(1978). Beyond Bakke: Assessment and Future. Negro History Bulletin, v41 n5 p875 Sep-Oct 1978, 78. The United States waits for supplemental decisions on the Bakke case, which will provide needed clarification, and for the historical perspective that time brings. The Court's approval of the principle of affirmative action may prove to be the heart of this landmark compromise. (Author/KR)…
(1978). The Right to Risk. Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 49, 4, 47-8, Apr 78. The handicapped share with others the right to the pursuit of happiness based upon individual choice, rather than prescribed program offerings or staff-determined interest areas, and thus should have the option of participating in high risk recreational activities. (MJB)…
(1978). Due Process: A Boundary for Intervention. Social Work, 23, 3, 402-5, Sep 78. Due process is a flexible concept that can serve as a model for responsible practice consistent with the notion of protecting client integrity. This discussion of the boundaries between governmental authority and individual rights can help planners, administrators, and practitioners in dealing with social programs and legislation. (Author)…
(1978). The Role of Law in Effecting Social Change. Crisis, 85, 1, 24-8, Jan 78. There are some who believe that the function of law in society is restricted and should not be used as an instrument of change. (Author/AM)…
(1978). The Equal Rights Amendment. Editorial. Today's Education, 67, 1, 5, Feb-Mar 78. This editorial calls for positive action supporting the National Education Association resolution in favor of the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution. (JD)…
(1977). The Demise of the Public Figure Doctrine. Journal of Communication, 27, 3, 47-53, Sum 77. Recounts the libel suit of Mrs. Firestone vs. Time Magazine highlighting the Supreme Court's handling of the public figure doctrine. (MH)…
(1978). The Legal Heat on Teachers–How to Avoid It. Learning, 6, 6, 86-9,93, Feb 78. Teachers should be knowledgeable not only about their own rights but also about classroom situations in which they may be held legally responsible for the welfare of their students. (JD)…
(1978). M.A.L.D.E.F.–Watchdog on Alien Issue. La Luz, 7, 2, 40-1, Feb 78. Concerned that the undocumented alien questions should not be pushed aside, MALDEF focused its efforts on presenting Mexican American immigration concerns both in individual meetings with Carter's "domestic issues man" and with other administration officials. MALDEF also facilitated Administration meetings on immigration with other Chicano groups. (Author/NQ)…
(1977). The Legal Status of Indians in Brazil. American Indian Journal, 3, 9, 12-24, Sep 77. …
(1986). The Rights of the Disadvantaged. Liberal Education, v72 n4 p335-37 Win. A discussion of the rights of the disadvantaged in the context of philosophical views of justice and access to liberal education argues for extra opportunities and special assistance for the disadvantaged. (MSE)…
(1987). Mid-Term Report. Update on Law-Related Education, v11 n2 p58-62,65 Spr. Offers a midterm report on United States Supreme Court Cases. The cases dealt with voting rights, affirmative action, jury bias, the handicapped status of AIDS victims, religious holidays for teachers, and political spending of nonprofit corporations. (JDH)…
(1988). In the Borderlands of Autonomy: Responsibility in Long Term Care Facilities. Gerontologist, v28 suppl p18-23 Jun. Responsibilities of residents of long term care facilities are central to their autonomy and also set limits on their autonomy. It is important to assist residents to assume responsibilities and to express autonomy. Nursing home rules affecting residents need revision to accurately reflect resident responsibilities. Recognition of responsibilities can encourage community among residents and foster their individual dignity. (Author/NB)…
(1988). The Women Who Said, "I Am". Sage: A Scholarly Journal on Black Women, Suppl p30-35. Conditions under which Black women have lived are examined. The Puritan ethic and economic conditions led to a view of Black women as immoral temptations. Later this was reenforced as Black women were given only menial jobs and excluded from participation in women's movements. Still, Black women have made significant contributions. (VM)…
(1986). The Treatment of Women Within the Criminal Justice System: An Inquiry into the Social Impact of the Women's Rights Movement. Psychology of Women Quarterly, v10 n3 p240-51 Sep. Examines the possible impact of the feminist movement upon criminal justice decisions relating to women. One body of data confirmed a trend away from indiscriminate leniency in the punishment of female criminals during the women's movement. The second set of data disclosed that an increased seriousness was accorded to the crime of rape as feminism became more influential. (Author/KS)…
(1985). Student Searches Revisited–What Is the Proper Standard?. NASSP Bulletin, v69 n481 p117-20 May. The U.S. Supreme Court's recent decision in New Jersey vs. T.L.O. suggests the legality of student searches by school officials should not depend on strict adherence to the probable cause standard, but on its reasonableness of suspicion and scope. (DCS)…