This paper presents and compares the two main theoretical models on stratification research: the Blau-Duncan, which focuses on the structure of status transmission, and the Wisconsin model, focusing on social psychological dynamics mediating interpersonal influences on individual attainment. (Author/JB)

Comparing the incomes of Anglos with those of Mexican Americans among full-time male workers in the southwestern United States in 1960 reveals that more than half the difference related to occupational and educational differences, but a substantial residual remains which is interpreted as resulting from minority status. (Author/JB)

In Sweden and in other European countries, a more affluent public is demanding that higher education be made available to a greater portion of the populace. This demand is resisted by teachers and other members of the educational elite, who wish to maintain their exclusive status. (CK)

Examines the implications of poverty research for the goal orientation of American society, and for social science and social scientists. (JM)

This is a reaction to papers by Kerr and Frankel, in this same issue, using examples from education and rehabilitation. Status differential is viewed as a prerequisite for the development of independence and maturity. (Author)

Author discusses new brand of conservatism in the ambiguous territory known as Middle America, and its role in a changing liberal education. (IR)

Examines the effect of mixing students from different ethnic/racial and social class backgrounds on status relationships among Anglo and Hispanic students by integrating the findings of two streams of research which emanate from two social policy goals, cultural assimilation and reduction of racial prejudice. (SB)

An interactional sociolinguistic analysis of social and attitudinal factors in face to face encounters shows how such factors can affect the evaluation of human action and contribute to the maintenance of socioeconomic disadvantage among ethnic minorities. (Author/GC)

The relationship of status of the aged to societal literacy in a sample of 122 cultures appears spurious because of effects of variables indexing societal complexity. Conclusions are: societal literacy has no independent effect on status of the aged; and the overall relationship between the two appears curvilinear. (Author)

Data on the governing boards and characteristics of 341 colleges and universities show that the "dominant stratum" of business (individuals with simultaneous influence in several major corporations), rather than business as a whole, has formed an enduring relationship with universities that are oriented toward education of the elite.…

Explores effects of social interaction on ethnic identity and self-concept of social worth. Discusses interaction between Fijian immigrants of South Asian origin and others in British Columbia and shows why these immigrants are subject to prejudice though they believe both themselves and other Canadians to be good, ethical people. (Author/GC)

Based on conversations with West Indians residing in England, discusses their lives and their attitudes regarding race relations, violence, education, employment, and the future. (GC)

Presents a theoretical perspective that integrates elements of social structural and social psychological explanations of spouse abuse. Suggests certain types of status inconsistency and status incompatibility involve very high risks of spouse abuse, particularly life-threatening violence. Other types of inconsistency seem to protect couples from…