The distinguishing mark of the "New South" is not stable economic prosperity for the wage-earning population and their families, but rather the absence of institutionalized, public racial segregation. (Author/GC)

Analyzes the causes and effects of changes in the family of American Blacks. Identifies persistent, institutional racism as the primary cause for the plight of Black male youths. Classifies the latter into three groups: (1) the small percentage who attain a career; (2) the 51% who steadily seek work and rarely succeed; and (3) the displaced and…

Library development in colonial tropical Africa was closely tied with economic potentiality. Thus, in Ghana, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, and Kenya, libraries were established as agents of economic exploitation (agricultural, mineral), agents of political education, and instruments for cultural diffusion. "Public" libraries were also used…

Summarizes Blumberg's theory of gender stratification, which emphasizes relative male/female control of economic resources as a main predictor of multiple gender stratification consequences. Reviews evidence from Third World countries that men and women spend income differently, such that, when women lose control of income, family well-being and…

The number of teenage parents continues to grow, and they face a variety of economic and educational barriers. While only a minority of teens actively desire pregnancy, many lack sufficient motivation to avoid it. Possible solutions to this problem include improving schools, job opportunities, and access to family planning services. (KH)

The Association of Collegiate Entrepreneurs is an organization supporting and promoting student entrepreneurship through positive attitudes, character development, and enthusiasm. Student-run businesses are varied, creative, and often highly successful. (MSE)

Examines Black and White differences in income, returns to education, employment, unemployment, housing conditions, and business ownership. Suggests that modest gains in Black economic prospects during the 1960s and 1970s are now being eroded and need to be sustained through Blacks' individual competence, group solidarity, and institutional…

The recent influx of Asian, Hispanic, and Caribbean immigrants has stirred concern among Blacks that the new immigrants are displacing them in business, the labor force, and the housing market, and are straining limited social services. Antagonism between Blacks and the new immigrants must be contained before it worsens. (Author/MJL)

Describes an Elder Craftsman Shop, established by an urban senior citizens center, to provide aged artisans with a sales outlet for handmade goods. Analyzes program resources, pricing systems, and earning patterns of consignors to identify elements which differentiate this quasisocial service from competitive handicraft shops. (Author/JAC)

The ten articles collected in this volume report on the socioeconomic status of Hispanics in America. They discuss trends, problems, and developments for Hispanics in these areas: education, business, technology, employment, media, economic development, foreign relations, immigration, and mental health. Titles (and authors) are: (1) "The Role of…

The work environment of the 1980s is changing rapidly as a result of technological advancement. These developments are eliminating many jobs once held by Black women, and creating new jobs for which many Black women are unprepared. Although Black women are making some inroads into the technical labor market (the percentage of Black women among all…

Discusses changes that took place in the South during the 1970s and early 1980s. Explores the distribution of benefits and negative side effects associated with rapid economic development, industrial expansion, and business growth. However, a sizeable share of the black community was untouched by the region's growth and prosperity. (PS)

This Technical Committee Report presents recommendations and strategies designed to achieve continued economic improvements for the elderly. Four specific recommendations serve as the basis for this report, i.e.,: (1) the United States should expand employment opportunities for the elderly; (2) both government and the private sector should…

Blacks scored consistently lower than whites on measures of psychological well-being and quality of life, and the differences remained constant for the period 1972 to 1985. Therefore race remains a significant determinant of psychological well-being and quality of life. Interpretations of these findings are offered. (Author/PS)

This book is about the Portuguese who immigrated from the Azores Islands to the United States during the years 1800-1870, 1870-1920, and 1957-1982. The earliest Portuguese immigrants were employed in the whaling industry, and settled in New England and California. Another major concentration can be found in the Hawaiian Islands, where they were…