The relationship of ego development and the structure of political reasoning among student leftists is examined. The results indicate that lower stage subjects see politics in terms of the emotional effect upon themselves while higher stage subjects see politics in terms of human development and justice. (DE)

The Chicano Movement acts as a revitalization movement for involved individuals. Revitalization occurs when an individual perceives himself as part of a broader group, becomes aware of the problems confronting the group, and decides to do something to rectify the situation. This process begins with a crisis situation which overcomes the…