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Skerry, Peter – Society, 1998
Asserts that affirmative action is so contentious because it is not a true regime of group rights, discussing: when a group is not a group; black Americans and interest group pluralism; black Americans and corporatism; the prescience of black nationalists; the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund; when an organization is not an…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Blacks, Civil Rights, Higher Education
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Jordan, Vernon E. – Society, 1996
Presents some observations on what the recent attacks on affirmative action, the O. J. Simpson trial, and the Million Man March say about racism in America. In particular, the author assesses the Million Man March in terms of black leadership and its influence in helping black men to become more involved in constructive community service. (GR)
Descriptors: Activism, Affirmative Action, Black Leadership, Blacks
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Wilson, William Julius – Society, 1983
Although racial discrimination contributes to increasing urban social dislocation, problems such as massive joblessness, the influx of migrants to cities, and demographic shifts underlie the current crisis. Change will only come about through public policies that benefit all the poor, not just poor minorities. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Blacks, Employment Opportunities, Labor Market, Lower Class
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Auerbach, Stephanie Kilby; And Others – Society, 1985
Presents findings of a study which investigated the relationship between ethnicity and the contraceptive behavior of a sample of economically disadvantaged pregnant girls under 15. Discusses significant differences found to exist between Hispanic and Black girls' culture and behavior. Offers suggestions for improving family planning intervention…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Blacks, Contraception, Cultural Differences
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Alexander, Edward – Society, 1994
Discusses how anti-Semitism is perpetuated as a political ideology in the 20th century. It briefly examines the Palestinian cause and its effect on black anti-Semites (especially the Black Muslims), shows how multiculturalists and diversity training breed anti-Semitism, and explains why impoverished minorities sometimes resort to anti-Semitism.…
Descriptors: Anti Semitism, Blacks, Cultural Pluralism, Ethnic Bias
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Vedder, Richard; Gallaway, Lowell – Society, 1993
Explores income inequality during declining African-American employment, examines current welfare systems, and suggests ways to improve the economic disadvantages of minority groups. Letting markets work can improve the economic status of African Americans. The present dual African-American economy, a market economy and an entitlement economy, is…
Descriptors: Blacks, Economic Factors, Economic Status, Economically Disadvantaged