A discussion of the Hispanic character includes comments on the emulation of an ideal self; the sociopolitical background centered around a large, loving family network; congeniality; sense of humor; work ethics, attitudes, and habits; and religion. The article notes three significant realities surrounding differences among Hispanic groups. (SB)

Results of a study to determine the effects of strong family orientation on elderly Chicanos' knowledge of and participation in government work-training programs suggest that familism is a critical component of Chicano culture and that it limits the elderly Chicanos' awareness of, but not enthusiasm for, government programs. (Author/SB)

Comments upon the 1978 Current Population Survey in relation to the education of Hispanics. Presents two data tables: (1) 1977 family income by type of Spanish origin, and (2) percent of the population 25 years and over by years of school completed, type of Spanish origin, and age. (GC)

Public Law 94-311, passed by Congress in 1976, called for the expansion of statistics reflecting the socioeconomic status of Hispanics. The article discusses the state of the Hispanic community in early 1979, one agency's difficulties in implementing the mandates of P.L. 94-311, and the status of other agencies' work on the law's requirements. (NQ)

Presents: the 1996/97 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List of 19 children's books; a short essay about what she writes and why she writes it by Texas author Angela Shelf Medearis; an essay introducing Arte Publico Press in Houston, a publisher of contemporary and recovered literature by United States Hispanic authors; and the 1996/97 Texas Lone Star…

Observed provider behavior, children's activities, and child care environment for correlations concerning the effect of ethnicity and income on children's experiences. Found that the majority of very low income children were in child care of inadequate quality. Latino preferences for relative care versus child care were supported. No interaction…

Uses data from a longitudinal, ethnographic study of two predominantly Navajo schools to reexamine the concept of community. Explores issues of bilingualism, diverse community goals and attitudes, cultural understandings, and conflicting values embedded within the schools' social and educational contexts. Conceiving the school as a moral…

Examined the relationship between young Hispanic and African American womens' hormonal contraceptive use and condom use. Surveys of women at an inner-city health clinic investigated demographics, contraceptive practices, sexual behavior, condom use, and communication skills. Hormonal contraceptive use related to decreased condom use. Discussion…

Reviews four periodicals with multicultural emphases: (1) "Theater," which contains articles about multicultural theater; (2) "The Diversity Factor," which considers institutional exclusion of some groups; (3) "Native Wind: Good News for Native People," a newspaper providing information about Native American…

Plans to expand the federal Title III college and university program, originally created for historically black institutions but later extended to include Hispanic-serving institutions, are expected to create competition between groups. Although the program would provide separate funds for the two groups, black educators fear reduction in…

A sample of 116 suicidal adolescent Hispanic females (70% of whom were Dominicans) were assessed on diagnostic, acculturative, and risk behavior instruments. Biculturalism and substance use were uniquely associated with sexual activity. High acculturation and psychopathology as a block were associated with substance use (cigarettes, alcohol, and…

Examines the "push and pull factors" model in Hispanic immigration, and argues that women's immigration experiences, being widely different from those of men, are not readily reducible to a simple poverty/jobs equation. Further, the push/pull thesis of jobs and poverty only reinforces negative stereotypes of hordes of immigrants fleeing…

Analyzes 1980 census data on racial composition of suburban portions of 11 largest metropolitan areas. Racial composition was related to individual characteristics reflecting socioeconomic status and cultural assimilation, and to group and regional characteristics. Disparities with whites were greatest for blacks, and for all minority groups were…

Members of the Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), which translates to Chicano Student Movement of Aztlan, report that their movement is being targeted by school administrators across the country due to its demands for Chicano/Latino studies programs and protests against anti-immigration and anti-affirmative action movements.…

Studied the relationship between personal, professional, and situational factors in the career mobility of 94 Hispanic upper-level school administrators in Texas, examined the administrators' attitudes, and identified a framework to explain career mobility. Findings confirm the underrepresentation of Hispanics in administrative posts and give…