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Bar-Yosef, Rivka W.; Lieblich, Amia – Sex Roles: A Journal of Research, 1983
Criticizes Brandow's article on sex equality in Israel, discussing occupational status of women, women's education, women in the military, duality of religious and secular values and legislation, and role division between husbands and wives. Concludes that Israel's equality of the sexes is marked by gains in societal balance. (AOS)
Descriptors: Equal Protection, Females, Feminism, Foreign Countries

Reid, Herbert O., Sr.; Foster-Davis, Frankie – Journal of Negro Education, 1983
Since Brown v Board of Education, the Federal courts have consistently supported and extended the position that legally compelled segregation of students by race is a denial of equal protection. Support from the Federal government's executive and legislative branches, however, has never been so consistent. (CMG)
Descriptors: Desegregation Litigation, Desegregation Methods, Elementary Secondary Education, Equal Protection

Thomas, Ann Victoria; Sheldon-Wildgen, Jan – Journal of College and University Law, 1981
Legal and policy challenges may occur in institutions affiliating with both the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women in areas concerning women's sports. The critical question is how to maintain necessary financial support for viable women's programs. (MSE)
Descriptors: Equal Protection, Federal Legislation, Federal Regulation, Financial Support
Caley, Steven P. – Connecticut Law Review, 1979
Outlines the Court's reasoning in "Norwick," in which it held that aliens can be excluded from teaching positions, and suggests a model for "governmental function exception" of aliens. Available from University of Connecticut School of Law, 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford, CT 06117. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Citizenship, Court Litigation, Due Process, Elementary Secondary Education

Broder, Sherry; Wee, Beverly – University of Hawaii Law Review, 1979
Examines the "Holdman" case and discusses how the constitutional and legal requirements of Hawaii's Equal Rights Amendment should serve to redress sex discrimination in athletics. Available from University of Hawaii Law Review, University of Hawaii School of Law, 1400 Lower Campus Road, Honolulu, HI 96822. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Athletics, Civil Rights, Court Litigation, Elementary Secondary Education

Sedler, Robert A. – Harvard Civil Rights - Civil Liberties Law Review, 1979
The relationship between the history of racism and the denial of equal participation for Blacks today is discussed. The implications of the Bakke decision for the constitutionality of race-conscious admissions criteria are examined. It is shown that the government is constitutionally both permitted and required to take affirmative action. (MC)
Descriptors: Admission Criteria, Affirmative Action, Blacks, Constitutional Law

Schiff, Martin – Journal of Law and Education, 1979
Whether public school education in the future will be segregated or integrated depends on whether there is a willingness by public officials to seek regional solutions rather than expedient and short-sighted devices such as decentralization. (Author)
Descriptors: Boards of Education, Court Litigation, De Facto Segregation, De Jure Segregation

Netting, F. Ellen; And Others – Social Work, 1995
Examines important issues facing the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Provides a historical overview of the policy and programmatic and research issues that surround the Older Americans Act. Explains ombudsmen's activities in their local communities and explores social workers' roles under the auspices of long-term care ombudsman programs. (RJM)
Descriptors: Delivery Systems, Equal Protection, Legislation, Long Term Care

Fix, Michael; Bean, Frank D. – International Migration Review, 1990
Reviews the two major elements (an employer survey and a hiring audit) of the General Accounting Office (GAO) study of discrimination related to implementation of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). Notes some of the criticisms lodged against each element, and discusses policy implications of the report. (AF)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Eligibility, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)

Briggs, Vernon M., Jr. – International Migration Review, 1990
Responds to the article by Fix and Bean in this issue on the General Accounting Office (GAO) report on discrimination related to provisions of the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA). Questions interpretation of the GAO report and an Urban Institute-sponsored study. Endorses IRCA and recommends stronger employer sanctions. (AF)
Descriptors: Civil Rights, Eligibility, Employment Practices, Equal Opportunities (Jobs)
Phillips, S. E. – West's Education Law Quarterly, 1993
Reviews legal arguments used to challenge traditional testing programs in prior litigation and indicates how these arguments might be applied in a performance-assessment application. Examines discrimination challenges to performance assessments in employment contexts. Suggests ways to deal with the psychometric issues most likely to be encountered…
Descriptors: Accountability, Court Litigation, Educational Assessment, Elementary Secondary Education

Journal of Law and Education, 1995
Discusses the issue of whether a state may sponsor single-gender education without violating the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment. Traces the history of "United States versus Virginia," discussing the arguments of both sides; and briefly explores the likely ramifications of the holding as the Supreme Court prepares to review…
Descriptors: Constitutional Law, Court Litigation, Court Role, Equal Protection
Simon, Ken; And Others – 1993
This curriculum module for students in grades 7-12 focuses on the subject of tolerance. The lessons provide students with opportunities to develop knowledge about issues and events of intergroup relations, increase student awareness of the dynamics of intolerance, and help students build a framework for developing their thinking about these…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Civil Rights, Conflict Resolution, Democracy
Bloom, Jennifer – 1991
This document focuses on cases brought by Minnesotans to the U.S. Supreme Court. The five lessons featured are designed to provide secondary classroom teachers with material needed to teach each unit. Lessons cover Supreme Court proceedings, free press issues, freedom of religion, abortion rights, and privilege against self-incrimination.…
Descriptors: Citizenship Education, Civil Liberties, Constitutional Law, Court Litigation
Maryland State Commission for Women, Baltimore. – 1984
In 1972, the Maryland Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) became law in that state. The amendment provides that "Equality of rights under the law shall not be abridged or denied because of sex." This document surveys the legislative reforms that have been enacted to implement the ERA in the 12 years following the law's ratification. It also…
Descriptors: Civil Liberties, Equal Protection, Females, Laws