Describes experimental program in which non-faculty professional or business families who are invited to live in student dormitories add new dimensions to students' educational experiences. (WM)

Comparison of objectively-monitored problem-solving behavior of nuclear families with kinship network structure indicates strong parallels between intra-family and extra-family interaction processes. Findings are consistent with theory of variation in how families regulate their relationships with the social environment. (Author)

The social changes resulting from the Brown decision are reviewed, showing the progress that has been made toward equality for Blacks. Areas where Blacks remain at a disadvantage as compared to Whites are examined. (MC)

Examines news leaks--the calculated release of information by anonymous officials--as a means by which the mass media have been annexed to perform some of the functions of organizational and interorganizational communication. (RL)

This study examined the effects on group performance and evaluation of three factors: intergroup competition or cooperation, intragroup competition or cooperation, and task means-interdependence. (Editor)

In relating to co-workers in any job or institution it is important to recognize their individual human needs and problems; doing so increases not only a feeling of friendly cooperation but also satisfaction and effectiveness in the work at hand. (JD)

Article examines the difficulties associated with the transition of females following entry into professional roles usually occupied by males. (RW)

A government study reveals that many students of non-English-speaking background in New South Wales (Australia) miss out on instruction in English as a Second Language, that their community languages are allowed to lapse, and that the relationships among different groups in the schools are not given the attention they deserve. (SLD)

Proposes four different operationalizations of the basic hypothesis of politeness theory, ranging from the possibility that linguistic choices are determined by social norms to one allowing considerable freedom of choice for individual language users. Reports on a questionnaire carried out with adolescents in two urban multicultural areas:…

In a 2-wave national telephone survey, a probability sample of English-speaking adults indicated their attitudes toward gay men at Wave 1 (n=538) and toward both gay men and lesbians approximately 1 year later (n=382). Discusses findings of the study and theoretical and policy implications of the results. (KW)

Examined the responses of urban school principals to Michigan's zero-tolerance policy, noting how their interpretation and implementation of the policy affected students. Observations of and interviews with principals from predominantly African American schools indicated that the disparate interpretation of the zero-tolerance policy among school…

Explores confusion over what major ethnic groups call themselves, as well as social, political, and economic implications of changing ethnic terminology. Discusses ramifications of labels for ethnic or racial identity, group solidarity, racial and ethnic relations, and distribution of resources for education and other societal needs. Contains 27…

Compared samples of college students (n=497) with mixed heritage and single heritage to determine whether bicultural socialization had positive or negative effects on personality, adjustment, and intergroup relations. Found no evidence of negative effects; positive effects were found for intergroup contact and attitudes, language facility, and…

Friends Forever brings together teenagers from hostile factions in divided countries such as Northern Ireland or Israel. Among other activities, the program sponsors three-week adventure experiences for the teenagers at the University of New Hampshire's Brown Center. The experiences of one group of Israeli and Arab youth are described. (SV)

Play for Peace brings children of conflicting cultures together through cooperative play. Partner organizations and volunteers in areas such as the Balkans and urban Chicago support the training of teenage facilitators, who learn through experience how to facilitate cooperative, noncompetitive games for children aged 6-10. (SV)