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Garcia, Robert – AGENDA, 1979
United States Congressman Robert Garcia explains why Hispanics should be counted in the 1980 census, notes changes in census procedures which will help ensure an accurate count of Hispanics, and lists ways to obtain a more accurate count, thus providing minorities with adequate state and federal representation. (SB)
Descriptors: Census Figures, Civil Rights, Demography, Federal Aid
Penalosa, Fernando – 1980
This work is an attempt to synthesize the findings of the multi-disciplinary research on various aspects of Chicanos' use of their two languages, Spanish and English. After an introduction on notions of language, speech, and sociology, the text covers nine aspects of the question: (1) historical background on the relations between the English and…
Descriptors: Code Switching (Language), Cultural Interrelationships, English, Hispanic American Culture
Sotomayor, Marta – AGENDA, 1979
Discusses two situations dealing with juvenile delinquency: (1) prejudicial attitudes stemming from racism and how they are reflected in the service delivery infrastructure, service accessibility and utilization, and the development of more appropriate intervention strategies; and (2) the elements of small groups and families in a community…
Descriptors: Community Attitudes, Community Characteristics, Community Problems, Community Role
Koon, Jeff – 1979
Data are presented concerning the enrollments of Black and Chicano graduate and undergraduate students at the University of California at Berkeley. Some problems, particularly those stemming from academic decision-making at the undergraduate level, are noted. A number of problematic academic decisions that are (were) likely to affect negatively…
Descriptors: Affirmative Action, Black Students, Declining Enrollment, Departments