In this essay, application of the equal-status contact hypothesis to the policy of integrated housing is reassessed by reviewing the findings from two studies of interracial public housing. Assessment of the relative level of interracial intimacy in the integrated projects is hindered by measures lacking in clarity and comprehensiveness, but the…

This bibliography cites over 60 references covering history, children, the Black woman, the American and world scenes, ethnic groups (including Spanish Americans and American Indians), teachers, compensatory education, Afro-American studies, colleges, law and government, school and work, community, and general issues. (EB)

The article discusses the sexual and social integration of adults with serious impairments, focusing on their attitudes, feelings, and ideas as revealed in a group discussion involving five people confined to wheelchairs. (DLS)

Presents an inside perspective of migrant Greek children and youth growing up in Australian society, and the socio-cultural pressures to which they are subjected. (CM)

Examines concepts related to vengeance and forgiveness as forms of social action, maintaining that forgiveness is the prior element in social cohesion and control. (CM)

Profiles the Asian Indian community in the New York metropolitan area, drawing from a major study of social and psychological adaptation among this population. Presents indepth case studies of the emotional experiences of five individuals (one woman, 36 years old; and four men, 70, 19, 47, and 40 years old, respectively). (KH)

The author states that the American Vocational Association has not fully utilized the talents of its ethnic minority members. He outlines the recent history of minority leadership in vocational education and recommends steps to assist the recruitment of ethnic minorities, both as members and leaders. (CH)

Examined racial differences in well-being among older persons using services at nutrition sites funded by the Older Americans Act. Findings demonstrated the disadvantaged status of Black service consumers compared with White in economic security, health and functional status, social integration, and knowledge about and access to services.…

Discusses the culture of Caribbean immigrants to the United States and its effect on their adaptation to the American health system. Proposes that health policy direct additional funding to areas where Caribbeans are concentrated, and that Americans develop understanding of the cultural differences between Caribbeans and U.S. native, non-White…

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between the cultural worldview perspective and coping styles of Puerto Rican females in the study. According to Hobfoll's "Conservation of Resources Theory," people strive to retain, protect, and build resources. Hobfoll's theory addresses some of the issues associated with…

This is the first report from the Education Governance and Social Integration and Exclusion (EGSIE) research project. The project focuses on relations between education governance on one side, and social integration and exclusion on the other. Educational reforms and changes in the governance of education are examined in 10 case studies in…

Argues that, as a total group, those who are, or should be, or must become concerned about the current thrust against equality are capable of and should inject this issue into the forthcoming election; that Presidential candidates must be forced to come to close grips with the threat to fragile American egalitarian principles. (RJ)