Goins, Frances F. (1976). Procedural Developments Under Title VII: Protection for Both Parties?. Case Western Reserve Law Review, 27, 1, 371-411, F 76. The procedural structure of Title VII was designed to safeguard the rights of both plaintiffs and defendants in employment discrimination suits. Judicial interpretations of the procedures are reviewed and it is concluded that confusions created by inaccurate interpretations are detrimental to the rights of both parties and fail to implement the policies of the act. (LBH)…

MacMillan, Donald I.; Meyers, C. Edward (1977). The Nondiscriminatory Testing Provision of PL 94-142. Viewpoints, 53, 2, 39-56, Mar 77. The author discusses the difficulties inherent in testing procedures when used for classifying children as handicapped, and procedures which could be used to insure that such tests are applied, evaluated, and interpreted in a nondiscriminatory manner. (MB)…

Spector, Malcolm (1977). Legitimizing Homosexuality. Society, 14, 5, 52-56, Jul-Aug 77. The movement to decriminalize homosexuality is well launched and will no doubt continue. However, legal reform cannot itself bring about a complete redefinition of homosexuality. Gay activist groups are searching for other institutions that repress or inhibit homosexuals' liberation. (Author)…

Sandler, Bernice (1977). Title IX: Antisexism's Big Legal Stick. American Education, 13, 4, 6-9, May 77. In one of its more significant provisions, the Education Amendments of 1972 makes sex discrimination, once a philosophic or a moral issue, a legal issue as well. (Editor)…

Bok, Derek C. (1985). Reflections on Free Speech: An Open Letter to the Harvard Community. Educational Record, v66 n1 p4-8 Win. The president of Harvard University writes an open letter on the subject of free speech and its application to a university community. The question of whether heckling is an exercise of free speech or an infringement on the rights of the speaker is discussed. (MLW)…

Starr, Isidore (1987). The Idea of Property. Update on Law-Related Education, v11 n2 p36-43,64 Spr. Reviews case law, constitutional principles, and early American writings which deal with the idea of private property. Concludes that, in the future, the issues of laissez-fare capitalism, government regulation, and the welfare state will require further clarification of our conception of private property. (JDH)…

Abang, Theresa B. (1988). Disablement, Disability and the Nigerian Society. Disability, Handicap and Society, v3 n1 p71-77. The condition of the disabled in developing nations, particularly Nigeria, is considered. Discussed are prevention of disability by control of infectious diseases, effects of myth and superstition on attitudes toward the disabled, the lack of medical facilities, and the rights of the disabled to an education and building access. (Author/DB)…

Mendelsohn, L. D. (1987). Legislation for Personal Privacy: Its Impact on Transborder Data Flow. Information Services and Use, v7 n2-3 p43-49. This description of the development of privacy protection laws in several developed nations identifies possible motivations for such legislation other than protection of citizens' privacy, including economic factors and national sovereignty. The impact of privacy legislation on international trade is discussed. (20 references) (CLB)…

Jaschik, Scott (1988). Judge Rejects NAACP Request to Maintain Court Order in College-Desegregation Case He Dismissed Last Year. Chronicle of Higher Education, v34 n35 pA19 May 11. Federal judge Pratt rejected a request to temporarily keep in effect a court order he dismissed last year, saying that the NAACP failed to prove they were likely to win their appeal, or that Black students would suffer "irreparable harm" because of the dismissal. (MLW)…

(1988). State-College Desegregation, the Courts, and the U.S. Government: A Chronology. Chronicle of Higher Education, v34 n23 pA24 Feb 17. A chronology of action arising from a 1970 lawsuit brought against the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare by the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund is presented. (MLW)…

Guysenir, Maurice G. (1986). South Africa: Another Look. Councilor, v46 p22-33 Oct. Compares South Africa's apartheid with racial segregation in the southern United States during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s. Reviews current discrimination against Blacks in South Africa and examines the question of disinvestment. Concludes that the White South African government will fall. (JDH)…

Boyer, James B. (1986). Developing a Mentality of Equity: Expanding Academic and Corporate Leadership Challenges. Journal of Educational Equity and Leadership, v6 n2 p139-51 Sum. Discusses research on the impact of environment on identity and mentality, the need for major reform of practices at odds with American ideals of equality, and overcoming biased research. Calls for further research on the impact of difference and unequal treatment on learning. (KH)…

Drechsel, Robert E. (1985). Secrecy Agreement Challenges Rights. Journalism Educator, v40 n2 p32-34 Sum. Describes a testing situation in which students were required to waive their right to discuss the exam, to personalize for students the constitutional problems raised by prepublication agreements such as those required of government workers. (HTH)…

Zakariya, Sally Banks (1985). A Comparable Worth Cyclone Is Swirling toward Your Schools. Executive Educator, v7 n7 p15-17,19-20 Jul. Describes the concept of comparable worth, discusses opposing views concerning whether inequities in pay are results of discrimination, considers efforts to determine the comparability of jobs, including teaching, notes the possible impact of implementing comparable worth legislation, and cites developments in state legislation and local school district implementation. (PGD)…

Male, George A. (1984). Racism and Education in the U.S.A. Education, v104 n4 p394-400 Sum. Focuses on some key forces and events that led to racial desegregation (e.g., the rising educational level of Blacks, excessive separatist policies, national humanitarianism, modern psychology, effects of wars, urbanization, and economic need). Analyzes future prospects in light of the new conservative mood and growing disenchantment with government. (MM)…

Hirasawa, Yasumasa (1983). The Burakumin: Japan's Minority Population. Integrated Education, v20 n6 p3-8 Nov-Dec. Focuses on minority/majority relations in Japan in a discussion of the history of discrimination and liberation strategies of the Burakumin, the largest minority group in Japan. (CMG)…

Bremner, Robert H. (1976). Public Policy and Childhood in the United States. Theory Into Practice, 15, 1, 70-6, Feb 76. The goals of the Children's Charter of 1930 remain to a large degree unfulfilled, yet still serve as a useful agenda for action on the problems of childhood care. (MB)…

Aguilar, Linda Peralta (1977). Unequal Opportunity and the Chicana. La Luz, 6, 1, 29-30, Jan 77. Practically no one has ventured to write about employment discrimination directed at Chicanas, not only from male Anglo employers, but potential Chicano employers as well. I use the word potential because in my own experiences I have found that a Chicana has a better chance of being employed by an Anglo if she seeks any type of administrative position, than by a Chicano. (Author)…

(2004). National Council on Disability: 20 Years of Independence. National Council on Disability Twenty years ago, a minuscule advisory body in the Department of Education (ED), known then as the National Council on the Handicapped, was elevated to the status of an independent federal agency. The legislation that made what is now called the National Council on Disability (NCD) independent also gave it an ambitious agenda that greatly exceeded its size and modest resources. Among other duties, it was charged with reviewing all federal laws and programs affecting people with disabilities and assessing the extent to which those laws and programs encouraged the establishment of community-based services; promoted full integration in the community, schools, and the workplace; and contributed to the independence and dignity of people with disabilities. NCD was then directed to use this assessment to recommend legislative proposals to increase incentives and eliminate disincentives in federal programs. Finally, NCD was to present this information in a report to the President and… [PDF]

(2005). Parents Rights in Special Education. Vermont Department of Education Under the federal Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Vermont Department of Education's Special Education Regulations, parents have specific rights concerning their participation in the special education process. The purpose of this booklet is to inform parents of those rights and to provide them with a list of resources to contact for more information. This booklet is organized into the following eight sections: (1) Introduction; (2) Consent, Notice and Education Records; (3) Special Education Evaluations; (4) Individualized Education Program (IEP); (5) Independent (Private) School Placement and Home Schoolers; (6) Discipline; (7) Resolving Disagreements Between Parents and Schools; and (8) Resources…. [PDF]

Jones, Dottie, Ed. (2001). HEATH National Resource Directory on Postsecondary Education and Disability, 2001. Approximately 200 organizational resources concerned with postsecondary education and disability are listed and described in this directory. Resources are listed under six broad categories: (1) advocacy, access, and awareness; (2) community integration (in the arts, employment, independent living, recreation, and rehabilitation); (3) disability-specific organizations; (4) funding; (5) legal assistance; and (6) information on the Americans with Disabilities Act. Each listing usually includes the following information: name and address, phone numbers, e-mail address, Web site, and a one-paragraph description. A separate section lists toll-free telephone numbers for most of the organizations. (DB)… [PDF]

(2001). Access to the Future: Preparing College Students with Disabilities for Careers. DO-IT. This document and its accompanying 14-minute open-captioned videotape summarize legal issues related to the employment of people with disabilities, methods for creating inclusive programs, accommodation strategies, and tips for working with individuals with disabilities. The section on legal issues considers requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provides the ADA definition of a person with a disability. Guidelines for creating an inclusive career development program address design and physical environment, printed and electronic resources, recruitment, and accessibility of events. Ten suggestions for working with persons with disabilities are offered, such as recognizing that the person with the disability is the best resource when determining appropriate modifications. Suggestions for career counselors working with employers include ways to identify possible accommodation strategies. Eight organizational resources are identified with a brief explanation of… [PDF]

(1994). Working Effectively with Individuals Who Are HIV-Positive. Implementing the Americans with Disabilities Act Series. This brief paper uses a question-and-answer format to summarize requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 related to employment of individuals who are HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) positive. Questions address the following topics: (1) eligibility of individuals who are HIV-positive or who have AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) under the ADA; (2) questions an employer may or may not ask job applicants or individuals who have been given a conditional offer of employment; (3) what is meant by "reasonable accommodation" under the law; (4) types of accommodations appropriate for HIV-positive employees (such as flex-time and additional unpaid leave); (5) confidentiality of employee records; (6) the law's requirements that only an individual whose disability poses a "direct threat" to others need not be hired or retained if otherwise qualified; and (7) requirements regarding employer-provided insurance. A listing of six resources is… [PDF]

(2000). Throw Like a Girl: A Revolution in Women's Sports. Curriculum Guide. This curriculum guide helps teachers explore themes presented in a companion videotape, "Throw Like a Girl." Curriculum objectives, instructional strategies, and assessments align with the video's four-part structure. The video presents the story of what it has been like for females to play sports as told through the eyes of different generations of Minnesota families. It discusses barriers that had to be overcome in order to reach a landmark movement in women's sports (the 1972 passage of Title IX) and all of the victories that have occurred in its wake. It is a story about females participating at all levels of sport and about the impact of sport on women and their families, communities, and countries. The four curriculum units are: the history of Title IX; the media's portrayal of women in sports; the psychological, sociological, and physiological implications of women's participation in sports; and important athletes and leaders in the history of women's sports. Each…

(1999). Massachusetts Guide to Choosing and Using Curricular Materials on Genocide and Human Rights Issues. This guide, a response to Massachusetts legislation, makes recommendations on curricular materials and resources related to teaching about genocide and human rights. The guide stresses the importance of students acquiring knowledge about genocide and human rights issues to deepen their understanding of both past and current events. It emphasizes relevant material from the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks for History and Social Science and English Language Arts, as well as key documents that support the protection and preservation of human rights. The guide offers recommendations for locating, selecting, and teaching curriculum materials. Following an introduction, the guide is divided into these sections: "Background: The Education Reform Act of 1993"; "Teaching about Genocide and Human Rights Issues: Guiding Principle"; "Scope, Sequence, and Developmental Considerations"; "Academic Content: The Massachusetts History and Social Science… [PDF]

Mink, Patsy T. (1973). Fight For Equality. J-NAWDAC, 37, 1, 27-33, F 73. In this presentation to the annual conventions of the NAWDAC and the ACPA (Cleveland 1973) the author, a Congresswoman from Hawaii, deplores the practice of some counselors of directing women students into traditional women's courses. She urges college counselors and personnel workers to join in the struggle to achieve equal educational and employment opportunities for women. She asks support for the Women's Educational Equity Act which she has proposed. (EK)…

Greene, Linda (1973). Justice in America: The Persistent Myth. Social Education, 37, 7, 637, Nov 73. Two case histories of the treatment of the Indians and Blacks in America illustrate the historic lack of concern, where profitable, for injustice under law. (Author/KM)…

Banks, James A. (1973). Teaching Strategies for Discussion of Justice in America: Fact or Fiction?. Social Education, 37, 7, 639-642, Nov 73. Several key generalizations which students can derive about the legal status of ethnic minorities in the United States are identified, as are major events, treaties, and court cases essential for understanding the struggle for justice among non-Whites. (Author/KM)…

O'Dell, J. H. (1973). In Praise of Science: On the Progressive Social Inheritance of Our Movement's Activists. Freedomways, 12, 3, 216-229, Sum 73. Argues that out of the struggle for human rights, for freedom, the Afro-American community has developed, over an historical period covering two centuries of this Republic, the fullest example of the struggle for consistent democracy; the most mature expression of the working-class democratic tradition to yet develop in the U.S. (Author/JM)…

Miyamoto, S. Frank (1973). The Forced Evacuation of the Japanese Minority During World War II. Journal of Social Issues, 29, 2, 33-48, Spr 73. Attempts to explain in extremely abbreviated form what caused the evacuation and how the Japanese minority reacted to their exclusion and rejection, focusing on three general causes: collective dispositions, situational factors, and collective interaction. (Author/JM)…