The New York State Urban Development Corporation is developing qualitative standards for housing based on the belief that the architecture of housing has a direct social consequence. (Author/MF)

Discusses the social importance of sex education programs and the responsibility of public schools to provide this curriculum. (GB)

The Conference, part of a group convoked under auspices of the Organization of American States, offered specific resolutions concerning the role of women in education and work, and held discussions which resulted in recommendations that the OAS be urged to furnish advice and aid enabling countries to work to change public attitudes on, and the…

One interesting aspect of the Moynihan Report which has not been investigated further is the relationship between yearly fluctuations in the unemployment rate and the rate of marital instability. This relationship ceased to exist in nonwhites in the early 1960's. A number of possible explanations are explored. (Author)

A collection of student writings reflects a diversity of topics, views, and concerns. (Author/KM)

Discusses the convergence method of analyzing social problems. (RK)

A review of the literature in social studies education is divided into six subfields: overview, objectives, methods of instruction, structure, broad coverage of social issues, and evaluation. (KM)

The right to life encompasses the basic needs for self-preservation. An examination of legal action in the area of environmental problems raises a question concerning man's right to life if resort to the courts and legislative halls fails. (Author/JB)

This article describes a college course concerned with contemporary issues influencing families. Changing role relationships, new attitudes about contraception and abortion, violence within families, and divorce are among the contemporary changes in attitudes and practices in families. Conclusions reached about the importance of such courses are…

To begin meeting the challenges of change and dissent, the counseling profession will have to develop theories and practices that get to the roots of the social situations that create difficulties for individuals rather than treating individuals who are defined as social troublemakers. (Author)

Author makes some general observations about Blacks in American education, and some specific observations about the problems that black athletes face apart from the athletic situation. (Author/CB)

This paper deals with solving the problems which are encountered in the implementation of drug education programs. The author reviews the current teaching methods being used in drug education programs, presents a rationale for program evaluation, and proceeds to make recommendations for comprehensive health and drug education programs. (Author)

Our society permits conditions to exist in which laws cannot be enforced. To permit conditions that breed antisocial conduct to continue is our greatest crime. (Author)

Our adminstrative legal system is barren of elementary procedural safeguards in the decision making process; the quest for justice involves changing the old in order to give the individual equal rights and thus make respect for law the cohesive force holding society together. (Author/JB)