This article uses the lens of education to elucidate multidimensional transformations affecting gender equity in the process of democratization in CEE, SEE, and FSU countries. First, the article suggests that postsocialist transformations in these areas have not automatically resulted in greater gender equity across the region but rather have led…

This article describes the scope and content of the Nicaraguan National Literacy Crusade of 1980, its organization, workings, and outcomes. Special attention is given to those aspects of the crusade that relate to the goals of integrating previously excluded groups and transforming the political culture of the country. (Author)

The author discusses the differences in attainment and learning in Paraguay and attempts to determine whether equality of educational opportunity exists within the country by investigating the distribution of educational resources. He concludes that there is inequality in the distribution of educational resources, and makes suggestions for…

Investigates relationship between higher education subsidy and inequality of access to schooling using 1974 data for a cross-section of 61 countries. Using a more complete specification indicates the disequalizing effect of public subsidy to higher education almost disappears for low-income countries. (NEC)

Provision of free education at all levels is one of the most cherished political goals in modern society. Argues that in reality free education is likely to have the opposite effect to the one advocated by politicians, namely that it might further aggravate rather than alleviate social disparities. (Author/RK)

Addresses applications of the coefficient of variation as a measure of educational inequality or as a means of measuring changes of inequality status. Suggests the Gini coefficient has many advantages over the coefficient of variation since it can be used with the Lorenz curve (Lorenz provides detail Gini omits). (BRR)

Focuses on the problems of rapid social change with the emphasis on how to develop sophisticated manpower from an under-resourced, i.e., disadvantaged, population. (Author/RK)

This paper traces West German educational policies for children of foreign workers, noting how policy phases have coincided with changing perceptions of foreign workers in German society. Stressed is the conflict between assimilating these children and treating them as temporary foreign visitors. Model policies for equal educational opportunity…

This article discusses educational policies and practices as they relate to a typology of intergroup relations. Its purpose is to provide a framework which will enable a more careful analysis of the interaction of cultural difference and social stratification and their impact on educational policy. (Author/SJL)

This paper discusses the progress achieved in women's education in Kuwait and its impact on their participation in the labor force. It is clear that Kuwait has made major strides in providing equal access to education for females. What this means in terms of women's roles is less clear. (Author)

Examines the educational consequences of government efforts to restructure the ethnic stratification system in West Malaysia. (Author)

Explores history and characteristics of Kenya's Harambee secondary schools, community schools that serve over half the secondary school population. Examines the government's failure to assist Harambee schools in improving educational quality. Discusses polarization of the secondary school system, educational inequalities, and social and economic…

Explores the emergence and evolution of nongovernmental organizational forms and actors engaged in transnational advocacy in the field of education. Focuses on the genesis of a nongovernmentally sponsored Global Campaign for Education and its efforts to shape the World Forum on Education in Dakar and the future of Education for All activities of…

Following a brief history of bilingual education (BE), the author makes a meta-evaluation assessment of BE research, arguing that the findings are not so contradictory if one examines the theoretical frameworks chosen by the researchers. The equilibrium and conflict paradigms and the structural-functional theory are considered. (SJL)

The new Greek law (309/1976) extends compulsory schooling from six to nine years, with full effect from school year 1980-81. The author traces the probable major economic implications of this legislation. (Author/RK)