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Peer reviewedBeidler, Peter G. – American Indian Quarterly, 1979
Tayo's war experiences have destroyed his reverence for the creatures of nature. His changed attitude of respect for animals, his acceptance of their apparently evil acts, and his imitation of them indicate his healing. By observing animals, Tayo learns what to accept and what to reject for his survival. (CM)
Descriptors: Alienation, American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians
Peer reviewedScarberry, Susan J. – American Indian Quarterly, 1979
Because of his mixed blood and his war experiences, Tayo feels displaced and estranged. Reoccurring bad memories have impaired his ability to function. He has forgotten the old stories which serve as guides to growth. His eventual recollection of the old stories is instrumental in effecting his healing. (CM)
Descriptors: Alienation, American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians
Peer reviewedAllen, Paula Gunn – American Indian Quarterly, 1979
Focuses on the fundamental Native American idea that the land and the people are the same. Tayo's illness, a result of separation of person and land, is healed by their reunification. This is accomplished when Tayo makes ancient and new stories real in his actions (the Ceremony). (CM)
Descriptors: Alienation, American Indian Culture, American Indian Literature, American Indians
Stokes, Joseph; Damon, Will – Directions in Mental Health Counseling, 1995
Clinical research on sexual behavior has increased dramatically in the last decade. Connected with these efforts has been the need to understand more about sexuality in order to help reduce the spread of human immunodeficiency virus. This report details the results of a study of men (N=536) aged 18 to 30 years, who reported having had sex with a…
Descriptors: Alienation, Bisexuality, Counseling Services, Cultural Isolation
O'Connor, Patrick – OSSC Bulletin, 1985
Spurred by a national dropout rate of 25 percent, educators are examining causes of leaving school early, identifying high risk students, and devising student retention programs. This paper profiles the potential dropout, describes 10 characteristics of effective student retention programs, and describes three exemplary programs in Colorado,…
Descriptors: Alienation, Continuation Students, Dropout Prevention, Dropout Research
