(1987). The Social Construction of Mental Retardation. Social Policy, v18 n1 p51-6 Sum. Discusses how reform efforts have historically followed a pattern of de facto exclusion of people who are severely retarded. Examines "social constructivism" as a guiding philosophy of current disability forms and presents "critical theory" as alternative perspective for disability studies. (PS)…
(1987). Adapting the Environment to People with Disabilities: Constitutional Issues in Canada. International Journal of Rehabilitation Research, v10 n4 p363-72. This article, based on interviews with key informants, reports the constitutional and historical background of implications of the inclusion of the disabled in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms on efforts by organizations and persons to adapt the environment to minimize handicapping effects on the disabled in Canada. (Author/DB)…
(1987). Constitutional Government: The Soul of Modern Democracy. Public Interest, n86 p53-64 Win. Discusses the dilemma faced by constitutionalism today: limited, constitutional government requires that people and society be independent and distrustful of the state, but if the people are too independent and capable of ruling, they may wish to extend their powers and attempt to rule over others. (PS)…
(1987). The Unfinished Revolution: Changing Legal Status of U.S. Women. Signs, v13 n1 p7-36 Fall. Historical trends of Constitutional inequality are presented in the context of women's movements. The status of women and the struggle for equal rights are negatively affected by conservatism in the executive and judicial branches of government. Recent court decisions have left much room for interpretation with respect to women's rights. (VM)…
(1987). The Elwood Case: Vindicating the Educational Rights of the Disabled. Canadian Journal of Special Education, v3 n2 p103-16. The arguments of the Canadian court case Elwood v. Halifax County–Bedford District School Board, which established educational rights for the disabled under the Canadian Charter of Rights, are reviewed and the text of the agreement reprinted. The case established precedents in mainstreaming disabled students and involving parents in educational decisionmaking. (Author/VW)…
(1988). Extending Understanding of Equal Protection. Update on Law-Related Education, v12 n1 p47-50 Win. Presents four strategies for teaching secondary students about equal protection clause of the U.S. Constitution's Fourteenth Amendment. To be taught by the classroom teacher or a visiting lawyer, these strategies use such methods as a panel discussion and examination of Fourteenth Amendment court cases to accomplish their goals. (GEA)…
(1988). Classroom Materials for Countering Prejudice. Social Education, v52 n4 p291 Apr-May. Provides a list of print and audiovisual instructional materials which may be used to teach about prejudice in elementary and secondary schools. Price and other ordering information are included. (JDH)…
(1987). Organising Services for People with Mental Handicap: The Californian Experience. Disability, Handicap and Society, v2 n3 p213-30. The organization of services for California's mentally handicapped population, guided by the Lanterman Developmental Disabilities Act, is critically examined in the context of U.S. policy and public attitudes. Distinctive features are noted: a concern for rights, a free market philosophy, and an elaborate system of checks and balances. (Author/JDD)…
(1987). Power From Our People: The Sources of the Modern Revival of Black History. Black Scholar, v18 n1 p40-51 Jan-Feb. Places the modern revival of interest in black history in an historical and political context. Not simply or even primarily an academic happening, it is inextricably linked to the resurgence of blacks' struggle for freedom since 1955. The freedom movement was in turn fed by the resurgence of black history. (LHW)…
(1985). Leadership in Negro and Black: Retrospect and Prospect. Urban League Review, v9 n1 p8-19 Sum. Examines Black leadership recruitment, organization, and styles. Draws from literature dating from the 1930s to the mid-1960s, the transition during the 1960s from \Negro\ to \Black\ leadership, and the new Black leadership dating from the mid-1960s to the present. (Author/GC)…
(1986). Supreme Court Docket: Does Religion Belong in the Schools?. Social Education, v50 n3 p166-69 Mar. Reviews First Amendment case law and briefly presents the 1985 Supreme Court case findings for Bender vs. Williamsport Area School District which dealt with whether a bible study group could use school property during an organized, school-sponsored activity period. Suggests role playing, group work and discussion activities for classroom use. (JDH)…
(1986). A Few Lessons from the Past. Educational Forum, v50 n3 p303-06 Spr. The author looks back to see whether lessons from the past might help as we face the present and future. He offers quotes from H.S. Commager's \Our Schools Have Kept Us Free\; Deanne W. Mallot, president of Cornell University; and the faculty of George Peabody College for Teachers. (CT)…
(1986). President Kennedy's Address to the Nation on the James Meridith Case. Social Education, v50 n2 p145-46,148 Feb. Reproduced along with background information and teaching activities are the first three pages from Kennedy's speech to the nation which led to federal enforcement of James Meridith's attempt to enroll in the University of Mississippi. (JDH)…
(1984). Recent Legislation and Case Law in the EEC on Sex Equality in Employment. International Labour Review, v123 n1 p53-70 Jan-Feb. Examines recent progress under European Economic Community (EEC) and national law towards equality of opportunity and treatment in employment. The first part deals with decisions of the EEC Court of Justice; the second part depicts legislation and case law in the 10 member countries. (SK)…
(1984). Legislation and Litigation Involving the Employment of Disabled Women: An Overview. Personnel and Guidance Journal, v62 n6 p346-49 Feb. Reviews literature dealing with current legislation, interpretive litigation, and court cases relevant to the employment of disabled women. Human service professionals must be aware of current issues in order to be advocates for disabled women seeking competitive employment and an improved quality of life. (JAC)…