The normative ideals of democracy, trust and respect are under threat from the forces of populism and extremism. I argue for a recalibration of some basic ideas in the moral and social domains in which each person sees her/himself as one among others. I defend 0093The Principle of Personal Worth0094 which asserts that persons are more valuable…

At many universities and colleges across this nation there is an annual commemoration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his vision of "a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin, but by the content of their character." At these ceremonies, it is common for various campus leaders and administrators to vow renewed…

The Black rebellion movement, generally considered to be disorganized and apolitical, was actually highly political. This becomes apparent if the values entailed in the movement, rather than its behavioral manifestations, are considered. (Author/GC)

Analyzes the relationship between literacy and cultural identity in a multicultural society and argues that cultures differ in what they view as literate behavior, influencing how individuals acquire and engage in literacy. Asserts that the type and content of literacy education received influences cultural identity. (Author/SK)

Horace Kallen's philosophy of cultural pluralism is examined at two stages: his early concern for cultural ethnicity, and his later view of labor organizations as the basis for a type of industrial democracy. The application of these two views to public education is discussed. (JMF)

One perspective argues that, despite family and human crises, traditions, practices, and roles that limit the rights of women must be challenged. The second perspective maintains that the women's movement is detrimental to most ethnocultural groups and that family solidarity and accepted traditions are more important. (EB)

Addresses conceptual problems that teachers face in addressing racial and multicultural issues. Identifies the problem of determining criteria to use for students and their own enterprises. Explores the roles of educational, social, and psychological values and the aims of multiculturalism. Examines the meanings of race and culture and the dangers…

The author argues that social institutions such as schools and universities have an obligation to teach American consensus high level values as right and true and to inculcate in the students a methodological concept of authority in solving problems where there is no agreement. A response by Asa Hilliard III is offered. (MT)

Discusses some of the broader cultural influences that precede (and go beyond) ethnic influences in children's behaviors and attitudes and teachers' interpretations of them. Those influences that affect students' as well as teachers' behaviors and attitudes include perpetuation of the conflicting values of individualism and cooperation, locale,…

This volume examines the relationship between ethnicity and the law, looking at the two, first in principle and then as they relate to education, employment, and neighborhoods. Philosophically, the papers included in the book represent 4 different perspectives: (1) that the law should recognize only individual rights and that membership in an…

The development of multicultural education to its current role of promoting ethnic pluralism as a social value is described. The article surveys the variety and scope of definitions of multicultural education. The role of ethnicity, religion, socioeconomic status, and gender in shaping a child are discussed. (JL)

Examines ethnic diversity and the emergence of differing value systems, noting their impact on educational processes. The article recommends separating educational achievement from cultural affirmation and acknowledging that many minorities do not learn because they are not expected to learn. Education must change to affirm and include students…

Cultural traits related to experiences of specific ethnic, religious, or racial heritages have received much attention in recent years. There are several broader cultural influences, however, which apply to children of several cultural groups and to teachers. These broader cultural influences color teachers' interpretations of students' behaviors…