The author examines the principle findings of several coalition game studies designed to test Caplow's theory of coalitions. Alternative theoretical explanations of these findings are noted. A means by which the research findings in this field may be integrated into a more comprehensive theory of coalition choice behavior is suggested. (SM)

Tests the prevalent hypotheses that the matriarchal character of black families is associated principally with father absence from the home and that a matriarchal family structure has detrimental educational consequences for black males. Concludes that the lower educational attainment of blacks must be sought in other factors which make it…

Examined college transcripts from a large eastern university to determine whether persistence, academic achievement, and gender were related. Found that females with moderate and low levels of academic achievement were substantially less likely than males with similar performance to apply to medical school. Offers a "normative alternatives"…

Discusses the institutional effects of education as a system of social legitimation which confers success on some and failure on others. Comparative and experimental studies are suggested. (Author/DB)

Study of the lives of 375 intellectual leaders of 18th century Scotland indicates that education was the key to achievement and that most came from urban areas, were born in the upper middle class, attended university, and lived longer than the average person. (Author/MB)

The findings in this study clearly and consistently support the view that Western education does, indeed, have a definite effect on value orientations of youth that is largely independent of the test factors mentioned and is not specific to particular sample subpopulation. (Author)

Using historical data on applications and admissions to medical school between 1929 and 1984, this study tested the hypothesis that medical school admissions committees discriminated against women. The findings suggest that, as far back as 1929, the low representation of women was primarily due to socialization-based occupational choice. (JDH)

Asserts that the sociology of education is fraught with noncommunicating paradigms. Outlines this paradigm split from a critical theory perspective. Discusses the use of history to support education reform efforts. (CFR)

A survey of employed men and women in France showed that French reproduction theory has overstated the role of education in reproducing class advantage from generation to generation. Education serves less as a reproducer of class advantage than as a vehicle of mobility into managerial positions. (Author/RM)

Analyzes extent to which Marxist theories of social class influence can explain structure of schooling in the United States. Argues that theoretical and empirical flaws exist in Marxist studies and concludes that effects of class processes have been minimal compared to Europe because of a political system that has limited social class influences…