(1969). The Vote as a Measure of Participation in American Society. Teacher and Student Manuals. The unit invites the student to consider a variety of viewpoints on what the vote means to Americans, challenging him ultimately to see it as a measure of his own political identity and of his association with or alienation from political society. After an introductory section which frames the question by looking at the role of the vote in Soviet Russia, the student is led to investigate the reasons for alienation and non-voting in the United States. A subsequent section surveys the history of the struggles for woman and Negro suffrage, asking why these groups were fighting for the vote. Designed primarily for slower learners at the high school level, the unit should interest junior high students as well. (See SO 000 161 for a listing of related documents.) (Author/SBE)… [PDF]
(1967). Special Training Institute on Desegregation for Educational Leadership Teams from the School Systems of the First District of Georgia. Reported is a special training institute, funded by the U.S. Office of Education, on school desegregation in Georgia. Participants were school personnel and community representatives from 19 school systems of a single district. The nine-day summer institute sought to provide opportunities for self-examination and for information acquisition about a number of aspects of segregation and desegregation. Also offered were sessions concerned with desegregation plans and compliance status. The institute is said to have been timely, well received by participants, and helpful. (NH)… [PDF]
(1969). About Epilepsy. Epileptic fits, faints, and falls are described; the causes, sorts, and diagnosis of fits are detailed; and treatment that both doctor and surgeon can provide is reviewed. Further consideration is given to children with fits, the effect of fits on the mind, the care of the epileptic person, marriage and pregnancy, and the prevention of fits. Also treated are the following: epilepsy in history, some historical epileptic people, epilepsy in literature, epilepsy and crime, and epilepsy in the future. (JD)…
(1969). A Review of Recent Research on Minneapolis Indians: 1968-1969. Research conducted during 1968 and 1969 concerning the Minneapolis Indian population is examined in an attempt to describe their characteristics; their relationship to major urban institutions; their employment, health, and housing; and justice, public welfare, and public institutions as related to the Indian. Inequities in the relationship between the community and its Indian residents are examined. Three major problems are focused on in the report: (1) obtaining specific knowledge about urban Indians, (2) application of such knowledge, and (3) inadequate understanding and mistrust of agencies by the Indian. Suggestions are made to remedy these problems. (BD)… [PDF]
(1972). Racial and Ethnic Identities in American Society. The investigation of race relations, of social problems related to race and ethnicity, and of different racial and social groups, all presume prior information about the definition of racial or ethnic group identity, about the formation, maintenance, and dissolution of such identities, and about the importance of such identities in American societies. Put simply, we need to know what constitutes racial and ethnic differences, and why such differences are important. As in the study of the individual in society, there are two basic components in analyzing race and ethnic group identity: the characteristics of the identities themselves and the societal context within which the identities are important. These two components are only distinguishable in an analytic sense. The most important characteristic of these identities is that they are group identities. The distinction between group and individual identity leads to the observation that the assimilation process may be different for… [PDF]
(1971). Emergency School Assistance Program: Background and Evaluations. This compendium of materials concerning the Emergency School Assistance Program, prepared by the Senate Select Committee on Equal Educational Opportunity, contains the following: (1) An evaluation prepared by the American Friends Service Committee, et. al., Nov. 1970; (2) Department of Health, Education and Welfare report on the program, Feb. 1971; (3) Select Committee staff study of program administration, Jan. 1971; (4) Report to the Select Committee on the need to improve policies and procedures for approving grants under the program, by the Comptroller General, March 5, 1971; and, (5) Text of P.L. 91-380, The Emergency School Assistance Appropriation, and related statements before Congress. In addition, regulations, guidelines, and instructions of D.H.E.W. are listed as follows: (a) program regulations; (b) application for emergency school assistance; (c) instructions for submitting project proposals; (d) general terms and conditions; (e) handbook for public and private… [PDF]
(1970). The Negro in the Trucking Industry. The Racial Policies in American Industry. Unlike many other industries where factory walls can hide the number of Negroes employed, the trucking industry's racial composition is largely open to public view. This study concerns the racial employment practices of interstate common and contract carriers, the for-hire segment of the motor trucking industry, in the driver and other job categories. As the Teamsters' Union exerts a powerful influence on the trucking industry, the organizational structure of this union and the factors bearing on its Negro employment decisions are also examined. The document describes the motor carrier or trucking industry and the scope of Negro employment in it. The study is also concerned with governmental efforts to promote equal employment opportunities among public carriers, the effects of law in this field, and current industrial response. (MF)…
(1972). The Negro in the Supermarket Industry. The Racial Policies of American Industry. The supermarket industry is important in the study of racial employment policies of American industry for several reasons: the ubiquitous nature of the industry, its size, the relatively low skill employment requirements, the high percentage of part-time jobs available, and the comparatively attractive employment patterns. The latter include continued growth and relative stability of industry employment, as well as the fact that most supermarket jobs are semi-white collar and reasonably well-paid. This study analyzes the nature of the industry and its various and varying Negro employment procedures and practices, efforts to increase Negro employment, and the difficulties of black entrepreneurs in ghetto supermarket operations. The document concludes that Negro employment in the supermarket industry will continue to expand but that upward movement into managerial positions will be slow, largely because Negro college graduates are not attracted to the business. Coming radical changes…
(1987). Women, Pornography, and the Law. Academe, v73 n5 p14-22 Sep-Oct. Erotica (love or a creative principle) and thanatica (death or a destructive principle), two sexually explicit forms of speech, are discussed in the context of fighting pornography in the courts. Antipornographers are urged to reexamine their political alliances, legal theories, and philosophical assumptions. (MLW)…
(1988). The Affirmative Action Stalemate. Public Interest, n90 p99-114 Win. People will resist government efforts to improve the position of Blacks more than they will any individual's efforts to improve his or her own condition. The work and efforts of Blacks in an open, prosperous society are more likely to improve their condition than government actions that aim at statistical goals. (BJV)…
(1985). Will the Real Black, Afro-American, Mixed, Colored, Negro Please Stand Up? Impact of the Black Social Movement, Twenty Years Later. Journal of Black Studies, v16 n1 p57-75 Sep. Presents findings of a study on the impact of the Black movement on the attitudes and behavior of 122 African American and European American undergraduates. Reports that the African American respondents had limited awareness of the conditions that precipitated Black social activism and seem to lack the knowledge and skills necessary to challenge present-day racism. (KH)…
(1986). The Constitutional Moment: Reconstruction and Black Education in the South. American Journal of Education, v94 n2 p236-56 Feb. For a short period after the Civil War, Southern Blacks used their newfound political influence first to build schools and then to establish free and universal public education. Though White supremacists eventually overthrew Reconstruction governments, the Blacks' brief political involvement left an educational legacy vital to the survival and regeneration of Black people. (KH)…
(2003). The Situation of Children in Iraq: An Assessment Based on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. In accordance with UNICEF mandates requiring a situation analysis prior to preparing a new country program, this report examines causes and linkages between problems affecting women and children in Iraq, identifies necessary actions to realize the rights of women and children, and contributes to the country program strategy for priority interventions, future research, and rights-focused advocacy. Following the executive summary, the report's introductory chapter presents the conceptual framework and methodology. Chapter 2 describes the political and socioeconomic context of Iraq, provides demographic and psychosocial profiles, and describes a legislative and institutional framework for children. Chapters 3 through 5 review issues related to children's right to life and survival, children's right to education, and the right of vulnerable children to protection. Chapter 6 addresses the human rights of women. Chapter 7 recommends priority interventions, and suggests areas for future…
(2003). The Supreme Court of the United States Syllabus: Grutter v. Bollinger et al. Certiorari to the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Argued April 1, 2003-Decided June 23, 2003. October Term, 2002. (Slip Opinion.). This legal document presents the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in the affirmative action case brought against the University of Michigan's Law School. On June 23, 2003, the Court held in Grutter v. Bollinger et al. that diversity is a compelling interest in higher education and that race is one of a number of factors that can be taken into account to achieve the educational benefits of a diverse student body. The Court found that the educational benefits of diversity are real and had been substantiated by the university and its amici in supporting briefs. It also found that the individualized, whole-file review used in the University of Michigan Law School's admissions process is narrowly tailored to achieve the educational benefits of diversity. The Court held that the Law School's goal of attaining a critical mass of underrepresented minority students does not transform its program into a quota and that its flexible admissions policy does not unduly harm members of any racial… [PDF]
(1997). The Fourth R: Responsibility: Ensuring Educational Excellence through Equitable and Effective School Practices. An Equity Handbook for Learning Communities. Revised Edition. Every learner must be guaranteed access to quality instruction, resources, and assessment. This handbook was designed to assist educators in making responsible local educational decisions with an informed and attuned understanding of equity and effective school practices. The publication is intended to help engage education stakeholders in substantive dialogue about the integral relevance of equity, multicultural education, and equal access to every student and educator. Part 1 identifies the key components of educational equity–access, attitudes, language, interactions, instruction, and materials. Part 2 describes equitable practices and effective practices at the district, school, and classroom levels, and outlines the responsibilities of school staff and other key stakeholders. Training and technical assistance are offered free of charge to public school personnel by the Center for National Origin, Race and Sex Equity (CNORSE) at the Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory…. [PDF]