In spite of recent reforms, minorities remain marginalized, especially if they are poor. Correlations can be measured between schooling, class, and minority goals to show that equal opportunity in schooling is not sufficient to permit social mobility for all. Society must be reformed economically, racially, and structurally to eradicate…

Examines the beliefs of college-educated Chicanas regarding ethnic identification, preferred endogamy, and male perceptions of their achievements. Concludes that these women attempt to integrate traditional female role behavior with newly achieved professional status. (FMW)

Presents an overview of the mental health of Hispanic women in the hope of remedying the dearth of information on their psychology. Addresses Hispanic women's social and economic circumstances, and mental health research and service issues, including access to service, cultural sensitivity, gender roles and depression, acculturation and…

The motivational dynamics of recently arrived Central Americans are explored. Issues facing this population are framed in the context of a psychosocial model for understanding minority status and educational functioning in a plural society. A key implication of the findings is that not all minorities share the same problems. (Author/VM)

Examines mental health literature on Hispanic populations, and uncovers the following broad approaches to the development of culturally sensitive therapy programs: (1) rendering traditional approaches more accessible to Hispanics; (2) using elements of Hispanic culture to select from available therapeutic modalities; and (3) using elements of…

Considered in this article addressing the policy issues of educational services to bilingual exceptional children are: characteristics of Hispanic learning disabled students, special education policy and practice, program availability, personnel, identification and placement, programs, and professional development. (DB)

Examines impact of different definitions of Hispanic ethnicity on sociodemographic characteristics, drinking patterns, and rate of alcohol problems among 1,453 Hispanic-American respondents. Defines Hispanic ethnicity by ethnicity of family of origin, national group, country most ancestors came from, and birthplace. Finds major differences between…

Socioeconomic inequality between five minority populations--Blacks, Hispanics, Japanese, Chinese, and Filipinos--and the majority population are analyzed. In general, Asian Americans approach socioeconomic parity with whites because of their overachievement in educational attainment. There has been a marked decline in the direct negative effect of…

This paper addresses issues raised in developing programs and strategies to serve Hispanic students. Discussed specifically are: (1) the demographics of California and educational implications; (2) the role of culture in the school-home relationship; and (3) the significance of language for linguistic and cognitive development of language minority…

Interviews with 50 low income family members who used two health care providers--Kaiser Health Maintenance Organization and La Clinica de La Raza--were used to study how cost, need, access, services, and culture affected choice of provider. Cultural affinity seemed to influence decisions to use and pay for La Clinica's services. (JHZ)

Special Education administrators in six states completed mailed questionnaires concerning modifications in standard testing procedures for Hispanic students. Hispanic students were not overrepresented in special education, but enrolled in learning disabled programs in far greater numbers than in educable mentally retarded programs. (Author/BS)

Minority enrollments in higher education plateaued in the 1970s and, especially with blacks, have declined ever since. The consequence of such decline at the undergraduate level has a "ripple effect" seen in reduced numbers of graduate students, professional students, and those available to fill faculty and administrative positions. (MLW)

Examines attitudes toward science classes and teachers; science as a career; and value of science among elementary, junior and senior high Hispanic students in participating National Assessment of Educational Progress schools over three years. Compares attitudes of White and Black students. Results show increase in positive attitudes of minority…

By reducing culture conflict and acculturative stress, the Bicultural Effectiveness Training (BET) enhances adjustment in Cuban American families and reduces conduct disorders in adolescents. BET teaches family members that skills for effective functioning in different value contexts (cultural or otherwise) can be viewed as complementary and…

Describes a successful plan to reduce the racial isolation of Massachusetts school in a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood. Ascribes the school's successful magnet minority enrollment largely to parental involvement. Offers examples of academic improvement among children attending the school. (RDN)