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Learned Resourcefulness in Black and White South African University Students.
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Edwards, David; Riordan, Susan – Journal of Social Psychology, 1994
Reports on two studies comparing learned resourcefulness among 238 black and white South African college students. Finds that black students score higher on learned resourcefulness in both studies. Discusses possible explanations. (CFR)
Descriptors: Blacks, Cultural Differences, Disadvantaged Environment, Economically Disadvantaged
The Relationship between Race and Socioeconomic Status (SES): Implications for Institutional Research and Admissions Policies. AIR 2000 Annual Forum Paper.
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Bernal, Elena M.; Cabrera, Alberto F.; Terenzini, Patrick T. – 2000
This study examined whether replacing race-based affirmative action admissions programs in higher education institutions with class-based programs would continue to assist minorities yet have the added benefit of helping poor and working class whites. Three National Center for Education Statistics longitudinal databases were examined to assess the…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, College Admission, Desegregation Methods, Educational Discrimination
Social Studies for Multicultural Education: A Case Study of a Racially Integrated School in South Africa.
Brook, Diane L. – Georgia Social Science Journal, 1991
Discusses development of a multicultural social studies program at Sacred Heart College, an integrated school in South Africa. Describes the history of African social studies, the school, and its program. Emphasizes changes in the teaching and learning environment and in the curriculum resulting from racial integration. Presents social studies as…
Descriptors: Blacks, Classroom Desegregation, Classroom Environment, Cultural Differences