Incisive quotes from Lucy Stone, Florynce Kennedy, John Kenneth Galbraith, Elizabeth Janeway, Eldridge Cleaver, Marge Piercy and others on the need and right of women to be liberated from sex discrimination. (SF)

THIS ARTICLE DISCUSSES HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE SCHOOLS' EFFORTS TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT THEM. "RIGHTS" ARE WHAT RATIONAL BEINGS PERCEIVE AS PART OF THEIR HUMAN NATURE AND ARE A CONCOMITANT OF THE ABILITY TO THIMK AND IMAGINE. TO BE COMPLETELY HUMAN, MAN MUST STIVE TO ACHIEVE OR MAINTAIN THESE RIGHTS. HOWEVER, SCHOOLS ARE SOMEWHAT HINDERED IN THEIR…

The APA Ethical Principles, the University of Georgia policy, standard research texts, and research literature on specific methodologies, all in relation to ethical issues in human research, are discussed. The 10 APA principles state, in essence, that the investigator is responsible for what happens, that confidentiality and the protection of the…

Changes in self-esteem during incarceration and self-esteem measured shortly after entry to prison and prior to release were predictive of recidivism two years after release. Results confirmed assumptions that assessment and treatment of self-esteem in correctional settings is important because the variable is related to post-prison adjustment.…

A review of society's efforts to deal with the poor-- always with us''-from the early Poor Laws to the legislation of recent years. (Author)

The first requirement for being humane is the recognition of humanity. (JH)

Describes the proceedings of the eighth International Humanist and Ethical Union Congress held in Hanover, Germany, 1982. Lectures and discussions deal with issues of anti-humanist trends, disillusioned youth, alienation, and the rise of unreason. (AM)

This paper discusses the problem of the value of the individual child, particularly the handicapped child who will never be able to compensate society for the resources devoted to caring for and teaching him/her. Attention is first given to secular arguments on human value, then to observations drawn from Christianity. (Author/SJL)

Using the concepts of social solidarity and social dignity, proposes the establishment of a legally recognized status conferring a range of socioeconomic rights to senior citizens, nondiscrimination on the basis of age, greater flexibility in pension and retirement systems, and organized representation modeled on trade unionism and collective…

With the counseling profession's increased emphasis on developing brief therapies, applying innovative techniques, and measuring outcomes, helping someone feel understood is sometimes neglected. Three narratives by humanistic practitioners illustrate the value of pure empathy in our work with clients, students, and others in our diverse…

In this article, EP Magazine announces its adoption of the concept of positive behavioral support prohibiting the use of aversives and restraints on citizens with special needs. The concept lies in the belief that citizens with special needs, like citizens everywhere, deserve respect, dignity and humane treatment in every aspect of their in every…

The policy of dispersing refugees and asylum seekers around the country found many agencies unprepared for the difficulties of supporting those who have been subjected to torture. A London-based foundation is setting up branches around the UK to help people whose lives have been torn apart by torture find a way to live with their experiences. This…

Educational leaders are faced with a moral, ethical and practical need for improving schools. Together leaders and teachers are searching for ideas, strategies and ways in which to turn around failing schools. Education, of course, is all about people who want the best for their students. In this article we discuss what teachers want in leaders…