(1970). Softer Line Appears on Desegregation. Nat Sch, 85, 6, 81, Jun '70. Discusses U. S. Justice Department role in school desegregation cases in Florida and North Carolina. (KJ)…
(1969). He Makes the Best Use of His Opportunities. J Leg Educ, 21, 5, 499-512, 69. …
(1983). Changes in Representational Equity: The Effect of Adopting Districts. Social Science Quarterly, v64 n2 p393-97 Jun. Research results showed that district elections, rather than elections at large, improved the opportunity for equitable Black Representation on city councils. (RM)…
(1982). Youngberg v. Romeo: An Essay. Journal of the Association for the Severely Handicapped (JASH), v7 n3 p3-6 Fall. The author reviews the impact of Youngberg v. Romeo on the standard of treatment for mentally retarded people. The case asserted that involuntarily committed severely retarded students of any state facility have rights to basic types of care and to training. Implications for professionals, including liability, are also noted. (CL)…
(1982). Operation Fair Share Points the Way. Crisis, v89 n3 p6-9 Mar. Through "Operation Fair Share," the NAACP aims at (1) expanded Black access to entry level corporate jobs; (2) establishment of minority vendor procurement programs; (3) appointment of Blacks to the boards of directors of corporations; (4) more Black senior level corporate managers; and (5) legislation permitting contracts to be set aside for minority vendors. (GC)…
(1982). The South Since Memphis. Freedomways, v22 n2 p68-80. The distinguishing mark of the "New South" is not stable economic prosperity for the wage-earning population and their families, but rather the absence of institutionalized, public racial segregation. (Author/GC)…
(1982). North of 49: Schools and Controversial Books in Canada. Phi Delta Kappan, v63 n7 p448-49 Mar. Explores complexities of book controversies in Canadian schools. Canada lacks clear guidelines for addressing issues of schools and religion and an authoritative codification of fundamental human rights; thus Canadians fighting censorship must do so ad hoc. (WD)…
(1979). The Roman Family: Legally and as It Really Was. Social Education, v43 n7 p551-54 Nov-Dec. Discusses the legal rights of the ancient Roman paterfamilies (head of the household) and how these rights were exercised in actual practice as dictated by the conventions of Roman society. (Author/CK)…
(1981). Sex Discrimination? The XYZ Affair. Public Interest, n62 p21-39 Win. Describes an investigation of sex discrimination at a large American corporation. The investigation found that although fewer women than men were promoted, this was due to greater interest in promotion expressed by men, rather than to discrimination by the company. Argues against criteria applied by federal agencies to prove discrimination. (GC)…
(1979). Two Views of \Black Macho and the Myth of the Superwoman.\. Freedomways, v19 n1 p13-26. These two reviews take different perspectives regarding Michele Wallace's book. Jean Carey Bond asserts that the book is an oversimplification of complicated phenomena, while Carole E. Gregory credits the book with being thought-provoking and timely. (EB)…
(1979). Race and Class: Determinant Factors in Urban Society. Negro History Bulletin, v42 n1 p20-21 Jan-Feb-Mar. Race has played a key role in American life-style from the early colonial days to the present. Thus, it is a more important determinant of political behavior than class, particularly for Black Americans. (Author/MC)…
(1977). Historical Significance of Black History Month. Western Journal of Black Studies, v1 n4 p302-04 Dec. In 1926, Negro History Week was established as a reaction to American racism and as an attempt to defend Black humanity. Black History Month should continue to be the reaffirmation of struggle, determination, and creativity of Blacks against racism and in defense of their humanity. (Author/MC)…
(1978). Labor Arbitration's Crossroads Revisited: The Role of the Arbitrator and the Response of the Courts. University of Cincinnati Law Review, v47 n3 p363-84. In examining the proper role of arbitration and arbitrators, the author reviews the status of public laws in private contracts, the response of the arbitrator to the new mix, and the response of both courts and administrative agencies to arbitrators. Available from University of Cincinnati Law Review, Taft Hall, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221; reprints available. (Author/IRT)…
(1976). Female Education in the Federal Period 1785 – 1820. Integrated Education, 14, 6, 42-44, Nov-Dec 76. …
(1975). Procedural Aspects of Title VII Litigation: Pitfalls for the Unwary Attorney. University of Toledo Law Review, 7, 1, 87-119, F 75. This article presents the substantial restriction of a plaintiff's case that may be accomplished by dismissal based upon a variance between the EEOC charge and the judicial complaint in Title VII cases. The cases examined demonstrate that there is little agreement or consistency in the opinions as to the effect of any variance on the judicial proceeding. (Author/LBH)…