The author discusses some of the conditions that lead to racial tensions, examines the impact of racial incidents, presents a chronology of a specific racial incident at a large, midwestern public university, and describes the strategy used to manage the aftermath of the incident. (MLW)

Presents some thoughts on schools and schooling concerning cultural preservation versus multiculturalism; structural attributes of schooling; roles and characteristics of teachers and principals; organizational forms emphasizing either interpersonal relationships or formal structure; and school life for students as a mixture of official, hidden,…

This study examined secondary school students' attitudes toward physical education (PE) and sport from a multicultural perspective. Surveys indicated students considered PE important to their overall education. Students liked PE for fun and enjoyment. Many students had negative attitudes toward fitness. Some cultural differences surfaced, but they…

Offers questions to guide educators in responding appropriately to culturally sensitive situations concerning Native American mascots and mechanisms for sports teams. Although there are no simple answers, communication and consensus seeking are ways to ensure the appropriate use of American Indian mascots. (SLD)

A rationale is presented for educational change and the strategies to achieve it. The model of speech communities of Dell Hymes is used to show how language differences are connected to social and economic disparities. Efforts to create new speech communities to overcome inequalities are discussed. (SLD)

Proposes a cultural model with alternative narratives for education that considers student and teacher diversity. The article highlights black culture, discussing why it is in the best interest of the global community to recreate the current mainstream narratives, thus helping teachers reclaim their own landscapes by employing alternative…

Questions the appropriateness of "Asian American" as a term to categorize this heterogeneous combination of cultural groups. It explains how the notion of a common and shared sentiment of unity among the many cultures labeled collectively as Asian Americans may be viewed as an artificial construct. (GLR)

Asks what questions would help understand the relationship between culture and legal systems. Argues that one approach is to examine problems or disputes common to various legal traditions. Proposes using the issue of human rights in the Basic Law of Germany as a case study. (CFR)

Describes a criminal case decided in the People's Republic of China in March 1991. Discusses the development of the modern Chinese legal system. Compares criminal law in China and the United States. (CFR)

Presents a series of classroom activities comparing differing views of human rights in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and People's Rights. Includes excerpts from the African Charter on Human and People's Rights and the full text of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. (CFR)

Argues that school systems should tolerate, accept, and promote diversity in both the formal curriculum and informal policies of school management. Contends that citizens have the primary responsibility for pressuring school officials to develop curricula that promote diversity. (CFR)

Describes West Indian culture, including belief systems, family patterns, child-rearing practices, racial mixtures, and geography; and explains the importance of culturally relevant approaches to mental health services. The effective clinician must approach clients with an attitude of cultural relativity. (SLD)

The recent history of Puerto Ricans as a community can be tracked by their participation in the rise of the hip hop culture, specifically in rap. The present identity of Latino rap is connected with the original placement of Latinos in rap and affirms the multicultural nature of popular culture. (SLD)

Investigates minority involvement at Florida's nature centers. School programs at the nature centers are the primary method for reaching minorities and few of the programs involve minority adults. The focus of one-day visits for students is primarily nature awareness, placing little emphasis on influencing knowledge or attitudes about local…

Stuffed animals provide comfort and security to children, and many Head Start teachers are putting this knowledge to work in the classroom. This article shows how to incorporate stuffed animals and puppets into the Head Start curriculum to help children deal with conflict resolution, separation anxiety, grief and loss, safety, and cultural…