Two waves of personnel layoffs at Stanford University (California) provide two case studies in how to address and protect the interests, concerns, and perceptions of minority and women staff members in a climate that mandates streamlined work modes. Guidelines for other institutions are suggested. (MSE)

Salaries and promotion patterns in the social sciences faculty at a large Canadian university were examined for evidence of gender discrimination. No patterns of discrimination in promotion were found, and women were not more underrepresented in higher-salaried departments. Male and female faculty similar on salary-relevant variables were found to…

Examines the possibility of developing a socially critical geography curriculum in Australian schools. Emphasizes teachers' responsibility to evaluate, select, and use appropriate instructional materials. Explains technical, interpretive, and critical approaches to geography instruction by contrasting three activities based on "Women of…