This paper describes some of the many problems now facing the juvenile justice system, which was for years a legal "stepchild." A historical review reveals that although the first juvenile court was founded in 1899, the first U.S. Supreme Court review did not occur until almost 70 years later. Then, in a landmark decision, juveniles were given…

This paper describes a methodology for studying the ideologies of social movements from a rhetorical perspective and tests the methodology by studying the ideology of the feminist movement. The methodology is a three-step approach: first, a descriptive analysis provides an operational definition of the group's ideology--its self-image, central…

This document describes a university-related program to teach social problem solving skills to sixth graders at a predominantely black middle school, which evolved to become a systems linkage intervention. The development of the Social Problem Solving program (SPS) is discussed. The following stages are included: entry into the school system,…

Although some teachers doubt that sports literature should be taught in the college English class, the study of sports literature is enjoyable for studeents to read, think, and write. In a course entitled "The Rhetoric of Sport: Society, Media, Literature," students study the role of sport in society through reading articles and books that show…

Papers of the Tenth Annual College Self-Study Institute, held in 1968, are presented. They include: "Colleges and Universities as Agents of Social Change: An Introduction," by T.R. McConnell; "Agent of Whom?" by Harris L. Wofford, Jr.; "The University as an Instrument of Social Action," by Roger W. Heyns; "The…

Discusses the case study method of teaching high school chemistry as a supplement to traditional methods. The case study, provided by the instructor, generally focuses on a socially important issue related to chemistry; the student investigates the problem for one or two weeks and provides a solution. (MLH)

Integration of the social studies disciplines for more complete understanding of man's problems is promoted as reform to "real" social studies curriculum. (Author/ND)

This article discusses the three major obstacles to identifying the sexually abused child: (1) lack of recognition of the phenomenon, (2) failure to obtain adequate medical corroboration of the event, and (3) reluctance to report. (CS)

Assesses the comparability of adolescents', and their parents' attitudes toward contemporary societal issues as well as each familial groups' perceptions of the other two groups' attitudes. Results are discussed in terms of the cognitive and emotional significance of the intrafamilial attitudes of adolescent and parents. (Author/DEP)

Noting that Soviet prose, drama, and poetry reveal the nuances of the moods and policies fostered by the Soviet government while reflecting the Soviet reading public's interests and aspirations, this report describes a study of the values and attitudes by which the Soviets live as reflected in the literature published in Soviet literary magazines…

This report summarizes the results of a survey administered to economically disadvantaged youths in New Jersey. Attitudes on personal problems, social issues, and the needs of adolescents are presented. Graphic displays illustrate the responses, which are broken down by age, race, and sex. (WP)

Presented are 12 social studies units which examine current energy issues and present energy dilemmas for careful study and reflection. The activities emphasize: (1) a range of teaching strategies; (2) problem identification, problem solving, and problem analysis; (3) futures education; (4) students as active learners; and (5) consideration of the…

Recognition of the gravity of the social problem of incest in the United States, coupled with increasing demands for psychological treatment and assistance from social service agencies by incest victims and their families, has demonstrated the need for controlled research in this area. Knowledge of the effects of incest is critical to the…

Examined are the environmental attitudes of United States high school senior classes of 1976-1979. Multi-item indices of concern about pollution, overpopulation, energy conservation, other people, and the importance of material things were administered to about 17,000 students in approximately 130 high schools each year. The four classes of…

Presented is the learner's guide for a high school level independent study course in environmental studies. The manual is divided into two sections: (1) The Nature of the Environment, with lessons on ecosystems, limiting factors, interdependence and adaptation; and (2) Economic, Political, Behavioral, and Ethical Aspects of Environmental Studies,…