Reviews the important relationship between end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and hypertension for African Americans; and considers issues associated with ESRD and the subsequent need for kidney transplants, including organ availability. Individual and societal implications of these diseases are discussed. (SLD)

The author's previous article was intended to demonstrate that research on intellective sex differences (SDs) was incomplete because of a general preoccupation with SDs in means. SDs in central tendency and SDs in variability must be considered together to comprehend differences between male and female distributions in abilities. (SLD)

To determine whether African Americans' public opinion is heterogeneous because of the role of factors (such as education) in the opinion formation process, data from the National Opinion Research Center's 1982 General Social Survey were examined. Significant differences exist along educational lines, and African Americans are not politically…

Describes how issues of war and peace might be taught in the elementary language arts classroom. Explores ways of broaching the issues and selecting proper texts. Considers the reasons for wanting to teach such explosive issues to younger students. Provides two annotated bibliographies (with suggested class activities) regarding these materials.…

Lack of self-esteem is the root of many social problems. The California Task Force to Promote Self-Esteem and Personal and Social Responsibility has made several recommendations to promote self-esteem as a social vaccine against the problems besetting minority and urban families. (SLD)

This special issue documents women's contributions to, and the impact of feminist critiques on, the discipline of psychology and its organization. Reviewing the social, political, and historical contexts of psychological theories and practice, these 15 articles document the ways feminist critiques are beginning to transform the field. (SLD)

Presents an outline for teaching about Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) in the political science classroom. Explains that the course includes an overview and an examination of the key actors in the AIDS crisis, as well as analysis of the political and bureaucratic dimensions. Identifies subtopics and suggested and required readings. (SG)

Analyzes differences among high school political activists with conservative, liberal, and left perspectives. Discusses gender differences in the Bem Sex Role Inventory and other politically associated behaviors. No gender differences were found on extent of political activity. Females more often presented future family life as a limitation on…

Reports on a review of brochures and catalogs from postsecondary institutions in the former East and West Germany. Finds that East German institutions emphasized regional-historical links, client orientation, and stylized over orientation; that West German institutions emphasize pluralism, public responsibility, and a "variety/fun"…

Describes the efforts of Thomas Dorr to expand voting rights in Rhode Island to nonlandowning males. Discusses his leadership in the 1841 election in which voters ratified a People's Constitution that extended voting rights to white males who did not own land. (CFR)

Provides a critical analysis of some of the social and political contexts of mathematics education in the adult and vocational education and training sectors with particular reference to gender issues. Presents a brief overview of recent policy developments and reviews selected papers from the literature on gender equity. Compares constraints of…

Black educational objectives will only be achieved if elected officials come to respect the power of an organized black vote. Suggests some ways in which black voters can put pressure on candidates to support policies, including those affecting higher education, favored by a majority of blacks. (SLD)

Explores the importance of race in the United States as a means to questioning the necessity of affirmative-action laws. Presents different perspectives on the pros and cons of affirmative action in hiring practices and educational admissions. Asserts that the laws prohibiting affirmative action in Washington and California demonstrate the…

Presents three short Internet assignments that can be used in an introductory undergraduate U.S. government course. Explains that the assignments foster students' understanding of political science concepts, political behavior, and government structures while also improving students' information seeking skills. Provides results from student…

Examines various publishing efforts of the political right. Highlights include an annotated list of serials on topics including family values, economics, constitutional issues, civilian militia, and racism and antisemitism; an annotated bibliography of books; names and addresses of groups who watch and track the right; and World Wide Web…