This qualitative study documents the experiences of 15 women from different social class backgrounds who are members of a women's fraternity/sorority at a large, public, institution located in an urban area in the Mid-West. The purpose of the study was to better understand the relationship between social class and the nature and impact of the…

This study evaluated the functioning of 20 lower class mothers who had participated in the Project Know How (PKH) child care and family life education program at Florida State University. They were compared with control groups of 20 lower class (LCC) and 20 middle class (MCC) mothers on cognitive complexity or ability, interpersonal competence,…

This issue of Mosaic magazine contains several articles focusing on the similarities and differences between different Hispanic groups. Each article examines a specific Hispanic culture in order to improve existing and future intercultural education and to foster cultural awareness. The following topics are addressed: (1) values involved in…