Discusses some aspects of socialization in east Germany. Contrasts the socialization of adolescents within the family with public education. Reports that as a result of the mixed messages, adolescents learned two sets of opinions, adopted a pragmatic distance from official socialist values, and found means to avoid ideological indoctrination. (SG)

Describes the field of speech communication in East Germany with emphasis on the influence of the ideology of Marxism upon its nature and status in academic settings. Contrasts the East German system with the American. (JMF)

Policy developments resulting from increased women's participation in the labor force are described for each of five European countries. The societal factors that led to the development of alternative policy models in these countries are analyzed. (Author/MC)

Reports on an interview with a former East German English teacher. Describes her view that the ideologically determined curriculum, particularly in social studies education, was a major barrier to effective education. Discusses her contention that a loss of moral and ethical values among youth was a result of reunification and the demise of the…