In "Educations in Ethnic Violence", Matthew Lange explores the effects education has on ethnic violence. Lange contradicts the widely-held belief that education promotes peace and tolerance. Rather, Lange finds that education commonly contributes to aggression, especially in environments with ethnic divisions, limited resources, and…

In the study reported in this article, an indirect approach, in which university students judged the social standing of surnames representing thirteen groups, is used to measure ethnic prestige. The findings presented indicate that ethnic prestige rankings are directly related to an index of ethnic socioeconomic status. (Author/EB)

Berry et al.'s 1974 survey of public attitudes towards minority ethnic groups and their cultural development in Canadian society suffers from the strain of trying to serve, simultaneously, both government and social science. However, Canadian students of ethnic relations will find considerable value here. (Author/EB)

Reviews recent historical studies of immigration patterns of ethnic groups into Canada. The author examines educational history, ethnic relations and nativism (including anti-semitism), working class history, and urban history. An extensive bibliogaphy is included. (AM)

This volume focuses on two key research questions: the acceptance of multiculturalism, and the validity of the "multicultural assumption" (the case that confidence in one's own identity is a prerequisite for the development of positive attitudes toward others). An introductory chapter provides historical, cultural, and political…

Reports on a study of trust expectancies among 113 Native American and Caucasian intermediate grade students in same-race and mixed-race schools. Finds that both racial groups had more trust expectancy of their own race. Also finds that this trust expectancy pattern was somewhat less evident in mixed-race schools. (CFR)

Briefly discusses the adjustment process that non-native teachers go through when teaching Canadian native students. Notes some of the cultural differences between the two groups including concepts of time, conflict resolution, and respect. Concludes that the ever-changing nature of native culture requires teachers to be flexible. (MJP)

This report describes the completed second stage of an investigation and analysis of the state of educational leadership, policy, and organization in northern Canadian schools. It presents and discusses the different perspectives held by constituents with respect to the goals and purposes of schooling, and the curriculum and language of…