Study uses the minority-stress theory to develop models of antecedents and outcomes of heterosexism in the workplace. Experiencing heterosexism was associated with adverse psychological, health, and job-related outcomes, thus supporting the minority-stress theory. This theory is further discussed in light of the mental-health history of…

This paper asserts that an Irish dimension within the English History curriculum since c.1970 reflects approaches towards diversity. An Irish dimension is explored within the context of Multicultural Britain, debates over ways in which the past has been constructed and changes in the history curriculum. It is argued that that there is a…

In the last few years there has been much discussion concerning different frameworks-paradigms-perspectives-world views and the ways in which each paradigm affects how knowledge is collected and analyzed. Unfortunately each new paradigm has been positioned in relation to the traditional rationalistic, scientific paradigm. The roots of these…

The struggle for a positive self-image in the gay community has been keynoted by confrontations between gays and the censuring public, and by their own introspection. Since the risks demanded by self disclosure are greater for gays than for heterosexuals, a nonsupportive environment may force a strategy of nondisclosure on gays. This often…

A study was conducted to determine how people react to unnamed or veiled news sources in newspaper articles. A group of 283 persons, chosen at random from three contrasting communities, was asked to read two articles dealing with different topics, one with sources quoted by name and one with euphemisms ("a White House spokesman,""a…

The treatment of American Indians is discussed historically with reference to the 4 principal methods used to create or perpetuate false impressions: obliteration, defamation, disembodiment, and disparagement. Indian contributions to American civilization are cited in contrast with historical references to Indians in textbooks. The author suggests…

Examines traditional Jewish teachings about disease and relates them to the AIDS epidemic. Describes two traditional attitudes toward infectious disease: the first emphasizes self-protection and avoidance, whereas the second advocates compassion and service to victims. Concludes that, where AIDS is concerned, Jews are now part of mainstream…

Discusses arguments for and against professionalization of teaching. Refers to the social contract of trust which must exist between professionals and those with whom they work. Examines dangers to educational reform in instituting standards that would be required of a professional staff of educators. (PS)

Tsar Alexander I of Russia created a ministry of public education and promulgated laws to provide elementary and secondary schools and higher education institutions for all classes of the population. The public took a great interest in education and actively participated in the funding of schools at every level. (RM)

The American Indian has no position in the present American society except that outlined by the United States Federal Government. (DM)

This paper is an attempt to understand the results of the structural location and life experience of blue-collar white Americans. (DM)

This condensation of a B.A. thesis presented to the faculty of the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs, Princeton University, attempts to determine if demographic factors influence white resistance to unitary school integration, and what the role of white leadership is. (Author/JM)

With therapists influenced either by color blindness or ethnocentricity, patients tend to lose their individual richness and complexity. (DM)

The Woodstock school in Tennessee is undergoing a successful change from a predominantly black school to an integrated one under black leadership. (DM)

Discusses changes in race relations in America during the past 20 years and ways in which they have affected psychiatry and psychoanalysis--particularly, the emergence of the new black consciousness, ways of correcting institutional racism, and the need for self-searching among white professionals. (RJ)