Examines the effects of socialization on the size of Yoruba children's drawings of a man and a woman through use of the Draw a Person test. Findings support the prediction that male figures were drawn relatively larger than female figures only in the low income group, reflecting the gender inequality that appears typical of the Yoruba social…

Many early childhood programs have as a goal the development of standard English speech for non-standard English speaking children. This paper analyzes the assumptions underlying this goal and finds such assumptions lacking in empirical support. (Author/HS)

This paper deals with child care arrangements of working mothers highlighting the current controversies over the types of care which families use, the fees paid, and the costs of different modes of child care. The special problems of implementing national day care programs are reviewed, including the case for subsidized care, the costs of meeting…

Ethnic literature is an integral part of American literature. Teachers must take the time and effort to become informed about cultural minorities and their writings. (RB)

An examination of the relationship between population education and environment/ecology education and sex education. Attention given to questions relative to the urgency of need for and effectiveness of population education and resultant change in values and/or behavior. Research references cited. (LK)

The present study explores the specific environmental influences in the intellectual development of 24 adoptive infants living in middle class families. (Author)