In this interview Craig Calhoun talks about universities, the Humanities and his own research. Universities reinvent themselves in the face of societal and technological change. In the midst of this change, however, universities are charged with maintaining old ideals, with informing the public and creating opportunities for human development. The…

Local rural communities and individuals are increasingly disarmed by the socially transforming processes of post modern times including the globalisation of rural production systems and trade. There is a new climate "in the bush" that is imbued with a deep suspicion that globalisation processes will continue to threaten the…

The author's examination of Indigenous Theology and the indigenous pastoral is based on several periods of research over the past ten years in both rural and urban areas of Oaxaca state in Mexico, including participant-observation in several different kinds of church-directed settings and activities, and extensive interviews with clergy and…

Would projections about adult education look different if they were made by people from multiple countries, backgrounds, and perspectives? The author believes that no matter how much global knowledge one has, interpretations and projections would be different and would be influenced by those aspects already mentioned. Trying to think globally as…

Discusses the ethnic dimension in French society and politics, proposing to place it within a larger, introductory curriculum in French civilization. Specifically describes the ethnic cleavage in this society and the evolution of the ethnic "idea" in the nation's social and intellectual history since the Revolution. (Author/MES)

Examines the ways in which students in basic writing respond to rhetorical constructions of their generation. Argues that compositionists' efforts to intervene and mediate society's conception of youth are complicated by students' simultaneous acceptance and rejection of these representations. Explores the subsequent implications for students' and…

Jennifer James cites our society's unwillingness to take care of children, the multiracial nature of student populations, and parents' increased demands on schools as primary issues. School leaders must be skilled at communicating the school's value system to parents, while showing empathy and negotiating an acceptable agreement. Vision is the key…

This article traces the progress of U.S. political thought and economic development over the last two centuries. Although the psychological realism of the Founders predicted much, and has served the nation well, modern needs surpass those of a small and distant national government. (PS)

Describes historical and contemporary social relations in the Oaxaca Valley, Mexico, in order to illustrate fallacies in the folk-urban dichotomy that arise when spatial distribution is treated as a cultural characteristic. (Author/GC)

A discussion of the Hispanic character includes comments on the emulation of an ideal self; the sociopolitical background centered around a large, loving family network; congeniality; sense of humor; work ethics, attitudes, and habits; and religion. The article notes three significant realities surrounding differences among Hispanic groups. (SB)

The theories and tenets of multiculturalism and feminism require psychologists to extend awareness, knowledge, and skills for competent practice, research, and teaching. In addition, these theories and tenets challenge us to become social change agents. In the article "Training Counseling Psychologists as Social Justice Agents: Feminist and…

By viewing housework as simply a way in which men oppress women, much understanding of how different cultures mediate between the natural and civilized worlds is lost. Simply rejecting housework as a valid task may also move societies further into the world of consumerism and control by large corporations. (IS)

Current political and legal institutions must be restructured to accommodate the new, higher levels of social diversity brought about by technological progress. Those who are committed to civil rights should recognize the need to tolerate and even encourage diversity, instead of attempting to recreate the homogeneity of yesterday's mass society.…

In examining change, African researchers and others have neglected persistence and overemphasized change so that a distorted view of the ability of Africans to absorb change and the introduction of new elements has been created. (Author/RLV)

This paper offers a New Zealand perspective on disability and rehabilitation, as seen by an American resident. Three major themes are noted: the importance of the concept of accidents in New Zealand society, Maori ideas about interdependence, and the social systems and social change approach as compared with the clinical treatment approach to…