Outlines relationships between ethnic stratification, the economic status of a country, and the typical nature of demographic change. Notes that in ethnically stratified societies some lower socioeconomic groups have a demographic opportunity to move into a middle niche. Examines Asian and colored groups in South Africa and demographic differences…

Analyzes the impact of South African political, economic, and social conditions on the library and information environment and the implications for education in librarianship. The discussion covers key issues to be addressed by the library profession and the need for a reformulation of educational objectives. (103 references) (Author/CLB)

A study that examined the personality and environmental factors affecting South African female career interest and career commitment at different life phases resulted in development of a model of vocational behavior. Selected for the study sample were 111 graduated white women employed by the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research. The…