Business education teachers can affect the future of their programs, their students, and their professional status through appropriate political activity. (JOW)

Argues that people must speak out for peace, examines the arms race and United States armaments, notes the role of teachers in opposing war, and discusses possible activities in favor of peace. (RW)

Presents an alternative perspective to age stereotypes called relative advantage. Using results of a 1975 survey of older adults, suggests that stereotypes can improve life satisfaction among those who perceive themselves as better off. Found the severity of problems attributed to others correlated with support for aging coalitions. (JAC)

Considers the university's function within society, proposing an increase in political participation. Argues that universities have never been and cannot be apolitical. Stresses that the objectivity of individual scholars and of the university which harbors them are fundamentally different concepts. Proposes elements of a system to promote…

Focuses on problems faced by young adult lesbians. Suggests counselors should: (1) encourage the counselee to "dump"; (2) guide her in a decision on coming out; (3) explain the legal rights and restrictions; (4) provide ongoing support for those who socialize openly; and (5) publicly promote gay rights. (Author)

Describes the role of textbooks in the development of student political attitudes and activities in Siberian elementary and secondary education between 1917-1931. Textbooks were used to reinforce communist values, to increase knowledge about industrial development and collective agricultural methods, and to orient students toward socially useful…

Challenges Robert Michels' argument that both oligarchy and goal displacement are inevitable in protest organizations. Shows that in the Southern Farmers' Alliance, the leadership's pursuit of its own interest in organizational permanence contributed to both the rejection of a potentially successful reform program and the demise of the…

Analyzes the speeches and writings of Jose Angel Gutierrez. His rhetoric, like that of earlier Black radicals, creates a new term--Chicano--sufficiently powerful to act as the rallying cry in the struggle for social change; restructures the experienced reality of the audience; and uses threats of violence. (JMF)

A successful director must delegate authority and manage available resources to allow time for legal affairs, lobbying, public speaking, and community and institutional involvement. (RAA)

Emphasizes that the liberation of humankind is dependent upon the liberation of men as well as women. Surveys ways in which the issues of men's, women's and Black liberation overlap and explains how far all types of liberation movements still have to go to improve the social climate. (Author/DB)

Discusses the problems faced by homosexuals in American society due to misconceptions, fear, and bigotry. Reviews the roles of politicians, organized religion, and the press in perpetuating discrimination against homosexuals and stresses the need for gay individuals to openly declare their sexual orientation in order to dispel secrecy and…

Aging alone does not deter political participation. Income and a feeling of pessimism are more important factors. Participation can be improved by enhancing social and economic conditions among the elderly and reducing negative stereotypes. (JAC)

Examines the interpretation and application of the Supreme Court's decision in "Brandenburg vs. Ohio" which prohibits states from limiting political speech unless it is directed at inciting imminent lawless action. Presents four patterns in interpretation characterized by immediacy, speaker's intention, advocacy of nonviolent victimless…

A study of 50 schools investigated extent to which the degree of congruence in principal's and students' perceptions of the principal's role was related to the level of student conflict behavior. Results indicated high negative relationship and that a major determinant of student conflict may be perception of the school administration. (DS)

A reexamination of the debate over the extent and composition of the academic opposition to the war in Vietnam, as conducted before the Tet offensive in early 1968, focuses on the academic discipline of those most actively involved. (LBH)