Following a letter of transmittal between the Department of the Interior and the President of the Senate, this document presents General Agent of Education in Alaska, Sheldon Jackson's seventh annual report on "The introduction of domestic reindeer into Alaska." In his report, Jackson notes satisfactory progress with an advance made…

Presents a model for studying the relationship between immigration and racial stratification. It must be recognized that racial stratification is a dichotomous hierarchy and that race and ethnicity are neither identical nor interchangeable. The racial assimilation of immigrants of various ethnic groups is central to the construction of the U.S.…

The sociocultural problems of Turkish children living in Germany are explored. Turkish immigrant children in Germany must be socialized in two societies, the traditional Turkish culture of their parents and that of German society. Religion and the Islamic-value system are often at odds with German values. (SLD)

Discussion of information and the war on terrorism following the September 11th attacks focuses on a survey of legal provisions and new security-related practices in government and business as security competes with civil liberties. Topics include the Fourth Amendment overseas; Department of Justice legal initiatives; military tribunals; security…

Discusses the success myth and the American multicultural heritage and education's unintentional perpetuation of this myth. Argues that the roots of this misconception are found in most white educators' failure to understand the differences between the immigration of white Europeans and the forced immigration of Africans. Society's assimilation…

Reviews the knowledge-diffusion activities of colonial agricultural societies in western Australia from their foundation in 1831-1870. States that from 1829 to 1850 British settlers belonged to a society of free citizens, while from 1851-1867 the settlement changed to a convict colony. (CMK)

Discusses the importance of promoting diversity within unity, which presumes that all members of society respect and adhere to basic values and institutions that are part of a shared framework, while allowing groups to maintain distinct subcultures and loyalty to country of origin. Examines the law, state and religion, education, citizenship,…

Examines the incorporation of second generation immigrants in New York City, asserting that their experiences are shaped by the history of immigration among Whites, predominance of minorities in the city's population and institutions today, and interactions among immigrants and native minority groups. Discusses school and work, intergroup contact…

The Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986, or IRCA, prohibits employers from knowingly hiring any alien not authorized to work in the United States. Congress passed an antidiscrimination provision, part of IRCA, which prohibits smaller employers from committing national origin discrimination. Reviews this topic. (JBJ)

Argues that the United States should not accept all immigrants but that the United States should be more selective about which immigrants it absorbs into society. The article offers suggestions for altering the United States admission criteria in ways that are based, not on nepotism but on the what the applicant can contribute to the United States…

If implemented, California's Proposition 187 (the "Save Our State" initiative) would create a state-run system to verify the legal status of all persons seeking public education, health care, and public benefits. The frustrations resulting from Proposition 187 and its implications for immigrants are explored. (SLD)

Reports the findings of the U.S. Commission on Immigration Reform that stress tough immigration enforcement and recommend the establishment of a national registry to curb the employment of illegal aliens. Other areas discussed include border management, worksite enforcement, benefits eligibility and fiscal impact, detention and removal of aliens,…

Reviews the history of immigration from the Dominican Republic to the United States, 1945-92, and depicts characteristics of U.S. Dominicans, including age, race and racial attitudes, income, occupation, and education. Discusses the lack of institutional support for Dominican immigrants. Provides recommendations for meeting the mental health and…

Discusses ways in which Constance Horne's children's novel "Nykola and Granny" can be used with Canadian students to highlight religious experiences. Offers an overview of the novel and explains that the students will learn about settlement in Canada and immigration. Gives seven different activities to complement the book. (CMK)

Compares European American and African American youth gangs in four historical periods (seaboard, immigrant, racially changing, and hypersegregated cities), showing that differences can be traced to race-specific effects of labor, housing, and consumer markets, government policies, local politics, and organized crime on their communities.…