(1992). Individual Rights in International Perspective: Lessons on Canada, Mexico, Japan, and Nigeria. The role of the U.S. Constitution as a model for an influence on the establishment of governments in other nations offers an effective vehicle for expanding education about this nation's civic values, rights, and responsibilities. By studying how the ideas and principles of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights have been adopted, adapted, and integrated into the political and social systems of other nations, under what circumstances these ideas have been transported and adopted successfully, and under what circumstances they have failed, students can gain insight into the Constitution and Bill of Rights, thereby developing a fuller appreciation of their own democratic tradition, and of the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. This work consists of a series of 31 lesson plans with handouts. The section dealing with Canada focuses not on the obvious similarities between Canada and the United States, but with the differences. The section on Mexico emphasizes that an… [PDF]
(1988). Employment Discrimination against Visible Minorities and Employment Equity = Discrimination dans L'emploi a L'egard des Minorites Visibles et Equite en Matiere D'emploi. Canada has become a multiracial, multireligious, and multicultural society, but non-whites, the "visible minorities (VMs)," face pay and employment discrimination in both the public and the private sector. Lack of statistical data by race and by region about job segregation, income levels, and promotions make it difficult to determine the extent of discrimination against any one group. However, a number of studies indicate that VMs are underrepresented in the workforce and are being denied full participation in public institutions. Affirmative action and contract compliance programs may provide a solution. The Employment Equity Act of 1986 promotes affirmative action at the federal level and applies to contractors supplying goods and services to the federal government. Voluntary affirmative action programs are legal in all Canadian jurisdictions, under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. The Supreme Courts of both Canada and the United States have upheld the…
(1991). Oversight Hearing on the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's Implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (Title I on Employment and Title V Covering Miscellaneous Provisions). Hearing before the Subcommittee on Employment Opportunities of the Committee on Education and Labor, House of Representatives, One Hundred Second Congress, First Session (October 30, 1991). This hearing transcript presents testimony, a prepared statement, and supplemental materials provided by Evan J. Kemp, Jr., Chairman of the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission (EEOC), specifically related to implementation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The hearing deals with EEOC enforcement strategies for implementing Title I of the ADA, including the development of clear and concise regulations, policies, and procedures. The hearing specifically addresses: (1) plans for meeting the growing demands by the public and by business entities for information and guidance; (2) plans to handle the potential flood of cases; (3) the concept of reasonable accommodation; (4) training of EEOC employees in disability law; (5) technical assistance to employers and individuals with disabilities; (6) implementation of the Charge Data System and the ADA Tracking System; (7) budget and staffing; and (8) state and local fair employment practices agencies. Supplemental materials… [PDF]
(1988). Testimony on Segregation and Housing Discrimination in the Hispanic Community, before Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development, Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs, United States House of Representatives. In this testimony before the House Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development, the Director of Policy Analysis for the National Council of La Raza discusses the segregation and housing discrimination faced by Hispanic Americans. He contends that housing conditions for much of the Hispanic community are inadequate, due largely to low income and family size. Findings are presented on housing discrimination affecting Hispanics in Dallas (Texas), Denver (Colorado), Boston (Massachusetts), and other urban areas. Residential and school segregation for Hispanic Americans is indicated to have increased steadily in recent years. It is argued that increasing the effectiveness of fair housing laws in protecting the rights of Hispanics requires two major policy initiatives. First, the laws must be strengthened to provide expanded coverage of the handicapped and families with children and the establishment of more effective enforcement mechanisms to resolve complaints. Timely passage of…
(1976). School Integration and Minority Student Tokenism. Integrated Education, 14, 1, 18-20, Jan-Feb 76. Suggests that school systems refrain from policies of token dispersal unless black parents specifically request such a program, and proposes that a small number of predominantly white schools allow integration with larger percentages of minority students. (Author/AM)…
(1975). Equity, Equality, and Need: What Determines Which Value Will be Used as the Basis of Distributive Justice. Journal of Social Issues, 31, 3, 137-150, Sum 75. Suggests that equity is only one of many possible principles of distributive justice and outlines some of the issues relating to a broader conception of distributive justice, discussing the question of which of several basic principles of distributive justice will be employed by a group. (Author/AM)…
(1975). Black Youth: What Does the Bicentennial Offer?. Freedomways, 15, 3, 171-177, Sum 75. The present generation of black youth is noted to be entering adulthood precisely at a moment when U.S. society has reached a deeper stage of general crisis and decadence. Unity, mass action, and militant movements directed to specific conditions oppressing black youth today are urged. (Author/AM)…
(1975). The Black Wedge in America: Struggle, Crisis and Hope, 1955-1975. Black Scholar, 7, 4, 28-46, Dec 75. A discussion by the Director of the Institute of the Black World in Atlanta, who has nearly completed the first two parts of a multi-volume history of the black struggle for freedom in America, this essay is stated to be an anticipation of the discussion of the modern freedom movement in his forth coming history. (Author/JM)…
(1975). Some Thoughts on the Twentieth Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education. Journal of Law and Education, 4, 1, 33-35, Jan 75. Traces school integration progress and emphasizes the role of pride and community spirit in building good schools. (DW)…
(1975). The Impact on Collective Bargaining of Equal Employment Opportunity. Industrial and Labor Relations Review, 28, 3, 376-94, Apr 75. …
(1989). The Official English Movement in New York and in the Nation. "English Only" and "Official English" are two terms that are used to describe the movement to declare English the official language of the United States. Sixteen states have laws declaring English their official language; 14 of these laws have been passed since 1981. This report decribes the effect of the movement in New York State (which does not have such laws) and nationally. The report includes an executive summary and six sections. Section 1, "A History of the Official English Movement," describes the evolution of "U.S. English" and other organizations to promote official language initiatives. Section 2, "State Summary," provides chronological and legislative data on states' Official English laws. Section 3, "New York State," records the opposition of Governor Mario Cuomo and New York City Mayor Edward Koch to Official English, and describes county and state attempts to legislate the language restriction. Section 4,…
(1989). Strategies and Innovations for Nonformal Education for Women. ASPBAE Courier No. 46. ASPBAE Courier, n46 Jul. This document contains papers that were presented at a 1988 conference on nonformal education for women held in Guangzhow, China, and organized by the Asian South Pacific Bureau of Adult Education in association with the Chinese Federation for Women, the Guangzhou Adult Education Association, and Caritas Hong Kong. The following 12 papers are included: "The Prospects for Women's Adult Education in China" and "A Brief Account on Chinese Institute for Women Administrators" (China Institute for Women Administrators); "Educational Situation of Women in Thailand" (Skrobanek); "The Situation of Education for Women in the Philippines" (de Vera); "Problems and Solutions for Women's Education in China" (Min); "Non-formal Education for Women in Korea" (Cheong); "Women's Education in Singapore" (Lum); "Women in Sri Lanka: Current Status and Alternative Programs in Education" (Gunawardena); "Women in Hong… [PDF]
(1989). Fictional Narrative as Resistant Argument in Early Twentieth-Century Feminist Writing. Helen Forbes, in her short story "The Hunky Woman," written in 1916 for "The Masses," an eclectic Socialist magazine, undermines particular categorical propositions. By using narration with a shifting of narrative voice, Forbes calls into question the validity of the traditional teaching of argumentation. Forbes demonstrates the danger in women's acceptance of the dominant ideology cast in the form of propositions. She also shows how these propositions, buttressed by money, power (in the form of the police), and the institution of marriage can, in effect, cause themselves to become partially true. Although the main conflict in the story seems to be whether one character, Mrs. Atwood, will accept her husband's oppressive general statements, in fact, the story is itself an argument, and the primary conflict is in the mind of the reader. (KEH)… [PDF]
(1989). 16-19: The Right to Further Education. CSIE Factsheet. This factsheet discusses England's 1988 Education Reform Act's position regarding the right of every student under 20 years of age to full-time education, regardless of disability or learning difficulty. Special emphasis is put on the responsibilities local education agencies face as a result. Summaries of other relevant legislation are also provided to help students and advocates make effective requests for education from 16 to 19 years of age. Such questions as school versus college, fees, grants and benefits, and training centers are also discussed briefly. (PB)…
(1988). Federal Statutes & Directives Regarding Title IX Compliance. Technical Assistance Model. Federal statutes and directives regarding Title IX compliance is the subject of this technical assistance module. It Collaborative. It is a guide for trainers who seek to familiarize educational personnel with the legal aspects of sex discrimination under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. Nine activities are described and materials, including five transparency masters, seven handouts, and a background reading for the presenter, are included within the module. Goals for the participants are the following: (1) to become familiar with the sex desegregation services available through Title IV Desegregation Assistance Centers; (2) to become familiar with the 11 areas of discrimination prohibited by Title IX; (3) to become familiar with the federal requirements for compliance with Title IX; and (4) to apply the information learned by resolving sex discrimination cases. The suggested time for completion of the module is 3 hours. Nine training modules and two more technical… [PDF]