Argues that while a certain level of fairness is necessary in considering the equity of compulsory military service, the most important issue is that of "winning the war." Also asserts that sex, age, and race discrimination are more important than social class discrimination in military service. (Author/GC)

A comparative analysis of racism, sexism, and ageism is given, and an attempt to specify their similarities and differences is described. The "isms" are seen as different in terms of history, dynamics, and intensity; the substantive conditions of the inequality process are dramatically different and, as such, the solutions are different.…

Analyzes the reorganization plan that was designed to make sweeping changes in the administration and enforcement of federal employment discrimination laws. Suggests the plan is counterproductive. Available from School of Law, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65211; sc $3.50. (Author/IRT)

The hearings recorded here were convened in order to examine legislation proposed in response to the Supreme Court's decision in Grove City College v. Bell, which was considered to narrow significantly the scope of coverage of Title IX of the 1972 Education Amendments, Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the 1973 Rehabilitation…

Traces the change in Federal funding policy to exclude programs, rather than institutions, which racially discriminate. Argues that this loophole, created by a Supreme Court decision in 1984, has had a devastating impact on civil rights enforcement. Explores the impact of discrimination on four types: sex, age, race, and handicap. (ETS)

Litigation that has arisen from claims of discrimination is discussed along with the notion that there is a clear lack of understanding of the laws and statutes. Legal models of proof and the major statutes under which litigation can be brought are described. (MLW)

For each major federal antidiscrimination statute the various standards of proof adopted by the courts are reviewed. A uniform model approach is proposed as a means of eliminating confusion about the type and quantum of proof necessary in litigation. (MSE)

Racism does not necessarily involve race; as an ideology, racism can cut across all collective social groupings. Racism takes many forms, including (1) race prejudice; (2) social discrimination; (3) sexism; (4) anti-semitism; (5) White supremacy; (6) ebonicism, xanthicism, and redicism--racist beliefs against Blacks, Asians, and American Indians;…

Confusion in federal appellate courts over disclosure of confidential faculty peer-review files, which contain information commonly sought in discrimination suits, has provoked widespread alarm among administrators and faculty about possible changes in the way tenure candidates are evaluated. (MSE)

An overview is given of the mechanics of dispute resolution under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Described and analyzed are the various stages during the processing of a dispute when settlement is possible. The effects of Bakke and Weber decisions on the process are considered. (MSE)

The role played by nonstatistical procedures, in contrast to multivariant statistical approaches, in analyzing faculty salaries is discussed. Multivariant statistical methods are usually used to establish or defend against prima facia cases of gender and ethnic discrimination with respect to faculty salaries. These techniques are not applicable,…

Title IX, the only federal law intended to prohibit all aspects of sex discrimination in education, mandated that, if an institution received funds from the federal government, it could not discriminate in any of its activities. The Grove City v. Bell decision changed the focus of this law. Currently, an organization that receives federal funds in…

This document reports on a congressional hearing discussing the current and future needs of the nation's older workers. A particular focus is the concerns of Hispanic older workers. Topics include job displacement, age discrimination, racial discrimination, unemployment, and the need for specific legislation to alleviate problems. Testimony…

Reviews lower court developments in 1995 that applied and developed earlier Supreme Court precedents concerning employment discrimination in higher education in the areas of discrimination based on race, color, or national origin under state and federal laws; gender discrimination under state and federal law, including two cases of voluntary…

Judicial review of college and university decisions regarding faculty and other employees continues to encompass a broad range of actions, including selection and appointment; evaluation of performance; substantive and procedural aspects of nonretention or dismissal; alleged employment discrimination based upon sex, race, age, or national origin;…