From a review of the literature on modeling processes, observational learning, social learning theory, and vicarious concept learning by young children, the author draws guidelines for the teaching of abstractions to preschoolers. (SJL)

Examines how young people are socialized into various types of modern societies. Probes adult attitudes toward youth, schools as social institutions, and alienation in modern society. (Author/DB)

Residents in psychiatry undergo the process of professional socialization during which they assimilate the values and normative behavior of their professional group. The areas of this process that create problems for Black residents are outlined and alternatives to the present experience encountered in most programs are suggested. (Author/JMD)

If women are to achieve equality of opportunity in today's society, they must attain a degree of personal autonomy. The writer believes schools can help young women develop the necessary competencies to reach this goal. (Editor)

Described is a program of experimental correspondence courses for youth who have resettled in Hsien province. Topics discussed include curriculum, teaching staff, political intent, structure, and organization of the correspondence courses. (Author/DB)

Authors of "The Irony of Democracy" react to a critique of their book. The critique claims the college level political science text exposes the flaws of democracy, but fails to explain how the system can be reformed. The authors believe a textbook does not have to be a catalyst for change. (Author/RM)

Tests the adequacy of the transference model in explaining variations in feelings of political efficacy by analyzing data collected from a sample of Chinese secondary school students in West Malaysia. According to this model, feelings that the young develop toward authority figures, for instance in the family or school, are likely to be…

This European view of medical education emphasizes its role as a partner with health services and other forms of sociopolitical action to achieve societal health goals. Prevalent organizational structures and concepts of medical education are inadequate for this purpose. (LBH)

Utilizing a role theory framework, the connection is made between the role behavior of an older sibling toward younger sibs and that of the older sibling as a parent toward future offspring. Factors leading to the assumption of the "parent-surrogate" role are examined as is the role enactment itself. (Author)

Examines current concerns of early childhood practitioners regarding the effects of popular toys such as Barbie dolls and Power Rangers on children's understanding of gender. Critiques traditional theories of sex role socialization and argues that feminist post-structuralist views of gender are useful in deciding if and how popular toys may be…

Survey of Israeli parent-child pairs revealed portraits of moderate parents and radical children, but follow-up of family conversation while watching and discussing television news suggested harmony and unity in Israeli living rooms. Reconceptualization of the theoretical canon of political socialization analyzes the conversation as a moment of…

Parents in communities experiencing rapid language and culture change face particular discourse issues as they construct their homes' language and culture. This article discusses particular language decisions and influences faced by families from two Inuit communities in Arctic Quebec. In most homes, there were fluid boundaries with no conscious…

Addresses the importance of infusing relevant reading stories about nontraditional families into the standard K-3 curriculum to stimulate identification, appreciation, and motivation for young learners. Conscious use of literature reflecting diverse families creates a zone of relevant learning and telegraphs the importance of the children's…

Describes a study that examined the portrayals of female characters on four educational science television series for children and discusses those portrayals in the light of other research on television and socialization. Topics include children's perceptions of occupational sex roles; theories of sex-role development; and implications for future…