Author explores ramifications of two 1978 United States Supreme Court decisions, "Manhart" and "Bakke," within America's historical drive for equality and within the limitations imposed by today's economic realities. Available from Executive Enterprise Publications Co., Inc., 10 Columbus Circle, New York, New York 10019; $48.00 annually.…

Changes in constitutional doctrine and a number of recent Supreme Court decisions suggest that an equal protection challenge to the fiscally motivated shutdown of a public education program would be well founded. (Author)

An historical inquiry into the juvenile system's practices of sexual discrimination demonstrates that during the Progressive era girls received more severe treatment in juvenile courts and reformatories. Concludes that the discriminatroy treatment of female delinquents in the early twentieth century resulted from racial prejudice, new theories of…

Argues that the American criminal justice system is unjust because it victimizes Blacks and others on the basis of race and class. Examines economic, sociological, and ideological factors and asserts that prospects for reform are bleak. (KH)

There is general consensus among men and women in attributing systematic meaning to behaviors alleged to be sexually offensive and to constitute sexual harassment. This consensus has implications for university policy including stressing education, providing assistance to victims, and not jeopardizing offenders' rights. (Author/ABB)

Reviews the lack of student suspension research and defines due process. Presents statistical data on racial, gender, and social class discrimination in relation to suspensions. Schools need to review policies on due process, fair warning, proportionality and equal application, and nondiscrimination in relation to student suspensions. (MD)

Assesses arguments traditionally advanced for keeping adult authority over children intact and points out the need for revision of the present status of children and youth with respect to legal and extra-legal or moral rights. (JH)

Many State legislatures in 1973 eliminated sex-discriminatory unemployment insurance law provisions, mainly pregnancy and marital or domestic obligation provisions. A table includes coverage of all State unemployment insurance laws and selected characteristics. Other changes covered benefit amounts, qualifying requirements, disqualification and…

The power of school boards to classify pupils for the purposes of admission to or expulsion from school and school activities was restricted in four recently decided federal court cases: two involving discrimination against new-wed students and two involving discrimination against female students. Decisions limit the power of school boards over…

A special report on the handling of dismissal cases in U.S. law, contract, and custom. (Editor)

Author describes various legislation for academic women with sex discrimination grievances. Federal laws now provide remedies for discrimination in academic employment. (NL)

Discusses student rights in the areas of dress codes, freedom of speech, and due process. (JF)