(1982). Ideological Response to Alterations in the Structure of Oppression: Reverse Discrimination, the Current Racial Ideology in the U.S. Western Journal of Black Studies, v6 n3 p166-74 Fall. Suggests that the notion of "reverse discrimination" is a cultural belief representing a racial ideological process. Describes how the notion (1) emerged from past racial belief patterns; (2) differentially influences policy on the allocation of privileged economic roles among social groups; and (3) reintegrates cultural beliefs into structural explanations of minority status. (Author/GC)…
(1982). Tokenism and Organizational Change. Integrated Education, v20 n1-2 p34-39 Jan-Apr. Examines tokenism as a neglected concept in race relations theory; suggests that tokenism is the dominant group's mechanism for accommodating minority group pressure for change, while retaining its dominance; discusses dilemmas of the token role; and describes an ideal of the token role, especially in the university, as a guide for further study. (Author/MJL)…
(1980). The New Uniform Guidelines on Employee Selection Procedures in the Context of University Personnel Decisions. Personnel Psychology, v33 n2 p301-14 Sum. Standards for validity contained in the new Uniform Guidelines are probably not being met with most student rating forms in use. Administrative decisions must be based on valid information and permit equal employment opportunities. Research on sources of variance in ratings is needed. (JAC)…
(1979). Justice Thurgood Marshall's Opinion in the Bakke Case. Crisis, v86 n2 p45-50 Feb. Because of the legacy of unequal treatment of Blacks in America, the institutions of this society must be permitted to give consideration to race in making decisions about who will hold positions of influence, affluence, and prestige. (Author/MC)…
(1979). The Bakke Decision: Illusion and Reality in the Supreme Court. Crisis, v86 n2 p62-66 Feb. The opinions of the nine Justices who participated in the Bakke decision are examined. (MC)…
(1979). The Legal Basis for the Regulation of Intercollegiate Sports. Educational Record, v60 n4 p467-81 Fall. Through the requirements of Title IX and of various sports organizations, enforced by the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare and the courts, the external regulation of intercollegiate sports is a salient fact of college and university existence. The legal basis for regulation and some examples of enforcement are examined. (JMD)…
(1997). African Americans' Reactions to Diversity Programs: Does Procedural Justice Matter?. Journal of Black Psychology, v23 n4 p388-97 Nov. Used an organizational justice approach to examine workforce diversity programs and their potential effects on attitudes of African American beneficiaries through data from 66 African American undergraduates. Beneficiaries were more concerned about adequate procedural justification for the decision to hire them under a diversity program than the potential positive outcomes of such programs. (SLD)…
(2002). Legal Issues in Development Education: Diversity as a Key Element of the Educational Mission. Research and Teaching in Developmental Education, v19 n1 p55-61 Fall. Analyzes why it is important for developmental educators to keep up to date on recent court challenges to diversity. Argues that access to higher education for those who have not traditionally had access is a key element of the developmental education mission. Developmental education programs promote diversity by providing access to underrepresented groups. (Contains 29 references.) (AUTH/NB)…
(1990). Institutional Commitment to Cultural Diversity. Community, Technical, and Junior College Journal, v60 n3 p35-37 Dec-Jan 1989-90. Argues that the impact of growing cultural and ethnic diversity nationwide will have a pervasive impact on community colleges. Discusses the importance of institutional reform and commitment to ethnic diversity. Highlights shared characteristics of 10 predominantly White colleges that have successfully retained and graduated large numbers of minority students. (DMM)…
(1990). Recruiting Leaders: How the Process Works and How It Fails. Liberal Education, v76 n1 p14-19 Jan-Feb. Despite all the complicating factors brought about by changes in the applicant pool, increased participation in the selection process, and the pervasiveness of institutional operational biases, the academic search process is now more inclusive and responsive to its constituents. A broader spectrum of candidates is being considered. (MLW)…
(1989). Equality: An Elusive Ideal. Equity and Excellence, v24 n2 p64-71 Win. The history of the ideal of equality is traced from Plato to the present. The relevance for American society of equality of opportunity and of condition is explored, especially in terms of legal developments and educational policy. An intermediate judicial standard has evolved, straddling rational basis and strict scrutiny interpretations. (AF)…
(1988). Positive Role Models Combat Race and Sex Stereotypes. Executive Educator, v10 n11 p26,28 Nov. Schools can legally provide role models for minority and female students by taking the following steps: (1) providing bias-free programs and curriculum; (2) offering career awareness programs; (3) giving academic guidance; (4) counseling students on higher education; (5) and inviting \role models\ to schools. (MLF)…
(1994). Lack of Diversity Spurs Call for Reform in Public Policy Posts. Black Issues in Higher Education, v10 n26 p26-28 Feb 24. Minority participation in public policymaking has improved little in recent years, despite an increasingly multicultural population. Programs to prepare minorities for government careers are growing, but additional measures are sought, including minority hiring in growing agencies, development of advocacy groups in government agencies, mentoring programs, and wider information dissemination. (MSE)…
(1995). Why Aren't More African Americans Going to College?. Journal of Blacks in Higher Education, n6 p66-69 Win 1994-95. Addresses the question of why there is a decrease in college participation by blacks and whether this indicates that American society is becoming more racist. It explains how low expectations about going to college can negatively affect secondary school performance and how government policies contributed to those expectations. (GR)…
(1994). Choosing Equality: The Correspondence between Attitudes about Race and the Value of Equality. Journal of Social Issues, v50 n4 p9-18 Win. Argues that to more fully understand beliefs about race that seem paradoxical, it is important to understand the way that beliefs are conceptualized and measured. The authors conclude that the concept of values developed by Rokeach (1973) offers a better basis for gauging public sentiment toward social policies and toward day-to-day living in an integrated society. (GR)…