Comparing human ecological and Marxist approaches discloses numerous parallels and significant differences. Both take a holistic approach and emphasize technology, but ecological theory emphasizes the openness of systems. Gaps in ecological theory are revealed, and some research problems to close the gaps in theory are presented. (Author/IS)

Describes the results of a national survey of public perceptions of inequities in the criminal justice system. The analysis focuses on the effects of the respondents' race, class, and status positions, with class position measured in neo-Marxian terms. (Author/AM)

Discusses a study in which data from a national sample of workers were analyzed. Analysis indicated that perceived intrinsic and extrinsic sources of satisfaction among workers have powerful effects on overall job satisfaction irrespective of educational background. Findings generally support a Marxian set of theoretical assumptions. (Author/DB)

Discusses a study which measured how social class position of Black males determined the extent to which education could be transformed into income. Findings indicated that most differences in returns to education among races are a consequence of the distribution of racial groups into class categories. (Author/DB)

Asserts that the sociology of education is fraught with noncommunicating paradigms. Outlines this paradigm split from a critical theory perspective. Discusses the use of history to support education reform efforts. (CFR)

Juvenile delinquency can be expected in capitalist societies where the lowest level workers encounter coercive control in the workplace and reproduce this in their families. Their children are the most likely to be placed in coercive school situations, encounter peer pressure to participate in delinquent behavior, and become delinquent. (IS)

Analyzes extent to which Marxist theories of social class influence can explain structure of schooling in the United States. Argues that theoretical and empirical flaws exist in Marxist studies and concludes that effects of class processes have been minimal compared to Europe because of a political system that has limited social class influences…