The catalogs of 19 large urban public lending library systems (10 American and 9 Canadian) were examined to determine the extent of their holdings of 222 gay-related titles. The populations of the libraries' service areas ranged from about 100,000 to three million. The title lists comprised classic and contemporary works taken from standard lists…

Because children today are growing up in an era of increasing racial and ethnic diversity and because television provides a steady educational influence on children's attitudes and perceptions, it is important to examine the extent to which television programming reflects diversity in all its forms. This study was commissioned by Children Now to…

A report on hate-crimes in the 1980s in Los Angeles County (California) found that these acts had increased in number. Hate crimes are defined as criminal acts directed at an individual, institution, or business expressly because of race, ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation. Over the period 1980 to 1989, religiously motivated hate crimes…

Designed to serve academic, student services, and administrative needs, this report provides information about the characteristics and programs of students enrolled in the San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD). Part I, section 1, provides an introduction and overview, including a profile of district students, historical perspectives on…

Designed to serve academic, student services, and administrative needs, this report provides information on the characteristics and programs of students enrolled in the San Francisco Community College District (SFCCD) in fall 1986. Section 1 provides an introduction and overview, including a profile of district students, historical perspectives on…