Proposes a teaching/learning strategy for college level sociology courses on problem solving. The method involves directing students to assess the logical adequacy of statements selected from common sense, journalism, and sociology. Evaluation of a course based on this method indicates that it can help students develop rational thinking skills.…

Examines educational theories of John Dewey. Concludes that Dewey's world view could have the effect of depriving a variety of classes of the political and social consciousness necessary to effectively confront those in power. Notes the attractiveness of Dewey's system to the liberal educators of his time. (Author/KC)

Presents two studies of the relationship between student nurses' attitudes and patient perception with regard to abortion. Results indicate that the student nurses' judgments were related to their prevailing attitude toward abortion and to their religiosity. (Author/MA)

The role of social studies and social studies supervisors is examined in light of current social problems. The author suggests 11 major areas in which educational improvement is needed. Social studies supervisors must help establish cooperative relationships among the various disciplines and within the area of social studies, set goals, and…

This article examines the development of dossier building as a topic for a course in social problems. To achieve this, definitions of social problems are reviewed; suggestions are made for material relevant to lectures; and a class project is offered to exemplify potential abuses of dossier building. (Author)

Defends the value of teaching physics-and-society courses in a society that is concerned with social issues. (MLH)

Describes recommendations of a task force formed under the auspices of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, including more standardized procedures for collecting and evaluating environmental data. (MLH)

Three definitions of poverty are considered along with a careful specification of the perspective needed to assess it. (Author/RK)

In the aftermath of the Attica prison riot, the shooting of George Jackson at San Quentin, and a major prison scandal in Arkansas, an assessment of public reaction to inmate grievances tests basic values in American politics. (Editor)

Discusses the Minority Rights Group, an international specialized research and information unit, devoted to fighting discrimination against minorities. (AM)

Newspapers devoted 8.8 percent of their space to coverage of social issues; most stories were written by staff members and oriented to issues rather than events. (KS)

Presents the views of a Nobel Prize winner regarding problems in the relationship between scientific enterprise and society. Examples are given from cancer research relating to cost-benefit misunderstandings and the decision-making machinery that chooses priorities in science. Further examples from recombinant DNA research relate to society's…

Presents a case study of the United Colors of Benetton advertising campaign as a conscious strategy to transform advertising into a broader category of communication. Argues that the campaign reflects the discomfort created by the postmodern dilemma of arbitrary meaning. Analyzes selected advertisements from the campaign. Recommends further study…

Examines stories that racially diverse, college educated adults tell about race and racism. Discusses the function of stories in culture, presenting counternarratives told predominantly by respondents of color and hegemonic narratives told predominantly by Whites. Analyzes the prevalence and effects of color blind ideology in white stories.…

Investigated public officials' use of subtle exclusionary language regarding immigrant-related issues. Data were collected from mainstream U.S. Newspaper articles from 1995-2000, focusing on unregulated pharmacies, food vendors, and housing. Results suggest that while public officials discuss immigrant problems with seeming empathy to avoid being…