(1979). The Bakke Opinions and Equal Protection Doctrine. Harvard Civil Rights – Civil Liberties Law Review, v14 n1 p7-29 Spr. Constitutional issues addressed in the Supreme Court's decision are reviewed. The opinions rendered by Justice Powell are viewed as reflections of the weakness of recent equal protection theory, and as signs of future doctrine. (GC)…
(1979). Stop the Revolving Door. AGB Reports, v21 n2 p17-19 Mar-Apr. Since disadvantaged students need more than admission to succeed in college, especially in graduate and professional schools, a comprehensive developmental program is needed, with a full system of student support. Suggestions for institutional and state support, and on campus, a decision-making structure and an advisory structure are recommended. (Author/JMD)…
(1976). Consumer Involvement in Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation Counseling Bulletin, 19, 4, 610-612, Jun 76. With the emphasis on consumer involvement in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, changes in the counseling relationship must occur. This article discusses new interaction patterns for consumer and counselor. (Author)…
(1997). Unthinking Whiteness, Rethinking Democracy: Or Farewell to the Blonde Beast; towards a Revolutionary Multiculturalism. Educational Foundations, v11 n2 p5-39 Spr. Discusses how society can interrogate the cultural meanings of white dominance, suggesting a need to create a public sphere where the practice of whiteness is identified, analyzed, contested, and destroyed. The paper advocates a revolutionary multiculturalism focusing on the idea that identities are shifting, changing, overlapping, and historically diverse. (SM)…
(1997). The Tragedy of Civil Rights. Society, v34 n5 p64-76 Jul-Aug. Examines the court transformation of civil rights from equal opportunity and nondiscrimination to racial/gender/ethnic proportional representation. It analyzes the implications for justice and equality and suggests that it is time to restore the moral ideals of the civil rights coalition of 1964. (GR)…
(1996). Gateways to Success: Urban Community Colleges and Administrative Diversity. New Directions for Community Colleges, n94 p57-66 Sum. Describes urban community colleges as models for matching faculty and administrator diversity to that of students. Argues that the colleges play a crucial role in ensuring access to underserved populations, but that diversity in leadership does not occur through chance but from a sustained commitment to minority recruitment. (16 citations) (AJL)… [Direct]
(1989). Blacks and the Women's Movement. Crisis, v96 n9 p26-27,45-46 Nov. Although Black female leaders were influential in creating the modern women's movement, feminism has evolved differently for both Black and White women. Suggests that, although Black women have struggled largely against racial and economic inequalities, women of all colors and backgrounds should embrace their diversity and unite to oppose racism and sexism. (AF)…
(1989). Comparable Worth Theory and Policy. Journal of Social Issues, v45 n4 p1-21. Provides different perspectives on comparable worth issues. Covers the following topics: (1) competing explanations for the wage gap; (2) indirect approaches to wage equity; (3) the need for a direct approach to wage equity; (4) job evaluation; (5) application of comparable worth principles to compensation systems; and (6) strategies for adopting comparable worth policies. Discusses papers in this issue. (JS)…
(1989). Black Americans and Educational Leadership for the 21st Century. Educational Record, v70 n2 p18-21 Spr. Areas of concern that must be considered in any agenda for empowerment of Blacks are discussed, including: greater access to education through improved strategies of recruitment, admissions, testing, articulation, and financial aid, support that can lead to greater retention and graduation rates, and recruit Blacks as faculty, administrators, and trustees. (MLW)…
(1995). "Hopwood v. Texas": Racial Preferences in Higher Education Upheld and Endorsed. Journal of Legal Education, v45 n1 p79-93 Mar. A federal court decision in which the University of Texas was supported in preferential admissions treatment of minority law school applicants is criticized as perpetuating racial discrimination by a state institution. The suit was brought by four white applicants who would likely have been admitted if they were of a preferred racial group but were denied admission. (MSE)…
(1992). Political Correctness or Public Choice?. Educational Record, p21-24 Win. This article raises issues of intellectual intimidation and suppression on college campuses in the name of fairness to minorities. Considered are speech codes and intellectual freedom; accreditation and diversity; curriculum reform; and admissions, hiring, and promotion procedures. (DB)…
(1993). African-American Cultural Knowledge and Liberatory Education: Dilemmas, Problems, and Potentials in a Postmodern American Society. Urban Education, v27 n4 p448-70 Jan. Argues that African Americans, other people of color, and those committed to democracy must counter Anglohegemony by using liberatory and emancipatory pedagogy in learning institutions. Examples of interpretive lenses of "the other" are given, and implications of using these lenses are examined. The importance of educational research is discussed. (SLD)…
(1994). Recruitment and Retention of Minority Faculty. New Directions for Community Colleges, n87 p65-71 Fall. Explores the significance of minority faculty as role models for minority college students, suggesting that they aid student retention and serve as reminders of institutional dedication to diversification. Argues that institutions should actively seek out minority candidates and attempt to cultivate their own students for open positions. (MAB)… [Direct]
(1991). Why So Few Chicano Rural Sociologists?. Rural Sociologist, v11 n1 p7-10 Win. Explores reasons for absence of Chicanos in rural sociology. Possible causes include (1) absence of rural-sociology support system for Chicanos; (2) social-class biases and other institutional factors limiting Chicanos' higher-education and research opportunities; and (3) subject-matter limitations and uncertain status of ethnic studies. Suggests possible responses. (TES)…
(1990). Will America Be Competitive in the Work World of A.D. 2000?. Journal of Intergroup Relations, v17 n3 p3-7 Fall. The greatest challenge for American industry will be to have management at all levels that is representative of the diversified workforce that is anticipated. Business must ensure fair compensation, healthy working conditions, growth and personal development opportunities, progress in the company, and pride in the value of work itself. (AF)…