Argues that the inclusion of literary texts in social science courses can strengthen both pedagogy and interest. Illustrates how the addition of literary texts can raise cultural and historical consciousness in a course on the Vietnam War. Provides suggestions for using Western and non-Western literature to provide a balanced view of the Vietnam…

Peer interaction, social status, and reciprocated friendships in two ethnically diverse groups of elementary school children were examined. (PCB)

Reviews literature on Asian-American students, concluding that effective counseling for this population must include knowledge and recognition of unique cultural background. Notes need for counseling techniques adapted to students from Asian heritage: structured counseling session, gradual building of trust and rapport, nonconfrontational…

Communication guidelines are offered to enhance the effectiveness of conferences between speech-language pathologists and parents of Asian minority children with communication disorders. Identified are relevant aspects of Asian culture, cultural factors which influence Asian parents' reactions to disabilities, and interpersonal styles of Asians.…

Examined changes with age in ethnic identity and self-esteem. Assessed 18 adolescents from 3 ethnic groups (Asian American, African American, Hispanic) at ages 16 and 19. Found significant change to higher stages of ethnic identity over three-year period. Self-esteem and ethnic identity were significantly related to each other at each time period…

Describes ways in which K-12 educators can gain additional knowledge for teaching ancient history without distorting or misinterpreting the cultural aspects of the events. It also discusses the use of ancient history, particularly Asian and African history, as a means of teaching democracy and social justice. (GLR)

Examined concerns and help-seeking likelihood of Asian American college students (n=596). Results indicated that previous counseling experience was related to higher ratings for substance abuse concerns and willingness to seek help from university counseling center to address academic, interpersonal, and substance abuse concerns. Asian American…

Lists small press periodicals, primarily noncommercial and lesser-known, issued by and for African Americans, Latinos, American Indians, Asian Americans, and other ethnic groups. Subscription information is included if known for the 157 periodicals listed. More complete information on many topics can be derived from these publications. (SLD)

Analyzes factors affecting the birth weight of infants born to Southeast Asian immigrant parents in Washington State from 1980 through 1986. Finds an annual reduction of 6.4 percent in the prevalence of low birth weight associated with an improvement in parental occupational status. (FMW)

Discusses responses of the Catholic church to the special needs of Indochinese refugees in the United States. Reviews the influence of Catholicism in Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam, and describes activities of itinerant ministries to Catholic refugee communities across the U.S. The church's mission must be openness and hospitality toward newcomers.…

Explores the social and cultural construction of femininity among young Hmong women in the West, drawing on interviews with members of the Hmong community in Hobart, Tasmania (Australia). Constructions of Hmong femininity emerging in Australia and the United States challenge the core of Hmong social organizations as imagined in the West. (SLD)

Explored the role of body mass index (BMI) in eating disorders among Hispanic, Asian American, and non-Hispanic white female college students. Data from student surveys indicated that after controlling for BMI, ethnic differences in eating disorder symptoms of concern about weight and shape disappeared, but differences in restrained eating…

Shows how the writing of Asian American students often exhibits features that cause the students to be placed in ESL programs, but argues that these nonstandard forms should be seen as part of a dialect of English. Argues that teachers should be careful about assigning such students to ESL classes, which may be inappropriate and ineffective. (SR)

Describes Boston College's successful six-week summer program, "Options Through Education--Transitional Summer Program" (OTE) and its academic year follow-up program, which assists AHANA (African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American) students to successfully negotiate the university. Although the program's target students enter…

Examines 156 books of children's fiction about Asian Pacific Americans published in the 1990s. Notes continuing problems of stereotyping and culturally inauthentic representations, and a consistently small number of publications. Investigates the books' perspectives (social conscience, melting pot, and culturally conscious books). (SR)