Western preconceptions about the nature of the political process, the division between public and private spheres, and participation in the political process give an incomplete picture of political activity in places like the Sudan. Cultural differences between the northern and southern region further complicate our understanding of the country.…

Sexual mutilation of women in Africa and the Middle East is being actively opposed by groups in the developed world and the Third World. Excision and infibulation, their history and cultural justification, efforts to eradicate these practices, and difficulties in doing so are discussed. (IS)

The needs of Black children in elementary visual arts classes are discussed. (RM)

Lists recent books and journal articles on integration and sociocultural diversity. Includes titles in these areas: history; children; Black women; American scene; Spanish Americans; Indian Americans; other ethnic groups; teachers; Afro-American studies; innovative approaches; higher education; law and government; school and work; community;…

Collected data on the Michill Adjective Rating Scale (MARS) from 413 American students and 353 students in Pakistan, who rated self and several significant others. Comparison of the coefficients of congruence for the various pairings indicated a reasonable degree of generality in most cases. (JAC)

Analyzes the analogy of associating men with culture and women with nature as a model of the sexes that became dominant in the nineteenth century as part of broader theories of society in American social science, especially cultural anthropology and human geography. Suggests further studies based on female-oriented typologies. (BC)

Develops a rationale for using traditional folklore as a resource for educating children about other people's cultural heritage and presents a case study of a unit that uses the Spider stories from the Ashanti people of West Africa. (HOD)

Forty male and female students, ages 14 and 15, from Algeria and the United Kingdom, were interviewed on two of Kohlberg's moral dilemmas. Results support the prediction that cultural and religious values have an impact on Kohlberg's moral stages. (Author/RM)

Compared the career fantasies of 110 children from upper and lower class schools who were asked what they wanted to be when they grew up. Results confirmed the influence of family socioeconomic status on the level of sophistication in fantasy career choice. (JAC)

Compared the choice of parenthood in 17 Black low-income adolescents and 53 White middle-class couples. Results showed the decision to become parents was related to subcultural values. In contrast to White adults, Black adolescents did not see marriage, completion of schooling, or economic independence as prerequisites for motherhood. (JAC)

Paper examined how geographic patterns in distribution of immigrants' residences facilitate or constrain educational opportunities for their children. Some effects of a policy of cultural pluralism were also identified, and particular emphasis is given to how cultural diversity within each immigrant group modifies the effects of cultural…

Education must be designed so that it flows naturally in accordance with our country's principles. (MM)

Online learning has been hailed as a huge step forward for education. Academia is increasingly offering Internet-based distance courses because they allow "anywhere, anytime" learning and access to a wider pool of students. Firms and organizations like it for training employees because it permits consistency and repeatability in training…

Children's behavior is one of the most common things that parents worry about. This book provides a clear, easy-to-read approach to teaching about behavior in a positive way, for parents, grandparents and other carers. It covers such topics as: (1) what to expect at different ages; (2) tips for toddlers; (3) planning ahead; (4) discipline…

This research-based set of hands-on activities can be used alone or alongside another text in any Diversity or Multicultural Education course (the activities are referenced in "Human Diversity in Education," Fifth Edition, by Cushner/McClelland/Safford, for which this workbook is an ideal companion). Instead of just telling, this workbook allows…