Reviews economic turmoil experienced by farmers in late 19th and early 20th centuries along with resulting political protest and activism. Considers response from rural social workers at the time. Presents recommendations for rural social work today. Includes micro/macro action-agenda for social work in dealing with farm crisis of 1980s. (NEC)

Many labor unions do not encourage organizing efforts among minorities; District Council 37 is an exception. This union became a pacesetter for change as it opened new opportunities for women trapped in dead end, menial jobs. Black women were urged to move into positions of leadership in the union. (VM)

Discusses the history of the following movements' attitudes towards the Constitution: (1) abolition; (2) feminism; (3) trade unions; (4) socialism and communism; and (5) civil rights and anti-war. Maintains that the tensions in these movements' towards the Constitution represent basic contradictions in the document itself. (PS)

States that the English radical tradition was inclusive of all classes; derived from a fundamental humanitarian impulse; and without an established purpose. Discusses the ideological significance of English middle-class radicalism, investigating who the radicals were, how they operated, and what reforms they wanted. (GEA)

Argues that social transformation at the macro-level (national and global) is the result of micro-processes, or social movements organized around local issues. Describes the global mobilization processes that have a local focus but nevertheless transcend the nation-state and modify the workings of the world-system. (BSR)

Discussion of developments that have taken place in library education in Nicaragua since the establishment of the revolutionary government highlights funding sources, faculty composition, enrollment trends, and future prospects for seminar programs and the Central American University library program are discussed. (14 references) (CLB)

King's comments and opinions on the following aspects of South African apartheid are presented: (1) similarities to and differences from America's racist system; (2) the role of western countries and their pressure; (3) the role of black Americans; (4) the role of multi-racial coalitions; and (5) the role of religious groups. (PS)

The peace movement in Germany is regarded by public authorities and the mass media mainly as a movement of the younger generation. Attitudes of German youth toward the peace movement and world problems are discussed. (RM)

Provides an example of a role-playing exercise which takes place as a result of an imaginary caucus of women's groups meeting in the fall of 1912. The purpose of the caucus is to determine which of four presidential candidates--Woodrow Wilson, Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and Eugene Debs--will receive the endorsement of the women's…

A history of peace education is presented. To be effective, peace education must focus on a specific goal, avoid the temptation to become all things to all people, and retain a critical edge. It must not become so engrossed in classroom questions that it ignores the need for political action. (RM)

This article discusses the close links that have traditionally existed between schooling, occupation, and place in society. It argues that community expectations of schooling assume this close relationship as a primary purpose of schooling. Questions are raised about the purposes of schooling and whether its design is adequate to meet changing…

This article discusses the mainstream model appproach to community education and offers a critical assessment as a basis for educational reform. The present educational system of mainstream educators is explored along with potential effects. (DF)

Because research shows that children model themselves after the adults around them, the importance of the teacher as a role model is emphasized. Teachers and students should examine the lives and actions of role models of empathic behavior, and children need to become involved in their own prosocial action projects. (RM)

Examines how the Asian American movement directly and indirectly enters into the process of reconceptualization which enables many who are only marginally a part of the majority communications net to become more fully integrated. (Author/AM)

Notes that in the contrast between their stated goals and the results of their action, the Indian policy reformers active in the last two decades of the nineteenth century present paradoxes and suggest an important pattern in the development of racism. (Author/AM)