The Bakke case revolves around one white man's claim that he was discriminated against in favor of blacks, but far more is at stake. Aspects of the case and its social implications for the nation are discussed. Available from: The Atlantic Monthly Co., 8 Arlington St., Boston, MA 02116. (LBH)

The United States Supreme Court has had a significant role in the exploration and definition of affirmative action in this country. No more so than in the recent decisions related to the University of Michigan admissions cases. This article will explore the historical role of the U.S. Supreme Court and the decisions that this entity has made in…

Determines the impact of affirmative action programs in response to charges that they are policies of reverse discrimination. Reviewing affirmative action programs submitted by Michigan State departments, researchers determined no reverse discrimination was apparent based on low numbers of reverse discrimination complaints filed by whites. (GR)

Discusses the growing sense of grievance among younger working-class and middle-class White males most affected by affirmative action preferences. Suggests that measures intended to ensure equal opportunity and proportional representation for minority groups may be contributing to racial polarization on college campuses, in workplaces, and in…

Examines the historical process whereby racist policies and practices were institutionalized within organized labor. Concludes that legal and philosophical arguments equating affirmative action with "quotas" and "reverse discrimination" are merely the most recent expression of the continuing effort to perpetuate the privileged position of whites…

To conduct personal and career counseling better, the Native American Career Education in Natural Resources Program conducted a survey of state and federal agencies that employ natural resources professionals, asking for employment information by ethnicity, grade/rank, and job title. No significant relationships were found between hiring practices…

Examines the negative effects of the affirmative action admissions program at the University of California Berkeley, and briefly discusses the qualifications of minority college bound students and minority recruitment in general. (FMW)