Explores and elaborates on the relationship between goals, identities, and learning. Presses for their utility as a model by which to understand the nature of learning in general and to better understand the way in which race, culture, and learning become intertwined for minority students in American schools. (Author/MM)

Seeks to understand literacy as sociocultural practice and to understand how beliefs about attitudes towards literacy are constructed in and through classroom discourse. Explores what literacy is valued in one multi-ethnic primary classroom and the ways in which the pupils are coming to know and display the version of literacy that counts.…

Explores the way in which language teachers can diagnose language learners' competence from both a sociocultural and linguistic perspective. Uses two sample "letters of complaint" to consider competence in terms of how well the writers organize and structure their texts in relation to their social purpose and cultural context and then examines the…

The 1960s' dreams--of a color-blind society, of Black power, of reparations for oppression--had significant social impact but were unfulfilled. The latest report on Blacks in American society shows economic stagnation and even decline. There is no prospect for the radical economic reforms needed to reduce inequalities of class and race. Contains…

Demographic trends and data on minority participation in adult education suggest inequities in access. Theoretical explanations should attend to sociocultural forces affecting motivation and models of practice in minority communities must be based on understanding of the sociocultural context. (43 references) (SK)

Describes a pedagogical approach toward fatherhood issues in which 15 graduate students in education formed a research team to develop a questionnaire and collect data on attitudes toward fatherhood in their own rural communities. Findings from 75 rural fathers confirmed the existence of new attitudes toward fatherhood, but showed little change in…

Examines the sociocultural impact of television and the historical development of stereotyping of Blacks on TV, analyzing "The Cosby Show" as an example of counterstereotyping and projecting the future of Blacks in television in the 1990s. Blacks must gain entry into broadcasting to contribute to the image-rebuilding process. (AF)

A qualitative and quantitative evaluation of "A Preventive Curriculum for Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia" is reported. The evaluation, which included teachers, researchers, health professionals, and students, included development of the curriculum as well as pilot testing activities. The curriculum development and evaluation consisted of…

Maintains that historical and cultural studies must be given the same consideration as sociological and political theories when analyzing the problems of developing countries. Examines the work of Gilberto Freyre and its application to the problems of modernization of Brazilian education and society. Compares the work of Paulo Freire and Freyre.…

Discusses evidence for social stratification and aristocracy among northwestern California Indians, particularly the Yurok tribe. Examines the place of ritual and ceremony in the concept of aristocracy, the great houses, the role of great house priests, and the elaborate speech of the Yurok aristocracy. Contains 47 references. (DHP)

Discusses the implications of changing demographics on college campuses. Describes errors that may arise in statistical interpretations regarding womens' advancement in higher education. Urges minority groups to assume postures of collaboration rather that competition and stresses the importance of providing educational access to all who seek…

Reports a study carried out in 10 villages in Central and Western Turkey. Finds that due to the extended family social structure in rural Turkey, women who work in carpet workshops do not have autonomy. Contends that carpet workshops actually perpetuate female gender subordination. (GG)

This article discusses the evolution of physical education and sport in the People's Republic of China from a sociocultural perspective. Included in the discussion are descriptions of elementary, secondary, and university programs, as well as the recruitment and training process for elite athletes. (IAH)

Discusses the Maya people who fled Guatemala due to a civil war and illegally entered the U.S. and settled in Florida. Presents a picture of their living conditions, employment opportunities, cultural traditions, community development, and family organization. Discusses a Kanjobal Association and the CORN-MAYA program, and explains immigration…

Links aspects of peripherality to the issue of education in small island states. Studies island states as isolated products of the formative period of our world economic order. Discusses implications for contemporary island education, especially structure and curriculum. 55 references. (Author/TES)