In one county in Maryland, less than one-third of the eligible citizens chose to participate in primary elections held in 1990. The response mirrored the rest of the nation. The participation of U.S. citizens in the policital process depends on the development of a social environment that stresses the transformation of all political subjects into…

A reconstruction of colleges and universities to develop valid theory with which to direct the course of social action is proposed: the breakdown of compartmentalization between and within disciplines, casting off the myths of "value neutrality" and science as "descriptive," and the integration of theory and practice. (JT)

Considers some pitfalls of major black ideological thrusts in order to understand better the need to arrive at a new synthesis, focuses on the role of Womans' Liberation, and suggests that many "instant" black Marxists are products of the process of conversion, although the convert personality is nowhere more prevalent than among black…

Phase I of this study is an exploratory study searching for hypotheses. Phase II is a test of the five hypotheses emerging from Phase I. All but the last hypothesis are found to be related to effectiveness in community development. [Available from Plenum Publishing Corporation, 227 West 17th Street, New York, New York 10011]. (Author/AM)

In contrast to traditional concepts, a new model for social work practice in the black community is presented which proceeds from an expanded definition of the goals of the profession and in which neo-colonialism, survival, and liberation are the principal conceptual components. Implications for social work practice and education are also…

Harold Rugg's attempts to integrate social criticism, educational theory, and social studies theory and practice are examined. The strengths and weaknesses of his theory are emphasized. (DE)

Since the turn of the century, American Jews have been closely associated with reform movements that seek to improve social conditions, to help the disadvantaged, and to achieve international peace. Jewish religious traditions and social circumstances have disposed many Jews to view politics and power idealistically. However, traditional…

In recent years numerous investigations into the situation of youth in the Federal Republic of Germany (West Germany) have been conducted. All concur that the position of young people in West Germany has undergone a fundamental change in the last 25 years. In 1983 the Inquiry Commission of the German Federal Parliament studying "Protests of…

The dimensions of the social problem of street children in developing countries is being recognized and the need for social action is being addressed. The tone of recent policy papers, however, is one of sympathy rather than of empathy. This sympathetic stance is prone to distortion and misrepresentation and may result in social action which is…

The first two chapters of this study concern (1) the neglect of human rights education in the schools and problems associated with this neglect and (2) objectives of human rights education. Objectives include knowledge of historical developments; knowledge of contemporary declarations, conventions, and covenants; knowledge of some major…

This paper addresses the implications for education and social action broadcasting of proposals for the expansion of cable television contained in two British Government reports: "A Report of the Inquiry into Cable Expansion and and Broadcasting Policy" (the Hunt Report) and a white paper, "The Development of Cable Systems and…

The increasing number of women today becoming involved in political activities and holding elective office is evidence of the changes in women's roles in politics which began in the 1960s. Role change began with increased political activity in the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. In the late 1960s and early 1970s feminist organizations were formed to…

Stressing the trend towards increasing concentration of the black population in urban ghettos, the author discusses the policies of "benign neglect" and "law and order" and advocates the development in Afro-Americans of maximum unity and social cohesion rooted in a consciousness of common purpose. (Author/JM)

Describes how American social policy (based on individualism and free enterprise), family size, and parental earnings can work to decrease children's benefits under social security. (Author/ED)

This paper examines the conspiracy drama which characterizes the rhetoric generated by the John Birch Society. According to the Society, "innocent" America is under direct threat from some organized external and internal force that is seeking its destruction. Members are called to react in a carefully outlined manner: (1) piece together…