A critical reveiw of research on the occupational and educational opportunities in this country indicates that the social and economic structure of American society limits the opportunities along both these dimensions for Whites and especially for Blacks. (EB)

In order to rectify methodological inadequacies in previous research on ethnic residential dissimilarity, this study provides a more direct test of the ethnic-status model (as opposed to the social-status model) by examining the effects of cultural factors, as well as socioeconomic and demographic factors, on ethnic segregation. (EB)

This paper seeks to demonstrate that the emphasis on women's work role in Afro-American culture has generated alternative notions of womanhood contradictory to those that have been traditional in modern American society. (Author)

A prominent Catholic educator says American academics discriminate against white ethnics, labeling them culturally inferior and socially deficient. The comments are based on research done by the Center for the Study of American Pluralism on a national sample of 18,000 cases. (LBH)

Assessed fourth, fifth- and sixth-graders' social constructions of popularity using perceived popularity nominations and sociometric measures. Found that perceived popularity is related to sociometric popularity and social dominance. Examined correlations with popularity for perceived popular girls and boys who were liked and not well-liked. Found…

Analyzed contrasting assumptions of three theoretical orientations used to explain mixed-sex small group interaction through observation of two mixed-sex, human relations training groups of undergraduate students (N=45). Found no support for sex-role differentiation or adaptation orientations but did find support for role-status expectation…

Reviews public perceptions of the role and status of teachers in the United States, the United Kingdom, and France. Discusses attitudes contributing to the national versus local nature of the teaching force, teacher hierarchies, trade union tactics, teacher autonomy, and the homogeneity of teachers as a group. 44 references. (SV)

Results support the prediction that mothers of high social status children and mothers of low social status children would show behavior and social knowledge differences comparable with those reported in the literature. Findings are considered consistent with the hypothesis that children may partly acquire social skills from their mothers. (RH)

Argues that researchers must broaden conceptual frameworks, broaden samples, and broaden methods used in the study of rejected peers in light of Merten's work (PS 524 830). Suggests that conceptual frameworks must consider the full range of characteristics that contribute to peer status, and be sensitive to contextual factors that shape peer group…

Examines the place of Indian people in Mexican society and politics, from the conquest to the 1994 Zapatista uprising in Chiapas (fueled by the threat to rural indigenous communal lands posed by economic reforms). Although Indianness is celebrated as contributing to the idealized mestizo "race," self-identification as Indian threatens…

Social relationships were assessed in four classes of young children which included students with developmental disabilities. Reciprocal, positive relationships were found between children with disabilities and their classmates. Social relationships varied according to individual differences in social status and social profile of the children with…

Examines changes in adolescent gender norms in the 1980s, using data collected from 496 college students who graduated from high school between 1979 and 1982 or between 1988 and 1989. Findings indicate little change in gender norms across the decade. Boys continue to achieve prestige primarily through sports and school achievement, while girls…

Offers conclusions of an analysis of undergraduate music education majors' perceptions of their occupational status. Reports that subjects placed themselves above others in 10 of 11 hypothetical situations. Suggests that elementary education majors more generally elevate themselves above others less frequently. Identifies sources of negative…

Ways are discussed that education and the discourse practices it authorizes can routinely repress, dominate, and disempower language users whose practices differ from the norms that it establishes. The ideas of two key theorists, Bourdieu and Bhaskar, are linked and applied to such issues as schooling, high status language, and minority discursive…

Presents empirical data from a study of 25 Polish immigrants documenting Polish immigrants' subordinate status in relation to native-born U.S. citizens. Explores the historical and structural context for institutionalized discrimination against Polish and other immigrant groups. Challenges the basis for discriminating against immigrants. (JB)