Presents a guide of books related to the Jewish holocaust during World War II for use by students, teachers, and librarians at the secondary level. Books are listed in 20 categories including Hitler, Third Reich, Anti-Semitism, Ghettos, and World Reaction. (Author/DB)

Reviews research findings on ethnic bias and stereotyping in textbooks and discusses the ways in which descriptions of ethnic diversity in Canada are being improved. The author discusses new government educational policies which call for textbook changes and outlines basic guidelines for establishing standards for textbook portrayal of cultural…

Females, minorities, and disadvantaged students are not generally encouraged to work with computers as a result of traditional, cultural biases. Educators must work to assure equal computer access for all students. (JL)

Focuses on need to acknowledge and address career myths among Native-American students. Discusses factors influencing these career myths including limited research on Native Americans' needs, continuation of Native-American stereotypes, and Native-American youth's lack of career awareness. Suggests three basic implications derived from rationales…

Examines leadership skills and the perception of leadership by students and teachers in 10 desegregated elementary schools that were divided into high equity and low equity groups. In low equity schools, perceptions of leadership were lower among Hispanics than Anglos. (SKC)

Studied 18 mathematics textbooks and found: most segments of the books did not refer to people, 45% of people depicted were male compared to 39% female, most people depicted were shown as active not passive, and only 8% of instances showed a person who was not Anglo-Australian. (MKR)

Examines two issues related to Indian mascots in North American sports culture: (1) deculturation or stripping away an ethnic group's culture; and (2) dysconscious racism or unconscious acceptance of the dominant group's norms and privileges. Discusses effects on Indigenous and non-Indigenous children and calls on educators to help eliminate…

This article discusses the creation of stereotypical Indian mascots, how society reinforces and accepts those stereotypes, how negative stereotypes have affected the relationship between American Indians and the rest of society, and it suggests solutions educators might use to eliminate these mascots from school-related events. The intent of this…

Contends that there is a general lack of sensitivity to the issue of cultural bias as exemplified in the names of sports teams and ethnic stereotypes. Reviews four options for European-American educators as they seek to cope with this issue. Concludes that cultural liberationism is the approach that will lead to full participation while…

Asserts that Erik Erickson's concept of identity gave a strong impetus to cultural anthropological research. Asserts that it is impossible for all 2,000 distinct ethnic groups to remain unchanged in today's world. Maintains that difficult choices of cultural traits selection will have to be made by peoples of all cultures. (CFR)

Civil Rights compliance is the subject of this technical assistance module. It is a guide for trainers who seek to familiarize education personnel with the legal intent, the procedural requirements, and the employment practices requirements contained in Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Ten…

Art can make a contribution toward erasing ethnic stereotypes and cultural misunderstandings. Two multicultural art programs operating in British Columbia elementary schools are described. (RM)

This book is a practical guide for professional counselors and others concerned with evaluating and reducing the effects of prejudice. It is based on the concept that before victims of prejudice can be helped, the nature of prejudice and its effect on all individuals must be understood. Full of real-world advice, this book addresses how to…

This curriculum guide dispels the stereotypes of American Indians that humiliate and degrade real Indian culture and add fuel to the fire of racism and prejudice. It begins with a timeline of American Indian history from 15,000 B.C. to the present, and compares it to a historical timeline of Europe-Asia. The stereotype of the savage Indian is…

This manual acquaints non-Chicano school counselors and educators with the difficulty of counseling Mexican American students due to the racist manifestations of cultural and racial stereotypes. Chapter 1, a general introduction, argues that counselors have often failed to effectively reach Chicano students because they have been insensitive to…