Examines sex roles among five Native American groups: the Montagnais-Naskapis of eastern Labrador, Navajos, Eskimos, Iroquois, and Plains Indians. Discusses the economic and social influences on gender roles in these cultures, and the effects of postcolonial historical forces. Contains 49 references. (SV)

Examines pattern of mental abilities exhibited by first-grade, Israeli-born children whose parents emigrated from Europe, Iraq, North Africa, and Yemen. Results indicate that the groups of culturally different children tended to exhibit different patterns of cognitive abilities. Concludes that historical-cultural background of a population has a…

Examined cohort replacement explanation of secular changes in parental socialization values, based on surveys of metropolitan area in 1958, 1971, and 1983 which revealed a significant change in parental values with greater preference for autonomy for children and less preference for obedience. Cohorts born since 1930 tended more to prefer autonomy…

Discusses a proposed interconnectedness between the ecologies of ethnic minority families, adaptive strategies, socialization goals, and child development outcomes. (PCB)

The article presents general information on the history, cultures, and languages of the major Asian/Pacific immigrant and refugee groups. Knowledge required to become a cross-cultural communicator is outlined, including professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes; knowledge of cultures, languages, and discourse styles; and knowledge of family…

Contends that the increasingly central role of imagery in contemporary society calls for the development of a pedagogy emphasizing critical media literacy. Using examples from print advertisements for cigarettes, argues the need for cognitive competencies to withstand the onslaught of media messages, empowering individuals to become autonomous,…

Describes impact of familial variables on alcohol use among rural youth. Examines Ohio data regarding family structure, parental drinking problems, and youth drinking. Data suggest student perceptions of parental drinking problems are related to family structure. Recommends health education and counseling program development. (Author/TES)

Presents findings of a study of Afro-Caribbean women between 15 and 25 years old in Great Britain. Examines the role played by the media and the education system in constructing the aspirations, world views, and life styles of young Black women, analyzing the most influential factors shaping their realities. (AF)

Illustrates some of the main points of a Master's Degree project in which an introductory college course in women's studies for men is developed. Provides discussion topics with an extensive list of resources for each topic. (KO)

Recommends that students conduct ethnographic studies of language in their own communities. Emphasizes that the focus ought to be conventions of speaking and writing, as well as conventions that govern the conduct, the "texts," of a culture. (RAE)

A survey of approximately 150 Moscow (Russia) university students investigated cheating behavior and attitudes. Results indicated that most students cheated and justified cheating by finding fault with the educational system. It is suggested these attitudes are also linked to the overall structure of the Soviet system, and that Perestroika…

Reports on a study of student characteristics and the school organization to confirm the findings of previous studies on the importance of individual characteristics to track placement. Concludes that systematic differences among schools suggest that track placement is more complex than previous research has shown. (CFR)

Provides the transcript of an interview with Dr. Harold L. Hodgkinson, who currently conducts research on demographics and education. Discusses the role of developmental education in higher education (HE), demographics affecting the workforce and HE in the 21st century, flight from cities and class issues in HE, and student retention. (MAB)

Reports on a study of trends in the segregation in fields of study by sex for recipients of college degrees in the 1980s. Examines three dimensions of segregation: (1) unevenness; (2) concentration or crowding; and (3) intergroup academic contact. Finds a slowdown in the trend toward gender integration after 1985. (CFR)

Examines the relationship between decolonization and democratization through an analysis of the case of Hong Kong. Discusses Hong Kong's tradition lack of politization and the movement for democratization as decolonization approaches. Addresses the role of education in that process. (Contains 38 references.) (MAB)