It was hypothesized that fundamental belief systems contribute to the development of political attitudes and opinions above and beyond adherence to so-called "liberalism" or "conservatism." A 20-item instrument was developed and administered to 63 college males and females to assess their underlying fundamental assumptions,…

This study measures the change in political orientation and activism level of students at the University of California at Berkeley during the early 1970s. During this time students became more liberal on some items and less on others, and became much less active politically. Results suggest strong historical effects on political attitudes and…

A general wave of student eruptions is taking place in many countries not only because of dissatisfaction with specific institutional practices, but because of a profound and deepening estrangement between academic youth and modern society. Among elements contributing to the growth of a new political movement are much larger student bodies and…

Develops a social value model that reveals the relationship between film and social phenomena, and political processes. The model is used to demonstrate the nature of the political context that impinges on a film, such as "Rocky," and the specific exigence to which it is a response. (JMF)

The economic, political, and cultural crises in third world countries have profound effects on youth. Maintains that peace is a synonym for democracy in Central America, and that democracy and peace are youth's principal aspirations. (JDH)

Students at the University of Maryland were surveyed regarding their perceptions of the social values on college campuses in 1970 and 1981. Changes in political attitudes and personal behavior and values were noted, but there was little change in racial attitudes over the decade. (GC)

"Ressentiment" is identified as a key concept for understanding educational issues, including research directions, demands for accountability, and individual and group experiences of schooling (particulary those of prisoners). (GW)

The effect of ideological self-identification on students' perceptions and evaluations of three academic stimulus objects is investigated. Conservative and liberal students view academic objects differently and do not use the same dimensions when describing academic objects. (Editor/LBH)

The critical challenge to be met in reviving the environment is selecting political strategies and economic trade-off formulae to implement a fundamental shift in society's value preferences. It requires a bold re-thinking about innovations in social custom, economic power, and political justice, needed to build a healthier, industrial order. (BL)

Points out the responsibility of the intellectuals in revealing fallacies in Christopher Jencks' arguments. The idea of inequality as a philosophical concept, for example, is challenged. (DS)

Discusses cultural changes in France as they affect adolescents. (DS)