Athletes are apparently accorded preferential treatment in those schools where sport is an important prestige-granting activity. (JD)

It is reported that research on the socioeconomic achievement process has begun to generate anomalous findings, many of which involve occupational status as conventionally measured. The author proposes a theory of vertical occupational differentiation based on the role activities of occupational incumbents. (Author/RLV)

Colleges should look at themselves to discover why enrollments are declining. (MM)

Data from the USA Census and the National Health Interview Survey were used to project the future relative status of the aged in health, income, occupation, and education. It was found that in all areas the relative status of the aged is rising. (Author)

The study with gifted children (N=64) in grades 4-8 with classroom peers (N=432) not identified as gifted found gifted boys were the most popular although gifted girls were the least popular. Overall, children not identified as gifted were rejected more and boys were rejected more than girls. (Author/DB)

Introduces a special issue examining the effects of both gender and ethnicity on personal experience and cultural expectations. The issue focuses on ethnic minority women, upon whose lives these variables have the clearest impact. (DM)

Views the problem of nationalities in China as arising from a class struggle resulting from foreign invasions. Suggests that despite increased national solidarity, estrangement still exists due to exploitation from within and without the minority groups. Calls for an awareness of class differences as a partial solution. (KO)

Assessed children's evaluations of individuals' commands and children's choices between individuals who gave opposing commands. Subjects weighted individuals' social position and knowledge more heavily than adult status in judging the legitimacy of commands and choosing between individuals giving opposing commands. (BC)

Describes current social and legal status of gay students. Examines scope of the problem; defines legal issues; and cites relevant cases regarding students' rights of association, access to university services/facilities, and privacy. Discusses homosexuality as "illegal act" and notes differences between private and public institutions. Discusses…

This article provides an overview of Social Role Valorization theory, showing its use to design powerful practical measures to foster valued roles for persons with mental retardation and other persons or classes at risk of social or even societal devaluation, to upgrade the perceived value of the roles such persons already occupy, and/or to…

A study of 1,150 employees (464 men, 682 women, 149 people of color) indicated that women and minorities who were not Asian, Black, or Latino had network members with significantly lower status because they held positions that limited access to powerful people. Structural rather than personal exclusion explained racial/ethnic and sex differences.…

Discusses the changing face of science and the roles of students depending on their social status. First published in 1960. (YDS)

Interviews with 42 parents who located in the best school districts they could afford suggest that the beliefs that inform their choices are mediated by social status ideologies emphasizing race and class. Thus, school choice policies alone may not level the playing field for lower-income parents. (Contains 56 references.) (SK)

Empirical studies demonstrate that individuals perceive physically attractive others to be more intelligent than physically unattractive others. While most researchers dismiss this perception as a ''bias'' or ''stereotype,'' we contend that individuals have this perception because beautiful people indeed "are" more intelligent. The conclusion that…

Children of incarcerated parents are at significantly increased risk of negative long-term outcomes. With about 1% of the adult population incarcerated, the United States has millions of children at risk for these negative outcomes. Research on this population is increasing; however, it is still unclear whether children of incarcerated parents are…