An approach used in two different Maryland school systems for working with racism is discussed and evaluated in this article. (JC)

Students at the University of Maryland were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the social values on college campuses in 1970 and 1981. Changes in political attitudes and personal behavior and values were noted, but there was little change in racial attitudes over the decade. (GC)

Describes University of Maryland's "Education and Racism" course that provides unique opportunity for student affairs personnel to contribute to academic and student development missions of institution. (Author/CM)

The Cultural Study Center at the University of Maryland, College Park, has developed an approach for eliminating racism in white-oriented educational institutions by changing the attitudes and behaviors of those who control the system. The model is designed to be implemented as a conference consisting of six stages, each with its own particular…

Examines changes in religion and related values by race and sex at one university by comparing questionnaire responses of incoming freshmen in 1973 (N=270) and in 1983 (N=389). Results indicated a decline in religious orthodoxy from 1973 to 1983. Sex and racial differences are discussed. (NRB)

Administered Situational Attitude Scale-Age to 42 college freshmen in 1979 and again in 1988 to examine their attitudes toward age. Results revealed that overall attitudes of college students toward older people were generally negative in both samples. Respondents felt negatively toward older persons in both academic and social situations.…

Trends in students' religious activities and attitudes between 1973 and 1983 were studied at the University of Maryland, College Park. A questionnaire was administered to a sample of 270 incoming freshmen in 1973 and to 389 freshmen in 1983. Findings suggest a continuation of the trend of decreasing religious orthodoxy among students, with both…

This procedural model includes progressive stages which must be worked through by an individual or institution in the process of change. These are: (1) Cultural and Racial Differences; (2) Racism and How It Operates; (3) Examining Racial Attitudes; (4) Sources of Racial Attitudes; (5) Behavior; What Should Be Done?; and (6) Behavior; How Should It…

A racial attitude scale was administered to incoming white freshmen and their parents. Results indicated that both students and parents had generally negative attitudes toward blacks, but parents were more negative than students to some situations. Implications for race relations training programs are discussed. (Author)

Throughout history although Jews have always been a very small minority population, there has been a great amount of destruction and hate directed toward them. Most recently the use of the term "Jewish American Princess" (JAP) has raised a new cause for concern. This study examined the attitudes of college students towards students labeled as…

This book provides a practical approach or model for eliminating racism in education. The model has been developed over several years and is based on research and direct experience in various types and levels of educational settings. This model for change is aimed primarily at whites and/or white-oriented institutions. The book deals with the…

The approach used in two different public school systems to change white attitudes was discussed and evaluated at two conferences for public school educators in Maryland. One program discussed was conducted for a large suburban system with more than 160,000 students enrolled. The system had had many racial incidents over the years and was…

A survey of 197 entering university students during summer orientation found students had significantly more negative attitudes toward Arabs in 2 situations (boarding an airplane, getting financial help), and more positive attitudes in buying a used car from a salesperson. Findings suggest attitudes toward Arabs have become more tolerant since a…

College officials often assume that college students of the 1980's are radically different from their counterparts in the 1960's and 1970's, but attitude change is rarely measured. To study perceptions of peer group attitudes over the past decade, the responses of 310 white, incoming University of Maryland freshmen were compared to those of 204…

The nature of racism and sexism is explored, and a model to eliminate racism and sexism is described. First, results of a number of research studies conducted by the authors are reviewed. Among the conclusions, it is shown that men generally view women more positively than whites view blacks, that sexism appears to be more of a reluctance to view…