This bibliography of articles, books, and government documents is arranged by ethnic group (Asian American, black, Chicano, Latino, and Native American women) with a section on comparative studies. An index provides subject access to this listing of materials published from 1977 through 1979. (WP)

A matching procedure for selection of clerical personnel, based on task and working condition preferences of applicants, was studied for the impact of ethnicity and stability over time. The magnitude of effect of ethnicity on preferences seemed to be near zero in most cases. (Author/IRT)

The minority image presented in the majority of children's books is too often a stereotype of a particular minority. Blacks are seen as ludicrous or unnaturally good, as ghetto bound, and--when portrayed in a group of characters--as the only dialect speakers in the group; American Indians are portrayed with depersonalization and ridicule; and…

This paper presents preliminary explorations of the nature of differences in first-name stereotypes among three ethnic groups. A total of 147 white, black, and Spanish teachers were divided into five subgroups determined by their geographic location (Miami, Florida to Atlanta, Georgia) and ethnic grouping. Each subject was asked to rate his or her…

A collection of 1971-72 racial/ethnic data for the New York school population is given in this paper. Since 1966 such information has been collected annually from all public elementary and secondary schools and is now a part of the Education Department's Basic Data System. It is used within the Department to provide a statewide longitudinal record…

In 1970 there were about 68,000 persons of minority, racial, and ethnic background who had occupations as actors, architects, authors, dancers, designers, musicians, composers, painters, scupltors, photographers, radio and television announcers, university teachers of art, music, or drama, and other types of artists and entertainers. In this…

Hoboken is a low spending district with high needs and a low tax base. Student enrollment in Hoboken is predominantly black and Hispanic. Student achievement levels are among the lowest in New Jersey. In this report, these problems are put into perspective with the aid of tables which contain data about Hoboken itself as well as comparative data…

The main purpose of this survey was to gain current information on the representation of minority students within particular fields of study, a level of detail for which only limited information has been available. The survey requested enrollment information within 21 discipline areas for the total graduate population for each institution as well…

An examination of the earnings, education, and returns to education among five Spanish-surname ethnic groups (Chicano, Cuban, Puerto Rican, Central and South American, Other Spanish), blacks, and Anglos indicates substantial variations not easily explained. Data are insufficient to draw firm conclusions. (LH)

Three summaries of extension service resource utilization by low income and minority groups during fiscal year 1971 are included, with interpretative observations. The first deals with the relationship between general and low income programs in terms of resources expended in areas of agriculture, home economics, 4-H youth, and community resource…

Examines the impact of local governmental structural arrangements (plan of council member election and size of the council) on the representation of blacks and hispanics. Two features of the municipal reform movement, at-large elections and small city councils, appear to adversely affect the equity of the minority groups' representation.…

This directory lists, alphabetically by state and city, the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the organizations and individuals who are able to reach minority groups to tell them about job training and job opportunities. The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Urban League, the Bureau of Indian…

This Special Labor Force Report, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, presents statistics on the high school class of 1972. The report bases its estimates on supplementary questions in the October 1972 Current Population Survey by the Bureau of the Census and includes explanations of the sampling procedure, definitions of terms used, and…

The article presented an overview of Hispanic participation rates in specifically defined "welfare" programs. It was noted that data on national participation rates of Hispanics in these welfare programs is somewhat scattered and at times incomplete. (NQ)

The report reflects the employment status of women and minorities among companies with 100 or more employees in the Standard Metropolitan Statistical Areas of: Atlanta; Baltimore; Boston; Chicago; Cleveland; Dallas; Denver; Detroit; Houston; Los Angeles-Long Beach; Memphis, Tennessee-Arkansas; Miami; Newark; New Orleans; New York; Philadelphia,…