Glazer, Nathan (1987). The Constitution and American Diversity. Public Interest, n86 p10-21 Win. Diversity in American constitutional law refers to differences among the laws of the states. However, key phrases in the Constitution have been used to ensure individual rights. The expansion of those rights has led to conflict between community needs and those of the individual, with each side referring to the Constitution for support. (PS)…

Holland, Laura J. (1987). Disciplined Intelligence Brought to Bear on Social Problems: The Contributions of Kenneth B. Clark. Equity and Excellence, v23 n1-2 p61-4 Spr. Provides biographical data about the black psychologist and his contributions in the following areas: (1) studies on the effects of segregation and racism; (2) the United States Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education; and (3) the Harlem Youth Opportunities Unlimited Program. (PS)…

Fischer, Louis (1987). Voluntary Race-Conscious Affirmative Action Plans: The Significance of Two Recent Supreme Court Decisions. Equity and Excellence, v23 n1-2 p81-4 Spr. Presents the United States Supreme Court's decisions in Wygant v. the Jackson Board of Education and in International Association of Firefighters v. City of Cleveland. Explores the decisions' more general applications to voluntary affirmative action plans. (PS)…

Thorin, Elizabeth; And Others (1988). Measuring Knowledge of Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities. Research in Developmental Disabilities, v9 n1 p85-92. An instrument was developed and standardized to assess the extent to which mentally retarded people demonstrate knowledge of citizenship rights and responsibilities. Test development involved generating 83 test items, pilot testing with 236 members of self-advocacy groups for the developmentally disabled, and standardization with 391 self-advocates. (DB)…

(1988). Skinheads Target America's Youth. Social Education, v52 n4 p290 Apr-May. Summarizes the incidents of vandalism and violence perpetrated by a teenage group called "skinheads," which occurred on the north side of Chicago, Illinois, on the night of November 9, 1987. Includes information about "skinhead" activities around the United States and how communities and the media have reacted. (JDH)…

Banfield, Beryle (1985). Children's Books on Martin Luther King, Jr. Offer a One-Dimensional View. Interracial Books for Children Bulletin, v16 n8 p3-6. Reviews children's books, teacher references, mini-plays, and curriculum resources that relate to the life of Martin Luther King, Jr. Reports that most of these sources ignore growth and changes within King's life and thought, the role models who shaped his philosophy, or his participation in issues such as the Vietnam War and poverty. (KH)…

Fischer, Louis (1986). May Affirmative Action Supersede Seniority and Tenure?. Equity and Excellence, v22 n4-6 p130-31 Sum. When public institutions have been found guilty of discrimination, court-ordered racial quotas take precedence over both seniority and tenure. Since the Constitution is the basic law of the land, rights based on it supersede those derived from state law or contracts. (LHW)…

Gluckman, Ivan B.; Zirkel, Perry A. (1986). Teacher Grievances and the First Amendment. NASSP Bulletin, v70 n490 p98-102 May. The judicial trend is against according broad First Amendment protection for teacher grievants. Administrators who do not support legitimate labor activity, however, may experience teacher retaliation. (CJH)…

Goldstein, Barry L. (1984). The Historical Case for Goals and Timetables. New Perspectives, v16 n1 p20,22-26 Sum. Presents a history of the numerical basis of federal affirmative action programs. Focuses particularly on the Philadelphia Plan and congressional activity since the mid-1960s. Argues that numbers have played a necessary role in attempts to alleviate racial discrimination. (KH)…

Karras, Deborah; Savitsky, Jeffrey C. (1984). Competency to Stand Trial among Adolescents. Adolescence, v19 n74 p348-58 Sum. Assessed developmental trends in competency to stand trial in a study of incarcerated and nonincarcerated adolescents (N=52) and adults (N=19). Results indicated that competency to stand trial does increase through the adolescent years, but even older adolescents received lower scores on a competency measure than did adults. (JAC)…

Black, Merle; Reed, John Shelton (1985). How Southerners Gave Up Jim Crow. New Perspectives, v17 n4 p15-19 Fall. Analyzes White Southern attitudes toward desegregation from the 1950s to the 1980s and traces how support for segregation of the races gradually decreased. Argues that supporters of segregation now comprise an inconsequential fringe group and suggests that Southern racial relations are today no better or worse than those in other regions. (KH)…

Rotegard, Lisa L.; And Others (1983). Sex as a Bona Fide Occupational Qualification for Direct Care Staff in Residences for Mentally Retarded People. Mental Retardation, v21 n4 p150-52 Aug. Court rulings and legislation are cited in a discussion of institutionalized mentally retarded persons' rights to privacy. The authors emphasize the need to restructure job responsibilities and/or descriptions to ensure appropriate resident-staff relations for dressing, bathing, toileting, and other private activities. (CL)…

Haakenson, Dean; Hegelbach, Peter; Starbird, Caroline (2004). Activities Using The State of the World Atlas, 7th Edition. Center for Teaching International Relations This book is designed to accompany The State of the World Atlas, 7th Edition. The State of the World Atlas and this workbook provide a frame of reference for the changing pattern of world events. Students will become familiar with different statistical representations of the world, from birth rates to HIV/AIDS infections rates; from world religions to armed conflicts. The sections of the book are: (1) Introduction; (2) Power; (3) Cost of Living; (4) Differences; (5) Rights; (6) War and Force; (7) Money; (8) The Business of Pleasure; (9) Life and Death; (10) Wrap Up. Read more at www.du.edu/ctir/pubs_why.html…. [Direct]

Burgos-Sasscer, Ruth (1997). Hispanic Women: Where Do We Go from Here?. This paper addresses the status of Hispanic women in the United States and the challenges facing Hispanic women in society. The paper is divided into the following sections: (1) Introduction; (2) \From a Melting Pot to a Salad Bowl\; (3) \Adobe Walls and Glass Ceilings\; (4) \Signs of Improvement\; (5) \Diversity is 'In'\; (6) \The Need to Manage Diversity\; (7) \Unsolicited Advice for Hispanic Women\; and (8) \Where Do We Go From Here?\ (EH)… [PDF]

Landau, Barbara McEwan, Ed. (1999). Practicing Judicious Discipline: An Educator's Guide to a Democratic Classroom. Third Edition. This book, a supplement to Forrest Gathercoal's \Judicious Discipline,\ is designed to give educators practical ideas for lesson plans, advice from educators who use \Judicious Discipline,\ and a compendium of strategies designed to assist in the creation of a school-wide democratic learning environment that will serve the needs of all students. Articles, lesson plans, and additional resources are grouped into six sections: (1) \An Overview of 'Judicious Discipline'\; (2) \Introducing 'Judicious Discipline': Lesson Plans for Building Democratic Classroom Communities, Grades K through 12\; (3) \Integrating Curriculum and Judicious Discipline\; (4) \Citizenship Education\; (5) \Developing Policies and Strategies for Judicious Management\; and (6) \Communicating with the Community.\ (SLD)…

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. …