Language instructors must look beyond practical and theoretical concerns to the social, psychological, and ideological implications of their profession. (Text is in French.) (Author/DB)

Many changes in schools and teacher training must be made before honest accountability of teachers can become a reality in the reading and language arts instruction of black children. (MB)

Discusses patterns of child abuse, the role of privacy, and the dangers of family isolation which permits child abuse when stress and parental instability are present. Decries trend away from "instrusive kinship and neighborhood networks," and calls for support for abuse-monitoring systems. (BF)

The impact of inflation and recession on the leisure behavior of different economic and cultural groups resulted in a change of free time activities in all groups to some extent with the exception of the highest income level. (JD)

Explores some of the directions that the family in the year 2000 will likely follow. Special attention is paid to key socio-demographic trends as well as social psychological factors that have emerged as possible indicators of social change and family adaptability to the stresses of an ever-changing postindustrial society. (SH)

A compilation of statistics with extensive comment and interpretation on marriage in France. The engagement, the wedding in all its aspects, as well as opinions on numerous topics related to marriage are considered. Several suggestions on the use of the material in the classroom are given. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

A discussion of social drama understood as observable reality. Social reality with its value systems or lack thereof, as defined by a particular environment and context, and the implications of social drama for the teaching of civilization are discussed. (Text is in French.) (AMH)

Offers an overview of William Morris's perspective on the system of education spawned by the commerce-oriented nineteenth century society--a system which he saw as governed by an ideology of cheapness and efficiency in an atmosphere of bleakness, non-spirituality, and process-mindedness. Discusses Morris's appeal for true education. (DMM)

Concludes that subjects with considerable prior exposure to common, nonviolent pornography preferred to watch uncommon pornography. Male nonstudents preferred it almost exclusively, as did male students to a lesser extent. Females also exhibited this consumption preference, though it was far less pronounced, especially in female students. (JD)

Traces changes in social workers' perspectives on the problem of wife abuse. Divides the changes into three time periods: discovering the problem (1976-79); consolidating the perspectives (1980-82); and transforming the problem of wife abuse (1983-84). Concludes increased focus on individual and couple treatment has deflected attention away from…

This study investigates political and social consequences of non-citizenship in the U.S. Hispanic community. Currently one-third of Hispanic adults are legally unable to vote. Although Hispanics may become the largest United States minority group by the year 2010, non-citizenship will impede their political empowerment. Naturalization must be…

Describes a geography lesson that computer and social studies teachers present together to teach elementary and secondary school students about computers and help them place the technology in a social context. (MBR)

Discusses conditions leading to a teacher shortage; factors affecting teacher demand; social trends affecting entry into the profession; the acute shortage of science and mathematics instructors; and the issue of teacher quality. Suggestions are offered for making teaching a more attractive career option. (RH)

Reviews research on three major social and demographic trends affecting young children and their families: growth in poverty and the changing characteristics of poverty; shifts in social resource allocations; and growing perceived "costs" of childrearing. Discusses the implications these trends have for provisions of early childhood care and…

Examines church-housed child care programs in terms of their recent history, present status, and issues shaping their future. Issues include the relation of child care to the overall church ministry; the controversy surrounding state regulation of church-run programs; demographic and social pressures; and caregiver salaries and benefits. (BB)