Several social-psychological and cultural variables such as husband-wife interaction patterns, level of aspirations, time-orientation, degree of traditionalism/cosmopolitanism and perceptual outlook--all known to be correlates of family planning acceptance and family size norms--are examined in this study of a Filipino enclave in Waialua, Oahu,…

Following an introduction in which the concept of culture in its various aspects is defined, this 1980 book deals with major ethnic groups in Hawaii in the order of their arrival in the state, with a chapter devoted to each. The story of each group discusses the history of immigration, traditional culture, stereotypes that need clarification, the…

One in a series of four, this volume deals with the themes of identity, conflict, and integration/nationalism with a focus on Chinese and Japanese immigrants and their descendants in mainland America. Hawaiian Americans are treated incidentally. Each volume in the series can serve in itself as a text or guide for the student or teacher of a…

This paper examines problems of services delivery to elderly members of ethnic groups. This is done to suggest that failures of public policy often are aggravated by political, cultural and historical experiences which some ethnic groups bring to the American scene. It reviews the literature relevant to services delivery to elderly Chinese,…

This Pilipino resource book, written in English and Chinese, is a companion volume to the Level Two Identity teacher's guide designed for children in grades three and four, and part of Berkeley, California Unified School District Asian American Bilingual Center's effort to foster the total growth of the child. Together the two books form the basis…

The Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations presents here a brief overview of the Pilipino American experience and orientation to aid in understanding. Included are historical facts and also more personal statements. Among the minorities of the Los Angeles County, the Pilipino population is notable for its large proportion of new comers.…

This report presents a summary of data on the racial or ethnic distribution of staff and students in California Public Schools, statewide and by county. The following seven tables of data are included: (1) "Enrollment in California Public Schools, by County and by Racial or Ethnic Group, 1988-89"; (2) "Enrollment in California…

This report details concerns of specific Asian and Pacific American Communities and examines the degree to which government agencies at federal state, and local levels have made efforts to resolve these problems, or, in some cases, contribute to them. The study deals with educational opportunities afforded Chinese American youth; housing and…

This study describes and evaluates the participation and status achievements of Orientals in the labor market, with particular attention to factors affecting such participation and whether differences in participation of Orientals and whites reflect discrimination. Inequalities and discrimination within the labor market are examined in terms of…

This guide provides information to teachers and students for understanding the history and culture of Filipino Americans. Because the guide contains informational background as well as suggested activities, it can be used within a variety of curricular offerings including elementary, junior high, and senior high levels. Part 1 contains background…

Various issues involved in the bilingual-bicultural education of Filipino Americans are addressed in this paper. Specifically, its aim is to define the role of bilingual education for the Filipino immigrant student. Educational goals are considered first. In deliberate planning, goal setting precedes assessment of the situation. The discrepancy…

This study examined the possible influence of socioeconomic background and academic preparation of freshmen entering University of California Davis in Fall 1988 on persistence to graduation. Most academic data for the study came from a longitudinal database of undergraduates enrolled at Davis. Socioeconomic background data came from a freshman…

This book is a guide for early intervention practitioners who are working with families from diverse cultural backgrounds, which aims to help users to develop cross-cultural skills. The volume is organized into three parts. Part I provides an introduction to issues surrounding working with families from diverse backgrounds. Part II, the core of…

Selected materials produced by Title IX Ethnic Heritage Studies Program projects, funded from 1974 through 1978, are evaluated in this catalog. The materials were selected by three panels of evaluators using three areas of criteria: (1) appropriateness for use in learning situations; (2) ethnic authenticity of content, and (3) technical quality…

Forty-four Hawaiian native English-speaking ninth graders were asked to assign bipolar ratings for qualities of friendliness to the recitation of a text recorded by the same person in English, French, and Ilokano. The matched guise technique of Lambert was used. Results indicate that the subjects held a negative sterotyped view of Ilokano…