BRIEF DESCRIPTIONS ARE GIVEN OF PROGRAMS FOR CULTURALLY DEPRIVED IN THE COMMUNITIES OF BEDFORD, GREENBURG, KINGSTON, AND OPPENHEIM-EPHRATAH. IN THE FIRST THREE, SPECIAL PROGRAMS ARE BENEFITING ELEMENTARY GRADE PUPILS IN MIDDLE-CLASS COMMUNITIES. IN THE FOURTH, A RURAL COMMUNITY, ABOVE AVERAGE STUDENTS WITH LOW READING LEVELS ARE SELECTED FOR AN…

Discusses the meanings of the words culture, bourgeoisie, and ideology as a prelude to analyzing the condition of contemporary society. (RK)

Analyzes the machismo syndrome of middle class literature by Dickey and Mailer against the principles of Marxist criticism. Comment by Sol Yurick. (RB)

Reviews implications of the "deficit model" and the "difference model" for the education of minority groups. Discusses how compensatory and higher education programs for Blacks have subscribed to the deficit hypothesis by attempting to make Black students adopt white middle class traits. (GC)

The perceived ethnolinguistic vitality of Vietnamese Australians and Anglo Australians in Brisbane is reported, as well as differences based on sex, level of education, and, for Anglo Australians, residence in areas with either high or low concentrations of Vietnamese Australians. Anglo Australians were perceived as much higher in vitality.…

Analyzes reading practices in the classroom and the mechanisms through which school proposes a uniform way of reading based on the concept of middle-class reading. (PA)

A resurvey shows significant increases in sexual activity for 14- and 15-year-olds of both genders. Findings indicate that the new morality is not limited to sexuality, but extends to the broader context of youthful behavior. Heavy involvement in sexual activity was also related to other delinquent acts. (Author)

THE MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSION HAS FOCUSED ON DIFFERENT KINDS OF DRUG USERS AND THE NEED FOR DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT. THERE ARE SEVERAL TYPES OF DRUG USE, ONE OF WHICH IS CONFORMIST ADOLESCENT USE. DEVELOPMENT OF IMPROVED, MORE SUCCESSFUL DIAGNOSTIC AND TREATMENT METHODS IS BEING PRESSURED FOR BY CONCERN OVER THE INCREASED USE OF DRUGS…

A review is made of some of the studies done regarding social class differences and the effectiveness of reinforcers within these class groups of children. Results of these studies show that overall, the suggested hypothesis of differential reinforcers among social classes cannot be assumed. (DEP)

The historical interaction of the avant garde and the bourgeoisie is evaluated and the future of the avant garde is forecast. (RK)

This paper attempts to demonstrate that the question of conformity and rebellion is ultimately one of social and political structure by comparing the demographic and economic class lines of the English Boy Scouts and the German Wandervogel. (Author/KM)

Discusses the class character and world view of Native Son'' and comments on the plot and subplot of the novel. Comment by Annette Conn. (RB)

An analysis of Bell's thesis (AA 511 929) which claims that Bell's argument is stated in vague classifications and cliches, and supported by superficial generalization. The author takes issue with Bell's evaluation of postmodernism and the influence of the arts, as well as his rigid distinction between culture and social structure. (Author/JB)