Discusses the professional perils of teachers who profess or discuss homosexuality. Reports on a survey of English teachers documenting professional discrimination against lesbians and gay males. (RL)

Research on the evaluation of eminent academic women supports the hypothesis that typical responses (of men, primarily) to competent women include prejudice, stereotyped beliefs, and overt or subtle discrimination. A competent woman is most likely to be devalued when potential consequences exist for the evaluator and when the woman is unfamiliar.…

Defines rational and irrational romantic jealousy and gives a brief recommendation for counseling the irrationally jealous person. (ABB)

This report notes the growing awareness of alcohol problems among the elderly during the past 5 to 10 years, and reviews the final conclusions of the federal demonstration project, Senior Alcohol Services. Five basic concepts are included: (1) there are a growing number of elderly persons with alcohol problems (10-15% of all persons over age 60);…

Profiles the disabled population and raises questions concerning discrepancies in education, income, and treatment of disabled and nondisabled populations. Shows how social-psychological theories explain these circumstances; concludes that answers to questions are obtainable through psychological research that views disabilities from a civil…

Describes the difficulties encountered by Virginia localities in marketing their school bonds in years immediately following the "Brown" decision (1954-1959). (GC)

Reviews literature on major issues pertaining to computer use in counseling and, based on these issues, makes suggestions as to how the computer can be used to strengthen the counseling profession. Ten issues are examined and responses are given which address each issue. (NB)

Working with unemployed youth with negative attitudes toward learning, a community educator applied Freire's methods to lead them through reflection on their circumstances and participation in a dialog on learning in which their own words would be heard. (SK)

This book takes the theory of self-esteem and translates that theory into practice. It presents a systematic approach to enhancing self-esteem, suggesting a specific sequence and phase-wise progression of enhancing self-esteem. Cognitive, emotional, and behavioral aspects of individuals are all incorporated into the theory and practice outlined in…

Notes change in central position held by old people in traditional Jewish-Oriental family and society following migration to Israel. Changing attitudes within family are reflected in discussions by disadvantaged soldiers of Oriental origin in classes for basic training in Israeli army and by answers of fifth-grade children to questions on their…

Asks whether or not there is a need, which emerges inescapably during the course of human development, to identify some people as allies and others as enemies. In answering this question, it describes the potential for moral splitting within everyone, and the circumstances that activate this potential. (Author)

Describes "Day Care Nightmares," a two-part expose on ABC's PrimeTime Live, broadcast in June 1991, in which negative claims were made about the state of day care in the United States. A variety of advocates, policymakers, and child care providers present their reactions to the shows and their recommendations on what action can be taken.…

This Technical Committee Report describes various forces compelling the recognition of older persons as a resource and looks at the older person as a national resource. General gains that come from the utilization of the skills and experiences of older people are discussed and gains specific to the employer, society, and the older person are…

This paper describes a strategic, paradoxical therapy approach useful in family therapy. A discussion of the criteria for case selection indicates the ideal profile to be a case which has been treated by several therapists, using various modalities, with virtually no change. Other indications of the need for strategic therapy are discussed,…

President Reagan's Strategic Defense Initiative is opposed by many university scientists, but government officials have no problem placing research contracts. Specific arrangements and personal opinions are cited, and the text of the Star Wars Petition signed by 6,500 faculty and graduate student scientists is included. (MSE)