93, 3, 40-43, Mar 74. Gives ten \don'ts\ coming out of recent court rulings that school administrators should bear in mind before firing a teacher. Issues such as homosexuality, militancy, and insubordination are discussed. (Author/DN)…

Wade, Serena E. (1973). Media Effects on Changes in Attitudes Toward the Rights of Young People. Journalism Quarterly, 50, 2, 292-96,347, Sum 73. Researches the role of the media in influencing the image of social reality that affects public attitudes, concluding that influence is strongest during times of social unrest. (RB)…

Walden, John C. (1973). Two Courts Look at Insubordination. National Elementary Principal, 53, 1, 52-54, Nov-Dec 73. Describes two court cases, one that considers the consequences when an employee misrepresents his authority or fails to submit to reasonable rules, regulations, or requirements. Includes comments on the responsibility of supervisors in evaluating subordinates. The second case suggests the courts will support a board in its efforts to require employees to maintain both physical and psychological fitness. (Author/DN)…

(1973). Equal Rights for Both Sexes in School Systems. Federal Aid Planner, 57-64, F 73. Summarizes the status of three federal laws and a Presidential order directed toward equal treatment of the sexes in jobs. (Author/DN)…

Simon, Robert L. (1973). Equal Opportunity and the Serrano Decision. Intellect, 102, 2351, 32-5, Oct 73. Article discusses the Serrano v. Priest case and feels that unequal funding of school districts can not be justified by appeal to the unequal wealth of the communities in which they are located. (Author/GB)…

Brightman, Lehman (1973). Education of the Native American? A Brief Overview. Journal of Non-White Concerns in Personnel and Guidance, 1, 3, 159-162, April 73. A disucssion of the conditions and atmosphere at federal boarding schools for Indian children which make them examples of what education should not be. (JC)…

Fenske, Robert H.; Scott, Craig S. (1972). College Student Interest in Social Issues. Journal of College Student Personnel, 13, 6, 525-528, Nov 72. This study deals with interest and involvement with contemporary social issues through passive activities like discussion, reading, or attending lectures. The study was part of a more comprehensive survey that was undertaken by The American College Testing Program (ACT) in 1969 to assess characteristics of students entering college, to measure changes during college, and to relate these changes to characteristics of the college environment. (Author)…

Miller, Donald L. (1972). Leadership and Race Relations and the Military. Contact (New York), 3, 8, 59-63, Jul 72. …

Goldberg, I. Ignacy (1972). Toward Securing the Right of the Mentally Retarded to Public Education in the United States of America. Slow Learning Child, 19, 3, 139-52, Nov 72. …

Thurow, Lester C. (1972). Education and Economic Equality. Public Interest, 28, 66-81, Sum 72. Argues that the present reliance on education as the ultimate policy for curing all problems, economic and social, is unwarranted at best and in all probability, ineffective. Suggests that any time a consensus emerges on the need for more equality, it can be at least partly achieved by making a frontal attack on wage differentials. (RJ)…

Glazer, Nathan (1972). Interethnic Conflict. Social Work, 17, 3, 3-9, May 72. The demands and tactics of the new\ white ethnic groups have been inspired by and are similar to those of the blacks. Contemporary conflicts arise from the struggle over ethnic succession, differences in social structure and values, and the growing role of the federal government in promoting equality among groups. (Author)…

Forer, Lois G. (1972). The Rights of Children. Young Children, 27, 6, 332-9, Aug 72. A prominent attorney speaks out on thought-provoking problems involving the law and children. (Editor)…

Gilhool, Thomas K. (1973). The Uses of Litigation: The Right of Retarded Children to a Free Public Education. Peabody Journal of Education, 50, 2, 120-7, Jan 73. Article concerns the case of Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children, Nancy Beth Bowman, et al. v. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, et al. (CB)…

Gersh, Wesley A. (1972). Double Jeopardy and the Juvenile. Journal of Family Law, 11, 3, 603-614, 72. Questions the availability to juveniles of protection from double jeopardy in State juvenile proceedings. (JF)…

Astin, Helen S.; Bayer, Alan E. (1972). Sex Discrimination in Academe. Educational Record, 53, 2, 101-18, Spr 72. …

Konheim, Beatrice G. (1972). Report of the Council Committee on Discrimination. AAUP Bulletin, 58, 2, 160-63, Sum 72. …

Nickeson, Steve (1972). Perhaps the Twain Shall Meet…: Ecology and Race. Race Relations Reporter, 3, 5, 20-24, Mar 6 72. Focuses on the hither to divergent race/poverty movement and the ecology crusade and examines new relationships to see just where there is convergence between the two issues, where there is conflict, and where is still the traditional indifference. (RJ)…

Wright, Stephen J. (1972). Redressing the Imbalance of Minority Groups in the Professions. Journal of Higher Education, 48, 3, 239-48, Mar 72. Representation of the major minority groups must be raised in the various major vocations and professions to levels equal to their percentage of the population. (HS)…

Gethers, Solomon P. (1969). Black Power: Three Years Later; Toward a Theory of Black Liberation. Negro Digest, 19, 2, 4-10, 69-81, 69 Dec. Supports Black Nationalists' argument that significant change in the Black man's position in America is only possible through revolutionary overthrow of the existing social, economic, and political structure. (RJ)…

White, Arthur O. (1969). The Black Movement Against Jim Crow Education in Buffalo, New York, 1800-1900. Phylon, 30, 4, 375-393, 69 W. …

Means, John E. (1969). Human Rights and Canadian Federalism. Phylon, 30, 4, 398-412, 69 W. …

Barta, Russell (1971). Are the Rules Changing?. America, 125, 13, 341-345, Oct 30 71. …

Ginger, Ann Fagan; MacLeod, Celeste (1970). The Rights of the People and the Role of Librarians. Libr Trends, 19, 1, 96-105, Jul '70. People need access to precise information about their rights and the ways of retaining these rights. Librarians can perform a valuable service to their patrons and to the democracy of our country by providing the people with the necessary materials and information concerning their rights. (NH)…

Smith, Norvel (1972). AAJC's Black Caucus Goes Into Action. Junior College Journal, 42, 6, 16-17, Mar 72. A position paper representing the views of AAJC's minority constituency is discussed. (MN)…