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Raab, Earl; Lipset, Seymour M. – 1968
This monograph consists of six chapters which discuss the problem of prejudice in our society. Chapter I looks at "Prejudice as a Social Problem." As a social problem prejudice can be defined exclusively in terms of human behavior which denies or attempts to deny equality of opportunity or status to certain racial, religious, or ethnic groups.…
Descriptors: Attitudes, Behavior, Bias, Social Problems
Demos, George D.; And Others – 1968
Included here are some drug facts and reflections aimed primarily at college and high school youths, as well as parents, teachers, and administrators who realize that blanket condemnation is an ineffective technique. Our purpose is to stimulate cooperative efforts to understand what shall be referred to as the "drug movement." Appended are a list…
Descriptors: Drug Abuse, High School Students, Social Problems
Harman, Willis W. – 1970
Three forces are pushing man toward a drastic shift in cultural values and basic premises. These are: 1) the existence of a world macroproblem which requires such a shift for its solution; 2) the "great refusal" of youth to go along with the values of the past; and 3) the questioning within science as to whether its classical "value-free" stance…
Descriptors: Social Change, Social Problems, Social Values, Values
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McDonald, James E. – Child Study Journal, 1978
Several theories and treatments of enuresis are described. The authors conclude that enuresis is a social problem (perhaps due to maturational lag, developmental delay or faulty learning) which requires teacher and parental tolerance and understanding. (SE)
Descriptors: Children, Literature Reviews, Physical Development, Social Problems
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Gurnack, Anne M. – Journal of Alcohol and Drug Education, 1986
Summarizes a study of Wisconsin's drunk driving law and evaluates the mandated alcohol assessment for convicted offenders. Findings indicated individuals operating while intoxicated remain young, male, unmarried, with high school educations. A substantial number of these persons were assessed with serious drinking problems. The strongest predictor…
Descriptors: Alcoholism, Demography, Individual Characteristics, Intervention
Shachtman, Tom – Media and Methods, 1977
Reflects on the exploitation of documentary film subjects--the dangers it poses as well as the responsibilities it presents. (Author/KS)
Descriptors: Documentaries, Ethics, Films, Privacy
Gabor, Dennis – AV Guide: The Learning Media Magazine, 1973
Descriptors: Communications, Community Control, Mass Media, Social Problems
Herberg, Will – Soc Educ, 1969
Observations on the effects of relativism, positivism, and secularism. Reprinted from the Winter 1968-69 issue of "The Intercollegiate Review . (AP)
Descriptors: Existentialism, Philosophy, Religion, Social Problems
Davis, Louis E. – Manpower, 1970
Job restructuring can play an important part in preparing the unskilled for today's society and in easing the United States into the postindustrial era. (BC)
Descriptors: Automation, Disadvantaged, Employment, Job Development
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Van Overbeek, Johannes; Franze, Sherran – Bioscience, 1970
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Curriculum Development, Social Problems
Adams, Robert M. – Educational Broadcasting, 1971
A description of WQED's attempts to combine drama with in-depth examinations of contemporary issues. (AK)
Descriptors: Documentaries, Educational Television, Production Techniques, Social Problems
Shanker, Albert – Changing Education, 1971
Summary of address to 1971 AFT-QuEST Truth-&-Soul-in-Teaching" conference. (RT)
Descriptors: Educational Problems, Educational Vouchers, Models, Social Problems
Grabowski, Stanley M. – Continuing Education for Adults, 1971
The author examines the causes behind disadvantaged adults. Counseling is definitely needed to combat these causes. (MR)
Descriptors: Counseling, Disadvantaged, Group Counseling, Methods
Wheatley, B. C.; Cash, W. B. – School and Society, 1971
Descriptors: Social Problems, Student Attitudes, Student Leadership, Surveys
Stoll, Clarice – Media and Methods - Exploration in Education, 1972
Discussion and reflection after the game has been played may be more important than the game itself. (Editor/AS)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Educational Games, Games, Social Problems
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