In order to extend sociological thinking about socialization in secondary schools, I have tested the contention that the social status of a high school independently affects the college-going intentions of its students, using data from a 1955 sample of students in 518 American high schools." (Author)

The content of first grade reading textbooks contains attitudes which may reliably predict differences and similarities between and among countries concerning cultural and social characteristics. (JB)

Reports a study investigating the situational variables affecting the effectiveness of parental socialization of mobility attitudes in children within a sample of 466 parent-child pairs. (JM)

Describes an innovative program in Philadelphia, the purpose of which was to join two culturally isolated classes at a site away from their schools where they could enjoy a novel educational experience together. (JM)

Analyzes constructive measures instituted by English administrators to handle or prevent disruption. (Editor)

Having studied students' attitudes in relation to an April, 1969 incident, the impact of students' belief systems on perception of what had occured during the previous month, and on changing attitudes during the incident are illustrated. Collective behavior theories are also discussed. (Author/DB)

The use of agricultural specialists with leadership training from the social sciences was a key program in the socialization of the rural population in communist ideology and in the advancement of agricultural production. (MB)

Examines four propositions concerning types of alienation with regard to studies in the United States, France, and Sweden. (MB)

A decision-making rationale and curriculum model are given. (SE)

Discussed are the effects of methods of role assignment on consensus of expectations and establishment of social location. (Author)

Too many artitects of schools and of educational programs have stood outside the interactional worlds of children and adults and attempted to legislate their own interpretation of right and proper conduct. Militants and troublemakers challenge the school's legitimacy as a socializing agent. (DM)