Reviews the history of student activism at American universities from the colonial period to the present, focusing on the 19th-century abolitionist movement and antiwar movements in the 1930s and 1960s. Also discusses student activism at Kent State University (Ohio) and the events of May 4, 1970, when four students were killed in a confrontation…

Examined whether the former East Germany has produced authoritarian personalities and whether there is age and gender variation on authoritarianism regardless of culture. Subjects were 552 West German, 320 East German, and 619 American adolescents. Found that all three cultures have similar proclivities to exhibit an authoritarian character…

This historical review examines conservative and liberal attitudes on U.S. campuses in terms of political, ethnic, racial, gender, and religious issues. Discussed are the era of protest (1960s), the era of quiescence and move toward conservatism (1970-84), reversing the trend via increasing faculty liberalism, and contemporary opinion (a…

Conservatism in college student publications is increasing. One common theme is the perception that students' education is being compromised by forced multiculturalism and diversity, feminist and gay rights movements, and political correctness. Censorship is also rising. Mainstream campus newspapers, formerly liberal, appear to be moving toward…

Statistics on college students in Czechoslovakia before November 1989 are presented, and a survey of 320 students after the massive political upheaval is reported. The survey assessed student views on the new social, economic, and political situation, the status and changes in higher education, changes in higher education funding, and future…

Analyzes the use of language in two British and Australian secondary school textbooks and a corpus of written British English of one million words. Significant differences were found in the distribution of syntactic patterns in the two books, and these differences are discussed as evidence of the ideological stances expressed in the books.…

Explores the relationship between media dependency and political perceptions in Chile, an ideologically monopolized media environment. Shows that, in an authoritarian political system, media dependency might have a significant impact on political perceptions, sustained even when taking into account the influence of sociodemographic variables, as…

Presents results of surveys of apprentices, young workers, and students in former East Germany from 1970 through 1989. Includes data on attitudes toward religion, Marxism/Leninism, the Soviet Union, East and West Germany, and the media. Reports tremendous attitude changes in almost all categories assessed from 1970 to 1989, with those changes…

Criticizes an article which suggests that terrorism is defined by the onlooker's political persuasion. Insists that terrorism, while difficult to define, is easy to recognize whether or not the observer approves of the perpetrators. Urges that judgment not be clouded so that wrongs appear right. Argues that states must balance the security of the…

Issues demographic experts face concerning voting rights litigation are considered, using examples from Garza v County of Los Angeles (California) (1990). Errors and the age of census figures when released mean that court decisions about appropriate population bases and thresholds will continue to vary from one location to another. (SLD)

Advocates of the use of ecological regression as an indicator of ethnic voting behavior have not demonstrated its validity. The neighborhood model, which assumes that within each precinct Hispanic Americans and non-Hispanic Americans vote alike, is supported as a better way to draw conclusions about voting behavior. (SLD)

Examines age differences in control beliefs for several domains, including intellectual aging and memory, for 200 adults aged 20-89 years. In domains of health and intellectual aging, older adults have lower internal control and higher external control beliefs than young and middle-age adults. A memory training program is described. (SLD)

Discusses a study of the attitudes of children of the former Soviet Union between the ages of 10 and 15. Reports results showing children's uncertainty about the future of Communism and dislike for Stalin but support for state ownership of property. Presents student views on life plans, values, and personal interests. (SG)

Argues that the New Right has translated economic doctrine into the language of experience and moral imperative through populist politics. Maintains that curriculum decisions are involved in political and cultural conflict as depicted by the question: Whose knowledge becomes official knowledge? Urges curriculum workers to speak for the progressive…

Examines the effects of various mass media on political learning during the 1992 presidential campaign. Analyzes two voter surveys conducted in different states. Compares three indicators of political knowledge. Shows how campaign media added significantly to political knowledge among voters. (HB)