The author examines, comparatively, the role of the American women and women of other nations, and expresses optimism at potential for growth and development for the former. (CJ)

This rather extensive review examines the family structure in regard to general concerns resulting from industrialization, kin ties with particular emphasis on American kinship, mobility and ethnicity. Areas for future kinship exploration include: (1) dependent parents; (2) financially dependent young marrieds; (3) social class factors; (4)…

The Survey of Language Use and Language Teaching in Eastern Africa, founded in 1967 with headquarters in Nairobi, Kenya, covers Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and Zambia. This article reports on the Survey's organization, methods, participants, achievements and goals. (FWB)

As society ages, changes in education will include: the development of educational services for older people; the preparation of qualified personnel to serve the elderly; the education of the public about the processes of aging; and the acceleration of efforts to expand and deepen the knowledge base about aging. (MLW)

Examines the place of Oxford University within the changing system of British higher education. Surveys indicate that Oxford continues to attract high quality students. Faculty members at other universities consider it an excellent educational institution and a highly desirable place to work. Oxford graduates have better career opportunities than…

Nineteenth century Canadian business history reveals intricate connections and barriers among government and business institutions. The nineteenth century spheres of government, politics, and business were not separate; it was natural that businesspersons and politicians should have many connections. (Author/KC)

This study examines attitudes and mentalities of Hungarian citizens toward democratic values that slow the country's progress toward democracy. The concept of political culture must be separated from political ideologies, public opinion, and public morals. (Author/AM)

Fifteen exploratory tasks are proposed to help the reader "invent" his or her solidarity with the environment. They are intended to make the person more aware of the influences of the environment on one's native and/or second language learning in order to take charge of them and increase one's independence. (AMH)

A high percentage of Rom (Gypsy) families do not send their children to school. Most Rom in the United States are illiterate. Rom families believe that from the viewpoint of their culture, formal education is a destructive force. The strictures that govern their everyday lives influence standards of personal cleanliness, food preparation, sex…

The philosophical conflicts in collegiate athletics are discussed through analysis of: (1) the function of intercollegiate athletics in higher education; (2) historical perspective of NCAA/AIAW; (3) the impact of Title IX; and (4) the influence of social and cultural factors upon athletic programs. (Author/JN)

Examined Canadian and American divorce rates between 1921-1967 comparing the effects of prosperity, war, and depression conditions on divorce. Income and war-income interaction facilitated higher incidence of divorce while depression superficially decreased the divorce rate in both nations. American divorce rates were always higher than those in…

Reviews the services provided by translators under colonialism, as compared with their new role in independent Algeria. Stresses the socioeconomic and political importance of translation as a tool for the diffusion of technological and scientific information in Arabic. (MES)

As diglossia is the societal counterpart of individual bilingualism, diethnia is the stable, societal counterpart to individual biculturalism. Diethnia requires societal compartmentalization as well as institutionally protected functional specificity. Maintenance of this division is difficult, given modern, interactive, mobile, and individualistic…

Results indicate that some commonly accepted beliefs about sex and race and the suicide methods chosen are incorrect. Geographical region appears to be an influential factor. Data from death certificates in five cities support the conclusions. (JMF)